2019 Mazda CX-5 - Review & Road Test

Mazda's CX-5 doesn't get a lot of complaints, but one however, was that the compact SUV was a little underpowered. What's a car company to do? Ignore it's customers or give the thing more power. Kelley Blue Book's Lyn Woodward let's you know what Mazda decided.
For the latest Mazda CX-5 pricing and information:
www.kbb.com/mazda/cx-5/

[@TMS5100]

mazda is such an underrated automaker.

[@spirokaci]

Go and buy one

[@Lalo_thr]

@TheTpanative exactly what I was gonna say. I hope it stays under the radar so this great brand can stay affordable

[@MadisonFalco]

For sure! And everyone can work on them too, nice and easy :)

[@jakecook1067]

Totally. My parents own/have owned 8 Mazda’s. My dad loves his Cx-5 GT and his 1989 Mx-5. My mom has a Cx-9 Signature. They drive and feel as good as a BMW and you guy so much more for the price. We love Mazda’s!

[@direfranchement]

They don't last and no one buys them. Being popular helps your public perception.

[@patlabuca3484]

I love the sleek, minimalist exterior style, and the premium quality interior of the CX-5.

[@vivianjones1919]

Just purchased a CX-5 and I absolutely love it. Mazda is killing it!

[@Beliedat]

For any one reading this contemplating buying a cx 5 , it is awesome ! Don't wait another minute.

[@Desertfox24]

Own it, great car, well built, safe, lots of safety tech, rotating led lights, Bose... the list goes on and on. How Mazda did all this for $36K is a mystery. I’ll take my Range Rover any day for a road trip - but for around town, this car is quiet, powerful really well built. I road tested a BMW X3 and Volvo XC60 for $20K more... and actually like driving this car much better.

[@arnoldguisa2096]

Desert 7 I’m planning to buy one soon but hope it will lasts over 100,000 miles. My 2010 Toyota Corolla is over 133,599 and no problems at all Just the maintance lol

[@christophers5510]

any minor complaints about it?

@@christophers5510 , no spare tyre due to huge Bose ampli in the trunk, CX-5 2017

[@mostwanted387]

Just drove mine yesterday for 3 hours. Best ride Ive had in a while the smart cruise is the best you can relax your legs on a long drive and control everything from the steering wheel. I hope I dont have to many problems as it ages. Very happy on my first drive!

[@battosaihimura8840]

I dont know about you but i got one already a Red CX5 Sport. And It never fails to amaze me. 👌

[@vishvips]

I have 2015 CX5 and happen to get the latest model as a loaner. Simply Wow! I loved driving it for last 3 days. The car is a beauty inside and out. It feels so premium inside.

[@petersuarez651]

I've had my 2019 Soul Red Crystal Grand Touring Reserve for a week now and I' really enjoying it. Still getting use to the convoluted Dash but the more I learn it the more I like it. Love the ventilated seats, and the heads up display. But most of all I love, love, love the 10 speaker Bose music system. And this is my first vehicle with Apple Car play which I'm also really enjoying. So far I'm very satisfied with my purchase. And this review contributed to me choosing this vehicle. Well done KBB!

[@robertb.4202]

Mazda knows how to make fun to drive cars. I was really impressed with the CX-5 when I had one for a loaner

[@DerekKnop]

I think Mazda knows it's target audience very well. I bought a cx-5 grand touring reserve in March. I had been holding out on getting a new vehicle for a while because I liked a rental cx-5 I had, but rumors of the turbo kept me waiting for about 2 years. I know 9 other people that have bought cx-5's in the last 6 months, and something we all agree on is how much we like the smaller display. 7 inches is just the right size to give us relevant information without being distracting. it lets you keep your hands on the wheel, and eyes on the road. Now, we are all performance car people that had to grow up and get more practical vehicles, but with the cx-5 and turbo, we all got some of our fun back.

[@ktisthatbees]

Exactly! Couldn't agree with you more, I held out for the Turbo and I love that the media features aren't distracting, Mazda stuck true to it's roots, it's more about the driving experience!

