2025 Mazda CX-5 | Honest Review and 0-60

[@Chr1s-fm6bi]

Very underrated vehicle, one of the best value for money in this segment.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Absolutely!

[@benson5809]

I 100% agree with that and you don’t have the awful wait time 😊

[@ChicagoRob2]

The electric steering in the CX-5 is very good. Just the right amount of feedback.

[@majestix1230]

I just picked up a 2023 cx5 carbon edition and love her!! She's perfect! Coming from a 2023 sentrA

[@mr.everything4941]

I personally feel that Subaru and Mazda are currently your best bet in today's market. Both companies have greatly improved their reliability and offer a lot of value for the money. Features such as powered seats, powered lift gate, sunroof, leather seats, AWD, etc. generally cost more with in the competition (Honda and Toyota). Though I grew up on Toyotas and Hondas (and loved them), my next car is most likely going to be a model from either Subaru or Mazda.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

I absolutely agree and can relate to this! In my mind growing up it was also Honda and Toyota, but things have definitely changed a bit.

[@MrSwlsteven]

I just got Mazda cx5 sport from Subaru Forester, the cx5 is next level, you will love cx5 sport power.

[@robertjaycox8488]

I test drove a CX5. It is a really nice vehicle for its class. One of my top picks for my next car.

[@danielceron628]

I had a 2016 and now a 2023 mazda cx5. they're so much fun to drive, the materials got very good quality and they last if taken care of. tall enough and very comfortable for long family trips, wish the 2023 could spend less gas. it's not bad but I know they can do so much better. Love Mazda!

[@falconclutch4051]

I have 2021 CE turbo. It's crazy how similar it is to the 2025 model. It's a great car and I would buy it again. Mazda has really refined this vehicle and the reliability that it brings to the table easily one of the best.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

The CE turbos with red leather are AWESOME!! I love driving those.

[@ralphsmyth9635]

Great car! Looks superb - hasn’t lost the fight with the metal creasing machine - no brash design. Beautifully finished and built. Doors shut with a nice clunk. Seals running down between the doors and acoustic glass - you get the picture - it’s the little details that tell the story…

[@waynerogers6621]

Dealer told me mazda told them the CX5 will be continued and redesigned for 2026. It's their cash cow

[@proflex310]

Love CX 5 !

[@toddfogle4482]

One point about the back seat. It is a 40/20/40 split seat. There is a pull tab on the left, behind the driver.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Thank you for sharing this insight!

[@PopsRacer61]

I've had my Blue, CX5-GTR (grand touring reserve) since 2021, 30k miles..not (1) negative issue so far, outside of a company-wide recall on the turbo engines for 21 & 22. I changed the exhaust to a CORK SPORT axle back (because I didn't like the sound of the 4 cyl, and changed the width of the rims and tires (19" x 8" and 245/50 - 19")...to soak up the bumps a little better and slightly better handling! It's now perfect for me, pretty loaded vehicle ($38k in 2021). I will now drive it til the wheels fall off in my retirement!

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That sounds like a sweet ride, thanks for watching and sharing what you’ve done!

[@MrBacchus18]

Considering this one strongly for my next car, I really like those white seats. At the moment considering the CX-5, CX-50, CX-30, Crosstrek, Forester and maybe Outback. Trying to keep it well under 40k

[@linkinpaak]

CX-50 seats are like sitting on a park bench. Some people like it, I don't normally mind a firm seat, but it's oddly different from the CX-5 and makes the CX-50 a hard (pun not intended) pass for me.

[@kenfrank2730]

Keep in mind the the 2025 CX-50 will be available as a hybrid.

[@jimmy5634]

I have this exact car. I put custom wheels on it. I found the stock wheels to be a bit boring. The customs are 7lbs per wheel lighter. Besides a better look, the car handles better, has a bit more zip and gets a bit better mileage. These are all results that anyone can expect with any vehicle and have been documented.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That’s awesome! I’m all in favor of a lighter wheel/tire combo to save some rotational weight and put more power down.

