Which Mazda SUV is the better BUY? 2019 CX-5 Signature or CX-9 Touring 

I own a CX9 Sig and ABSOLUTELY love it, handles very well, the engine is responsive with no turbo lag, brakes, steering, suspension are all good and a well sorted out AWD system. It's very quiet and looks great outside and in, Mazda is one of the most underrated MFGs, I highly recommend all their rides.

I really appreciate you go over the history of Mazda. No other journos do that.

You are an absolute beast with these review uploads. I'd say, save some for the other guys... but take em all. You're the best.

I test drove a CX5 yesterday and LOVED it. Very nice SUV, quiet, nice ride, plenty of room and the stereo was fantastic. The vented seats have pretty much sold me as we are moving to Florida next year.

Just pulled the trigger on a 2019 CX5 Sig. I smile everytime I push the button.

If you need the extra room the CX9 would be the better choice. Personally I’d pick the CX5 for the loaded features and AWD, and I don’t need a three row. Nice job Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

How did you know I was considering a mazda lol Also side note: I’m new to your channel, but I really like your content and this is just a suggestion. Everytime you talk about the heritage/history of the car or mention comparisons to a different car/s, I feel like you should show a visual image on the screen to show people a bit of what you might be talking about. Idk. Just a thought. Might also help with editing and allowing your videos to appear “smoother”.

Amazing amazing review Joe I'm absolutely pleased with this. Great Mazdas just great, hand clayed formation is just awesome. Thanks Joe.

I absolutely love and appreciate the content you put out on your channel. I'm really considering the CX-9. I have one question though... What do you think is a better buy? CX-9 or Palisade?

My goodness man, you kickin out these reviews faster than I can watch them all, Kudos to your consistent work. CX5 signature with that grill is very handsome. Unless one need the space, CX5 Is my choice. Not wanting to spend for Audi Q5, CX5 excellent choice.

Excellent video and narrative 👍🏼👍🏼 I’ll be taking a CX9 home over the weekend ! Following your channel from the Forest City 🌳 London Ontario 🇨🇦 Blessings 🙋🏻‍♂️

If I were forced to choose between the two I'd take the CX-5. Same engine and drive train as the CX-9. But the curb weight of the CX-5 is almost 600 lbs less than the CX-9. That's the equivalent of hauling around a couple of NFL linemen in the CX-9. Add fuel, maximum passenger capacity, and luggage/gear and the difference is more like 800 lbs. There's a reason that EVERY other 3 row midsize SUV except the Subaru Ascent offers a standard or optional V6. Physics is physics and almost every other manufacturer recognizes that a small displacement turbo moving a loaded vehicle edging toward 5000 lbs when fully loaded is inherently less durable than a larger displacement naturally aspirated V6. (To be fair, the 2020 Explorer only offers a NA V6 in their hybrid and that vehicle or the turbo V6's in the ST and Platinum trims have MSRP's in the mid-$50K range or more.) Performance when new isn't the issue. Turbo 4's can be tuned and geared to match the performance of V6's. The issue is long term durability in a large, heavy vehicle. Joe says the CX-9 is "obviously a little bit larger" than the CX-5. What an understatement! It's 20" longer. In fact, the only larger midsize SUV's are the Dodge Durango and the Chevy Traverse. What does that size buy you? The least overall cargo capacity and passenger space in the entire three row midsize category. At 71 cubic ft of cargo space, the CX-9 has less than a Honda CR-V or a Subaru Forester. It has less than a KIA Sorento, a 3 row SUV that's 10 inches less in length. At 134 cubic feet of space the CX-9 offers the least combined passenger room in the entire category. The smaller Sorento offers 19 cubic feet more. Cargo space behind the third row is 14 cubic ft, three more than the Sorento but less than every other midsize crossover. Third row legroom is 29.7". Two inches less than the Sorento and even less than the back seat of a Mustang! Ever tried to sit in a Mustang's back seat? Almost every other three row SUV has more room in the third row. (Only the Highlander has less. At least Mazda doesn't put three seat belts in the third row as Toyota does...a cruel joke to be sure.) How about the CX-5? The turbo 4 in the Mazda is better suited to the smaller, lighter vehicle. And it stands up better vs its rivals in terms of packaging efficiency, but not much. With 59.6 cubic ft of overall cargo space, it's at the bottom of the compact crossover category. The CR-V and Forester are more than 25% larger in a vehicle only an inch and a half longer! Likewise the RAV4 has 10 more cubic ft of cargo space. In fact, the CX-5 has only about six cubic feet more overall cargo space than a VW Golf. All in all, the CX-5 is a great SUV choice for those who don't need the utility of a sport UTILITY vehicle. The Signature trim of the CX-5 is obviously superior to the Touring trim of the CX-9. Of course, one can get the Signature trim in the CX-9, as well and it comes with standard AWD. But that puts the MSRP at $46,000 plus. And it means cross shopping with vehicles like the Telluride and Palisade comes into play. And as attractive as the Signature trim in each model is, there remain some deficiencies. The infotainment system of each is seriously dated. Neither offers the updated infotainment system of the Mazda3. The small sunroof in each model doesn't compare to the panoramic versions in most rivals. And that's only the beginning when the Signature trim of the CX-9 is compared to the top trims several rivals, especially those from Hyundai and KIA. The Mazdas' trump card is handling. And it's true that each model handles well compared to their rivals, especially on secondary highways and back roads. But few shoppers place canyon carving as a high priority in their choice of an SUV. The intended mission for the overwhelming majority is negotiating suburban traffic and long slogs on freeways where Mazda's signature handling advantage is only marginally better or non-existent and the humungous size of the CX-9 is a handicap in traffic and parking. Want an excellent handling Mazda with the turbo4 engine? Get a Mazda6 and enjoy its superior styling as well. Willing to give up some performance for even better handling? Get a Mazda3. Want even better handling than any Mazda in a vehicle almost a foot shorter than a CX-5 with nearly the same cargo space? Get a GTI.