[@NileshR12]

They updated it to an 8” screen for 2020 & then upgraded it a 10.25” touchscreen display for 2021

[@johnnytampocao7671]

I just love the Mazda design specially this car, the interior is just enough to my taste and the power of the 186hp non turbo is just enough to my driving style and I like the sound. Hopefully the next iteration Mazda will address the second row space as it's the only thing that bothers me and most people plus the infotainment system/camera resolution of the new Mazda 3 should be implemented in the coming CX-5. That would be the ultimate competitors nightmare.🏎🏎🏎👍👍👍

[@anthonyjames4319]

Bought ours used a few years ago and absolutely love it. Have driven it all over the country without a single issue.

[@koukimonzta]

you know why Mazda looks and perform better now? because it got away from Ford!

[@samchak8764]

100% I believe you because their old SUV look like Ford Escape the box look

[@amirmasih5004]

Ford has nothing to do with Mazda. Don’t compare a shit ford with a Japanese made vehicle.

[@robertbuckner2353]

That touch screen is perfect. Got 1 of these yesterday.

[@christophers5510]

do u like it? also, any complaints? even minor

[@GoofieNewfie]

@@christophers5510 its too small, and backup camera resolution looks like a iphone 2. Poor quality cameras.

[@christophers5510]

@@GoofieNewfie i am not in dire need of a new vehicle, so i was thinking of waiting a yr or 2 for Mazda to upgrade the camera & infotainment system.

[@bommareddybrijendrareddy9301]

Mazda, in my personal experience, makes the best looking vehicles with cute and beautiful designs. Their paint shades are also onto an other level! Also, one of the most well engineered products come from Mazda Motor Corporation. They genuinely feel premium and luxurious without bragging about their badge value.

[@Erks0728]

Mazda is like the Japanese BMW. 🙂

[@aastanton251]

Yes!

[@MossA-ox7ys]

But with better reliability

[@jmatches01]

Well, good thought, but Infiniti is more similar to BMW due to the fact that they both derive most of their cars from RWD platforms, which make handling similar and luxury status. Mazda’s handling is very good, but will act differently as they are FWD vehicles. Mazda is slotting themselves as a more fun to drive vehicle than a Toyota or Honda, and a less expensive Audi-type brand combined with great reliability (not counting vehicles pre-2017.)

[@StasComoestas]

This New Mazda CX 5 looks stunning 👍👍👍

[@marlanefitz9974]

I'm a euro guy through and through. The 2019 Mazdas interior was actually shockingly acceptable. The ONLY gripes I've had over these 4 years of ownership buying new is it's kinda slow (I daily a 450hp gti while my wife dailies the CX-5) and there's a decent amount of body roll in corners (we have the touring model), and the infotainment screen is... fine I guess but my 16' gti has touch and the Mazda does not but whatever you can get past it. Though the car does teach you (me) to drive slow, it is a decent daily driver. Nice place to sit for extended periods of time, and it looks pretty alright. I was impressed and I'm a car guy. It has great features, I think the outside will age well but the interior is a maybe. But would buy again except with the turbo engine.

[@duncanngubane4286]

Bought to upgrade mine in the coming week after 3 years. They're brilliant, fuel efficient vehicles. Love from South Africa.

[@bm9074]

Great review Miss humorous knowledgeable I love the energy just like the rest of the crew always enjoy the reviews

[@eazzii_m5408]

Coppin my mother the signature trim for Mother's day this Sunday

[@googleit1131]

I wish Mazda was more popular in the US. Based on quality, reliability, fuel efficiency, and style, it’s at least on par, if not better, than most of what Honda and Toyota have.

[@liamgarcia2644]

Google it not reliability sadly

[@3dwin135]

Liam Garcia literally Mazda would be a great car company, if it weren’t for the history of garbage reliability

[@iNFECTED_pIE]

At least on consumer reports it seems like everything after the smiley faced models took a reliability hit :(

[@beamboy420]

Sorry even Koreans have better reliability than Mazda

[@MrPicky400]

@@beamboy420 probably in your country

[@LeoAkin]

At last! Some Mazda love from kbb

[@camilogomezkeep2324]

What do you mean? They have always showed love to Mazda!!

