2021 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Review - The BEST Looking SUV On Sale?

My thoughts on the 2021 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring with the 2.5L Inline 4 and 6 speed automatic transmission!
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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
0:57 - Engine / Transmission
3:00 - Interior
5:26 - Infotainment
8:41 - Interior
10:56 - BFB Test
11:13 - Interior
12:26 - Back Seats
13:33 - Trunk / Cargo Space
15:00 - Rearview Mirror / Sunroof
16:17 - Exterior
17:55 - Final Thoughts
20:40 - Outro

[@309gti8]

These are really great SUVs. We recently bought one for my wife just a few days ago! I’ve had other Mazda vehicles before and I’m always impressed with them.

[@clutchk97]

I'm glad that they haven't changed the center console controls, so nice with placement, ease, and feedback!

[@krunkmountainman6633]

Just found this video. I’m purchasing a grand touring this weekend. Thanks for the run down. Well done. I bought a ( when it was new) a 2007 Mazda speed 3. After years of moding it and racing it, I traded it in. Worst mistake I’ve ever done in car buying. Man, I wish Mazda would bring back the speed 6 and speed 3. Id pre order one in a heart beat

[@sqservicersllc2552]

Nice review we just ended lease on 2018 cx5 sport and now leasing 2021 cx5 grand touring… love the style and comfort and of course the Zoom Zoom 🏎

[@rc7059]

Great video! Full of detail, Unbiased, and entertaining! 👍 just about to get one of these myself in the UK, I’m getting the sport model which in the UK is the mid-range spec, and looks almost identical to what you’ve got (apart from randomly it does have LED interior lighting!) thanks for the video!

[@tisha1322]

You are hilarious. I don’t know which was better, the review or your humor.

[@gak2008]

Just got mine today. AWD. And the kick from the sport mode helps with ridding the sluggish acceleration in the older ones ie. 2015-2016. I love mine so far. I’m in hot weather geographically so the the temperature regulated seats are a huge plus. And lemme tell u, the phone control feature is very nice!!

[@sprintechdnepr4879]

Thanks from Ukraine, I am glad I finally found a nice review of CX5 grand touring!

[@NileshR12]

I love that Crystal Blue Mica 😍🔥🥵🤩🙌🏽! It looks stunning on every Mazda!

[@brasshound4442]

First car was a 1984 GSL-SE, second was a 91 Rx7 convertible, owned some other things in between and wife just got a Cx5 grand touring reserve. Mazda makes great cars.

[@njramsfan30]

yea i have no problem with the key fob... my mazda 6 carbon has it.. great video. just picked up same cx-5 but with the gt package for my wife.

[@2004cyrus]

I think he said his parents was the grand touring also .

[@2004cyrus]

I lease my last 3 Mazdas and I tend to take care of them more too! I was also disappointed that my grand touring didn’t include the LED interior lights- I ordered the LED’s off of Amazon. I am missing a glove box log tho. I read that the car includes one but mine doesn’t seem to be coming on at all. Also, I got the snowflake white Pearl. I have the parchment leather. I didn’t get turbo or AWD because I live in Miami Florida. I got the premium package on my CX-5 which includes the heated front windshield, heated back seat, ventilated seats, Heads-Up Display, heated steering wheel and power side-folding mirrors. I don’t find the seat bottom to be very comfortable but the seats do look nice. I may exercise a purchase option after my lease is up.

[@BodhiSurfer1991]

I wish they had incorporated full leds in the front and back. Like the 3 and cx30

[@sammyt3514]

Cool SUV; just curious how you know the thickness of each paint color, is there a link that lists that info for all the colors Mazda offers? I live in Toronto and would opt for a thicker paint to give it a fighting chance against all the debris on the roads here from salt and whatnot.

[@wrigzzx]

Does america get the matrix led in the top model mazdas yet? Remember seeing an article matrx led were finally legalised in america but wasn't sure about the technicalities

[@SEVENofTHEM]

Picking up our Grand Touring CX-5 tomorrow!!!

[@2004cyrus]

I got my grand touring in June. I’m enjoying it

[@2004cyrus]

How do you like it? Which color did you get ?

[@rahrah4610]

how is it after one year? thinking about getting one ina few days@@2004cyrus

[@Aidaken]

The LED interior lights are available on the CX-5, but only on the Signature trim

[@mcloving_]

How do your check your tire pressure?

