2016 Mazda CX-5 Crossover | Driven: Car Review | The New York Times

[@lasttry123456]

Only have refilled my new CX-5 Touring once, so take that with a grain of salt. Did lots of research prior to buying this car..Wife, even made an excel spreadsheet to compare Outback, Rav 4 and CX-5. There is little to no road noise.. Plus most of us listen to music anyways.. Wish it had a little more cargo room, and memory seats, but I can't complain for the price, technology package included. Love the power, where power is needed, smooth ride and look. FYI, free navigation updates for 3 years. Bose stereo sounds incredible and now don't mind being stuck in traffic! Test drive one, you won't be disappointed. One more thing, read and watch all the popular review forums, sites, youtube. They are not being paid to praise how well Mazda has done on their 2016 CX-5.

[@RickDeckardMemories]

I love your reviews. A hint: to test the collision prevention system, you can use the same TP packs placed in the middle of the road. Or empty cardboard boxes. Or air balloons. If the test fails, no damages.

[@ynp1978]

I have a 2016 Touring that I have already put 31000 miles on. Everything still real nice and I am averaging a very nice 27.2 mpg from the 2.5 liter Skyactive engine. My wife and I took this vehicle from the Midwest out to the west coast in August and it handled the mountains with no problem. Also this is my second cold snowy winter with it and the AWD is sure footed and inspires confidence. I am still very happy with a purchase that I am still paying the bank on.

[@Gh0stInTheMachines81]

Any issues with the windshield, or the headlights?

[@ynp1978]

@@Gh0stInTheMachines81 I traded off the 2016 for a 2021 one year ago. I never had any issues with the headlights....however we did have to put in a new windshield. Still not sure how it got cracked? The newer 2021 has thicker glass on both the front windshield and both front doors. It did make a difference with road noise....the 21 is a quieter vehicle.

[@codeagent47]

Mazda is very underrated. This company makes great car!

[@MrMazda-ih8cw]

Love the all black theme on that particular CX-5

[@deurkl]

Larger car company = better? Why? Sometimes the good stuff comes from smaller companies.

[@jayespi37]

totally agree

[@MichaelPadillaBaws]

I think this previous generation model looks better than the new 2017 model.

[@seansmirnov9309]

One can definitely appreciate cup holders on the engine casing @1:25 ))

[@uhugvjkbkjh]

Still the best in the segment. Mainly down to driving dynamics. I bet it has the base new gen X1 licked too

[@markwilliams6378]

Yes nice supple suspension ,agile handling and nimble steering make it a joy to drive. i would love to see Mazda put the new 2.5 turbo in a CX5 which is lighter than the CX9

[@someguy2135]

I really like mine. My only complaint is very common in most cars today: Lumbar support! I just use a small back cushion and now it"s fine.

[@Gh0stInTheMachines81]

Any issues with the windshield, or headlights?

[@Flashbackjacko]

I bought the 2016 grand touring model with FWD only and next to the top tech. package and I really love this car. With the roof rack, I think it is the best looking in its class.

[@Gh0stInTheMachines81]

Any issues with the windshield, or headlights?

[@wiibaron]

No mention of the dual cup holders in the engine bay?

[@alexandergoldman]

Good point and gross oversight. I believe Mazda calls it the "winter hot chocolate warmer...a $99 option, only with the tech package" Nice catch

[@Anomize23]

These newer cars such as nissan rogue or even this cx-5 today are looking just as nice as these expensive luxury cars out there when it comes to the interior.

[@CamberRockerCamber]

+Anomize23 these standard cars are getting fitted with such nice interiors luxury cars may become useless in the near future. actually it won't. there are still too many high maintenance materialistic people who care too much about brand.

[@timurg3377]

+Anomize23 it's called "democratization of luxury features". good times we're living in :)

[@1232bluejays]

+Venkat Kamath you can really negotiate the price on the rogue because they don't sell a well

[@letsgonow5641]

+Anomize23 True but the prices having been going up as well. I really dont need all these features or a luxury interior.

[@1232bluejays]

+Venkat Kamath is it a bad vehicle?. I know people that just bought a new one. lol. Is nissan like the GM of japanese cars like the worst of the japanese?

[@motorcityman401]

One of the best things about the MAZDA? It uses a traditional geared trans instead of the troublesome CVT!!!

[@motorcityman401]

I'm buying one in a couple days, most fun SUV I've ever driven!

[@motorcityman401]

Najee Jackson Not coming out until mid year as a 2018 model but......... I NEVER buy a first year model car, ALWAYS some problems with them I don't care who makes them. Also this model has been around for a few years so the 2016 "should" be the most reliable. Also I'm sure the price will go up for the 2018 model, the 2016 is great looking and the interior reminds me of a BMW, plenty nice for me!