[@normt5463]

@@camilogomezkeep2324 Edmund's longterm CX-5 is not loving. Edmund's longterm CX-5 review says otherwise. "....The regular CX-5's lackluster acceleration is the biggest reason why I don't look forward to driving the thing...." One of our biggest complaints has been the CX-5's lack of power. It's definitely an issue, but it shouldn't be a deal-breaker if you have some interest in this vehicle. I've gotten used to it for the most part, and it helps that I'm not an aggressive driver. If I need a quick burst of speed, I'll switch on Sport mode to make the throttle a little more responsive." The Mazda is NOT the driver's choice in the compact crossover class. That honor now belongs to the CR-V. Not only is it apparent on back-to-back test drives, but the numbers on the track all favor the CR-V. It has a faster 0-60 mph time and a shorter braking distance."

[@johnmartinez7975]

@@normt5463 That's an old review.

[@normt5463]

@@johnmartinez7975 Our Mazda CX-5(Edmund's) had a sticker price of $34,505 when it was new. After a year of driving, our odometer had about 17,600 miles on it. Assuming clean condition, the CX-5 had a private-party appraised value of $24,818. This is a 28% depreciation, which is worse than our long-term fleet average of 22%. Edmund's

[@kokovox]

Excellent review! Thank you.

[@camilogomezkeep2324]

Love this brand.

[@ichor20]

Still waiting for a new Mazda 6 review

[@Phrancis5]

When shopping for a compact SUV 2 yrs ago I really liked the CX5's styling and driving feel the most, but the actual room, infotainment, mpgs, acceleration, braking, and handling were simply better in the more boring CRV and I've been happy with it. (and no, I don't have the oil dilution issue) It's great that Mazda finally gave the CX5 boost, but it's kinda spendy for that trim, and still doesn't address the other shortcomings for a segment where overall practicality is important to many buyers.

[@delkub9430]

What crv trim did you get?

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Howdy, great review as always!😸😸

[@byronking7463]

I’ll have mine before the year is out 😍

[@aastanton251]

Congrats!

[@bluehunnids887]

Goals

[@arlenegalloway7469]

I love this interior, love the dash specifically

[@krazybzs2022]

Thank you Lin for not reviewing another Kia , you gained a new fan . luv ya lots !

[@crazyone1067]

Mazda should realize that people who want power really don't care about the MPG penalty.

[@ebikeman4348]

I rented one for a long drive, it definitely was not what I excepted. It I was very good!

[@Valikyte]

No view of the cargo area? I heard three sections going on and on about the engine but nothing about cargo or towing. I get that it’s faster, but people cross-shopping SUVs want to know about legroom in the backseat and about the cargo area.

[@2004cyrus]

I leased one of the CX-5 Grand Touring with Premium package and it’s a wonderful vehicle!

[@lancepritchard9251]

Thats exactly what I want. Just waiting on prices to chill the hell out a bit. Lol.

[@vickycali]

Just purchased a 2019 CX5 touring Sunday ! Love it so far

[@jackiehuynh9714]

victoria calixte how much does it cost please , i'm going to get one for my wife. Thanks

[@vickycali]

Jackie Huynh hi my fiancé got them to take off 4 grand off the MSRP price so after taxes , and fees the car cost me $27,000

[@jackiehuynh9714]

victoria calixte i need your help can you give me more information please

[@richl1319]

@@vickycali I'm curious on the monthly payments looking into one myself.

[@vickycali]

Richard Lopez I’m paying $ 386 / month

[@dfixed1929]

7 inch touch screen small? I have a radio system from 2001

[@SS-wm1wy]

Signature trim has 8 inch screen. One of my issues is that the screen cannot be split between, let's say music player and navigation. Not a deal breaker but a minor issue.

[@marlinocean]

Mazda CX-5 relatability and comfort is excellent. Own 2 CX-5 . The driving experience is great.

[@RiceBROS90]

Plan on buying one on Friday 😁

[@dogbsas]

Congrats Gabriel, is a beautiful vehicle!!!

[@Yoomaro]

꧁Wesley꧂ trans issues? Nah never heard of that

[@RiceBROS90]

I previously had a 2005 Mazda6 and I abused the hell out of it so I know I'm good. I'd take a Mazda over Honda any day

[@Yoomaro]

꧁Wesley꧂ The SkyActiv transmissions and engines are pretty darn reliable

[@bill7481]

꧁Wesley꧂ Can you name your source, please?

