2019 Mazda CX-5 Review // It's TURBO Time

This week, Mazda invited us out to Whistler, B.C. to test the 2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature Edition, now with a TURBO charged engine! We drove it on the road, and on an off road course, to see if the new features add up to a properly premium CUV.
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[@MrNemo721]

Hey Subaru, Mazda just made a more powerful, more premium, better looking and non-CVT Forester XT. How about that?

[@effrumtheretardo]

Subaru: don't care lol, we just killed the turbo Forester

[@ThrottleHouse]

The Fozzy XT is gone. And I are sad.

[@MisterMannerisms]

So true! I was this --> ||

[@bedmember]

Bingo! I believe a lot of previous XT owners including myself will give this a car strong consideration. With a better steering feel, good looks, premium feel, and non cvt!

[@MrThepervv]

It’s also about $8-9K more then my 17XT, so not quite apples to apples. And that’s just the GT trim with the 2.5Turbo.

[@JonhMunoz1]

2:42 How casual to see another CX-5 pass by with the same Crystal Red Soul Metallic color.

[@thepoeticmuslim]

I think this was mazda's site. They also had a similar event for the mazda 3

[@canadabear72]

I'm a Canadian living in Korea. Love cars reviews. You guys are the best on YT! So witty, and very informative!

[@Creative_Moon]

John Holst Hi I’m a Korean living in Canada lol

[@canadabear72]

@@Creative_Moon Nice! I'm from Toronto, but live in Changwon. How about you?

[@Creative_Moon]

I’m from Pyung-Chon, Kyung-Ki do. I am in Winnipeg :)

[@stevengordon2849]

When my 2013 Audi A4 ate an intake valve I had already been drooling over this car. The A4 was in the shop for 2 weeks and they split the cost with me which was nice but I was overall unimpressed as the failure happened at 60 mph driving to work at 56K miles. Really! Fully serviced and nicely treated. I've had two Mazdas before. A 1972 RX-2, and a 1996 B2000 Long Bed. My dad and sister both had a 626. A couple Hondas & VWs and Volvos in-between but took possession of a 2019 Signature 2019 CX-5 and have loved it totally as a former Audi A4 and 2008 VW R32 owner. Matches well with my wife's 2016 Volvo XC-60 R-Design, we love outings in either vehicle. I finally feel good about getting back into a reliable Japanese vehicle again. No regrets. Nice balance of performance, comfort, and efficiency!

[@christianbryant5617]

Some of the only brands I’ll ever own^^ Mazda, Audi, Volvo as well as BMW, Cadillac, Porsche, Lexus

[@quikgt]

ABOUT TIME!!! I’ve been dreaming of some more power for the CX-5 since everyone says it’s one of the best handling cuvs and I do like the clean looks. Big displacement 4 cyl, turbo, and regular automatic= winner imo:)

[@charlestondarwin]

I follow a lot of car channels, and a lot of them are good but miss on the fun part. I really enjoy your videos because they are informative and fun. Makes me laugh every time. Keep up the good work!

[@jamesengelsman9369]

Carlos Moro thanks Carlos! And welcome

[@MaxSpeedMike]

"Is Doug DeMuro secretly 14" LOL

[@wbwayne8887]

Damn, the man must be blessed.

[@The_Notorious_CRG]

13.

[@eshea5050]

My fiance has a CX-5 turbo and she and I love it. I'm a picky car guy and I too am in love with this machine.

[@HackebeilHarry1]

AMAZING INTRO!!!!! You two deserve an oscar for creativity :D

[@wbwayne8887]

I would love to see you review the CX-5 turbo again when your winter wonderland melts away. I am so jealous though. That looked like so much fun.

[@ThrottleHouse]

WB Wayne update on this. We have one this week! Bone dry roads. Time for a more detailed test!

[@wbwayne8887]

@@ThrottleHouse Oh great, looking forward to it.

[@rickymatts1115]

No disrespect to the actual review but I think the opening sketch was my favorite part.

[@WhiteGoldSynesthesia]

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY GOES TO THROTTLE HOUSE

[@ThrottleHouse]

Haha thanks. Which parts did you like the best?

[@WhiteGoldSynesthesia]

The beginning is especially sexy

[@mdatpe]

Thanks for showing me what my cx5 could do if I would let it

[@welfiblablabla]

I'm happy to see that I'm not the only one who doesn't figure out in what configuration you need to be in to open the tailgate 🤣

[@conqwiztadore2213]

It must be nice having winter tires in the snow 😍

[@moto6ixmoto83]

Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races. Torque is one of the most overlooked aspects of a car.

