I have a 2024 with the naturally aspirated 2.4, no stop and start…thank goodness! This year they made the base model with upgrades that were in the 2023 next up the ladder model and got rid of the base model. I disagree that this version isn’t fun to drive. It’s much a better handling car than anything else in this category at this price point. It has a firm ride, but it’s very quiet. Mazda added the acoustic glass in the windshield and the driver’s and passenger’s sides There’s no brake issues that he describes here. Mine also has the fully painted, color matched cladding around the wheels and the lower body, no vinyl. I get 25-27 mpg around town and 30-31 on the highway with no effort. I have run 93 octane in mine and it seems to be a bit quicker. Anyway, it’s a great car.

Like your reviews, I have a 2022 CX5 and has been pretty good. My wife has a 2017 Cx5 too with 105,000 on it. No issues and still drives excellent

Put the car in Sport mode and drive it a bit more aggressively and see how the trans shifts. Switch back and forth between the modes. If these cars truly do learn driving patterns maybe you can teach it to shift how you want it to.

The cx5 is noted for having an excellent shifting 6 speed.

I have a new 2024 cx5 select with now only 300 miles on it. It does not have the CYLINDER DEACTIVATION nor the I stop. They stopped putting that in since late 2023. My transmission shifts extremely smooth in all gears and temps. My friend bought a new 2023 cx5 Preferred in April 2023 it has the dreaded CD and I stop. My car runs smoother, quieter and better engine performance overall than the Preferred. I remember his transmission shifting very well except a little laggy around corners or say u turns because of that CD KICKING ON AND OFF constantly. All I can say is Not having CD and I stop made my decision final over the Rav 4.

How much did you pay for this

My GE Nautilus is over thirty years old and still producing clean shiny dishes.. finally getting a full cleaning now!

Mine does this exact same thing and jolts the entire car basically. I was thought it was only me lmao

I have a 2024 non turbo and it's very quiet I believe they improved on the wind noise also seats are comfortable

Thanks for a nice reasonable review without the usual internet hype. I think you need to do another video with your car. 😃

I completely agree with your opinion of the CX-50. Handled like a brick in my opinion. Nothing like the CX-5.

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My two cents...I have a 2024 Mazda CX-5 Premium. I bought it in September of 2023 as it just came into the dealership. It has the I-Stop button. Operationally, It seems to only shut the engine off when I brake harder than normal. I generally brake gently and it does not activate. If I am stopped after gentle braking and I press the brake pedal harder, the engine shuts off. As I release the brake it starts again. Seems that braking pressure is one of the parameters. I'm not sure this is normal but I actually like it this way. It's my wife's car and she loves it!

So let me get this straight you pay around a dollar more per gallon to get better gas mileage??? Wheres the logic?

I personally wouldn't purchase any vehicle with start/stop or cylinder-deactivation. Also wouldn't purchase a turbo engine.

I have a brand new cx5 I bought 3 weeks ago. The transmission performance and smooth shifting is one of the reasons I bought it. NOW that said the car only has 200 miles on it. But it does not have cylinder deactivation or I stop. They took those crappy features out in late 2023 models. Look at your VIN if there is an L in the eighth position you do not have those features. According to Mazda's website, NO 2024 S model has those features. I have more detailed comment on that subject on your latest video. I mean I don't know what to say. Mine runs perfect

Per my comment below on cylinder deactivation I believe I had the vin info incorrect. If it has an"M". Not R". In the 8th vin digit it has the features. Well, just google or go to the Official Mazda site. It has the statement neither of the features are in any 2024. So you must have a mid- late 2023 they called a 2024.

