2022 VW Taos vs Mazda CX-5 Review - BEST AFFORDABLE LUXURY SUVs

Mazda CX5 vs Volkswagen Taos comparison review by The Straight Pipes. The VW Taos is putting down 158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque and the Mazda CX-5 is putting down 227 hp and 310 Lb-ft of torque. With the Taos at $38,195 and the CX-5 At $43,200 CAD, would you take it over the Mazda or VW?
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[@TheStraightPipes]

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[@shitaocheng1527]

Found a vehicles closest to my name yet. If you are pronouncing the chinese way it's "t-ao-s". So glad to see actually one of you got the pronunciation right.

[@GordonBaird]

It's comical that these are being promoted as "compact" and "sub-compact" - and I think that has everything to do with the fact that the largest three-row SUVs on the market like the Tahoe are now approaching the size of an Amazon fulfilment warehouse...

[@TheStraightPipes]

Yup

[@aadi8568]

Those are compact? In the UK I would call those midsize

[@normt430]

Most RAV4 and CR-V style crossovers are considered compact. Even the best in segment cargo holding Equinox at 81 cu ft with front seat folded. It is the only reason Mazda's feel nimble as they are the smallest in their respective segments.

[@aadi8568]

@@normt430 those are midsize are they not

[@normt430]

@@aadi8568 Considered Compact by EPA. The Traverse, Pilot, Enclave, Highlander is midsized with Tahoe/Suburban in the large SUV segment.

[@techtv04]

Being from New Mexico Yuri has the more correct pronunciation of Taos.

[@forgottenautos8461]

Well, he also says "MAHZ-da." :)

[@hero2zero2000]

Had friends from Canada that said they were going to a youth hockey tournament in "Tay-ahs". Had no idea what they were talking about. Also from NM so I got a chuckle.

[@orangeVSappel]

He also says "Tiyoota"

[@digitalgulby]

Being from SkyActiveG, I have a better pronunciation than all.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Sorry to all of New Mexico - Jakub

[@josephferdinando1065]

I’ve been LOVING the comparison videos so far!!

[@marc-andreluce3800]

I've own 3 Mazda. One CX-3 GS, one CX-5 GS and now a CX-5 Signature in that beautiful Soul Red. People who owns Mazda (specially the CX-5) have such a strong love for their vehicle. So am I. Till you drive one everyday, see the quality's and reliability long term and the fun to drive you have in town, highway, or little roads, you cant understand why owners are so die hard Mazda's fans. There's a reason why owners are re-buying them over and over again. Not saying it's perfect but definitely a strong contender that's worth to try when you are shopping for a new vehicle.

[@NiceBowser]

I agree!~ I've owned a 2016 Mazda3, 2019 Mazda3 hatchback, 2020 CX-5, and 2021 Mazda3 AWD Hatch... all phenomenal vehicles.

[@TheJiggs666]

Love Mazdas but, went with a Taos SE. It just suited my needs better. But I hear good things about Mazda, my brother rants and raves about his new CX9.

[@mostcallmerob]

@footballcoreano literally everything you said about the Taos is false

[@deep-fry]

@footballcoreano I've owned a Mazda 5 for 10 years before moving on to the 2nd gen CX5 in 2018. My sister now drives the Mazda 5. I'm also a long-time VW owner with a 2003 GTI and now a proud Golf R owner. I love the VW and I perform most of the simple maintenance and interior / exterior modifications myself. However, I can honestly say that I can handle most VW (design or production) issues comfortably only because I know so much about their cars and performance Golfs specifically. If you are counting on reliability from VW (or any European cars in general) I think you will be in for a surprise.

[@arshaq4471]

@footballcoreano idk man but Ive never experienced big breakdowns on mazda cars. I owned a 2008 mazda cx 9 and it was overall a good car with decent enough reliability. The mazda 6 I own has reallly good reliability. Which car did you own ?

[@reid6302]

The review we’ve all been waiting for!!!

[@islandboy7271]

Of these two, im going with mazda!

[@FakeK_ai]

Me to!

[@bigd02118]

Yah, the way the Mazda CX-5 drives it drives like a sports car no matter the trim. I always find that VW SUV drive very clunky. VW cars drive better then their SUV

[@sixoh_diesel5662]

@@bigd02118 The taos is basically the re-styled, slightly lifted Golf Alltrack. Not one of their SUV's.

