One true MERCEDES BENZ's fan here but after having the all new CX-5 for a week now I gotta say the soundproof, comfortness and the feel of luxury of the car are almost the same as my S class 2015 I have to admit.
Mazda is the smallest car company in Japan but it is punching way above its weight class. Just imagine what they could create with an RD and marketing budget of Honda and Toyota. Mazda is the car company for people with a true passion for driving. Great job Mazda!
@@MrWalker1000 That was because of Ford's ownership. Since they've been on their own (2012 or so) they've been making incredible cars. I would say better than Honda or Toyota. (coming from someone with over 20 Hondas in immediate family)
Andrea you are such a nice car reviewer, I love your voice tone and the calmness on it. Keep it up. From now on Motormouth will be incomplete without you. I was Motormouth viewer for years. Back then I didn't you I still liked the channel but now I love it more than ever.
I picked up a 2019 Grand touring reserve yesterday. Of course, I'm watching all the reviews after the fact. The one feature no one seems to mention is the heads up display. I'm wondering how I ever lived without it. Great little car.
Dilemma time sensitive. Do you think the turbo is that good? My budget is under $400.00 a month lease and my options are. Would you rather have a 2020 cx5 with turbo but crappy infotainment or a 2021 cx5 no turbo but the new infotainment? Thanks in advance help is greatly appreciated.
@@interestedtech1 Hi there. I have been vehicle shopping for around a month now and it looks like I will be getting the 2020 CX 5 GTR soon. I would take the CX 5 with turbo over the non-turbo, no matter what little benefits I might miss on regarding infotainment/interior options. I test drove a regular CX 5 first. It was not even on my radar when I was visiting dealerships, but I was taken aback by the sleek design and upscale look. I was a bit disappointed when I got in the driver's seat and did not have much feeling of oompf behind the wheel. I then tried one with the turbo engine and it was the exact amount of extra pep I was looking for. Both handle closer to a car than an SUV/heavier vehicle would provide, but the 2.5T engine just goes a step above when needing that extra power to pass/ merge onto the freeway / any situation where you need that extra speed boost.
Thanks guys I think I'm gonna pick up the 2020 gtr since it's a great deal. A 2021 gtr is out of my budget. The more I taught about i the more I realize how little I use infotainment except for radio
This was an excellent review. This is a realistic ‘attainable’ sub-luxury CUV. You both created a well thought out and thorough review. This is why you achieved your (over) 100,ooo fans. Thanks.
I'm an Audi fan and owner. Got a 2019 CX-5 as a rental recently. Dang! Impressive! The active cruise, stop, and auto brights are awesome! Handles great. Solid feel. The interior is amazing! Looks a feels like a German interior. Who knew! We are getting one tonight.
It’s kind of nice to hear a woman reviewing a car especially the kinds they buy the most. Refreshing since there’s pretty much only guys reviewing cars
I actually tested this ( 1:50 ) hypothesis on social media. I took photos of the interior of my 2016 CX5 and posted them, asking people to guess what brand of car. About 25 people guessed and almost all responses were Audi, BMW and a few Volkswagens.
I was looking for a small suv last July, checked out Toyota, Honda and Mazda and decided the best in class to be the Mazda. I purchased a 2023 cx5 signature with the 2.5 litre Turbo and absolutely love this vehicle. And to top it all off, it comes with 4 wheel drive, Apple car play, paddle shifters and heads up display. So much fun to drive and great looking.
And yet they don't sell in huge numbers. My neighbour said he wouldn't even consider a Mazda when shopping recently, despite me urging him to test drive one. Bought a milquetoast Highlander instead.
Yes unfortunately Mazda doesn’t sell in huge numbers and honestly am ok with that coz I own one and don’t want to see same vehicle every 5mins...it is more of a niche brand like Subaru. Just irks me that a lot of people are sheep and follow the common brands without even considering other brands like Mazda. I get the Mazda stigma from past about being owned by Ford and the rust issues but all those are gone and have been updated/improved but sad to say lot of people get stuck in past and just remember the old/past issues. I own one for 2yrs now and love the vehicle and how it drives! Oh and how reliable it is so far...
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH .. If your neighbor doesn't want to buy a Mazda, it's not because of the volume they sell. It's because he or she doesn't care for a Mazda. Subaru sells less then Mazda, but I never hear people giving them grief about it. That being said, both Subaru and Mazda rely on a dedicated group of buyers who are loyal to the brand, like myself. I just purchased the new CX-5 Signature and I absolutely love it. I decided to not trade in my 2015 Mazda 6, because I still love driving the car. Mazda has done a good job of increasing sales worldwide, but they will never sell as many vehicles as Toyota or Honda, and they don't have to. They need to keep doing what they are doing. Listening to their buyers and continuing to create a reliable vehicle that looks like it should cost more than it does.