NOTE; Mazda discontinued both the i stop and cylinder deactivation functions ( to my delight). Since about late 2023 Mazda claims because of supplier issues, they had to discontinue those ridiculous functions. I know none of the cx5's have those functions anymore, I assume it was removed in all 2.5 models. Go to the Official Mazda site and you will find nothing but a short explanation related to supplier issues. I personally do not believe that story but as I stated earlier I hated especially the cylinder deactivation. Really on a 4 cylinder engine that is prone to carbon build up, you deactivate 2 jugs constantly. I would have gone Rav4 but found this info at the last second. They DO NOT ADVERTISE the fact that the systems are gone. It is gone in the screen software and the i stop button is not installed. Half the salesman either don't know ots gone or are playing dumb...ha normal. ANY new Mazda Cx 5 and others without the dreaded features can also be identified with an "L" as the 8th digit in the vin. If it is an "R' well you still have it like it or not. I guarantee in my experience my car without that garbage installed runs so notably better then my friends cx5 preferred made in April 2023 that has it. I am going on and on. Of you want a better cx5 hurry and get one before they reintroduce those useless and carbon building features.

NOTE; Mazda discontinued both the i stop and cylinder deactivation functions ( to my delight). Since about late 2023 Mazda claims because of supplier issues, they had to discontinue those ridiculous functions. I know none of the cx5's have those functions anymore, I assume it was removed in all 2.5 models. Go to the Official Mazda site and you will find nothing but a short explanation related to supplier issues. I personally do not believe that story but as I stated earlier I hated especially the cylinder deactivation. Really on a 4 cylinder engine that is prone to carbon build up, you deactivate 2 jugs constantly. I would have gone Rav4 but found this info at the last second. They DO NOT ADVERTISE the fact that the systems are gone. It is gone in the screen software and the i stop button is not installed. Half the salesman either don't know ots gone or are playing dumb...ha normal. ANY new Mazda Cx 5 and others without the dreaded features can also be identified with an "L" as the 8th digit in the vin. If it is an "M" well you still have it like it or not. I guarantee in my experience my car without that garbage installed runs so notably better then my friends cx5 preferred made in April 2023 that has it. I am going on and on. Of you want a better cx5 hurry and get one before they reintroduce those useless and carbon building features.

NOTE; Mazda discontinued both the i stop and cylinder deactivation functions ( to my delight). Since about late 2023 Mazda claims because of supplier issues, they had to discontinue those ridiculous functions. I know none of the cx5's have those functions anymore, I assume it was removed in all 2.5 models. Go to the Official Mazda site and you will find nothing but a short explanation related to supplier issues. I personally do not believe that story but as I stated earlier I hated especially the cylinder deactivation. Really on a 4 cylinder engine that is prone to carbon build up, you deactivate 2 jugs constantly. I would have gone Rav4 but found this info at the last second. They DO NOT ADVERTISE openly the fact that the systems are gone. It is gone in the screen software and the i stop button is not installed. Half the salesman either don't know ots gone or are playing dumb...ha normal. ANY new Mazda Cx 5 and others without the dreaded features can also be identified with an "L" as the 8th digit in the vin. If it is an "M" well you still have it like it or not. I guarantee in my experience my car without that garbage installed runs so notably better then my friends cx5 preferred made in April 2023 that has it. I am going on and on. Of you want a better cx5 hurry and get one before they reintroduce those useless and carbon building features.

I was always told growing up that starting an engine is when you get the most wear on the engine, now every new car ICE seems to think its a great idea!

The only button relevant in the i-stop system is the deactivation button.

I don't have a Mazda with i-stop but from my research looking models with it, this is what I understand. i-stop is back on by default every time you start the car. The button is only used to turn it off and there should be an i-stop OFF indicator meaning it's disabled (and obviously press it to turn back on if you first turned it off). For some of the lesser known conditions, It is brake pressure sensitive (vacuum) so if you have a light hold on the brake, the car may not shut off. You also need to have your steering straight without much hand pressure on the wheel for it to activate. Sport mode also may also defeat it. If you are stopped on an incline/decline, it may also not necessarily turn off.

8:53 The third symbol is the engine. The idea is that there are 3 components that need to be ready for iStop to activate. The engine needs to be warm so that the restart is not causing unnecessary wear. The battery needs to be charged sufficiently to support the vehicle with the engine off. Finally, the A/C represents the idea that the vehicles interior temperature is pretty close to the temperature set on the climate control system. When the system says "Not Ready" its means that one of those conditions is not met. The most usual reason it does not activate is when the climate control settings are set to two significantly different values for the driver and passenger. (e.g. Lo for the driver, and a number for the passenger, which is the setting that I often use).