[@joskjj3625]

Such an underrated crossover

[@2004cyrus]

I would agree. I leased a 21’ Grand Touring in June

[@adamg.1845]

Great video. I’m currently halfway through a lease on a 2021 CX5 touring with preferred package. Dealer and Mazda have been contacting me for early lease swap. But unless you get premium plus you lose the Bose sound system and power lift gate. Is there a huge difference for example between 21 and 22 or 23? Maybe if I find a dealer with a 21 same or higher trim with power lift gate and Bose I should go for that? Thoughts?

[@gailenrique2804]

Remember, we went through supply and demand issues... so if the dealers have models with no bose and/or power lift gate, you are saving money as they are listed as deleted on the window sticker. For some, that's a blessing as they'll get the vehicle for less and not worry about mechanical problems later on with the liftgate. Believe it or not, there are people that will buy it with the deleted options.

[@dyva422]

Rain sensing wipers controls are on the stalk

[@amycastor2872]

Nice video. Curious what people think of this vs the Mazda CX-30 and Honda CRV.

[@jeffcobb8151]

I’ve got the 30 and love it compared to others in class. You shouldn’t compare the 30 to the Honda, totally different. 30 is different level entirely. Brilliant car and I love driving it. I recently had to rent a van and was jealous of all the 30 drivers I saw on the highway.

[@2004cyrus]

People prefer these. However the backseat feels more spacious and is in the CR-V but the Mazda has far better steering and driving dynamics over the Honda and Toyota

[@dave11686]

I love the CX-5, I would buy one if I was in the market

[@2004cyrus]

Why not get into the market? Sell your current ride for cash

[@dave11686]

@@2004cyrus hi, I’m the guy who has the 94 Deville Zack reviewed last year. I’m never selling that car. I’m also not really in a position to take on another car payment right now. My wife’s car will be paid off next year and then I will think about another daily but I’m not getting rid of my Cadillac.

[@2004cyrus]

@@dave11686 oh okay I feel you. It’s best not to get into more debt! You are smart to keep the paid for ride that you like. I like the Cadillac’s of old, the new ones not as much. The Escalade is fine. I remember when Cadillac seats were like riding on a puffy cloud. I bet your Deville has the softest seats of any car still on the road today. Modern seats have become so firm! Nissan has decent seats but nothing like your caddy! Keep her! I don’t blame you if you keep her for the rest of your life. Is it a huge displacement V8? Probably a stupid question because back then I guess all luxury cars had 6.0 V8’s or some such. I’m only 25 and still learning

[@dave11686]

@@2004cyrus 4.9

[@2004cyrus]

@@dave11686 sounds like a dream

[@oranepatterson6549]

Can you do a review on this please

[@dosspd]

Pretty sure you were there when my homie ian Soltis snuck me into Joliet central to play dodgeball

[@gemster18]

Great job with the review, I'm coming out of a 2018 Subaru Impreza sport and I just put a down payment on the 2021 touring CX-5 with the preferred SX package. I have a question, is there a way to manually shut off the emergency front braking? I know that sounds absolutely ridiculous..that I would want to shut this feature off, but in my Subaru there's a button you just push and hold and it shuts off the emergency front braking, sometimes when you're driving a little more aggressively on the highway and you come up on a slower car, the Subaru would begin to yell at me and I'm afraid that it might apply the emergency breaking, I'm sure there must be some way to shut that off if you had to..? Thank you in advance

[@2004cyrus]

I own one of these and there isn’t an option to shut off that safety feature: also when you say you put a down payment on a Mazda does that mean a deposit or did you buy the car and pay money down?

[@gemster18]

@@2004cyrus no I'm sorry let me clarify, when I said down payment, I was referring to the money I put down to lease it, I only put down 500 bucks and I'm leasing it for 36 months. This is the first time I dealt with Mazda, and I have to say I was very satisfied, I have the truck almost there 8 months and I do like it, and I'm finally getting used to that radio with the center controls between the seats, I'm just wondering how it's going to be in the snow? As I mentioned I came out of a Subaru, which was amazing!