[@hiiiofficial8306]

@@sixoh_diesel5662 its not a golf its smaller

[@hiiiofficial8306]

Id have the vw for the tech 🤷‍♂️

[@doggedlydetermined7022]

I’d be going for the Mazda! I’d skip the Taos and go for the Tiguan if going vw though

[@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961]

Spot on my friend

[@jtkent28]

My wife and I were surprised to see the Taos was the same price as the Tiguan R-line we were looking at ($33.5K)

[@ezrapardede1921]

Agreed

[@robcapen8336]

I drive a Tiguan, better quality materials inside and the price difference isn’t enough to justify

[@hiiiofficial8306]

I like the taos for the moeny

[@robervin9107]

Yuri’s haircut is phenomenal

[@LordStaind]

Dude is slowly balding at the front but yeah he does look fresh af.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Ya dude. Gonna get that widows peak with grace 😎

[@hanro7430]

Perfect time for a Keeps sponsorship

[@dha588]

Now he's going to wear a hat. His hair is fine. Don't worry yuri !

[@robervin9107]

@@iHaveTheDocuments I love his hair as well.

[@RT-up6gx]

The CX-5 is 4 years old now and still knocking it out of the park. Crazy.

[@VPoje]

When you drive a CX-5 and a CX-30 back to back, the age of the CX-5 is obvious. CX-5 is still great tho.

[@rumahsihijau]

@@VPoje from the back yeah, but from the front I don't think so.

[@idicratic101]

Heres tomore ordinary car reviews! Thoroughly enjoyed this review lads :)

[@mattwilson5383]

This was a back to basics Classic Yuri and Jakub video. I soooo enjoyed this video, super enjoyed it and sent it to some people looking at CUV’s

[@brucelifechannel]

My girlfriend bought a black CX5 signature last month during the sale, what a great car. Good amount of power and space, very high-quality interior, also looks really good from the outside.

[@twola9027]

Yes, good car for ladies

[@cyberpope2137]

It also weighs only 1.4 tonnes, which is hatchback weight these days

[@Sifistus]

Bought a cx-5 carbon turbo for my wife. She loves it. We traded in her 2017 cx-3. Which she also loved.

[@AshishShah1512]

Could you share how much did it cost?

[@alb0zfinest]

Dude she probably paid $40k for that. At that price you can definitely have better options.

[@davidchoy9560]

I like what you guys are doing with the comparisons and trying to keep the opinions balanced. Keep it up 👍

[@Retired-jr3qs]

You are definitely in the minority. Mazdas's are great

[@pangiokuhli255]

The CX-5 just looks too good in that red. If only they still made the RX7...

[@MonicaHolly143]

Japanese manufacturers dont want to waste money making sportcars from ground up

[@FakeK_ai]

Idk about that

[@Leo-hwru]

They made the RX8? Wut do u mean

[@adamb3129]

@@MonicaHolly143 you say that yet the Miata is literally a ground up sports car?

[@MonicaHolly143]

@@adamb3129 yup a 8 year old platform that on its 4th generation now Since 1989.....

[@zulani]

that red looks incredible in person when the light is hitting it. i really like it.

[@eleanormassaro5195]

It sure does! Always catches my eye when I see it on the road!

[@spxvfx]

The CX5 looks good, sounds better, lives longer, and is nice and built nicely

[@gheffty93]

In the Taos (or really any VW/Audi product), you can get heavier steering by doing a custom drive mode. Put the steering in sport and keep the drive in normal for better efficiency. I think that improves the drive experience.

[@DanilErofeev]

Doing it the opposite way in GTI)

[@Brandon_501]

Yep thats what i do in my tiguan.

[@hassankhan-xq8et]

Yuri gets the cx-5 as a long term while jackob gets the E63 wagon 😅😂

[@laylahassomethingtosay]

Really great idea doing the slow motion train track test!

[@blautens]

As a 2018 Mazda CX5 owner, I approve this video. It's a little tight in space, but otherwise punches way above it's weight. I will say there is a great sweet spot ignored here - the Touring trim - for $25k (in 2018), you get most of what counts and the interior is still super high quality. That makes the value equation really tip in the Mazda's favor.