[@giorx5]

Power to weight ratio wins races for over a century now unless aero is needed. Torque is needed mainly when accelerating on the move and especially for heavy vehicles. That's why trucks buses and boats have diesel engines and aeroplanes and most racecars have petrol ones.

[@aaronp9835]

giorx5 Gearing is probably the most overlooked aspect imo

[@colechapman6976]

I love this car! It looks acres better than Lexus models since it has a wonderfully integrated grill that doesn't look like a basking shark. Really pretty design that isn't shouty but is rather elegant for a Japanese model. I feel like Japanese cars are always trying too hard to be cool-looking since they know that they have reliability but usually are hindered by a lack of power, technology, or driving appeal like the Germans. This thing though is not like that, it's subtle, chic, with just the right amount of appeal to not look dull. The cabin is really smart looking as well and perhaps the only downside is that interior space. Overall though if I were to turn to the darkside and buy a crossover, I'm a wagon man, I would buy this one since it doesn't fail like Lexus products or even some German cars with over-styling.

[@andrewduong2740]

I can confidently say a lot of these late Kodo designs are going to be future classics.

[@michaelswick4251]

Love the Mazda.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

look at that snow, what a dream to drive in 🌚🌚🌚🌚🌚

[@rickoh7578]

I’m hooked, great job guys.

[@Inanabananana]

I like how James odd low-key fking up the world in that car on the snow track 😂😂

[@Jinnryuu]

The beginning was so emotional

[@8.4_litre_V10]

Finally a crossover than can offroad

[@lukerinderknecht2982]

6:16 "potentially bears" LoL, gurl all the bears in BC are hibernating 🤣

[@alfredojimenez5589]

Please review the all new Nissan Maxima against its rivals, in order to see the why Nissan keeps using the CVT. You guys do some awsome reviews.

[@cargogh]

Nice review. Good job men.

[@jeremytd7072]

Did the car behind you at 9:10 spin out?

[@ThrottleHouse]

Wow. I just noticed that. You might be right!

[@ALLTRENDSCOMETOANEND]

That weather is wicked

[@jacobreed47]

Donut media has some competition on their hands.

[@yiqunwang5656]

I watched all your CX5 content. Then I bought a CX5 GTR 2021

[@Rafi.Benjie]

Je viens de découvrir votre chaîne et je l'aime déjà, bonne continuation les gars !

[@georgejang3512]

Than you for an actual driving review!

[@shvkap]

I just want a Mazda 3 turbo. or 3 speed. That car looks like a dream and a half like OMG i need one

[@K03sport]

recently discovered watching videos at 1.25x speed makes them more enjoyable...this is one of those videos...what was the camera car; it didn't get stuck or spin out either? the snow really shows you what part of the grill is blocked and where the holes are. I like how Mazda only puts model name and AWD o the back and leaves off the trim or engine displacement...so clean and lets the car sell it self not plastic letters on the back...winter tires? yes? what type? MAZDA, please bring your '6WAGON (with a manual) to N.American so it can DOMINATE the V60 T5 AWD, A4 Avant, 3series xdrive wagon, VW Alltrack (my favorite), and Subaru Outback. I would be in the showroom the week it arrived. Next up, please do an i8 and NSX as I want to save the planet and get there in a hurry; money no object. I enjoyed the Tesla/M2 video.

[@DerekJamesMandy]

I sell for Mazda and I've been begging them to bring the 6 Wagon over since I've started lol. I picked up one the last 17 Mazda6 GTs this past April and love it. Wish I had some of the new 18 features and turbo but it's plenty fast enough for the day to day and is fun to drive. Still..AWD 6 wagon would have been super hard to pass if it were available. With all this cross over stuff blowing up I feel like it's something they could benefit from now.

[@kevinthomson6324]

Second Thomas fell on his but I hit the subscribe button. So funny. Great review. I’m struggling to decide between the cx5 and a mazda6 both with this new 2.5T motor. Then add the Mazda3 sport gt with a manual and I don’t know what to buy.

[@rpidrivestick]

The pop up plastic thing for HUD is better for those of us who wear polarized sunglasses. Especially those of us who wear *prescription* polarized sunglasses. Though it is cheaper to get new sunglasses than a new car, we can't just go to the grocery store and pick up a cheap pair of sunglasses.

[@carll693]

Can you guys please get your hands on a 2022 cx9? Maybe do a showdown against Highlander, pilot or even against the premium brands?

[@Mrr.Q]

9:10 The car in the back looks have some trouble🌚

[@Buyanaa57]

Watching this video in my CX-5 signature

[@swanblake]

Is this a Haladex AWD system that Mazda uses? Can't wait to see this tested on dry roads. Really hate Mazdas obsession with shiney black plastics but this seems to have potential. Definelty better than any Lexus and there track pad garbage

[@Cm-cz9nh]

JINGLE ALL THE WAY

[@jamesiepooh7337]

Put the cookie down!