[@2004cyrus]

@@gemster18 when you say, “you have the truck almost there and you do like it” what do you mean by that? I’m glad you like the Mazda. $500 is great low down payment for your lease. I’m on my 5th Mazda and they have been good on the snow and I’ve never had the AWD Mazda. When you say truck, are you referring to your CX-5? Sorry I don’t mean to frustrate you. I’m trying hard to understand what you are telling me. Thanks for being patient. And I’m glad you are okay with the command knob on that center console. Most people that buy Mazda quickly realize that it works well once you get used to it. I find it great to not have to reach your arm up every time you want to make a change. What color did you get? I went on to Amazon and found some floor mats for the front and the backseat and I bought a rubber cargo mat as well. Those will protect the carpet from mud and spills and they fit just as well as Weather Tech floor liners. I’m happy for your purchase! My CX-5 is the snowflake white Pearl and I have the parchment leather interior, all that means is white leather.

[@gemster18]

@@2004cyrus hey Cody I think I just misspoke, all I was trying to say was that I never owned or leased a Mazda before and I'm still trying to get used to it, I guess I was trying to convey that I'm still not quite used to the non-touch screen

[@gemster18]

@@2004cyrus LOL no worries yes when I say truck I meant the CX-5, not really a truck more like a small crossover I generally just say truck but it is just the CX-5 I got it in that Soul red color which looks amazing! I'm glad that you're saying that it's okay in the snow I think I'm a little bit spoiled because I had a Subaru ... Hopefully we don't get that much snow..👍

[@kazmaitalia8796]

I just got the 2021 AWD Turbo Carbon Edition and it's a "Beast"! The Turbo makes it worth it!

[@TonyOhio]

Congratulation? Can you tell us what final price you paid before tax? How much you asked them for discount?

[@kazmaitalia8796]

@@TonyOhio Mazda of Huntington Beach gave me a 2021 AWD Turbo Carbon Edition with MSRP of 33,800 Minus 1000 discount . Nothing else was added except for the standard Sales Taxes , Destination Charges and Registration . They did not pull any "Funny Stuff " they were very straight forward . They even got me 3 % better APR Rate than my own Credit Union . Honestly , this Vehicle is the ultimate "GOAT" in this price range . Honda CR-V puts me to sleep and the Rav -4 does not handle turns and exhilaration very well !

[@TonyOhio]

@@kazmaitalia8796 thank you for your fast reply I thought you got. 0.9% APR as they are advertised on website mazdausa instead of 3% . Can you check if you can earn? Can you tell me your feeling about Sport mode . I tested touring one when i release gas pedal look like there was a lagging, engine sound still louder not slow down as it should? The touring i tested having 6k miles on odo

[@ericclaeyborn4673]

I bought one, too. Mine has the Red Leather Seats.

[@2004cyrus]

Such a great choice

[@KenBober]

Hey Zack I have a rotory question for the rotory master. My 88 fc na is bucking and sputtering bad above 4k ram. Best way I can describe it is like a slipping clutch but rpms go down not up. New pump and filter. Gas take was super clean. The Mazda dealership won't even look at the car and no mechanical shops know rotories.

[@ShootingCars]

As with everything rotary, could be a couple things. First is to always check the engine for compression, either with a compression tester or just spinning the engine over by hand and listening for 3 strong puffs. I would also check your secondary actuators that open the 2 extra ports above 4k rpm. they are on the intake.

[@KenBober]

@@ShootingCars thank you

[@KenBober]

@@ShootingCars actuator right above header frozen solid. Just sprayed pb blaster and will check on it later. Thanks

[@KenBober]

@@ShootingCars IT WORKED!!!!! It's never had that much power above 3500 since I got it on the road.

[@KenBober]

I have literally only seen 1 other fc and 1 fb in the last 10 or so years. They don't exist here.

[@seb42]

This should have cooled seats as well according to Mazda Canada

[@estebanpacheco7102]

The Tucson 2022 definitely ate this one for breakfast in looks.

[@2004cyrus]

Yea the Mazda is hard to beat. I drove the Hyundai Tucson and it feels cheap inside and it’s slow. But there are some nice things about it. But too much glass black which attracts dust & finger prints.

[@estebanpacheco7102]

@@2004cyrus Definitely, the Mazda is aimed to a more aging population, less touch screens, less tech, no hybrid, classic inside/outside style. It will be a hit there.