[@kenhoward3512]

Considering the styling, interior quality, and reputation for solid handling and reliability, the pricing for the Touring trim w/AWD seems appropriate. The upper-levels are pushing into the entry-luxury category.

[@ericb.4358]

Very thorough review with all the necessary information. I bought a "Soul Red Crystal" GT Reserve. Love the power in addition to the great styling and quality of the CX 5. I put a tankful of $8.00/gallon 100 octane "racing gas" and Holy COW! It accelerates as fast as if I had put it in SPORT mode. And in SPORT mode I'll bet I'm getting 0-60 in 6 seconds flat. But hey, at $8.00/gallon I won't be doing that often. I added a K&N engine air filter for more air intake and when the 225 width OEM tires are shot I'll add 245/50/19 Yokohama all season tires. That's about it. Oh, yeah, I pur a "2.5 T" chrome emblem below the "SKYACTIVE" badge on the trunk lid. Mazda should have done this instead of just the "AWD" low profile badge. I want those Volvo XC 40 wimps to know what just passed them. ;o)

[@paulpower7018]

Nice !

[@andrewloughlin347]

Nice vid lynn!

[@markprior2278]

Ive had a CX-5 for 18 months in the U.K. with a 2litre (165 bhp) petrol. Fully agree it needs more power and the infotainment screen needs to be bigger and better resolution. Also the sat nav needs to be simplified

[@MrStevecro]

it was strange in England when we used the same cars we have here in Australia but with much smaller motors. I think it's erroneous thinking in the form of "big county - big engine, small country - small engine" which makes no sense at all since we're all usually just pottering along in suburbia

[@remybastien9259]

Does a 4x8 drywall/plywood fit in this car? Im pretty sure it doesn’t horizontally but does it diagonally?

[@remybastien9259]

Does a 4x8 drywall/plywood fit in this car? Im pretty sure it doesn’t horizontally but does it diagonally? Thank you

[@morgankleen6812]

Can't wait to buy mine next week! Love Mazda

[@jamesgand828]

From what I heard on other reviews, the wood trims are real Japanese wood.

[@chocolatemilk912]

I had a grand touring with the 2.5L as a loaner for a week and I still prefer my 2016 RAV4 xle hybrid. It sounds ridiculous to say, I know. The interior was definitely nicer but the small windows, odd center console layout, and uncomfortable seats really put me off. The car also just feels so heavy on the road and it seemed louder in the cabin. The ride felt super plush though. It’s also so damn pretty. It was definitely leaps and bounds better than the Forester I drove though. Long story short - I guess I’m a bland car person haha.

[@rarindam]

Mazda has to do something about the driver side feet area...its cramped by the middle layout...be it in cx5 or cx9...it stopped me from buying a mazda twice... Its crazy Mazda is not taking care of this problem... Ended up buying an RDX...

[@princea9615]

My mom joust bought a 2020 grand touring Reserve I’m so proud of her! Lol

[@madisonsinclair5123]

Wish the review had shown us the cargo space in back, the seats folded down. Pretty glaring omission for an SUV review

[@2004cyrus]

Madison Sinclair it’s about competitive with the rest but on the smaller end by several cubic feet; if you are worried about it get a larger suv lol Tiguan. If you don’t often carry tons of crap then this works well.

[@Mogsy28uk]

great review, pity Mazda haven't given the UK/EU the same engine, Germany get the 2.5L but no turbo and UK, we have just the one petrol choice 165PS 2.0L NA -- perhaps the new Skyactiv X engine will make an appearance next year, and at least give us a minor power boost option, as UK/EU roads are not all flat & straight -- come on Mazda, get us CX-5 owners TURBO'd up.

[@scotchbudmeister9018]

This is my excuse for staying away from the cylinder deactivation nonsense in the NA 2.5

[@andyj5308]

Just Financed a White one last month...Touring with the Grand Touring Package...Wife had to have the power lift gate...Happy Wife Happy Life!!

[@kendallalston504]

Congrats! Can you tell me if when you plug your phone to the usb port if you have any issues with the phone charging? I've heard people say the phone doesnt charge when you plug it in. Not sure if they changed that for 2019.

[@raycolon4979]

Dumbest thing I hear grown men say.