[@tarekhossain9487]

Thomas buddy I’m a huge fan of your comprehensive reviews like you did for stinger & G70... will appreciate a lot if you could come up with something like that & add a 0 to 100 run in a dry condition... b/w currently driving a 2015 CX-5 but was thinking for a certified Audi Q3... so might know where I’m going with this... cheers & happy holiday!

[@wasd9277]

Like just for the intro already😂😂😂😂

[@johnkattan4430]

Thank you for uploading your video. I'm thinking of buying the 2022 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo. What is the actual MPG city/highway/combined that I can expect with the turbo engine?

[@valdius85]

Throttle House: you guys were the first ones mentioning issues with fog. I live in humid climate, Japan, so it would be problematic. Also please say more about the trunk not opening. ;) The SUV would be my second family for trips only so these are important. Also, if you can tell already: is there a noticable difference between CX-5 and RAV4 in of road noise. I have heard that CX-5 is quieter in the class and that new RAV4 is rather loud. What is your take on it?

[@cruisyguy]

I own a 2019 CX-5 Grant Touring Reserve and there is a setting in the Settings area for Vehicle then I believe but am not sure door locking or locking and more choices. Good luck. This might be the reason or do you have an override button pressed (left of steering wheel on lower dash).

[@lycanzhp1141]

Tommy Gunzz!! Enjoyed the video dude. I like the CX5 styling and looks, maybe that's my feminine side talking hehe. I would love to see you get your hands on a loaded 2019 Cherokee Trailhawk Elite and see what you think of the plush, capable more masculine approach to the snow slalom.

[@ThrottleHouse]

We have some Jeep stuff planned actually!

[@trullmann]

Turba? I'll be heading to Mazda this week! LOL

[@Sevy89]

The window fogging is not all that uncommon in cars. The last 3 cars i've had, only the VW Golf 7 didn't have any window fogging in the winter. After that we had the 2nd Gen Tiguan, it had a little bit more fogging going on but not too bad, depends which settings the automatic climate controls are on. Currently we have the BMW X1 2018, it's going through its first winter and it also has fogged windows, depends if there is a lot of moist in the car or the outside air... i guess some cars are more sensitive to it than others... I also tried all kinds of settings on the ventilation.

[@Sevy89]

There are actually products that can help with defogging also. First give the window a good clean, then apply the defogging product. works also on mirrors in shower rooms

[@wbwayne8887]

Would g-vectoring slow down a Mazda on a track if compared to the same car without the system. For example a 2016 Mazda 6 vs a 2017 Mazda 6 with the system. Not that you would typically track a Mazda 6 though.

[@ThrottleHouse]

Very hard to say. It should only help in theory. It will continually attempt to make the car take a faster line, regardless of what the driver is doing.

[@wbwayne8887]

@@ThrottleHouse Thank you for the prompt reply and incite. You and James keep up the good work. I thoroughly enjoy each and every review. You guys might even have an edge on the "Straight Pipes."

[@SilverScarletSpider]

will a turbo make my dad love me 😢 hits close to home. But mine’s been NA for life since forever. I love the intro and the bloopers! Does the Car’s computer automatically sense the octane of the fuel, or do you have to select an 87 octane “mode”? I think it’s interesting that as you start to price out the Mazda it starts to be high $30K money which is exactly where the Acura RDX starts as a luxury brand with a higher output Turbo 4 cylinder and with non-braking based SH-AWD system. Then you can also throw in the NA 6 cylinder boxer Subaru Outback also with its class leading Symmetrical AWD

[@ThrottleHouse]

The cars computer automatically adjusts for octane differences!

[@valdius85]

After about 100miles on premium the computer will adjust. But it will not adjust straight away. That was said on another channel where the guy tested it.

[@олег-е5ы3м]

excellent

[@billm47645]

We’ve had 3 CX-5’s and really like them. I think that your issue with the defroster was that the air conditioning compressor wasn’t on. You can run the defroster with it turned off on the Mazda (and I prefer it this way). Some vehicles will turn it on regardless of whether the AC button is lit once you select a defroster mode. My biggest beef with our current 2017 is that the Soul Red Paint is the worse paint I’ve had on any car. It chips, scratches, and scuffs so easily. We have 17,000 miles on ours and if you look at the hood it looks like the vehicle has 100,000. Our other vehicle with 10,000 miles on it doesn’t have one chip and they are driven in identical environments. The good news is (based on my experience with our other two Mazdas), it is only the Soul Red. It’s a beautiful color when new, but it will be our last Soul Red Mazda.