We got the 2019 GT Mazda CX-5 with 19” wheels because of your detailed review and the common sense factor value and budget wise. It’s luxurious inside and it’s a drivers CSUV. You guys has done such a great job on providing personal experience. And signature Mazda at the Richmond automall are So personal me professionals and gave us a family environment. They were greedy. And you and Andrea rocked it for us simplifying our choice. Thank you!
The review didn't mention much about how smooth, quiet and comfortable this new CX-5 is. I took one for a test drive recently and was highly impressed with it's dynamic manners and very pleasing road feel. This little SUV has all the right stuff. The infotainment system is probably it's only knock and it's not THAT bad honestly. Be interesting to see the redesigned setup in the upcoming Mazda 3 for comparison.
I drive since new a 2009 Mazda 3 s hatchback 2.3 with 5 speed auto and 193,000 miles. I have been dumping money lately for suspension parts at all four corners and a trans module. A trans module is not a rebuild. At the end of the last 5000 mile oil change interval I got back from a 2000 mile Marathon trip in 50 hours. Car ran like a champ. Did not burn or leak a drop of synthetic oil.
I live in Chicago area and so far no body rust issues. I also pay attention to other similar year range Mazdas in my area and I notice body rust on about 10% of Mazdas. BTW I did have my Mazda 3 rust proofed at Ziebart when new. This may have helped.
@@nickr3441 Your point makes no sense. She gives a "regular driver" angle which makes it more interesting. Define male weirdo, I am not understanding what you are trying to say.
I sell these vehicles in Dallas, TX. I like paddle shifters, but honestly, the overwhelming majority of buyers in this segment don’t ask for them and would never use them. Great video!
Zack, So great to have Andrea back in front of the camera.. Love to hear her input on these products, especially somewhat high volume ones like this CX-5..Totally agree with you about the infotainment, they need a better processor in there and maybe an entirely new theme or look for the menus. Anyway, looking forward to more great content from you guys. Thanks!
I love your reviews, and I especially like this one. Listening to you both discussing this SUV is why I've watched this 5+ times. I have one complaint with everyone who reviews the Mazda CX-5 Signature. Why won't anyone do a direct comparison between the Signature and (for instance) and Audi Q5 Prestige? Everyone just says, "the line between this SUV and the luxury SUV's is fuzzy", but no one has stepped up to concentrate on this point. Unbiased quantitative and qualitative reviews between the top of the lines in both.
@@Datthunter because they get closer to each other in many ways every year. Many of the more elite features I don’t care about. Where is the line? Where is the gradation?
Another awesome review and really like the tandem approach- you two should do these together more often, I feel it worked very well. I watched the case-9 review you guys did a while back- both well done.
i disagree with the conclusion at the end. Even if you have the money its a great car to buy its not a compromise at all. For one its more reliable than the premium german brands which are likely to need more repairs and cost you more. The mazda is japanese and will last you longer. mazda is killing it.
Let me guess. You don't often transport passengers in the back seat. For a driver a panoramic sunroof is almost invisible. Not so for those in the back seat.
@@stephenhendricks103 you are correct. It does make a difference for the rear passengers, but most people I ferried didn't really care - it was wow, cool at first, but not a must have. The pano roof makes the car hotter in the summer and colder in the winter. Just not a must/want for me any more.
@@nickolastiguan Different strokes for different folks, nickolas. If you had to chauffeur my 14 y/o daughter around on a regular basis you'd soon find just how important a panoramic sunroof is. :)
We have 2 Mazda’s. They are the best cars in the industry. We have been a Mazda family for almost 20 years and won’t own any other brand. Keep it up Mazda you build amazing vehicles.
Test drove the 2019 CX5 and all I can say is WOW! It is beautiful on the inside and the turbo engine is fast! The slow startup of the infotainment system really didn't bother me. (PS: Andrea should be in all of your videos.)
I like how most people don't forecast cost of maintenance and service and factor that in when making a decision. You could buy a X1 or Q3 (base models) for the same price of this but have fun paying substantially more for parts, maintenance, and service. Heck I even look at the wheel sizes. 19" or 20" wheels sure look nice until you see how much more tires (and winter rims+tires) cost over getting something with a 17" wheel.
Yes, you are correct. However, when it come to larger wheels/tires some of us will gladly pay a premium for them. They aren't as practical or as affordable, but they look sooooo much better when done tastefully. I always keep two sets for my vehicle and actually prefer it that way.