[@motorcityman401]

Najee Jackson​ Well we needed a vehicle NOW not 6 months from now.....not interested in the car play all I need is a radio, maybe satellite and I still listen to CDs and it has that so I'm fine! And like I said I NEVER buy a first year model car.

[@7elephantastic]

Motor City Man we got one a week ago and I couldn't stop saying nice things about it. We got the gt without the tech package. Drives like a car, easy to operate, looks elegant and sporty at the same time. You won't regret it. Black with the black wheels looks awesome.

[@integrafreak1]

How has it been?

[@danielhadden8723]

I have one and it's great!

[@mitpatel07]

I'm shopping for compact SUV I drove RAV 4 CRV Rouge and Cx5 out of all Cx 5 was the most fun to drive and best interior among these all and impressive sharp turn stability was the fun part, ater Cx 5 RAV 4 is good pick

[@angelbluerider9588]

which one you bought cx5 or rav4??

[@سلمانالثبيتي-ظ3ي]

The only two things I did not like in this car is 1- no battle shifting ! 2- no rear air conditioner ! But , with all this option it's really impressive car 👍👍

[@sufficientinside336]

I could use some of that toilet paper right now @3:52

[@1232bluejays]

I'll buy a 5 year old one five years from now

[@timurg3377]

+dave houston That's kinda my plan too, but I'd like to still have some powertrain warranty left on it. So, maybe a 2 yo car with around 40k miles for under $20k for me.

[@1232bluejays]

+Timur G the asian powertrains can go a long time. Domestics not so much

[@timurg3377]

true, but I'll sleep better with active warranty

[@1232bluejays]

+Timur G don't worry about it warranty is way overrated mostly extra money for car companies.

[@dfpc112]

1 more year

[@xuimod]

lol @1:26. Are those cup holders in the engine cover?

[@NYskyHI]

I was totally thinking the same thing

[@motorcityman401]

Thats where the mechanics put their beer!

[@rohits7267]

Great review Tom! Very helpful. I’m debating between purchasing a 2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring or a 2016 Honda CR-V EX-L. I have a very bad lower back and am going through physical therapy for the past few years, with chronic back pain. Given the bad roads in California, I feel every little bump in the road, with my current car (2006 Honda CR-V 2WD). A short 30 min drive, leaves me with a very sore back. Which car would you recommend for this? Which has better suspension to absorb these shocks? Also would a 4WD be better for this as compared to a 2WD? How would you also compare the resale value & ease of resale for both cars? Thanks a lot for your guidance!

[@adamquinto3414]

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring by a long run

[@letsgonow5641]

+Rohit S Well if you live in california assuming your roads are paved the FWD should be good enough. With traction control should handle rain and probably the occasional wet snow you guys might get out there. I would go with the Cx5 we have a 2016 and love it. A new 2016.5 just came out about a month ago.

[@1232bluejays]

Japanese are still kicking Americans butt

[@juanparrajr]

We have this exact model. My wife and 2 kids and I took a drive after hurricane Harvey and our sunroof just shattered!! Thank GOD we had the bottom cover closed, if not they could of had glass all over their face. Please be Aware

[@yournightmare9999]

Glass is a not metal

[@lionmakerstudiosss2956]

Idk what to buy anymore cx5 or RAV4? 😭😭

[@xjkbbls]

+Kylo Ren Do lots of research. I drove both and really loved the CX5

[@jayespi37]

CX5

[@xjkbbls]

I still love it 30,000 miles later. Fantastic car

[@jayespi37]

+xjkbbls cheers!:)

[@markwilliams6378]

Getting there 24000 so far not one issue

[@إمبراطوريةالساسانيةالكورديةالف]

Best car mazda

[@rikvannassauw5302]

Mazda is een heel goede auto ..en betaalbaar

[@mitsu-muro]

nice car ^-^

[@bukunotapadatupkk230]

can you answer this question??....my father is planning to buy a suv for our family...but we were confused which one to buy...my father chooses mazda cx5 ot the new kia sportage...which should he buy...i prefer the cx5 cause the interior looks nice and the dashbaord looks so simple but compact but it doesnt have the rear air vents...kia sportage had rear airvents but the exterior is nicer...its dahsboard looks so dated and theyre so many buttons..

[@yuema8188]

2017 cx-5 has everything u asked for

[@dakingofgeese]

Rear vents are useless anyways.

[@hoenircanute]

Automatic cars are for humans, im transhumanistic.

[@theoaerts5500]

Donders mooie auto ............