[@eleanormassaro5195]

Exactly! A much better comparison value-wise although we can’t get a panoroof in the CX5

[@siddharthsrinivas6271]

Cross shopped the Cx-5 and an Alltrack. Bought the Alltrack

[@TheJiggs666]

I went with the Taos SE. Drove the Mazda it was great, but hated the infotainment system. Didn't like the Kia Sportage or Seltos, but the VW is so quiet and smooth it's ridiculous.

[@sappyjohnson]

@@TheJiggs666 Mazda really needs to improve their infotainment system. It's their biggest flaw. I don't know why they can't do it.

[@JoseDiaz-pl5kk]

I just picked up a 2018 red cx-5 Grand Touring for $26k 2 weeks ago, loving it so far

[@RandomVideos-re9ux]

just want to thank you guys for reviewing affordable cars for viewers, even that the vids don’t get as much views. Please keeping the awesome work cominggggg!

[@gobear83]

CX5 has always been a great choice and continues to be very reliable ….

[@drock2349]

I agree. Two words that don't do together: Volkswagen and reliability. The Mazda CX-5, on the other hand, has a proven track record of reliability.

[@donrichter3523]

Why? He’s correct. VW reliability is very suspect. They work fine for about 30-40k miles, then all sorts of problems creep in.

[@drock2349]

@Yule Bernard Calma Weird response to a comment on a car brand's reliability. Here's a free tip for you - try using spell-check.

[@strengthdignitylaughter]

Just bought a new Taos yesterday I really love driving it. This is my first subcompact SUV I was in a Jetta before. Really looking forward to my 1 hour drive tomorrow!

[@Bondovw]

How are the seats compared to the jetta? My jetta hurts my butt after about a hour.

[@strengthdignitylaughter]

I thought it was pretty comfortable but I also thought the Jetta was too but I probably broke the seats in in my old Jetta

[@naomid1819]

How are you like the Taos as of now? I went to Mazda a few days ago, didn't like the look so much but I've been thinking about the Taos for some time now

[@mojaby1988]

Great video and good comparison. More videos like this !

[@skymetallic]

Really appreciate the knee comfort Inn the review. I'm 6'3 and would like to see more of this

[@TheStraightPipes]

It's always mentioned when it's a problem. If it's not mentioned in a review, it's good

[@maxsvidgal]

got a Taos about 5 months ago and its holding up pretty well. It has pretty much everything I want in a car except more power, which is really my personal opinion. Its fast enough for day to day driving and to have a bit of fun with but every other aspect of the car is really good: the space, the comfort, the tech features (but the infotaintment does have a few quirks), and the styling of everything. Overall a pretty solid car.

[@_Ahkila]

I'm considering a Taos, do you think the car/engine is too weak for you? Too slow? Does it struggle driving uphill?

[@maxsvidgal]

@_Ahkila lot happened since I left this comment. Had check engine lights popping up about every 2 weeks after I passed ~4000 miles. Had it happen about 5 times on separate occasions and I had lost confidence in the long term reliability of the car and worked out a deal with vw to buy the car back since it was still under warranty. This could be exclusive to just the car that I had but I found several others who had the same issue on online forums. That aside, the power of the car itself was sufficient for day to day driving and felt nice on twisty backroad. Never had any issues on any hills either. Moved to a Mazda CX-50 afterwards and I can happily report that I've had no problems whatsoever along with it having a much nicer interior despite being a base model. The Taos was a good car but long term reliability was definitely thrown into question in my case.

[@extinnocence]

I love the train track test keep doing that one please!

[@moose772]

Picking up a taos in cornflower blue tmrw! It really surprised us on the test drive, great family vehicle without getting a massive boat

[@CJ-oq2ne]

Thanks for the great review guys. My CX5 in Australia is pretty much exactly like the one you've tested. I've had it from new for about 16 months, with no complaints. 2020 model, so the smaller infotainment screen on the dash. Great all round car with the 2.5 Turbo coupled to the 6 speed automatic. Plenty of power for overtaking on country roads, and for towing a trailer loaded with 750 kg of assorted gear on occasion. The seat bases are firm but I still find them to be very comfortable on both short and long runs. Handling is good for what it is, an SUV, and I agree the ride can be a little on the firm side on the rough stuff, but I usually drive on sealed roads so it's not an issue for me.