Waiting for someone to do this comparison. Im looking at staying with Mazda as I currently have a 2015 Mazda3 hatchback and my girlfriend just got a 2016 Mazda CX-5 GX AWD.

depends on who its for. we looked at both when deciding on a family vehicle. backseat room is similar in both but the front is more cramped feeling in the cx-5. windshield feels like its right in your face compared to cx-9.

The cx9 is more planted on the road, seats are better, turbo diif is negligible. Ill take the heavier car and less features. Put down that 3rd road and u have tons of space. More luxurious feeling in the 9

Old review but thought i'd point out that the CX-9 noted here does in fact have fog lamps. They are obscured by the fascia and clearly visible at the bottom corners just above the lower trim/lip.

3 reviews a day! only u! great job

Great job 👌🏽 and thanks 👍🏽

I would like a cx9 grand touring. Would fold the third row seating down for more cargo.

28:53 "...and now it's locked in place..." That's an old one! 😂🤣

There is a God because Mazda doesn't use a CVT! Haha love it!!

I bought a 2022 CX9GT AWD & am more than happy with the vehicle. It is loaded with extras & drives extremely well, even sporty if you want to put in sports mode & use the paddle shifters. I am pleased Mazda has all the safety features even in the base model. The quality fit & finish is as good as anything out of Europe. My only gripe is my girl has now claimed it as her car now that she is used to the size with the sensors & camera making it easy to drive & park .😂

Raiti thanks for this video! This was my exact debate. Im gonna go with the CX9 and add some aftermarket upgrades to make it more premium!!

Great video, thanks. Although I’m looking for a 2020 CX5, the details you mentioned are still quite useful (assuming there aren’t many changes between 2019 & 2020 models).

Hi, when you point at something make sure to get a close up picture of it. Specially the details of it.

Although I like the rear, the skinny led lights give it a zoom-zoom Pac-Man, sub-market look. Not an aggressive look. Copy the Audi design and give it transition led effect.

CX 9 is better car. More silent, better compliant suspension and drives like a dream.

Id say the cx5, because im not a big SUV Guy, Hatchbacks are my thing

Can you do a comparison between the Mazda Cx5 Touring and Toyota Rav 4 xle. I really love your reviews!!

thanks for the review; is cx9 quieter than cx5?

i like these types of comparison videos.

When you put a V6 in the CX-9. That’ll definitely shoot up it’s price which will in turn compromise it’s affordability and fuel economy. So I will still root for the 2.5T.

At this price point, I'd go with the fully loaded CX-5 all-wheel drive turbo. I don't really need 3 rows, and huge cargo space.