[@ThrottleHouse]

We tried a few different things and the car stay fogged all day. Including the AC options

[@billm47645]

Throttle House Interesting. I figured you guys would know how to operate a vehicle! Maybe the interior of the vehicle got too wet from having the doors open filming during a snowstorm. I will say that IMO, the Mazda has a fairly small A/C compressor to probably save gas. If I had to nitpick again on something (besides the Soul Red Paint), I’d say the air conditioning could be a tad stronger.

[@ThrottleHouse]

We were in literally the worst case scenario for fogging windows. 1C and wet snow. So it’s likely a rare problem anyway.

[@lysak89]

@@ThrottleHouse Late to this video, but that's like all winter for where I live, so that's definitely something I have to consider. I still really like the idea of the turbo cx-5, though.

[@derekaspila428]

real quick... did they drive all the way to whistler from Toronto? or did they just bring their Ontario plates with them and slap them on?

[@matta5759]

Drive it over 110km shaking you think the car has chills .

[@tigerbalm666]

If it wasn't for the bigger Telleride and Sorento for value..I would buy this CX-5. CX-5 just isn't big enough to haul alot of stuff. I think my Mazdaspeed hatch has more crago volume!

[@limpunsing224]

Nuce car, nice video

[@3v4761]

Nice looking truck....can it make you a better driver for Carolina's winter's...lots don't know how to drive in the white stuff

[@jamesbell1834]

... lots of talk about the handling in snow, traction etc. but no mention of tyres that make all the difference. Can't be standard fit, surely?

[@longranger308]

Will these motors have problems with pinging when you run 87 octane over time? What’s the compression ratio on the motor?

[@ThrottleHouse]

Don’t have the numbers but they assured us 87 is totally fine long term

[@jamesa6272]

I want it. I have 2016gt but out the door this will be close to 40k

[@stevelamotte5505]

Your thoughts verses the Toyota and VW you tested earlier?

[@jamesengelsman9369]

They are all very close. But only the CX-5 comes in soul red crystal and has 310 pound-feet of torque

[@stevelamotte5505]

James Engelsman I’m going to buy one of these three in the near future, anything else you can offer other than Soul Red?

[@jamesengelsman9369]

@@stevelamotte5505 Honestly they are similar enough that you can pick based on what might upset your pet peeves. The CX-5 is great, but the touch screen doesn't operate while the car is in motion. The RAV4 is good, but the dash is hard to read in the sun. The Tiguan is good, but.....And it goes on. However, if I was going to buy one of these today, it would be the CX-5 Signature. It has more power, all the gadgets, and I already own a mazda so it simplifies my life just to go to a nearby dealer to service both. I also think its the best looking, which may not matter to some.

[@bmt22033]

I was all set to buy this car until I found out that Mazda disables the touch screen when the car is moving! That feels like a really big drawback to me and has caused me to start looking at some of the CX-5's competitors. I get their explanation for why they do it but I just can't imagine using Waze (via CarPlay) without being able to use the touchscreen. I've read that in previous firmware versions, you could disable this "feature" via the test mode interface but apparently that's not possible anymore in the current firmware version. I wonder if a Mazda dealer would be willing to do it for you? Something tells me no because Mazda would probably be quite unhappy with the dealer for doing it. :-(

[@nextleveljourney6612]

do you Touchscreen your Desktop, or Laptop? No - you use Mouse. That's the premise here: use the stylus knob (mouse equivalent here) in center console (it is placed right beside/beneath your hand, w/ your arm on armrest - so: Ergonomics! This is quicker and less labor intensive than 1) reaching, and then 2)tapping a screen thats 2 ft away from your resting arm/hand. You wouldn't put your mouse up on a shelf away from your hand would you? Because: Ergonomics. Anyway the stylus knob spins, taps 8 directions (left, right,up,down,4 diagonals) and also can be pressed (down, like a large button). Hope that helps :)

[@crediblecommenterr]

@@nextleveljourney6612 ocd

[@AMR15H]

My dad seeing that his non-turbo top trim GT-M CX-5 2018 is outdated made him mad lmao.

[@BimmerMatt]

Really wish they offered the turbo with a manual. Also, what tires were on the car that you were testing?

[@kadedone]

Agreed

[@IYG-x7c]

Cross shopping with used '15+ Cayenne Diesel, which to get? ))

[@jamesengelsman9369]

One of those is going to be a lot cheaper to maintain.... That's a battle of desirability vs wallet. I say test drive both and have a think

[@ThrottleHouse]

I lose that battle EVERY time.

