Top 10 Reasons the 2019 Mazda CX-5 Is the BEST Crossover You AREN'T Buying! 

Well said! Same here!

This is the single biggest reason why I bought a Mazda CX5 instead of any of its competitors. I like the feel and reliability of a good hydraulic automatic transmission in a daily commuter.

@@fjcarmo0369 Honestly I've been thinking of trading my 2010 Sentra for a 2016 CX 5

@@TomDeVito my friend bought a 2015 versa and his cvt gave out after 34,000 miles. Under warranty but still... I own a 2016.5 (2016 facelifted) cx5 and my friend loves it.

@@dgreatll Jesus Christ that's insane. I have 59,000 miles on mine and the CVT hasn't given out..yet *knock on wood* lol there's just something special about the CX-5. My ex girlfriend had a 2016 Mazda 3 she let me drive it and I gotta say it handled quite nicely

Question: how was de-frosting in the front and rear? I saw one review complaining about it - foggy rear window all the time and it was taking long time to clear the front. I did 2k in Norway, above arctic circle in the winter in CX-3. Amazing little thing. I wish Mazda had bigger trunk but incredibly comfortable vehicle for short people like me (170cm).

You didn't drove SQ5 tdi...

@@manuelrusu7052: and he said "in some ways"

manuel rusu lol how much is the price difference?

@@manuelrusu7052 i drove Audi Q5 and believe me,the quality and the feeling as a driver îs not so far!!

I am 5ft5. Tried most of Japanese SUVs... since I live in Japan ;) So far the most comfortable was CX-5 and CX-8. I like sitting up right and can rest both of my elbows even though I am short. The steering wheel regulation seemed tiny bit too short for me in RAV4 and Forester - strange, since I am the exact middle size guy in Japan for height and have longer reach than average. I sat in RAV4 today and, well, nothing special for someone my height. It comes with 2.0l and direct shift CVT for the same price as 2.5l 6AT CX-5 in a higher trim.

They do shit backwards. I work for Mazda and maann it’s like they don’t want these to sell and just want to stack up on inventory.

@@t.f4738 What do you mean by them doing things backwards?

@@t.f4738 dipshit You dont work for Mazda, shame on you loser

Keep them underrated, it keeps the price cheaper

John Petrick - hopefully you give it back soon and get something with a good transmission. Preferably one with a transmission that is going to last longer than 80k miles

@@Shehan.H96 lol wtf are you talking about? They're very reliable

Well there are lot of van and suv out there have more room but they are very sucky in many things else including some luxury brands too, there is no such thing perfect vehicle even you buy a Porsche or an Audi brand still you will find something lacking

John Petrick total agree with you there. In Oz, it’s best selling SUV.

I just got a CX-30 turbo and it is as fast as most sport coupes--if not faster under 40k--only a veloster N is faster--civic si--GTI--CVT impreza--Toyota 86 and subbie brz--those cars would get shamed in a drag race against my 30--Mazda =great cars.

same thoughts here!

Very true! If I had the money, I'd have both my 2019 CX5 signature and a 6 (I had a 2014 touring with tech package, then a 2016 GT fully loadedp... As much as I love my CX5, I still love and miss the 6!)... The new 3 is another gem and the CX9 is a thing of beauty despite its size... Great lineup, indeed!

@@chriscerullo3614 I have an old Mazda 6 (07 model, my first car!), which one would you recommend as an upograde, the 6 or the CX-5?

Adrian B , oh, yes! It hugs the road! S-M-O-O-T-H! Comfortable, peppy, untouchable, as far as I am concerned!

AGREED! Love my Mazda 3

Agreed..after getting a CX9 2 yrs ago got another Mazda last month (CX3)....very reliable vehicles!

Same here! I own a Mazda6 and a Miata. Even though they’re older, I love em both!

I've owned 7 Mazdas. Currently have a '14 Mazda3 GT hatchback and a '16 CX5 Touring AWD. Nothing beats the driving dynamics of a Mazda unless you move way up in price point. They are very reliable too. Can't imagine driving anything but a Mazda!

Bought our 4th a Mazda CX5 2019 Maxxsport after Mazda 3 Sdn 2017, 3 Hb 2018, 6 Sdn 2017.

Congratufuckinglations Mark.

Good catch. I would have liked the center armrest a couple of inches longer (or able to be adjusted forward).

@Duke Silver on the 19' cx-5?

@Duke Silver Better then the fuel in the oil issue Honda has. Lol

You got used to that in the Civic. Lol

@Duke Silver Thanks, I'll do some research

Or you can purchase a top trim Hyundai Santa Fe for the same MSRP as the CX-5 Signature trim with vastly more interior space, arguably an equally attractive interior with nappa leather, a better infotainment system, a panoramic sunroof, and a user lockable 50/50 torque split among other features.

Jay Trabucco exactly! In response to the previous poster about the Santa Fe, sorry but the CX-5 is more handsome than the Santa Fe, in my opinion

Stephen Hendricks equally attractive!?..🤦🏽‍♂️

I’d rather pull up to my friends or relatives house in a new Mazda than a new Hyundai

@@jayt6023 You're certainly not alone in placing a higher priority on impressing your friends and relatives than other aspects of a vehicle.

The Rogue is a cheap, unreliable POS compared to the CX-5.

Agreed

It’s okay man!! I like cars that you don’t see millions of in one block. That is such turn off for me.

These have started popping up all over the place in my area within the past two years. It's a welcome addition to all the Subaru Foresters and Outbacks which traveled in herds.

TheFlea1987 Not much of Subaru fan

@@tootsiejoon They became boring to me.

Treads Or you could get a Grand Touring trim with the GT Premium Package or the GT Reserve trim

Then wait for the CX-30.