We just got 2 of the cx-5’s and love them!

I made up my mind after watching this video.. (cx5). Great feedback. Thank you.

I had a 19 cx5 I loved it, but it got totaled. I bought a cx9 which I like a bit more than the cx5 only because it's a little bit bigger. They're both nice cars and if you don't need a 3rd row the cx5 is fantastic

I’ll have a baby soon. So out of the 2, which is better for carseat and stroller?

Gooda day raitis rides Please review mazda cx 8

Nice job yeah 0-60 6.2 is hard to pass up. My next car may be a Mazda CX5 Turbo AWD.

The plastic in the steering wheel houses the steering wheel heating tech.

You should of compared the cx 5 with the 9 touring with premium package more comparable ratti..:::

Can you put the second row seats down in the cx9

Depends on your needs. For my wife and I a CX 5 Grand Touring Reserve is the best choice. AND with the CX 9's turbo engine it is faster! My CX 5 GTR is TRULY a luxury compact SUV interns of features, styling, power, build quality and steering and handling. It compares more than favorably to a Range Rover Evoque in all these areas but especially BUILD QUALITY. Here it leaves the Evoque in the dust.

Like the look of the CX-9 allot more. Probably be a bit under powered with that 2.5. As far as I know everything they make is from the Hiroshima plant. Very conservative company and probably one of the most reliable brands. I've seen these on the roads and they really look nice. The CX-5 does not do much for me. The more aggressive Kodo designs have never really sat well with me. Wish Mazda would move on with that. The CX-9 has a much more balanced look.

Does cx5 has Mazda running board

Everything is good of the Mazda Cx9....except the engine. Would be a great car if it is a V6 or 3.0 turbo.

I like the cx9 front bumper better. Does anyone know if they are interchangeable?

Make the cx5 so it can tow 3500 pounds and I'd be more than happy to own one!

Can you do a Toyota Rav 4 review?

Made it up Made it up CX-9 In the 3row book

I miss the CX7, something in the middle.

With the center console being so large in the CX-9 how is the front seat width? It looks like a lot of knee bashing with not much space to move your legs. I have a video suggestion for you that is odd but might work. A comparison of the VW Tiguan with the VW Arteon for the same price. Both AWD two different body styles similar cargo room.

Fog lamps are there dude in that cx9

Mazda is the best

Silly Whistles Who needs it more room is so well CX-9 147 Points CX-5 130 Points

No 360° camera view...

u mentioned cx-9 doesn't have fog lights. there are fog lights

CX-9 all the way

The cx5 looks big on camera but really small in person. Can’t decide between the two

I find the third row is basically useless in most three row suvs.

this is not really a fair comparison .. there is a cx9 signature as well

Hey Raiti can you do a nissan armada review

It has fog lamps

Any big difference between CX 5 2019 grand touring and 2020 ?

Doug who

There’s fog lamps …..

The cx 9 is best of the Mazda cx 7

Zonk both car. Not feeling it. But 👍💯video💯👍

everything better on cx9 (skiped awd) .... cx5 owner :D ;)

Mazda does need to advance the transmission and achieve better MPG across the board. A hybrid and V6 option would be good. These suv’s already look good.

Neither. Wait one year and one of these old cars will get refresh.

Joe what is difference between shorts and shorts? Same goes with Mazda

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lol put the kids you don't like much in the back of the cx9.

Damn, this is so mellow after motorcycle reviews 😔 First 10 minutes talking about plastics and outlook.

None because I’m only interested in sport cars 😜

Scotty Kilmer: NONE!! Ahahahah😂

Mvp

Are you Car Sales Man or do you work on commission. I never heard you say any thing critical of any car your review! You sound like every brand ambassador for every car review as you only talk nice things. Every Car is a BUY in your world! I wonder how much you are paid to make these videos.

Can't figure why anyone would buy a mazda with its poor MPG. In California gas is $4 a gallon. The Mazda's real average is no better than 20 mpg; for me, that's about 2 gallons back and forth to work. Total $40 week. Buy a Prius and it's probably no more than $5 a week. That's about a $140 difference every month.

Not to be overly critical, you took too long talking about things that the viewers can see for themselves.

"let's talk about mazda history" ... nope, that's not what i came here for ... i'm out!

It’s ugly to me. Boring and tired.