[@rmelotto]

I think you cannot compare a 1.5 baby engine (fake pipes), baby blue, front wheels with the 2.5 turbo red blood 4x4 Mazda. Mazda is more sport/luxury oriented and way more reliable.

[@ritterengine1289]

Exactly. These guys know nothing about cars.

[@Belgoboy]

I had to replay it 3x but to know there's a fellow Youri on YT. Heck yeah!

[@hlhl2691]

I really like this review, yall should do more like it 👍

[@sweiboi]

The rear of the Taos reminds me of the old Audi Q7

[@snakeeyes9246]

It kinda does. Except the 1st Q7 has/had real exhaust tips.

[@issavibez394]

@@snakeeyes9246 all new cars n they fake stuff lol

[@MissingLinkGTRS]

I think I’d take the Mazda just for pure longevity that and I’ve never had a good experience with German cars :/

[@tikusblue]

Very helpful video thanks.

[@famicomnintendo]

2 very tempting choices! Very nice vehicules and awesome review

[@lisaw7633]

I adore the Cx5 just waiting on the new design. Hope to see larger sunroof in CX5

[@joelpphillips]

I'm so glad that you guys made this video because these are basically my two strongest options for cars when I'm shopping for one this fall! I was already leaning Taos and after this video I think my feelings are confirmed! Cue me watching this video 30 more times trying to figure out which one to get

[@kristivaughan3839]

Me too, but I got the Mazda and am so happy. I think it will cost less in the long run. Unless you don't keep your vehicles long.

[@vgiannadakis]

These are both great SUVs, whichever you pick, I think you will be pleased. I got a Taos and am really loving it! It has very much those distinctive VW handling manners, it's very similar to my previous Golf Mk6.

[@lenacheney]

I want the taos but I read it has poor reliability

[@dcash7018]

Literally have both these cars and the reviews are on point.

[@GeorgeMarkosian]

Cool video. Thanks!

[@tylerxaysana]

The way Jakub says “Tay-ohs” cracks me up 😂

[@MandusahRamirez]

Right! It’s “TAWS”!😂😂

[@Dulc3B00kbyBrant0n]

@@MandusahRamirez nope, Ta-O's

[@CARacterReviews]

The mazda looks fantastic!

[@twola9027]

Yes, especially for ladies

[@victordavalos246]

@@twola9027 shut up that Mazda would last 10 years more than the taos

[@twola9027]

@@victordavalos246 get a Toyota or Honda they pass the test of time..not mazda

[@Yoomaro]

@@twola9027 why are you under a Mazda video? Seems like a fan, do something else with your time

[@twola9027]

@@Yoomaro I'm a fan of straight pipes

[@cussmustard4748]

The sunroof on the Taos is what won me.

[@roberthamilton1301]

Thanks for the video 👍

[@nicholassmith7048]

The CX-5 has way nicer wheels; upscale and elegant yet still sporty. The Taos' wheels look heavy and a bit cheap.

[@noxxie1496]

those wheels look ghetto😂

[@annferguson3113]

@@noxxie1496 All cars are going for that look for rims and have been for years.

[@qnzman578]

I was surprised they preferred the taos wheels, the CX-5's wheels are some of the nicest I've seen, stylish without trying too hard or being over the top

[@JohnnyD5138]

I haven’t even watched the video yet and I have to say that THIS is the review that I have been waiting for.

[@siddharthsrinivas6271]

Thisss

[@MikeyDAngelo]

I've been driving a CX-5 for years and still love mine (2013 Touring). It's getting a little older but it still has relatively low miles and has been very reliable over the past 5.5 years that I've owned it. I'll probably trade in for a new CX-5 Turbo next year or something. It's a fair bit smaller than my Dad's CR-V for being in the same segment, but it's been totally adequate for my needs, I fold down the seats and haul all kinds of stuff without issue. In the past I've owned VWs and Subarus, cars with cults of their own... and I've got to say that my experience with Mazda has been a lot more enjoyable. The Taos is an intriguing model to me, but as someone who tries to keep cars for a long time and does not want to have to be in the shop all the time.... I don't think I can in good conscience buy another VW.

[@jimwatchyyc]

The reason VW it translates the “People’s Wagon” is because they break down so often you’ll need to get it pulled, like a farm wagon, but by a tow truck, lol!