The RAV4 actually has less rear legroom than the CX-5 - 37.8" versus 39.6". Both have 41" front legroom. We were really keen on the new RAV4 until we fitted our rear facing child seat in the back seat and discovered how it impacted on the front passenger seat. Granted the RAV4 has way more cargo space but legroom is a real disappointment if you want to carry tall passengers in the front seat with a rear facing child car seat. In fact the RAV4 is close to worst in class for total legroom - even less that the Tucson or Sportage.
Thanks, for the review and the conversation between a couple. It really helps to strengthen the review. I am a multiple Mazda owner here in the Detroit area and purchased the 2019 CX-5 GT Signature model in Soul Red about a month ago. I've been very happy with it. It's like a Starship compared to my old 2007 Mazda 6i 5-door and my wife's 2015 CX-5 GT. Very premium and lots of power. My only regrets are that the brown Nappa leather is a little too dark and the price was a little higher than I was looking to pay, but overall it's a great machine. I think Mazda sees itself as a Japanese version or alternative to say BMW or Audi.
Great review, thanks. I will have to put the MX5 on my shortlist as I am starting to look for the next car. Also, this may sound strange but it’s nice to hear you pronounce “Mazda” not “Marzda” ... greetings from Australia! That’s how we pronounce it too.
I have a 2014 Touring 2.5l and I have to say I still enjoy getting in and driving...and Ive never felt like I wanted more power but that turbo sounds sweet.
Getting a Mazda CX 5 Grand Touring Reserve in "Soul Red". It has 95% of the goodies of the Signature model but I can live without real wood trim, Nappa leather seats (as opposed to "regular" leather) and smoked chrome wheels. My Mods: ->Dynamat acoustic mats on inside of the metal wheel wells, interior firewall and floor for a lower Db level and premium acoustics. ->Wider 245 tires, after the OEM tires wear out, for better handling. ->LED color interior indirect lighting front and rear floors
Always liked the handsome clean lines & driving dynamics of the CX5 compared to the rest, now the interior & power are at the top of the segment as well. The only remaining big Q is, how does the long term quality compare to the RAV4 & CR-V, especially with that turbo under the hood? I'm pretty sure what Scotty Kilmer will say...what's your take?
X1 is fwd biased. I’d take that 5-8k price differential and pick up the Mazda over that x1 any day. Such an underrated brand. On a side note, never understood the principle of shopping for “luxury” vehicles for brand name status. I mean it’s a depreciating product, even more so because it’s a “luxury” product. Lot of money wasted for lipstick. Otherwise I like you guys feels like a real world review. Love the dynamic, keep it up.
My wife has had a 2019 CX-5 GT for just over a week, and hers does not experience the infotainment menu delay that your test vehicle did. What you experienced is likely an isolated issue. While my wife's GT does not have the turbo engine, it has the same tech as the Signature, including SiriusXM, Apple CarPlay and the entire suite of iActive goodies.
Makes me wonder if Mazda is using different chips in different cars, regardless of model. My 2016 Mazda 3 GT infotainment is very slow to boot up, much like the video here.
I love my 2019 Touring Signature Trim Edition with all the goodies! Lots of Getty up and go, great handling, very very quite. Great gas mileage. Got a much better price than told on here! But I bought mine a little later in the year with 200 miles on it in Alabama, USA where I’m from.
I have an 18 CX-5 Grand Touring. Don't miss the turbo or paddle shifters. I commute in mine, two things: performs excellent in snow and, it gets 32 mpg. Mine is an AWD by the way. I am also very satisfied with my Mazda dealer's service. I am happy without a turbo, I have had both a Benz and a Volvo with turbos. Two words: more maintenance.
Nice review although is a bit on the bias side. So, infotainment booting is slow....well it is considering that it has a lot of stuff to load but do you actually leave in 15 seconds, no. Wireless charging..hm there aren't that much devices that can support this so why implementing something that will probably rise the price when you can do it the old way with a cable, seriously. Panoramic sunroof is useless considering that most of the times the car will be dirty so is a big NO NO. Paddle shifters, really? On a SUV. Unless is a Ferrari or a Lambo, you won't miss much and again will raise the price, but you can still put it in manual mode and drive it like a manual now that i would have like to see and hear about. Also you didn't mention the sport mode which probably on the turbo feels better. One of the Mazda's motto is "less is more" so yeah...all the gimmicks will raise the price and you can enjoy driving without them.
Great review. I agree that Mazda nails the price/quality ratio and kills the competition. The addition of the turbo (as an option) makes this a game changer.
