2024 Mazda CX-5 Base (Select) / Last Bargain Standing?

[@telmorodrigues1093]

First time I hear that they will remove auto stop and cylinder deactivation. Does anyone know how and when this will happen? Thx

[@Realistick]

I meant to include it in the video but the doc on the press website said that all cars made after October/November would not have it and Select trim cars would be the first to lose it. They’ll put it back in when they have more of a supply!

[@justsomeone6835]

I was hopping they were just going to cancel cylinder deactivation all together and can the auto start and stop be turned off inside the car some how thanks

[@telmorodrigues1093]

Is there an easy way to tell if a specific car has it or not? I assume on the window sticker, but what about inside? On/off button missing maybe?

[@Realistick]

@@telmorodrigues1093 that and the window sticker

[@SollMaN90]

@@telmorodrigues1093 I don't think the window sticker would say it. I had to email Mazda USA the VIN number to confirm. The button could be just a stub.

[@glamdring0007]

That 6-spd transmission is one of the standout features of the CX-5 IMO...it doesn't hunt for gears like almost all 8 to 10 speeds do today. It's also very well balanced with the 2.5l motor...they are very well matched and pleasant to drive.

[@Ankeneering]

The lack of a CVT on these is wonderful.

[@LifeRacerMe]

What's wrong with cvt? I'm not car savvy

[@yournightmare9999]

​@@LifeRacerMe3-4K to repair

[@Al-ok1lj]

I would lose all faith in Mazda if they ever went the cvt route.

[@nickn815]

Hate CVT

[@xoxoKacey6]

I have a 2023 Select and I absolutely love it!!! In my opinion the CX5 is a great affordable car that feels like a luxury ride.

[@realweldon]

Exactly what I needed to hear after pulling the trigger for my daughter's first car. Thanks for the clear and descript review on the select! 0% for 60 through Jan 2nd right now

[@sammyt3514]

Gotta say that you found a good formula for thorough yet compact, well produced reviews. In 12 minutes, I learned everything I needed to learn about this car, including bits of info no other reviewer (that I've seen) mentioned like the fact cylinder deactivation would not be offered shortly because of parts availability, which is great news for those who hate it (myself included!) I also get a chuckle or two from your wisecracks :) Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@Realistick]

Thank you, I'm always trying to refine the videos and find a better balance between being detailed and brief, glad to see that you can notice it!

[@stigofstad9571]

I will be picking up mine next week. Went from a CX30 to a CX5.

[@samuelgoldstein6055]

As a CX5 owner and resident of the northeast where roads are notoriously terrible, I think where the CX5 has the upper hand is in ride refinement. Yes, a Forester is very soft and cushy, but the ride doesn't feel settled and sharp impacts are loud and harsh in the cabin. While the Mazda is stiffer and you feel some more bumps, it settles down very quickly, NEVER feels harsh, and remains quiet even over the worst roads.

[@ameromar9693]

I have 2022 select and I love it. This is a car that feels premium for the price. The interior is sure a pleasant on a long/short drive.

[@sunitjoshi3573]

Great! I hope to pick mine today 😊

[@pingpongballz5998]

I got the same car, same trim, same color. I love it!

[@manbtm1]

Just picked up a 2024 CX5 select, to replace my 2021, CX5 Sport, I just love this vehicle for all the reasons you out lined. The interesting thing was the car did not have cylinder deactivation in it, which I was extremely happy about , because it was the one option on the car that I thought was standard, and it didn’t have it, I don’t like that option at all., its annoying and it most certainly wears out starter and battery and other accessories quicker, engineers said at the beginning that it did not, but most long range test have most certainly proved it does, how could it not ,you’re starting and stopping the car constantly if you gave it on. Love my CX5 and the 2024 was such a deal for $30,000 and now 0% financing for 60 months ,how could you not love it? Great car and I want to hang onto this one for a while, I average about 18,000 miles a year, so want a good car that can handle it..

[@URestURust]

Hi. I am considering the cx-5 and like yourself I drive a lot. How is it on gas?

[@manbtm1]

@@URestURust , well this is my second one, my overall on my last one that I just traded in in December was 29.1, I do a ton of highway driving though, so it was pretty decent, on the new one I’m averaging about 27. but it really isn’t broken into yet, you have to give it a good 5 to 8000 miles and I only have 900 miles on it, I have the regular engine, not the turbo.