[@issavibez394]

That's old far different from newer ones

[@MrMuchachos75]

And how is the non turbo

[@kaizen5180]

The CX-5 over the Taos anyday.

[@hiiiofficial8306]

I would the Volkswagen

[@ed4253]

@footballcoreano any car over 10 years is going to have repairs. Mazda over VW any day, any model has better reliability.

[@issavibez394]

@footballcoreano false

[@jackfrost9354]

Wife just got the 2022 sel vw taos, I've been a vw fan for a long time and I will always go vw over Mazda..funny thing I was telling my wife I was gonna swap her rims with my gti lol

[@MrOktsx]

I'm still amazed my 2017 CX-5 still looks amazing after nearly 4.5 years of ownership. The fact that my CX-5 is virtually indistinguishable from a 2021 model doesn't hurt, either.

[@ojasmittal8381]

Doesnt that just mean that mazda didnt bother to update their designs for 5 years though

[@Norquay.Mikado]

That's been the Mercedes, BMW, Porsche approach. Don't waste resources on style, spend resources on what counts.

[@lenacheney]

​@Norquay.Mikado do you like the infotainment system? I don't know how I feel about it?

[@thetechlibrarian]

@@lenacheneyabout the dial ?

[@DsgSleazy]

@@Norquay.MikadoMercedes literally wasted money on a spaceship car. Sure it was a prototype but..

[@Suction_]

I'm on my 2nd cx5, first was a touring and now I have a CE turbo. Fantastic cars. Got a cx30 for the wife too. I have never had any positive experiences with VW, so besides besides fact I've owned 7 mazdas now (there's my bias aside) that's the clear winner. Sure VW does some things well, but they never seem to last long without draining your wallet

[@Suction_]

@footballcoreano good luck with that. Based on how many VAG products I see in the shop vs mazda/toyota, you'll need it

[@Suction_]

@footballcoreano guess I'm a loser. Enjoy your VW Tacos

[@maksatmamyshev]

Hi, The Straight Pipes. It would be great if you can make comparison between Mazda CX 5 and Volkswagen Tiguan. But I don't know do you have VW Tiguan in Canada or not. Thank you for great content!!!

[@huie1983]

I test drove a Taos while car shopping a few weeks ago. I wanted to like it so bad, they're really nice looking inside and out. Two things made it a no-go for me. 1) I'm 5'9" tall and the seating position was so odd! With the seat adjusted to reach the pedals and the steering wheel adjusted all the way out and down, I couldn't rest my arms on either the center or door armrest. That'd be ok for short trips but not a road trip. 2) I drove 2 and the DSG in both was laggy and jerky when cold. You'd step on the gas and nothing for a second then it would jerk into motion. I've owned a DSG equipped Golf in the past and know how to drive them. I was bummed it was a flop and actually ended up in a Mazda. I actually like how they are a little old school. Buttons for all the controls, buttery smooth 6 speed trans mounted to a real torquey 2.5 turbo, just a blast to drive and not unnecessarily complicated.

[@MrRyuken555]

Heard they fixed the DSG issues on theTaos.

[@LM-jh3pg]

I have a 2018 Golf Alltrack which I love, but I want something a little higher off the ground. I've been a VW fan all my life but the CX-5 looks pretty good, and has great ratings. I just hate to lose the handling a VW has which it seems the Taos is lacking.. Guess a test drive in both is next. Also, the 2023 CX-50 comes out in the spring.

[@choboc2]

My dad's manual 2014 cx5 has 230k miles on the original clutch. Such a great car.

[@jackiefontes8119]

Picking up the Taos today! Thank you.

[@kamalkannan6188]

How is it doing now? I am thinking to pick a used one up

[@jackiefontes8119]

@@kamalkannan6188 Pretty good. I have had some issues that I am disappointed about. I have had to replace the rear breaks already which is discouraging, I have had to replace the battery in the key 3 times since I got the car. Something I never had to do with my past cars. There was an issue with the coolant cap needing to be replaced and it took forever for the part to come in. I do still love the car tho. Hope that helps.