[@2004cyrus]

@@estebanpacheco7102 I disagree completely. Their electric is available in California shortly. The MX-30. Their is plenty of tech. People that buy Mazda like me all agree that using a knob is way easier than having to raise your arm and touch a screen in an exact place while driving over a bumpy road. The knob is efficient and feels good. Mazda markets to a younger crowd. They have the CX-3, CX-30, Mazda 3 Hatchback and so on. The only older person car would be the CX-9 and mostly 40-55 year old people but those. I have ventilated seats, Apple CarPlay, heads up display, USB ports in the back, heated seats in the back and the heated steering wheel, they have sold 20% to Toyota and are going to catch up with hybrids with Toyota’s help and resources: Mazda is a very small company and doesn’t have the budget to be up with Honda and Ford but that’s why they are partnering with Toyota now for the help. But there is no shortage of tech. I have the Bose stereo. And the panoramic roof is coming in 2022-2023. Their new CX-50 that’s coming in the spring has more tech and that panoramic roof too! And it’s got the looks of a Subaru Forester for young active people. Check it out. And no CVT’s in any of their cars unlike Honda, Toyota, Hyundai and Kia, or Subaru. Zoom zoom was their tag line and that’s not something the aging population will gravitate towards. I’m not sure where to opinions derived from but they just aren’t accurate here. The designs are loved by young people across the world. Old people go to Lexus, Lincoln, Cadillac, Lincoln, BMW and Mercedes. Not Mazda or Subaru or Acura tbh

[@patrickcroker7532]

** IF ** you are looking for a 2021 CX-5 with a Turbo 2.5L PLEASE have it looked at by a mechanic. ALL Turbo '21 2.5L Mazda Models have been suffering from oil consumption issues due to the valve guides/seals leaking. There is a Mazda TSB as well as a CA lawsuit that has been filed. Not sure if this was caused by supply chain issues back then? It was during the height of the pandemic. -Note: Some '21 2.5L Turbo models are unaffected at this time, and the normally aspirated ones so far are fine as well.

[@Cindy-bee]

I decided on this vehicle because of it's high rating in it's category. Two years later I have been to the dealership three times in 4 months. One time for a broken tail light when the bracket broke spontaneously, second time a month later for a banging noise which turned out to be the ball joint and needed replacing. The vehicle has 20,000 km on it. I am Canadian so we are metric system. Yesterday two weeks later another noise this time a creaking noise apparently caused by rusty rotors. The fronts are so bad they need replacing. That is in two years and the car is in the garage and not the weather. The ball joint was covered but the rotors were not. I have been driving for 50 years and keep my cars 10 or more years. Never have I replaced a ball joint. I also have never replaced rotors for rust issues. This is my first brand new vehicle and my first mazda. I am not at all impressed with it so far.

[@robosergTV]

do you know what anecdotal evidence is? This car is the most reliable out of all SUVs, that is a mathematical, statistical fact. You are an outlier.

[@Cindy-bee]

@@robosergTV Perhaps statistically it is suppose to be reliable but my vehicle has been a disappointment so far. I will not purchase another mazda.

[@NileshR12]

This is the Caturra Brown Nappa leather

[@BodhiSurfer1991]

Is that a full size spare?

[@grindertacos]

Sadly No.

[@adamtominsky2812]

Do we really need AWD in Florida? Gas mileage AWD vs 2WD?

[@2004cyrus]

No

[@2004cyrus]

It’s like 1 mile per gallon less with AWD

[@SokemRokemRobot]

It all depends if you park your CX-5 on the sand, or if there's a mudslide from all that rain, or hurricanes in Florida.

[@andrerodrigues1051]

"if you really wanna toast your buns" hahahaha

[@ForceFreddy]

What kind of monthly payments do you guys have on a CX-5 lease? I want to do one with no down payment.

[@AttilaMocanu]

just leased for $440/month with gap insurance. but down taxes, fees and DMV though, about $2800. not the best deal, but the chip shortage is real and the jet blue cars are getting sold like hotcakes.

[@AttilaMocanu]

@@spazzz96 BS. unless it's a base model, this thing is gonna be 33-35k without a trade in. even if you took a 6 year loan with 0 APR, you're not paying less than $400

[@AttilaMocanu]

@@spazzz96 ok so you didn't get a Grand Touring. don't tell me you got a GT in this market for 4 k below MSRP. Enjoy your payment for 7 years and then have an outdated, worthless car while I'll drive the brand new one in 2 years

[@2004cyrus]

Mine is $477 with zero down on my lease for 3 years and 15k miles per year. And the dealer agreed to pay my TT&L which saved me about $1400. I got a snowflake white Pearl Grand Touring with premium package in June.