[@sunitjoshi3573]

Awesome! I hope to pick mine today 😊

[@jaysonbryanguanlao]

Hi. Thanks for the info regarding your good deal. Can you give some updates regarding driving, and some pros and cons after driving it for a while now? thank you so much in advance. Been looking for a long-term driving experience for the 2024 CX5 select model, but I can't find one in youtube, if you could share some inputs I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks a lot. :)

[@pierrecurie5188]

I was just cross shopping this. Great video, man!

[@Realistick]

Thanks

[@ronmccord44]

After massive research and two test drives bought a new 2024 CX50 as have been driving a CX5 but the lower, wider, longer look and more planted feel of CX50 compared to the CX5 is why I changed. Not as common by a long shot as well

[@anotheran]

My fav new mainstream compact SUV. Mazda should just do a design refresh and leave all the suspension and powertrain the same. would get more attention.

[@marvinchang7077]

The most beautiful small SUV and best quality

[@aaronwbakeman]

Just got the 23 cx-30 carbon edition for 30k and I'm extremely happy! Better then the forester and rav 4 all day long. You need to go up to 34k just to get leather seats in the other models... no Brainer

[@yournightmare9999]

Low IQ people prefer forester & rav4

[@bookworm721]

I bought mine last Saturday 12/09/23. They sold the light blue one right before I got there, so I got the Machinery Gray Select model. I've got 127 miles on it.

[@Realistick]

Congrats! You got it from Royal Mazda? I saw they had the blue one in right after I filmed this actually!

[@bookworm721]

​@@RealistickMazda of Gladstone. Gladstone, Oregon.

[@Realistick]

Ah, I see, the blue is quite nice but the machine gray with the painted fenders is slick too@@bookworm721

[@TuanLe-kv3sc]

How much did you pay for it if you don’t mind me asking? I’m heading to the dealership next week to get one

[@noahkeepsrecording]

Great video. This model has aged very well

[@jimmy5634]

We just bought one. It doesn’t have quite as many options, the technology or the room as the Kia Sportage EX at the same price. The Kia takes nuisance bumps better as well. That being said, it is more fun to drive and exudes a more “luxurious feel” inside. It has what we wanted: Drivers power seat, heated seats, separate cabin climate controls and a load of safety features. The sound system is very good and the infotainment system is adequate for most people, like us. Every aspect of his review, is quite accurate. BTW, I hate “lane centering”.

[@charlesclintonmd]

We got a 2024 S Select with 5k miles at the dealership. It was a loaner car. Looks and even smells new with an MSRP that was 26k as opposed to the 2024 / 2025’s new ones at $30,5-30,9k. I am proud of us stumbling on it! We wanted a compact SUV for my wife. We went to Honda, only the HR-V would cost similar but would of been a downgrade (too slow and basic). The CR-V too expensive. Toyota: too expensive… basic LE RAV4 for an MSRP of 26k would be something with over 45 thousand miles on it. So, we stumbled literally upon Mazda. Last but not least: CX-50 vs 5-> Thought the CX-50 was “wow” because it looks very cool. Test drove both: I felt the CX5 simply better… better in the cabin (commodity), better drive feel (softer), better vissibility… I thought I was crazy but confirmed I was not after digging: CX-5 has its reputation built for the past 8-9 y, CX-50 just born 2023… Cx 5 made in Japan, with better rear suspension, more luxury interior… etc. If you will not be going crazy in the outdoors like 97% of you, CX-5 probably the best option.

[@gregthomson7889]

No other base SUV can touch this Mazda at this price.

[@jimmy5634]

I would agree and I drove a bunch of them before I bought this one.

[@nattywho]

@@jimmy5634I’m considering buying the carbon edition and I’ve never owned a Mazda before! How long have you had your Mazda and is this your first? Also, what is your opinion on a six foot person sitting comfortably in one of the back seats?

[@paulgodbey304]

As someone who is only 5 foot 9 inches, anyone who sits behind me should have more room because I am shorter than you and wouldn't need the seat so far back.

[@jimmy5634]

I don’t really need that backseat room anyway. It’s more of a “personal car” for our needs. We have a Sorento for long trips and hauling people around.

[@billlyl3725]

I will never not laugh at OUT. THE. DOOR!

[@evoemperor3776]

This car is golden

[@taifmunsur]

Hi, great video and thanks for everything you shared. I am considering buying a CX-50 base select model over cx-5 (I like the looks and fresh design better). Do you think it would be same in reliability as cx-5 given same engine and powertrain?

[@sunitjoshi3573]

I’d the same thoughts earlier and really liked the look of CX50. However after reading issues and complaints from users on Reditt, I decided to go with CX5. More polished and most importantly, built in Japan.