We bought a new Cx5 Premium, manufactured in march of 2024. They have neither the Istop or CDA and I like that. I got a copy of the bulletin and it stated that they stopped putting those in the Cx5 after November 2023 for the reason of chip shortage. By listening to mechanics and others, that might be the stated reason but it possibly could be due to to some problems with both.🤷 I frankly am glad that they are not on ours. Number one I don't want my engine shutting down in traffic unless I shut it down and as far as CDA, other manufacturers have tried it and what I've heard, they were problematic with cylinder issues. As far as 93 octane, unless the manufacturer recommends or requires it, I don't waste my money. Each his own though. Thanks for the video.👍

We have 2022 some applecarplay glitches I think is all it is a wonderful sporty to drive SUV our second the first was 2016 non turbo so reliable not so fast

Also to mention the select models have less sound insulation material in them. That also might contribute to the engine being more rough

There was a bulletin put out that the CX-5 made after October, they removed the cylinder deactivation as per The Car Care Nut

I experience the same thing in my 2024 cx5 GT. I just called my sales rep.

Our RAV4 seems to do the engine stop at every light and stop sign. We do get a message that the engine will not stop when the ac is running. This feature is odd to get used to. Not sure how the Mazda works.

We can only get a CX5 2.0 E-SKYACTIV AUTOM. With 24V mild hybrid. Not sure whether I would buy this car.

I know this sounds weird but have you checked the battery in the key fob remote? Or maybe tried the other key fob remote? My 2024 CX-5 Premium had worms in the system until I decided to try swapping out the key fobs and low and behold - no more worms. Come to find out the key fob battery was at 2.98V. That battery needs to be above 3.2V to work right.

Thank you!

2024 CX5 non-turbo carbon edition. Front Seats no problem, rides smooth as can be on 19” Factory Toyo tires.

Thanks. Hopefully, all goes well.

When I clicked on this video, the ad before your video began was a Mazda ad. D'oh!

Cardinal in the background

Looking forward to the new videos

I am glad that they are looking after you with the "loaner car", even while taking too long to do the work. Nearly all Mazda's sold in Australia have the cylinder deactivation and iStop "fuel efficiency" features. I have effectively disabled iStop through climate control settings. To disable cylinder deactivation, the only real solution is to drive it a bit more assertively.... (it activates when in a very gentle cruise).

What mileage did the transmission start missing gears?

Auto start stop is such BS. Of course we can thank our EPA for its existence.

A "special room" to swap a transmission? Should be able to do it on a standard 2 post lift. Probably in a day or day and a half. Find a different dealer.

Woah. Cx5 has cylinder deactivation? I thought that technology was scrapped by the other car companies because it just causes issues. I guess Mazda is late to the party and has not gotten the memo yet.

Won't buy one now. I thought they were smart but I guess not. Stop start is not my want list and not on many people's list. Stupidest thing ever designed. I'm now going to look for a cpo 23 cx 5 or cx 9

Too much technology in today’s vehicles. Over engineering is not the answer in my opinion

I think you make some very good points. If you ever get to watch some videos made at Mazda corporate events like new model intros where they interview the engineers and product planners, it seems clear that Mazda has a unique set of priorities that cater to a very specific and small market segment. That leads to the rough ride, the hard seats and the lack of refinement in certain areas. You also see a degree of corporate obstinence in their use of an obsolete 6-speed transmission and a unique infotainment system that is a love/hate thing. Those who are willing to accept those things in return for some of the old zoom-zoom seem to be their target market, but it also prevents them from achieving greater success.

Now that the warm weather hit, mine hasn't been doing that exaggerated shift from second into third. If they replace the transmission and test drive during the summer, i'd be curious to see if the gears shift normally, during the cold winter months as well.

will done under 30 days, if pass 30 days will be lemon law

nice update

Can't even check the transmission oil in those. without taking off the air box .