2021 Mazda CX-5 Review After Two Years

2021 Mazda CX-5 Review After Two Years

[@TheOriginalCryptoPimp]

I used to live in Columbus about 8 years ago until I moved to Atlanta. When I saw your license plate cover "Germain" it brought back memories.

[@chao5s]

Eternal blue is definitely underrated colour from Mazda😮

[@cassiocm]

Great review! You are a natural and you keep it real. I like your 'real world' comments, stuff we can use. Thank you. Just subscribed.

[@VacLab]

Thanks! Been wanting to review vehicles for many years. Finally getting around to it.

[@cod4r]

The other reviewers are just car salesmen.

[@TonytheGr8]

Great review. Respect from Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@VacLab]

Thanks!

[@matchanista2762]

I had one as a rental and it was such a nice ride, thanks for the honest review!

[@vlreviews]

Glad you liked it!

[@TRec3791]

The brakes on my 2021 Escape are very touchy, not to mention it stops very good. My 2021 Traverse on the other hand has a more loose brake pedal and requires a little more time to stop, it's also a heavier vehicle. I used to be a person who loved a sporty feel to a car, the older I've got, I have appreciated the more comforting feel. My Traverse has definitely provided me with that feeling. I hated my Ford Escape, luckily though my mom took over that car and it suits her needs just fine. Now as far as gas mileage goes, the Escape can run forever on a tank of gas compared to my Traverse, BUT my Traverse being a full size SUV doesn't do too bad. A 310 HP 3.6 V6 getting 22MPG on average, what more do you want.

[@AllTheOne219]

That color is really nice

[@MrsMac3099]

In 22 they stiffened the suspension. Also does she has 17 or the 19s? The 17s I read are a little softer ride. I have a 2021 Mazda CX-5 Grand touring AWD and we LOVE it.

[@VacLab]

The Turbo has a stiffer suspension than the non-turbo. It does also come with the lower profile 19" tires. We just nabbed a 2024 CX-5 Preferred for my wife and it has a more compliant ride.

[@efthimios]

I was debating this for my daughters first car or rx350 , or RDX

[@jarie9689]

i would love to learn my own oil change! would you consider posting a video on that process?

[@jc2367]

alot of videos on youtube for that. your owners manual will tell you the type and how much oil to use as well as the filter type. most important thing is to use jack stands after you raise the car with your pallet jack. safety first.

[@warrens.6229]

Saab also put the subwoofer in the spare tire, at least that's where it is in our 2007 9-3 Sport Combi (wagon).

[@howardhandville2107]

Just picked up a 2021.5 CX-5 Signature, (15k miles) for $25k here in S FL. Watching it closely for oil issues, but haven't even burned thru a full tank of gas yet. ..

[@brandyblossom8759]

What was your mileage?

[@bonjournaste]

Funny you mention the brakes.. I test drove two CX-5's (2022's) and they were both like that as well.. I have also seen reviews talking about linear brake feel this, and that, but I agree, there is something not quite right there. I ended up with a CX-9, and the brakes were nice and firm., and still feel perfect after two years.

[@angelakaiser7141]

I just bought a used 21 cx-5. So far I like it but with 27k miles I think the dealer where I bought put new tires on but they are cheap. What tires do you recommend for a smooth quiet ride?

[@VacLab]

The factory original tires are usually best.

[@elbuchito2907]

Toyo for the 19 inch rims, Yokohama for the 17 inch rims.

[@domenickcuccherini2847]

I put Pirelli Scorpion A/S on my ‘21 AWD Touring and the car rides so much better.

[@davidwayne9982]

I"m going to get a 2012 RAV 4 that is V-6 with a real transmission-- and WITHOUT all the computer tech crap... I hate that they're putting all that tech JUNK on cars now... 6 speeds is perfect... No one needs more in a CAR.. it's not an 18 wheeler trying to pull a 20,000 pound load.. AS to the stiffness of the ride on the new one--- CHANGE THE TIRES to 17" and get rid of the 20s... that will fix the ride.. and improve steering, and much more. 20" wheels with 1/2 inch of rubber is STUPID on any vehicle.. (other than a fork lift used on a smooth concrete floor)..