[@taifmunsur]

I ended up getting the cx-5 as well. I thought the interior of cx-5 felt more spacious. Also i got cpo cx-5 carbon edition with 7.5k miles 5k cheaper than cx-50 base model.

[@ritterengine1289]

Thanks for the review. I just purchased one and I wanted to ask - is it just me or there’s a good amount for tire noise rumble coming from the front? Is it just the stock tires or is it just how loud it really is?

[@andic.5117]

Great seeing a Hoosier doing great car review! Keep it up!

[@MMax535]

Could you Realistick or someone else please tell more about the possible transmission issues? I own a 2023 CX-5 and have noticed a slight clicking sound when my transmission downshifts from second to first gear while braking gently. And it feels like I'd say a clutch release in a manual car, and the car tends to move forward slightly

[@miked6523]

Best value and looks. Just got one (select trim) but for 34k otd?

[@johnkonde1975]

Agreed, you paid 34k otd? In Dallas too?

[@miked6523]

@@johnkonde1975 No Houston. I think i got robbed. Oh well…love the car

[@johnkonde1975]

@@miked6523 you paid full msrp plus sales tax plus registration, you didn’t get robbed. Plus none of us can take the money after we die

[@iamhannahmontana1153]

Great review, but this doesn’t look like the base model. It’s the 2nd model “S Select” with the leatherette seats. The base model is the “S” and has cloth seats

[@Realistick]

Maybe we are in different countries, in the US, the Select is the base trim for 2024 (they got rid of the one with cloth seats).

[@CarlYota]

@@Realisticknot sure what they did for 2024 but the S is the base model in the US for 2025. The select is the second tier up, as the original comment said. One benefit to thw S, aside from saving a thousand bucks or so, is that it has cloth seats (if you like that better) and the rear lift gate is manual (instead of having a motor in the shock that will be expensive to fix once it goes out a decade from now. The select package is basically fake leather powered/heated seats and dual climate. To some of us that’s just extra fanciness that we don’t need, and more to go wrong.

[@roselondon25]

The only thing I’m disappointed is you have to buy navigation separately. Other than that it’s a good car

[@bitbat9]

just use maps on carplay

[@Lobsterman5481]

Can you tell me if the preferred trim come with a alarm system?

[@HenryRoss-wu4lo]

Mazda CX-5 WOW 😲😳🤔!

[@lamhuynh4646]

I’m trying to get one but how much I should offer at the dealership? This is going to be my first car. Thanks

[@Lobsterman5481]

Were you able to purchase one? I'm also in the same situation.

[@ITME.1]

If you are still looking I got the msrp down to 27,500 and otd 31,500 haven’t closed the deal yet. Going to the dealership today.

[@Lobsterman5481]

@@ITME.1 where are you located? What trim line? Thanks

[@ITME.1]

@@Lobsterman5481 Vegas 2024 cx-5 select

[@Lobsterman5481]

@@ITME.1 Thanks

[@lukeashwin3195]

LOL @ That jump outtakes.

[@geyser3445]

How do you get one without cylinder deactivation?

[@UmmAdam9]

Vin #. If the 8th letter is an L then it doesn't have it

[@geyser3445]

Thanks. I did hear this before. Very surprised the dealers don't know this.

[@grantturner694]

Unpopular opinion I loved the body cladding

[@jimmy5634]

I bought a white one without the cladding. It makes the car look bigger. It’s a matter of personal taste, no biggie.

[@jiminy2731]

Can you a full size spare tyre at the sacrifice of some cargo space?

[@Realistick]

Not from mazda to my knowledge, if the roads or your usage has a high probability of you using it, I'd probably recommend the WIlderness or Onyx Subarus, (to my knowledge) they're the only similar crossovers that come with them from the factory!

[@jiminy2731]

@@Realistick that's frustrating. More for Reassurance on long road trips. SUV should always come with one imho. I'm in Australia and subaru doesn't come with a full size either. It's something in between a fullsize and space saver. The only option is kia, hyundai and rav4 (model dependant)

[@Realistick]

@@jiminy2731 oh interesting? You’d really think more companies would have them in Austrailia, especially Subaru

[@jiminy2731]

@@Realistick you'd think so! It's much needed for the road trips here and the outback! Hate to have a puncture and you're hundreds of km out of town....

[@John-sn4hl]

If only this was a hybrid with better mpg.😢

[@lorimcquinn3966]

It's unfortunate Mazda dropped the base trim level, too much tech on the cars today and only what is legally required should be there. Get off the phone, enjoy the drive and responsibility of driving, especially on a curvy road in a Mazda.