[@TriniGamerGirl7]

Ray Colón incel

[@edysinsimon8646]

I love this model! The only reason why I haven't bought one is the ergonomics of the drivers seat! It's simply too small for me @ over 6ft tall and 200# But I guess I'm no longer the targeted market consumer anymore...

[@MH-lk8md]

Edysin Simon yes, same problem. I’m 6’4” and spent basically 30 seconds in the car before deciding it wasn’t designed properly for anyone over 6’.

[@jmcole56]

Great car, but I don't understand why they can't get the mileage up. They seem to be going after BMW to some degree and yet BMW offers small 4 cylinders that get over 30 mpg and fast.

[@2up2down14]

The gas mileage is slightly understated by Mazda. With highway only driving, I get between 29 to 30 MPG in my 19Cx-5 Signature. Short city trips, full blast AC, drive through idling, and remote start cooling gets me under 23 which is understandable.

[@Genzo360]

@@2up2down14 turbo?

[@ontarioman6301]

The mileage is on par or better. I get 31 mph on the highway

[@bimmer4755]

No mention of the diesel offering?

[@Kingthin]

LOVE MY CX5!

[@kendallalston504]

Can you tell me if when you plug your phone to the usb port if you have any issues with the phone charging? I've heard people say the phone doesnt charge when you plug it in. Not sure if they changed that for 2019.

[@fernandocavazos2761]

Just bought a CX 5 grand touring with the base engine and really don’t need more power than what it has . Great vehicle .

[@hyperion4818]

How much off MSRP?

[@fernandocavazos2761]

31,000 msrp usd

[@hyperion4818]

fernando cavazos How much discount did you get?

[@fernandocavazos2761]

Hyperion paid 28,000

[@ElMoleZtadoR]

@@fernandocavazos2761 $28k after taxes and reg? in which state? looking to get a GT soon

[@dwilsonjr78]

I test drove a CX-5 Touring with the non turbo 2.5 a few months ago because I'm seriously considering looking at a CUV as my next vehicle and I liked the driving experience and it had enough features for the money at least when it comes to my needs. I'm sure the new turbo option is quick but I personally think the non turbo engine wasn't that slow either. I also test drove a Honda CR-V EX with the 1.5 T and it was fairly quick and roomy, but I'm not sure about the CVT transmission since reactions to CVT's in general are mixed. At this point, it looks like I'll be considering the Mazda for now.

[@kaiandaihua]

Google Honda CR-V oil dilution on the 1.5L turbo. Supposedly fixed for 2019 but I wouldn’t take a chance.

[@greensocks4507]

We have the new model CX-5 with the 2.2 twin turbo Diesel . Mid range without the sun-roof but the AWD option. Forget the petrol if you have the Diesel coming to your market soon. From New Zealand.

[@sumatralex250]

It seems pretty odd to me that few videos feature comparisons with Toyota Venza or such. Rating ends up being concluded in either brand.

[@jbnc6200]

The Cx-5 has 2 issues that Mazda needs to address. 1) the driver seat is not comfortable for larger people (i''m 6'3 220 pounds). 2) the gas tank is way to small and with the base engine you only get around 275 range before the gas light comes on so with the turbo it'd probably be around 250. Fix those problems and it would be perfect.

[@beamboy420]

JB 360 the back seat rooms are smaller for its class

[@paulpower7018]

One of the only things I font like about the new mazdas is no touch screen operation for like putting in addresses. I do that a lot with my old mazda and lo e the old touch screens. So much faster and easier.

[@kenny8295]

can we get a mazda 3 review

[@evanlandry9503]

I can't wait to test drive a CX-5 Diesel, and see if its any good. Hopefully it's efficient and doesn't have a huge clatter.

Evan Landry We are driving the Diesel Version since it’s introduction. This engine is very powerful (a lot of torque) and fuel efficient. Our fuel efficiency after more than 150,000 kilometres is at just above 7 l/100 km. We are driving the AWD version in Thailand (Aircon alway on). We don’t drive faster than 130 km/h on the highway. The new CX-5 is also very quiet. You only hear the Diesel at low speeds. Putting the foot down, the Diesel revs up to 5,000 rpm and it sound quite good.

[@evanlandry9503]

@ Sounds like a pretty good powertrain! My only fear was hearing the diesel clatter...