Treads I was sold on the infotainment system either, but I’ve actually adapted too it fairly quickly & I like it

Treads : You can get it with Android Auto / Apple CarPlay.

The infotainment system actually works well once you get used to it. I love being able to navigate it with the dial in the center console. I never use the touchscreen.

Mazdas sell very well in Australia but mainly with the diesel engine. Time will tell if that engine choice is a popular one in the US. I'm skeptical.

You are correct.

@@stephenhendricks103 not really. Mazda sell more petrol CX5s over the Diesel but yes they are the best selling SUV in it's class. I have the 2015 CX5 GT so I know why that is, they are reliable and awesome to drive

Reko Sri you were right, CX 5 is best selling suv and Mazda 3 is best selling compact here in Australia

Yall know style

im miata mike mazda 6 manual is gone for 2019😬,

@@Brandonjamlarue they will be bringing it back. They're making a new inline 6 cylinder coupe with a manual option. From what I've read

@ chris cerullo - I'm super excited !!! I love that you love your car !!! Could you do me a favor in the future?? Could you please use more explanation points ??!!! What a piece of shit this car is

What size is it? Thanks😀

What was the sticker price if you paid under $25 for a Touring? Thanks.

@@michaelmaxwell568 I should clarify that I did NOT get AWD. I really don't have a need for that. Sticker was just over $29k, then I used USAA buyers service and also got a loyalty discount for my 2016 Mazda 6. There was also one other $500 discount...can't remember what that one was for. It took the price down to just under $25k. FWIW, I got the white (premium color). I am retired, so if the weather is too crappy, I won't go out. But even with FWD, I had to take my daughter to the airport one morning when the traffic reports were saying "this is the worst we've seen the streets all winter". And it made it thru everything perfectly.

Blame the manufacturers. They're anxious to put their best foot forward when they give journalists the opportunity to review their vehicles and that almost always means a top trim version.

@@stephenhendricks103 the problem is that if you drive the top trim regardless of brand they all feel really good and you will have positive first impression. Drive the low model such a Hyundai Tucson and they feel really cheap with nothing but hard plastics. Mazdas low trims actually feel decent, but you do lay more.

David Zavala Don’t ever buy a lower trim. How are the automakers going to make their profit by making loaded entry level trims!!! In all seriousness though I agree with you.

Buy a mid level trim if money matters. A bottom trim is usable, but not as worth it

@@boxlad7583 The "touring" trim is the best value for the money

To b honest The car looks so small and cramped

sadly it falls off the car. They have issues with it.

Not on this model, they fixed the problem for the 2019, I have one in Soul Crystal Red and it looks stunning at 5 years old.

First look for me. Looking for a CX-5 for my grandson's first car.

The seats are stiffer and more narrow, so high or overweight people might struggle. Also they are design for a correct driving position - straight. A lot of people thing they cool with their silly low position. ;)

How much have you spent on maintenance? Cost 4 new Tires? Any new brakes since 2013?THANKs😀

@@sandraboyle2520 well I've had it for only a year I'm the 2nd owner. I live in upstate NY and have had no problems in the snow or playing in the mud all I've had to do was oil changes and rotating the tires

Can I ask why you want to upgrade to the GT? I'm seriously considering buying a CX5 but am not sure if Touring or GT would be better.

I also have a 18 Touring on lease. With premium package added. The only 2 features I'd add from GT - and they are minor - are power front passenger seat and HUD. That's it. That's all. My Touring has everything else I need!

Exactly!

NileshR12 The new Rav sucks. It feels so cheap

Informative review👍🏼 I’ve been thinking about trading in my Mercedes Benz GLK for a cx5.

I downsized from a BMW X5 M because I was fed up spending a fortune each month to do 5k miles a year. The CX5 is a good car for its class with a build quality which is equally as good as the entry level Mercedes, BMW'S & JAGUAR SUV'S, all of which I've driven. The real clincher is that it costs me 60% less per month to own the CX5 for the same 5k pa!

@@spikeytop8982as well as very good build quality it’s also fantastically equipped, the HUD is excellent, I came from an older Lexus and it has as good or better interior, way better handling and road feel and a virtually perfect balanced ride, it’s tremendous value.

Amelia Davies - CX-9 ??

@@btl4220 definitely a possibility.

Like a century ago. Lol

Facts

Ford actually left Mazda just prior to the global financial crisis in order to cut costs. Ford called this “One Ford”. Mazda though could have gone one of two ways. They were losing a lot of money post Ford, and could have taken from the Ford parts bin. Instead they decided to completely reinvent themselves. This meant for example starting not only with complete cleansheet for vehicles, but their processes. In one stage of the transformation they did something as simple as physically moving engineering and design beside each other and using software that would shorter the feedback loop between the two teams. Mazda studied samurai sword making with a local steel company to patent what is still the most tensile steel in the car industry worldwide for the sake of saving weight. They decided not turn both diesel and gasoline engines on their head. The Diesel engine itself requires a long comment in how they got there.... but I digress. Mazda May be small, but they spend more of their revenue in R&D than any other Japanese car maker and should be congratulated for their efforts. And while Ford has basically pulled out, Toyota has noticed and invested heavily to ensure they can include Mazda engines and future engineering wins in their vehicles whilst providing hybrid & battery tech to Mazda.

Glenn Stewart great info Glenn

Thank God!

I’ve got a 2019 signature model and they upgraded the usb ports, it has fast charging now.

Which rdx do you have and what year?

I bought a 2019 RDX A-Spec.

I remember reading that their auto start for the vehicle is in the app mazda has. But it does stink it doesnt come on the key fob.