2025 Mazda CX-5 | 2.5 S Premium Plus | Driving Review

[@CFav7]

We test-drove a lot of SUVs before deciding on the CX-5, and one of the reasons we went with the CX-5 is that it isn't huge for an SUV (thus, easier to park in tight spaces) but also because it has a lot of head room compared to most of the other SUVs we test-drove, which is good for my tall husband who is 6'3". His head was almost touching the ceiling in some of the other SUVs, but with the CX-5, there is a lot of room above his head. Also, due to the high ceiling and the layout, we didn't feel claustrophobic inside of it, whereas we did feel claustrophobic inside some of the other SUVs that we test-drove. We also love that the back seats can recline a bit in the CX-5, which do make them much more comfortable. And yeah, that heated steering wheel is nice on a very cold morning. :) These cars heat up quickly, too. Apparently, there is some kind of mechanism / function built into them that helps them heat up more quickly.

[@garypritchard9787]

Can you turn off the radio, not mute, and the infotainment screen stay on?

[@samkitty5894]

Mazda still sells new vehicles without navigation SD card. That is extra charge, and so are the updates. What a slap in the face... I also hate Daylight Running Lights. Why ? They are not mandatory in the USA. Don't install them by default. Does anyone know how to disable them?

[@G0rdonFr33man]

Don't hate DRL, it increases your safety, it might save you from a collision.

[@samkitty5894]

@@G0rdonFr33man Then they should only kick in on dark days. When I put on my headlights on "auto" they will come on automatically when it gets dark. Why can't the DRL work the same way? When I see headlights on a sunny day I always wonder about the driver.

[@Andyt11]

who cares if the DRLs are on? You're not looking at them while you're driving

[@samkitty5894]

@@Andyt11 I care. Why put extra drain on battery? Why look like an idiot driving with lights on on a bright sunny day? You can. I will not.

[@davidwarner3326]

​@@samkitty5894, daytime running lights aren't for the driver...

[@jacklogan7779]

How about voice and words together...as i read reviews at night and dont want to wake the other family members

[@swk5299]

Just hit CC on top right.