[@Team-USA]

As an owner of 5 Mazda cars in the past starting with Protoge, I like everything about CX-5 except for the doors where it feels like a tin can. They could've spent little more to make it feel sturdy.

[@CalvinHikes]

Every review of the new engine involves a reviewer saying, it's really good, but they don't seem excited.

[@Josh-179]

Because they also drive high end sports cars and luxury cars. For the segment, it's a very responsive engine. But it still has to be fuel efficient and affordable at this price point so it's not going to be a Porsche off the line.

[@MrStevecro]

The motor is strong and very useable, almost diesel like in torque characteristic and it's a pleasant all round vehicle. I think we become more moderate as we grow older - "seeming excited" is rather youth-like. Then, all of a sudden, we've seen these things before

[@lindseyslifeNstyle]

Love it!! It’s my next car!

[@timher6300]

You're hot!

[@scrubelite4915]

TheMasteR T AHAHAHA

[@foreverq2485]

How is the upkeep of this car(basic oil change, tire rotation etc? Pricey?

[@jordanestes7132]

Forever Q I think it’s relatively reasonable. I pay about $80 for synthetic oil change, rotated tires, multi-point inspection, and free car wash all-in-one. My dealer also lubes the locks and hinges but I don’t know about others.

[@kgb4187]

Touring has been a step above the base model since at least 2017

[@dorothy135]

Nice review. I'm probably going to buy or lease a CX5 Signature this coming month. We previously had a lease on a 2013 and 2016.5. My main gripe is that they should have given more attention to the terrible resolution on the 360 camera. If the reserve can have a decent back up camera (non 360) I do not understand the top trim lacking in this area. They will not fix it I am guessing as the tech in the Mazda 3 I saw in showroom looks to be what the Cx5 will have in maybe 2021 per the sales person. I also wish that there were not so many complaints about the paints being thin and easily chipped.I did not experience that in prior years, so only time will tell.

[@donald70fms]

CX9 review plz KBB

[@brandonlin6126]

Does this car have the rust issue?

[@pjw1016]

Would like to see this offered with a 4 rotor engine.

[@leeg3784]

No XM/Sirium except on top 3 trims. No remote start added on any trim, not even Signature. Mobile app is $695 and you get 2 years with that, after 2 years it's $65 a year. No 4G on any trim?

[@cdkx655]

An extra charge for white, eh? Seems a little weird when there's always a pile of white cars on dealer lots getting heavily discounted at the end of the year

[@2004cyrus]

cdkx lots of manufacturers charge extra. The may or may not get it. And these whites aren’t flat- they have a metal flake

[@Striker50_]

Just rented an AWD for a road trip. Love the car. things to improve: more cargo space. It was one of the biggest limitations I had with the car. Had a full car for a Tahoe trip and the storage got limited really fast. Add maybe 2 more inches of leg room in the rear the volume knob near the center arm rest is quite tucked in for people with longer arms and is kind of hard to adjust. I feel like Salt bae when trying to adjust it. The rear backup camera quality is terrible. It's like 240p Move the rear charging ports and heated seats from the rear arm rest to the center console knee area. Cannot be accessed when 3 passengers in back. Put the blind spot orange lights on the inside of the cabin rather than on the mirrors. Change the keyless entry from the button on the door handle to unlocking by placing the hand behind the handle Redesign the key fob (it looks like Nissan's which isn't a good thing) and consider adding remote start. Offer a button to turn off infotainment screen to reduce eye strain at night. Lastly, ADD A BIGGER GAS TANK!! I get like 320 mile range which is not good. My Accord gets like 480. And the notification for low fuel turns on with only like 25 miles left which is really low. That said, awesome mpg even with AWD. Averaged like 29mpg while driving 80mph Sufficient power with the 186hp. Nothing mind-blowing but gets the job done. Really sleek vehicle Love the seatbelt notification of the backseats Driving Dynamics are nice for a CUV

[@youngsaaron]

wheres micah

[@jimmacmurdo355]

Very nice unit. When Mazda gets an 8 or 9 speed in it, to provide more relaxed highway cruising, I will consider it. Just too many rpm at greater than 65mph or so.