[@kamalkannan6188]

@@jackiefontes8119 thanks a lot Jackie

[@user-yk382p53jh]

I value my money. Id go for mazda

[@user-yk382p53jh]

@footballcoreano not every mazdas are perfect. But most of them are with proofs. Hope you are rich enough to pay for its maintenance. Mechanics cry out loud No German cars if you value your money. Good luck with your new VW

[@user-yk382p53jh]

It is true like you nicely said i never owned one but my friends did. No one ever liked it and saw breaks down. Just look at the street and see whats on the street.

[@yanick8633]

You're right guys, i'm from Quebec and we tow everything with anything. Tow it like you stole it :) Keep up the good work

[@Harry-uq9qd]

Same here in Finland. Not sure about the rest of Europe, just moved here

[@danek893]

I totally agree with the red Mazda paint so lovely and glows it’s self. My sunglasses is polarized and every time I see or on the road I’d like a magnetic to my eyes.

[@ralphevoque5209]

love ur vids, but can u PLEASE review the fully equipped 2021 range rover SVAutobiography. again love ur vids.

[@UnleashthePhury]

When you understand VW called the Tiguan the Tiguan because it was a combination of tiger and iguana, you know that they named this the Taos because it’s Tacos without the C.

[@shaunjones3036]

The CX-5 is a much smarter choice.

[@ozzierabbit587]

Mazda likely to be much more reliable also.

[@ptingz9307]

They're made in Japan so they better be reliable.

[@ten3353]

Guys, loving that intro music ✌🏼

[@fidzzz8264]

Taos is pretty nice comparing these side by side it’s a no brainer for me to choose the vw

[@kristivaughan3839]

Guys!!!!!!!! I am thrilled you did a review on these 2 SUVs. I had just recently narrowed my search down to the CX-5 and Taos. Watched all the KZbin videos on them and test drove both 3 times! For 33K, I could get the CX-5 Grand Touring premium FWD or the Taos SEL. Both are peppy, steer well, feel substantial, comfortable seating, and are fun to drive. I like the exterior of the Taos better and the interior of the CX-5 better. But you get more features in the CX-5 than the Taos (for the trims I chose). The only thing the CX-5 did not have is a panoramic sunroof (comes with a small sunroof), which I use a lot. The doors feel cheap and thin in the Taos and has more noise in cabin. The CX-5 doors are thicker and more substantial and has a quiet interior. I made my decision based on the interior. Taos felt cheap and simple with more plastic than leather. The CX-5 felt premium and upscale and only plastic is at the bottom of the doors where the storage is. Dash is soft touch. It looks and feels better. So, I purchased the Mazda 2 weeks ago and have NO regrets. It's really nice to drive. I love it and the Bose sound system is 💣. My husband liked the Taos (but likes my choice as well), so maybe when he is ready for a new vehicle we can get the Taos.

[@kristivaughan3839]

@footballcoreano better reliability? It literally just came out for the first time a few months ago. Pick up the latest Consumer Reports car reviews. Guess you haven't read ALL the reviews on VW. Anyway, enjoy your new Taos, It's a looker, and get many years of fun driving. I was willing to take a chance on a VW knowing I might be paying for early repairs.

[@1vw4me]

Your Mazda will be still going strong, while Hubby's VW is ready for the crusher. I say this as a 25-yr VW/Audi owner. Wife just got a CX5 Signature, it's amazing, shits all over any VW product I had. Higher line AUDI? That's different animal. (built in Germany/Austria)

[@kristivaughan3839]

@@1vw4me yes, I am still loving mine. So nice to drive.

[@purrfectstormz8225]

@footballcoreano I've seen this comment copied and pasted at least 10 times on posts from this video. Hhhmmmmm?

[@evflyguy]

The CX-5 is due for a styling refresh, but still looks better than that Taos. Wife had one in that red for the last 3 years and loved it. Jakub, her lease ended in July. She now has an ID.4 and adores it. Gets admirers everywhere we go. I don't understand the hate. It's not fast, but it's quite nice.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Too many things wrong with it for me

[@shazu9748]

WOW... GREAT COMPARISON BETWEEN 2022 TAOS & 2021 CX-5... IT WAS A SETUP FOR VW

[@Libra8410]

Okay, im sold. Will be buying the Taos next year

[@camalexander8843]

Jakub, have a hard time believing you would pick a car that Yuri can outrun for the first 20 yards over the turbo mazda.