[@NorCalNiner707]

Is the stupid heads up display thing gone in 2021? God i hate that thing lol

[@2004cyrus]

No I have it in my 2021. Mazda does it the right way now and ditched that trashy piece of plastic that pops up. Now it’s projected onto the windshield. You can adjust the height up or down and you can turn it off. I love it because I tend to speed and i can glance and lower my speed in the local speed trap zones.

[@gak2008]

And “shout out to papi!”😂

[@alexandredeguire5617]

Where are the ventilated seats?

[@ShootingCars]

Grand touring Reserve or Signature

[@alexandredeguire5617]

@@ShootingCars i see so i might not have them in mine im getting it this week

[@alexandredeguire5617]

@@ShootingCars does it have heated back seats or is that also in the reserve and signature?

[@2004cyrus]

You can get a premium package on the 2021 that includes them on a Grand Touring. That what I got. It’s like $1625.00 for the premium package. It throws in heated windshield, power side folding mirrors, heated steering wheel and heated back seats and Heads Up driver display

[@alexandredeguire5617]

@@2004cyrus got my 2021.5 GT it has everything you just said didnt pay more also has bose sound system

[@nicksrandomviews1296]

It actually has 187hp and 186 torque.

[@2004cyrus]

Oh yes for the Non Turbo model.

[@SokemRokemRobot]

And the turbo gives it 250 h.p. using premium fuel, and gives 320 lbs-ft of torque.

[@bernaj03]

Which one should I get Honda CRV or Mazda CX-5?

[@steved3179]

In the last year we have bought a 2020 CR V and a 2021 CX 5 (SV preferred package, definitely worth the upgrade if you can afford it). The CR V is much bigger, gets better gas mileage and I like the Honda sensing features better than the Mazda safety suite. I also like the digital speedometer on the CR V. It has plenty of power for how I drive. The Mazda is just a beautiful vehicle. It has a great interior (although the CR Vs is no slouch either). The BOSE sound system in the preferred SV package is really nice, probably my favorite feature. It is quiet and fun to drive. I really like the feel of the steering wheel. A little disappointing on gas mileage. I like them both a lot but if I just wanted to go driving I would pick the CX 5. If I needed more family space I would get the CR V (a lot of back seat leg room). I am happy to have them both and am hoping they will both be reliable. We have been a Honda family. We have had a Civic, Accord and Pilot and they have all been very reliable vehicles. Hope this helps a little. I don’t think you can go wrong with either one.

[@audiophanatic4331]

The Mazda will not have oil mixing in the gas issue that has plagued the CRV. Also Mazda is the most reliable brand according to consumer reports.

[@bernaj03]

@@steved3179 thank you so much. It really helps me to decide which one should I get.

[@bernaj03]

@@audiophanatic4331 thank you 🙏

[@charlesbarrett2694]

Absolutely purchase the Mazda CX 5, you will be thrilled!!

[@BlackNAVYAmericanVET]

Pontiac G6 ..........Rolling in my G6 .............🤣

[@koukimonzta]

Guzzler

[@SokemRokemRobot]

Zoomer!

[@TheGeorgiaMediaGroup]

The jeep Cherokee XJ. Lifted. 2 door Is best looking suv ever. In my opinion. Lol

[@SEVENofTHEM]

Love my 96XJ! It’ll stay with me forever.

[@thomasrosekat4091]

So are ya 6”2 or 5”11 ? Lol

[@ajicycles]

smh, your parents drive a car that fails the BFB test

[@marktepper3440]

Awful driving position. Huge A pillars, steering wheel doesn’t telescope far enough, seats have no thigh support, and dead pedal too far forward. Entertainment system sucks, no touch screen.

[@sssinfullyyours]

We don’t want a stupid touch screen.

[@Datthunter]

These have got to be some of the dumbest complaints I've ever read. Lol

[@jeffcobb8151]

Touch screens are extremely dangerous in a car. Thank god the mazdas don’t have them.

[@marktepper3440]

@@jeffcobb8151 No rotary nobs are.

[@2004cyrus]

Lmao wow are you speaking from experience? Because that steering wheel is fine, the dead pedal is in the normal spot, the A-Pillars are for safety in a roll over and a non issue otherwise, touch screens suck and stay dirty and the command knob works flawlessly. You are just a troll. 98% of people love their Mazdas and give them glowing reviews. I’m on my 5th new Mazda.