[@minecraft9037]

Jim MacMurdo I have a previous generation cx5 grand touring and while most of my driving is less than 10 miles just going around town, the few highway trips I've done including a 2 hour journey to Ohio with 3 freinds was pleasent. The car is decently quiet, the adaptive cruise control has never failed to see a car and even going 80 mph the car felt stable and had enough power to pass slower drivers. I will admit the 26 mpg I got was probably due to the 6 speed and less than I would have liked but what can you do 🤷‍♂️

[@AndresSalazarAutos]

at that speed it is barely turning at 2K rpm, seems pretty good to me.

[@mbenton6]

So you want you car to gear search... no thank you. I'll keep my 6 speed. Read about gear searching cuz clearly your not inform

[@jimmacmurdo355]

@@AndresSalazarAutos 2107 rpm, to be precise.

[@jimmacmurdo355]

@@mbenton6 Interesting. That was virtually the same advertising claim that Chevrolet used back in the late '50s and early '60s regarding Powerglide. They showed how superior Powerglide was to the Ford and Chrysler 3-speed automatics as, in their words, "with Powerglide, you only shift once!". By the way, the worst gear-searching transmission I ever experienced was the early Aisin 6-speed longitudinal unit in the Lexus LS430.

[@tS-sn7jt]

BTW beware the cost to replace a led driving light costs 1300$ Canadian !!

[@souls3029]

and your point is?!

[@MeguVusion]

The top model Rav4 is like $44,000? This car is $10,000 cheaper. That is crazy.

[@MEAMERIE]

glad they finally gave it more power, i test drove one like 3 years ago and just thought it was underpowered. The price is getting higher and higher on this thing though...i think i preferred the look of the older model even though this looks more upscale

[@MrStevecro]

they want to go more upmarket. People with more dollars to spend is vital for a relatively small player like Mazda

[@XOblivion97]

its a automatic>?

[@beamboy420]

Yes it’s a great car but the room at the back is below average in its class.

[@carlmanu]

Mahesh if you plan on sitting people taller than 5’10 and of abundant girth then get either a Forester, RAV4 or CRV and choose your babyseat wisely, otherwise I don’t see how it could be a deal breaker.

[@beamboy420]

carlmanu I considered it before it got 2.5 turbo engine a year ago. I went with Santa Fe sport 2.0t .. it fit my needs for power tech reliability and room. But I really would have gone with 2.5 t new engine if it was this year and I had no family and was by myself. It’s really small in its class for back seat room.

[@kevinandrew_]

Definitely smaller, but not unusable by any means. I think we have gotten too used to comparing things size wise. In reality, this fits 4 adults just fine, albeit a tad tighter. If you need every inch of space, then CRV, Rav4, Forester, etc make more sense. If you're moving from a sedan, or are a smaller family, this is more than enough. If you like the way this drives (and it drives great), I don't think the size should be too much of a handicap, unless you're a family of 5, or are constantly carrying 6 footers front and back. At the end of the day it comes down to preference of driving vs space, and your specific needs.

[@meugzy]

I am 6'3'' and i feet behind my driving position.

[@jgod93]

I'm 6'2" and own this car. All my friends are slightly shorter than me and it's a very snug fit for 4 adults in the car. If you're above average height or taller than me, then I'm sure it wouldn't be comfortable.

[@hmn4124]

a really good review.

[@crazyone1067]

I'll wait for a good used example of these.

[@Tamereno]

Beautiful car!!!

[@marktepper3440]

The CX-5 is a quiet, refined drive. That being said the front seat bottoms don’t offer any thigh support, the arm rest is too far back, the dead pedal is too far forward and the steering wheel doesn’t pull out far enough. In addition the A pillar is too thick and it’s hard to see around. If you are 6ft tall or above, don’t buy this car. The driving position is flawed.

[@kylefosnaugh4148]

Lyn and Mazda go well together, both pretty.

[@cadsux]

At $40,000, you can also get a fully loaded Rav-4 with no engine upgrade & no leather upholstery. That's $15,000 above base. Insert here: Toyota Lexus owner claiming the vinyl Softex seats are better than leather. So why are the lower trims Softex, and the top trims leather in Lexus models and Prius?

[@SilverScarletSpider]

Mazda over BMW, audi and vw everyday

[@BobBrown.]

Strongly disagree but you are entitled to your own opinions.