[@TheStraightPipes]

I typically drive more than 20 yards when I drive a car so it's still good

[@Lifeof728]

I do hope VW addresses the engine calibration on the 1.5t I have recently purchased a Taos and that throttle lag is one of my small gripes

[@ryanshannon7703]

@@Lifeof728 curious as to why they put a turbo on that little 1.5 rather than a blower. I guess if the concern was speed on the highway they could've at least thrown in a twin-scroll or a geared the transmission for greater acceleration on the top-end (or given it more gears). However, I will give the looks to the Taos. I saw one parked from the passenger side and my friends and I were trying to guess between an Atlas and Tiguan based on the size and the fact that it was clearly a VW. When it drove off we saw it was a Taos and were like, "How is that a sub-compact?" I remember designing one on their website a month or so ago and was a little worried about the size. Now I'm worried about the acceleration due to size.

[@Lifeof728]

@@ryanshannon7703 turbo vs blower comes down to efficiency and emissions. Takes more energy to spin the blower.

[@seafooddiablo5686]

I own a 2019 cx5 grand touring reserve with the turbo and i gotta say its an amazing car. I tested the taos and it too was the only other option i considered. The others are either too slow or to junky. Only reason taos lost is because its too new so for 30k i was getting a base model

[@ryanyong1427]

Hello from Malaysia! Gotten CX-5 2.5 turbo for a year now, first 3 months fed it lower grade fuel, and switched to premium fuel. Not gonna look back! The poweris much more addictive, and engine sounds smoother too! Great vids guys!

[@maxnzoey1]

Sup fella’s! When do you guys think you will drive the new Kona N??? Thanks David

[@sappyjohnson]

That Mazda red color has yet to be matched by any other carmaker.

[@IanForsythWestCoast]

I’ve been driving my Cornflower Blue Taos (rhymes with house) for about a month now, and like it more every day. Driving in Sport greatly reduces the hesitation, but what really changes the 4Motion dual clutch model is using the manual mode. Although even in manual mode the computer will upshift just above 5000rpm in 1st and 2nd, which sucks, but the car is in its torque sweetspot, and it just rips, with lighting fast shifts that make it super fun at stoplights. I’ve shocked several twice as expensive sporty cars getting away from the light. Sure once we’re approaching 80kmh they’d be kicking sand in my face, but traffic lights are closer than that! My two previous cars were a 2018 Golf and a 1st gen 2010 Tiguan, both with the Tiptronic 6 speed with manual function, and neither would hold a candle to the way shifting manually works on this Taos. I have the mid level trim, Comfortline in Canada, SE in the States, and guess what? The thing does have launch control! Sometimes my obsessive compulsive need to read owner’s manuals cover to cover pays off.

[@jacobs1047]

@TheStraightPipes you guys should do a Canadian warranty comparison with head to head videos

[@TheStraightPipes]

Sounds like more of a car help Canada thjng

[@kalebm9302]

Haha literally just saw one of those older 2010ish Tucsons with a Quebec plate yesterday on the 401 towing one of those larger camping trailers, suspension completely maxed out & swaying around, insanity lol.

[@ideaynojodas]

Mazda is beautiful! Just plain gorgeous!

[@MishMoves]

Yeah! I'm shocked they gave them a tie for looks.

[@kirilmihaylov1934]

@@MishMoves Mazda is much better

[@MishMoves]

@footballcoreano Well, that proves looks are very much subjective!

[@kirilmihaylov1934]

@footballcoreano Mazda is much better nowadays mate

[@mysticmetfan]

I recently test drove a vw Taos here in Virginia and loved how it handled and had decent pickup for a cross over. I am still researching which one I want to get, but I will be looking Mazda next.

[@davidpiccuta2276]

We just sold back to the local VW dealer a 2015 Tiguan with 110k miles on it. It had a failed water pump , and a failed gasket or two (not the head gasket) and possibly needed the timing chain tensioner replaced. Would have been $2-$4k in repairs. We dumped it and just took delivery of a 2022 Mazda CX-5S with premium package. I am done with European cars , when they get done miles in them the failures are crazy. The Cx5 is amazing with its technology and the interior is as nice as any Mercedes or BMW. It is white with a light parchment leather seat interior, it’s stunning! We thought about “four hours”about considering a VW Taos, and my 16 year old daughter said to me, VW’s are not reliable long/term!!! She did not want another VW even a new one. I think the Mazda CX-5 , made in Japan is going to be great! 🤞

[@Hercegovac.1]

@@davidpiccuta2276 you have to do big service on the car , not waiting for over 100.000 miles! Every car brend would brake without taking care of it. European cars are the best; they drive better and they are better build quality!