This is a beautiful car and the price is right. I compared this to the CRV, the Rav and the RDX. The RDX was the closet in my opinion however for 17K more was a bit pricey! I went with this one! Lots of power and lots of options with the luxurious feel!
2 things I would prefer to have would be a panoramic sunroof (love mine now) as well as forward parking sensors. Having sensors currently up front has certainly helped in tight situations and with that long hood and flat nose it would be a welcome addition, in my opinion.
The point of a panoramic sunroof isn't that it opens - mostly they don't open any further than a standard sunroof in terms of ventilating air. The point is how much much more light they let into the cabin, and how much more visually open and airy they make the cabin feel, particularly for rear seat passengers. Having a roof that basically disappears and opens up a view to the sky above is cool as hell. I'd miss mine if I didn't have it, even though I rarely open it. Anyway, sweet ride here by Mazda.
Great review Zack. The previous CX-5 was compelling, only let down by it's lack of Android Auto/Apple Carplay and what really kept me from short listing it during my recent shopping, the motor. It wasn't a bad motor but it was just simply too anemic for me. This turbo would have changed that considerably. If they can fix that stereo boot up speed that'd be all I'd want. It is really priced incredibly well in the segment for features and quality.
I like turbo! It’s good they brought it to the smaller SUV. FYI, still drives me nuts when Mazda is being said in a different accent haha, still unique.
Well it would certainly need a limited slip differential. But with the cheap torsion beam they are using in the new 3 handling would be "messy". Don't think they care too much for the driving enthusiasts anymore. They left behind zoom zoom a while ago and now give up the handling to aim more for the Impreza and corolla.
I totally understand that the OS is slow... but if we think about it... unless we're in an emergent situation, normally we don't turn the car on and immediately depart. We wait a few seconds (probably the same amount of time it takes for it to fully boot up) and then pull out or drive off.
Sorry folks but it doesn't appear that any of you drive or have driven a recent Lexus product. Phil is not totally incorrect in his assessment. As you move up the Lexus price scale the quality increases accordingly, as with all luxury brands. But in the $40-50k range, the materials and build quality between Lexus and the upper trim Mazda models is surprisingly comparable.
Best in class for car and Driver Best in class for roadshow Best in class for torquenews Best in class for motormouth canada Best in class for tfl car Best in class for savagegeese Best in class for.... Yes best in class for me too. Good review.
If I want a turbo, I want it attached to a small diesel engine. Coming up on one year ownership on fully loaded 2018 CX-5 GT as got sick of waiting for promised oil burner. Agree radio is slow, and debating on whether to spend the $450 to add Apple Car Play via dealer.
@@stevevos93232 IMO, it's brand perception. Back then when Toyota and Honda were making reliable cars Mazda had issues like rust, engine reliability etc. Even today Mazda makes much better cars, most people just won't consider buying one
OMGWTFLOL , I think lots of people just get stuck living in the past..they remember Mazda from old Ford and rust issue days and not the modern era where improvements have already flourished and no longer under Ford.
@@ztekz But if this is truly the case then what about Hyundai and kia? Everybody completely forgot and forgave them for the absolute turds on wheels they use to make in the past.
This is a very good and almost premium car and has a very excellent driving dynamics like all other Mazda cars specially it has a turbo engine now, but I agree with you guys that Mazda should address those issues you just mentioned because the competition are putting those items in their 2019 models and I hope it should be available in the next iteration. But if you ask me which brand I should buy now? It's definitely Mazda and CX-5 is the most I would prefer.
Funny my 2018 CX-9 does not have these infotainment issues. Takes about 5 seconds and it's happening. Mazda is making some killer cars now. Very overlooked.
Fantastic car, I just wish they'd put a nicer shifter in the higher trims! That's the same one you get in a base model Mazda3, something a little fancier would really complete this Signature trim.
I test drove a new C-X5 two years ago, I thought the engine was buzzy and do not like the stubby body style. I'm sure the 19 has been much improved from the 17....Recently purchased a all new 2019 8spd 2.4 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL for $26,000 I am super happy with everything about it. + a 10 yr 100,000 mile drive trane warranty and 3 yr bumper to bumper made my choice. It has a large amount of safety features included, another + it's larger inside and out. IMO it's a bargain when compared to similar sized SUVs.....
Would Kia Stinger outsell BMW 5 series? Would Genesis G70 outsell Audi A3? The answer is likely No. People buy luxury cars to show that they can :) Range Rover is one of worst SUV in terms of reliability but sales never cease to increase. Driving a Range Rover is making a statement! Therefore, CX-05 will never affect X3 and Q5 sales.