[@sawsickness]

@@BobBrown. And you Sir are a douche canoe!!

[@TriniGamerGirl7]

Bob Brown care to explain how BMW and VW are better?..

[@BobBrown.]

I certainly will. When you drive BMW or Audi or Mercedes. It feels better. The design is well thought out there are no annoying bits. The seats comfortably support your back. The steering is precise crisp and the suspension absorbs bumps without a fuss it keeps the car steady at high speeds eg 160Kmph upwards. The car feels secure it grips to the road and you don’t feel it sway even if you chuck it into corners. It feels solid and always planted to the road. The engine is quiet yet it delivers a good amount of power. It doesn’t whine when I floor it. It just goes with ease. The transmission is very responsive, it downshifts the instant to put your foot down. It’s extremely difficult to explain, you need to experience it. When you have a chance try driving one. You will know its better. People aren’t stupid they buy these cars for a reason. You could argue that people buy it for the luxurious interior and the brand and of the infinite colours of the ambient lighting. I can’t speak for other people, but for me I buy them for the driving experience. The interiors comes second.

[@jadejoseph-bular8246]

I don’t even look at the touch screen since I have the active drive display.

[@tayanacf]

Which trim do you have? I had the impression that the active drive display only showed driving related information like speed, etc. I am seriously considering buying this SUV soon so any additional info would be great!

[@jadejoseph-bular8246]

tayanacf 2018 Grand Touring Premium. That was the top trim in 2018. I don’t know whether you can get ADD on GTP in 2019. The ADD shows your speed, the speed cruise control is set (also indicates whether that is on), the speed limit, lane sensoring, adaptive cruise control distance, and navigation directions. It’s possible I’m forgetting something. I love the ADD and am surprised by how much info is available at a glance. I feel like I never take my eyes off the road because I have it. I control the radio with the steering wheel, both volume and song skipping. I can press a button for audio commands as well though I honestly never use that. Cruise control settings also on wheel. For anything you can’t do with steering wheel, the knob in the center console works very well. I prefer that over touch screen (even when stopped) except for typing in addresses into the Navi.

[@jadejoseph-bular8246]

tayanacf I should also add I could not be happier with my purchase!

[@BTC909]

That bulky ancient Ford 6 speed needs to go & it holds that Turbo engine back. Add in the Mazda 3 infotainment system. How about a full time touch infotainment system. Move the 2nd row heated seat controls to the doors & the USB ports to the back of the center console where they belong. Rear adjustable vents please. A bit of a wheelbase stretch to bump up the cargo & 2nd row legroom numbers as well.

[@jfazzuoli3813]

The transmission used in this generation Mazda CX5 is not a Ford unit. www.marklines.com/en/report_all/wsw0011_201406

[@kurtgrundel4045]

I agree, this is no Ford transmission, actually all remain ENT’s of Ford are gone. I love the heat controls in the arm rest with the USB ports where I can leave the phone. I’m also very pleased the touch screen is disabled when in motion.

[@ConnecticutDashcam]

You have many incorrect assumptions but no worries. The 6 speed is not a ford transmission it is Mazda. They’re not interested in adding more gears because it would slow the car down. The massive amounts of torque allow acceleration without having to change gears. Non-touch infotainment is the direction not only for convenience sake but safety as well. There’s a reason BMW, Audi, Mercedes, and more now are reverting to the controller. USB controls are in the armrest very intelligently; to avoid a tangled mess of cords being tangled and stepped on on the floor. Rear air vents are adjustable as well

[@joshuathomas512]

7in is too small? 😔

[@kimberlybjrc]

Jet black or the deep crystal blue?

[@leeg3784]

Go with the light blue one, so pretty in person. Black isn't as nice with the black plastic trim around wheels.

[@miguelircontar]

I swear it’s a Mazda review every other day lol & how reliable are they ?

[@michaels7984]

They are very reliable. One of the top rated by consumer reports. We have had 2 of them only issue we have ever had was a loose bolt on the door that just made a noise, was a very quick and easy fix.

[@paulpower7018]

I've had 4 over the years love them. I got 178k on my mazda 6 now.

[@DraaelD]

err... trunk?

[@slimpaco3561]

To get adequate power you have to get the ultra supreme model, 36k+. Everything else is way underpowered.