[@Al-ok1lj]

I wouldn’t want to deal with that dealership that didn’t want to fix your breaks, considering you’re covered under warranty.

[@eleanormassaro5195]

Remember, your turbo CX 5is going to have larger wheels than the pretty blue one that you’re driving😎

[@TheOriginalCryptoPimp]

Greetings, Does your 2022 burn oil? I have a Turbo VW Passat and it really uses a lot of oil. It's standard for the Turbo VW, unfortunately. I'm considering the turbo CX-5 next. Thanks

[@VacLab]

My 2022 turbo has 11k miles and doesn't burn oil. I've had 5 Mazdas so far and none burn oil.

[@TheOriginalCryptoPimp]

@@VacLab thank you

[@johnpanagiotopoulos8539]

So which car you like better? The turbo or this one?

[@VacLab]

There is no better per se, both have their strengths and weaknesses. Smoother ride and better MPG, versus faster and stiffer but more responsive ride.

[@aussie8114]

Love my 2023 top spec turbo.

[@VacLab]

I have a 2022 top spec turbo that's due to be replaced in a month. Wonder what I'll get?

[@dogsarefun2]

just got one, cpo with 6k miles.... dream ride.

[@VacLab]

Someone didn't drive it much.​

[@dogsarefun2]

@@VacLab sales manager's ride. 2023 mfg date 7/23

[@danielperez-wu6qq]

Great video.

[@VacLab]

Thanks! She now has a 2024 CX-5 in dark blue.

[@Hashiramashultz]

Have you guys had any problem with excessive oil consumption in any of your CX5

[@VacLab]

Nope, but we turn in our vehicles around 12k miles.

[@cardura99]

Swap the wheels and tires between the turbo and non turbo and see the difference the wheel size change makes.

[@VacLab]

The 2022 Turbo is long gone.

[@chih6654]

I have the exact same vehicle in deep crystal blue mica and I was able to get the FWD before Mazda switched to all AWD CX-5. I chose Touring w/ SV preferred package and did not go with the Carbon Edition for the very reason you mentioned, ride quality. In addition to the ride quality, replacing the tires on the 19-inch wheels are much costly than the 17's. I love every bit of my vehicle!

[@davidwayne9982]

I watched SARAH -N-TUNED do a test of a CX-50 and she actually scared herself with the brake pedal going to the floor in that in her brake test too. It's just NOT RIGHT.

[@mazduh07kc]

Newly subscribed

[@vlreviews]

Thanks! New CX-30 Drive video uploading now. Stay tuned!

[@TRec3791]

In a nutshell I enjoy space, smooth riding, A V6 ENGINE!!!, and comfort.

[@har8397]

Mazda cx5 "that's not bad!:

[@davidwayne9982]

YES- NO NEW VEHICLE should go in farther than 3 inches on brake pedal... long travel is FAR TOO MUCH.. and it's DANGEROUS>

[@angelpacheco4664]

I got a smoother ride by lowering tire pressure to 30 in the summer and 32 in the winter. In the winter, it would indicate low pressure when outside temperatures were very low. Less tire sounds, too. Also got 32 mpg going to Florida with this set up

[@angelpacheco4664]

Less tire sounds too

[@toddsmith1617]

PA roads are just as bad.

[@natgasf7236]

Synthetic oil won’t make much difference on fuel mileage. If your automobile calls for regular gas you’re wasting money on high test gasoline.

[@VacLab]

Exactly wrong. I have over 40 years of data saying so. Try testing for a few years, then we'll talk more.

[@girlyes-org]

Thank you, this was very helpful.

[@vlreviews]

Glad it was helpful!