[@MarkRVillano]

What surprises me is the low tow rating on the CX5, considering it's HP and Torque numbers. Especially when you consider the fact that something like the very similarly powered Hyundai Santa Fe turbo can tow 5,000 pounds.

[@giovannimoroni4612]

I’m waiting you guys test the new Mitsubishi Outlander 👏🏻

[@tanjiehjia]

Yuri: "This is alright though with the PDK." I can't. I think I fell out of my chair laughing.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Same same

[@aboduryan1969]

The Mazda CX5 looks sexy. The VW Taos to me looks like an electric shaver on wheels , diggin' that blue color though ;)

[@robertmehnert1267]

We have 2 cx5's for our daughters. They have been bullet proof! Non turbo 2.5 with an actual 6 speed automatic has been so reliable.

[@mirkomariwan3709]

It’s weird that you didn’t make a video about Renault Koleos yet! Beautiful SUV.

[@darengayle]

My wife went back and forth between the CX-5 and the Tiguan different car I know but she chose the CX-5 carbon edition after trying several different cars

[@kirilmihaylov1934]

This one is very good

[@kirilmihaylov1934]

How much did u pay for it

[@nissanlove]

Since you guys are both dad's now, can you guys include car seat/ front seat room in your reviews? rear facing car seats seem to take away a lot of front seat room making them almost uncomfortable to use.

[@truhunk1]

I just bought a used 2019 cx5 gt turbo and I like it so far.

[@tyler_schecter5805]

4:28 I was just about to see about getting a set for my GTI as you were saying that 😭✋

[@MistaFaro]

If you put a "C" in Taos you get the Volkswagen Tacos!

[@VictorDeveze]

So it wins

[@boobs2323]

hahaha that is funny, is this car made in México?

[@MistaFaro]

@@boobs2323idk, but it's built on a tortilla shell, it runs on Asada!

[@minhdo453]

Once you own a Mazda Cx-5 it’s tough for you to look at other brand in same class. It’s just very classy and simplicity rather than putting 10,000 techs and buttons into one infotainment system.

[@kirilmihaylov1934]

I agree . Design also good .looks straight on the money

[@grandpa203]

I've owned a 2019 Jetta and 2018 Mazda 6 reserve ..which has the same engines as the Taos and CX-5 and it all comes down to preference. Honestly with the 1.4 VW engine it's not too shabby but you notice it most on the highway or when accelerating to merge or switch lanes. But the great fuel efficiency almost makes up for it. As for Mazda 2.5 engine it's a beast. Fuel efficiency is pretty good on the Highway and city is average. Point blank if you want speed go CX-5, if you want comfort and smooth ride go VW!

[@helenasun5763]

Those arrows on the Tao’s rear taillights look like those on the Veloster N’s. And one of you guys mentioned it looked like that of a lambo

[@thescavwithnothingtolose1224]

The mazda's piano black sections get swirls SO easily. it's a nightmare.

[@truhunk1]

True. You can buy pretty nice overlays on eBay and Amazon.

[@domnikoli]

I feel like the Taos doesnt come anywhere near close to being luxury as its intended for the economy based purchasers. The CX5 is matched with the tiguan, not the Taos.

[@MrPearsTheBoss]

Hello, my name is Kevin and I am a huge fan of you twos KZbin channel! I also live in Toronto, Richmond Hill so I wanted to ask if you guys wanted to do a car review with my 2019 Mercedes Benz C300 Cabriolet (Convertible)? Please reply me back if yes! Thanks! Have a great day!

[@vhol93]

train tracks test - really interesting!!!

[@randomthoughts1001]

I chose the CX5 turbo in the first 10 seconds. 🙂 That Koda design 😍

[@gophermaster]

The Mazda just looks so slick. It's the only non-luxury car in this segment that competes with the class above.

[@kkb8510]

@footballcoreano lies Mazdas are more reliable than literally any Volkswagen out there

[@RobertNES816]

Love the CX5. Happy owner of a 2016 CX5