[@user-jo4en1zl7b]

Wish other company's would listen to the people like Mazda did by not putting CVT,s in there cars turbos are also in question many people don't want them 😊

[@AmaZinGaMiiNG]

I just bought a 2024 CX-5 Select and can’t find the touch screen setting in my settings like you do?

[@Realistick]

I believe It’s in the advanced bluetooth settings for your phone. If you rewind the video, it should show where it is if your phone is connected to carplay!

[@tyyroque]

Connectivity, then click on the specific device you’re pairing and adjust the touch screen settings

[@classiccorvettesmusclecars5846]

They ruined the 24 non turbo model with the awful annoying stop/start. I know u can turn it off I don’t want it regardless. Buy a 23 leftover if u don’t want the turbo.

[@webcomment8895]

In most vehicles, auto stop start doesn’t trigger if you are light on the brake pedal when stopped. You usually have to press the brake pedal past a threshold to trigger the engine stop. Just don’t press down so hard on the brake pedal when stopped and then you don’t have to remember to deactivate it each time you start the engine. It’s also usually deactivated when driving in Sport mode.

[@ofcbob6391]

Nissan did the same thing with the Rogue: no annoying stop start in the redesigned 2021 and 2022 but for 2023 they added that auto stop start, very unnecessary because the vehicle (has turbo) gets over 30 mpg overall. I wonder if adaptive cruise really is standard even with this base trim.

[@0HOON0]

Didn't believe your claim. Just checked and prices in my area for the Select CX-5 are running close to a base Forester. Best deal in the CUV space. I would still get the Subaru because I drive on rough dirt roads frequently. But if lived in the suburbs, I would grab a CX-5 for sure.

[@LifeRacerMe]

How do you check prices in your area?

[@Reallyraywhat]

I wish they didn't force you to get AWD, I don't need it and it just weights the car down.

[@URestURust]

So, they are only in AWD?

[@TheChrismarinucci]

The istop feature ruined this car for me. I know you can turn it off with a button but it’s annoying with constant stop and go driving each day

[@gailenrique2804]

It's forced on the manufacturers by the government. During the supply shortage period, there were some built without certain features to save costs.

[@joshuasim8019]

Car Dealer be like... oh after market adjustment that'll be $45,000

[@jetscreamer1]

Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai and Kia don’t even offer AWD and AT with their comparable models.

[@yournightmare9999]

Because they are trash

[@gailenrique2804]

They do.... but you won't see them on the showroom floor. They'll be out in the lot. They also have an upcharge of $2000 or more for the AWD variants.

[@ctbale1]

Did he say no CD? That would be nice cuz CD sucks

[@sebastianquintana3248]

I don’t understand how the auto braking works ? It will auto brake before i t bone someone ?

[@sunitjoshi3573]

It uses a radar in the front to identify close objects.

[@billlyl3725]

Think someone needs some explaining to do about middle school. #PantsStory

[@Realistick]

It's a time period that nobody needs to ever explain or acknowledge🤐

[@100M2B]

All car reviewers seem to recommend the old CX-5 and not so the new CX-50. Does this mean the new CX-50 is Mazda's failure? Will CX-5 comeback for another year for 2025?

[@Realistick]

It's not a failure, it's just not as fun or as good at the details. The cx-50's bigger backseat and slightly more forgiving ride are two important advantages it has. Still a strong competitor in the class. I don't know when the CX-5 will meet its demise or if it gets redesigned. With the CX-70 coming (2025 MY, spring release 2024), I wouldn't be surprised if they got rid of the CX-5, even if that is a dumb move sales-wise.

[@yournightmare9999]

Cx5 Japanese compared to cx50 usa

[@alengreen589]

I do not like Mazda´s but I think it´s a good compact SUV. Thanks 😀

[@Realistick]

Thanks for watching!

[@0HOON0]

Why do you dislike Mazda?

[@alengreen589]

@@0HOON0 it´s a personal taste, I have never liked Mazda.

[@johnpanagiotopoulos8539]

Aybe you like ice cream?

[@alengreen589]

@@johnpanagiotopoulos8539 yes

[@td4480]

They are cheap pieces of crap. At least at the base model. I recently bought one and only later realized they are great at hiding its poor quality. Last mazda I will ever buy. Can't wait to trade it in in 3-5years😢.

[@rafaeldelgado4985]

Does it run has it failed you? If so was it an easy fix?