[@keifuchan7265]

Title should be "CX-5 AWD test in snow"

[@NA1986]

I have the CX5 (2016 model) and to be fair its quite bad in certain snowy conditions. Namely angled incline, it just doesn't send the power to the rear wheels soon enough. It would be much nicer if you could give some input into the conditions and not just rely on the onboard computer to do everything.

[@tonyrock5313]

what's the Km/L rating?

[@tobiuslarone]

Got to laugh.... KZbin English captions at 9mins 30 ish... James says unfog... Caption says unfuck! Made my day. Great car though... Gonna buy one, unfucked or not!

[@amarhafizi216]

“The c in cx5 stands for drift” but how?

[@jamesengelsman9369]

Amar Hafizi You were told not to question it! You’ve directly disobeyed me.

[@amarhafizi216]

James Engelsman 😂😂😂

[@gio957]

Because when you drift you make a C.

[@rv6ejguy]

Your content, wit, shooting and editing is very good as is the duo format. I see your channel growing fast. Great job guys. Can't agree with the front end on this or any other Mazda in the last decade however. Mazda started the hideous "huge black grill, punched in the face look" that many other car companies mysteriously copied. Never liked it and never will. Big grills are ok on a Kenworth, not on cars. Lexus has some good looking cars until you get to the front... BMW hasn't followed this trend fortunately.

[@ericshutter5305]

Cant open the back with the key when engine is on... Mazda engineers ..... what were you thinking???

[@soupnazi81]

You have to unlock the car doors and then the trunk can be opened while the car is on. Weird, I know. Took me while to figure out on my 2017 cx5. Also have issue with defrosting the front windshield in very cold temps. There are no side vents and the Center vent doesn't reach the corners of the windshield.

[@uncleshrek32]

That intro...

[@filip3148]

WINTER TIRES.

[@Onry1]

When will manufactures learn? that satellite pod isn't the way to go. Make it inset in the dash... Canadian's = Meazda, American's = Mawzda

[@omgitsme435]

I wish Signature or Turbo said that somewhere.. Your 40k Signature could be mistaken for plebian base model..

[@BruceLeedar]

Apparently they are starting to put such badges on... next year with the new Mazda3.

[@psewgobind]

I'd take a front drive with a limited slip over a 4wd that needs to use the front brakes in order to put down the power.

[@traumadynamics7269]

As good as the turbo CX-5 is, I don't understand why someone would buy this or any other CUV over the Stinger and Stinger GT AWD. The Stingers are cheaper, more luxurious, more power, far better handlers, just as practical with the hatch design and remember, sitting higher up is not actually safer.

[@mgisairo]

Trauma Dynamics I wouldn’t buy a stinger because of the low sitting position. Some people just can’t drive sedans and this makes a better compromise for those coming from bigger trucks.

[@TheStigHCE09]

The Stinger does have a premium feel to it but honestly Mazda does it better, and the Stinger is just flat out not as capacious.

[@vikramkhalsa]

I tested a stinger and it's not as spacious or practical. Defibrillator felt tighter, harder to get in and out of and fit a family comfortably. Fun and cool though!

[@MrPicky400]

2:43 mazda cx5

[@TheSchwiz]

This vs XC40 and Tiguan is exactly the buying choice I’m trying to make. Help!

[@jamesengelsman9369]

TheSchwiz just wait 6 and a half days ;)

[@mxmstrj]

I wanted to know the displacement.. watched the entire video and never heard it.. it felt like Mazda was paying you not to say it or something

[@DerekJamesMandy]

It's a 2.5L 4 cylinder Turbo engine. It's basically the current 2.5L skyactiv but it doesn't have the 13:1 compression ratio the non turbo has.

[@willmurray4310]

No real live the car behind him in the video slid into the ditch

[@lezzbmm]

5:54 fuck touch screens

[@SayWhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat]

JEEZUS WHAT A FUCKING COUNTRY THIS IS... ROADS NOT CLEANED FROM SNOW....

[@thepooterrooter3917]

Great! So you can toast an engine in less than 18,000mi... our 2017 cx 5 gs 2.5l only got to 18,000mi when it lost 4 quarts of oil and spun bearings. It's funny because the dealership knew all about the failed oil pick up pump issue but never told us. We found our the hard way and will never buy another mazda again in our lives. A premium product doesn't fail with such low mileage. In my eyes, new mazdas are garbage.

[@jacobwilliams8617]

First

[@zoltangz]

Wish these reviewers wouldn't murder the MAZDA name pronunciation .. it is NOT Meehzda ... it is MAAAHZDAAH!!