I beg to differ...previous Volvo owner here...cross shopped RX, MDX, XC90 and QX60 before buying CX9 2yrs ago and love it no regrets and saved $10-15K! Practicality won over the badge/brand image...won’t see lots of sales switch from prem/luxe over to Mazda but it is possible!
tekz I see your logic. However, Lexus, Acura, and Infiniti are considered "near luxury" according to Consumer Reports, and they are priced accordingly. By luxury, I was referring to Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Land Rover, Porche etc. For example, Mercedes GLS is classified in the same 7 seaters category as the Mazda CX-9. The GLS ranges between 88K and 140K in Canada. Purchasing the 140K GLS as opposed the CX-9 is making a statement.
Well if you have lots of money to burn then yes go ahead on the luxuries...at end of day they’re all same transportation that take you from point A to B....you also have to consider cost of maintenance! $80-100K on vehicle and thousands of $$$ to maintain...bad investment on depreciating assets! The worst depreciation are on the luxury brands since they are not so popular then the more hit on depreciation vs mainstream vehicles!
I think it has to do with cars being part technical, part practical and part experience. The technical part is a lot of times a lot of numbers and you will get used to the power etc of a car. The practical part is more the day to day and how it feels the needs that you have. The experience part is the "magic" part, thats why they show how cool and sophisticated you are when driving that car. Each car and brand has its own reputation etc. And if you get butterflys each time you look at your base model stripped down Porsche Cayenne but for less you could buy a specced out Cx5, do what makes you feel the best about your choice. If people have a good amount of money to spend, that feels like a bit more than they normally would, they often want experience for that extra money. In a way I kind of get it. You could pay a couple 1000 more to get more options on your midlevel car OR you could buy a standard model high level brand. Each time you walk to you car you either would see a midlevel car brand or a hight level car brand that makes you think; wauw thats mine. I think its about the same why people buy a Tesla model s 70 or something and let the model be removed. They feel like they drive a tesla and get the attention of a tesla. Even though for the same money they could buy something way way more practical.
I liked driving a 2018 model and almost bought one. I went with a Forester and I found the rear seats were a bit tight behind the driver seat adjusted for me. I"m 6'2". I also found the cargo area to be lacking. I don't know if they can fix the slow boot-up with a S/W update. The hardware is probably not fast enough anymore. I am very happy with my Forester now. There are a few things I would like to change, but nothing's perfect.
Only issue is smaller than others in this class. Just make the redesign a little bigger with more room. Sales will go up. Most don't buy because of size. Told Mazda Canada this in 2014
We spent 2 years choosing the car to replace our old one. 2016 Mazda akera turbo diesel won hands down. As much as I enjoy driving that car, we wait unit I need to replace it with the later model. Can't wait until they bring out an all electric one either, given how well Mazda design a great product at a great price.
It's missing ambient lighting in the cabin at night. Not footwell lights, no welcome lights under the mirrors. I installed my own in my CX-5 and now it's feels like a luxury experience.
@@christiannazario6064 Come to my RU-vid channel and you will find three videos I did on how I installed mine. You can just use ordinary LED strips (I used the waterproof ones that are covered in the clear gel to protect the LED's from scuffs and scrapes ;-)
always good reviews by Motormouth. Panoramic roof and paddle shifters really not needed anyway. Sorry to hear of torque steer in an awd vehicle but 310 torques pretty nice. Not a fan of tablet dashes...
I have a 2018 CX-5 GT and I love it. When I was filling out my Mazda satisfaction form the first thing I bitched about was the slow boot time of the MMI. It's ridiculously slow, a hardware bump would cure this. Makes me wonder if they were cutting corners here because the hardware isn't up to snuff. Love it otherwise. Very jealous about the turbo...grrrr
Good review! Interesting (but very unfortunate) about the torque steer since Mazda keeps promoting their active AWD system. Other 2 features missing (but available in the US...) are surround view and parking sensors.
While the CX-5 Signature is quiet, it is not as solid feeling as the 2018 Mazda 6 GT. I test drove the Acura RDX 2.0T and the Mazda CX-5 Sig. The Acura has a heft to it that the CX-5 lacks a bit. Not so with the 2018 Mazda 6 GT we own. The 6 has that heft and doesn't feel light. It feels tight and German-like. Plus the turbo in the RDX has punch to it. Kinda addicting. I think Mazda needs to put different suspension or dampers on the CX-5.
The delay in the infotament system could mean the difference during the zombie apocalypse. When every second count when you need to bug out quickly. LOL!
@@TheKauaiboyz51 He never said others wouldn't use it. He used "I" both times in his two sentences to indicate that it was his own opinion. Geez, stop trying to pick fights.