[@rdeleon101]

I think the normally aspirated engine puts out enough horsepower for the size of the car. 192 hp is what Nissan's 3.0 6-cylinder used to put out in the 90s. Plenty of power without turbo lag or other issues associated with turbochargers, like oil dilution. Haven't heard about any in Mazdas only Honda and Subaru.

[@KirkWinterrowd]

No real turbo lag on these and with proper maintenance, the turbo should be fine for quite awhile.

[@maxxbenzz7842]

But the 3.0 V6 in the nissan was fast. Never strained itself. I myself prefer a v6 or a str8 6. These four cylinders work too hard. And turbos are garbage

[@mrssarkazz]

Loving mine!!!

[@suzukiman8964]

I have a 2023 cx5 preferred in love it, traded in my mazda3 for it

[@Jan96106]

I saw one on the road the other day, and I liked it, which is why I'm watching this video. I don't like the mileage the CX-5 gets. But I like the leather seats and many of the other features, and it is a nice-looking car. For now, I'll stick with my cheaper car which can get 43-46 MPG on the expressway.

[@BigdisplacementI6]

I have the 2024 CX-5 GS (Yokohama Geolandar G91 - 225/65/17) with Rhodium White in Canada. Love the build quality. Fairly quiet - triple sealed doors, acoustic front doors and windshield. Solid door thunk :) Only downside is the G91 tires are very loud on certain roads, I would get Michelin Acoustic Tires 17" size. Maybe Primacy All Seasons (foam and comfort layer). Quiets down tire cavity and road noise. And makes ride softer. What do you think? Love your reviews BTW. Keep it up. Hoping the 2026 CX-5 Hybrid is a new gen - 2.2 (4 cyl x 550CC) of the 3.3 I6 they have, 8 speed, more interior color combos, infotainment upgrade, roomier - 186" and adaptive suspension for better ride. I wish they went with beefier 16" base tires... And made the car lighter.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That sounds like a fun Mazda!! Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. I’ll try to film a lot more 2025 Mazdas in the near future.

[@BigdisplacementI6]

​@@AutomotiveAnonymous208thx 😊 do you think the firm bumpy ride and loud tire noise is the G91 tires? Should I swap for Primacy AS tires 😢

[@leapgary8943]

Did u get any discount on your vehicle? I’m from Ontario.

[@LoganFruz]

As a Canadian who just.bought one I immediately went for all weather michelins cross climate2 for the inevitable winter

[@SuperMrBentley]

this is my cx5, there are many like it, but this one is mine

[@rick8125]

Good job reviewing the base engine! Can you get a 25’ cx50 What state you filming from

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Yeah, I can try to do one of those soon! This specific dealership is in Idaho. Thanks for watching!

[@toddfogle4482]

Can be my next vehicle if they don’t raise the prices too high, like all manufacturers seem to.

[@tarpatel]

Do you know if the dash shows the individual tire pressures? Interesting you found the back seat small, on paper it is on par with rivals Great review with tons of info and little fluff, thanks

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That’s a good question and I’m not sure if this model did or not. I know my 23 Miata did not show individual pressures. Yeah, Mazdas back seats in the real world often seem more cramped than the competition. At least in my experience with them. Thanks for watching!! I’ll probably post a 25 CX-50 review this weekend.

[@jimmy5634]

It does not in the “S Preferred” base model. I don’t know why.

[@geyser3445]

You didn't mention whether it has auto/start/stop and cylinder deactivation. You should also mention it is made in Japan.

[@jimmy5634]

Mines a 2024 and it does not have stop/start, thankfully.

[@kenfrank2730]

I visited a Mazda dealership this week. The 2025 models all have i-stop and cylinder deactivation, which increases the fuel economy to 26/30 mpg. The 2024 models don't have it and get 23/29 mpg. At least this was true on the Premium Plus trim.

[@janw7157]

@@kenfrank2730 I just bought a 2025 Preferred model. I expected it to have cylinder deactivation but it doesn't. Mileage is rated 23/29, no istop. I read all 2025's would have this but happy mine didn't.

[@Brian-nb6fb]

@@janw7157 I have a 25 CX5 Pref without the start/stop. That may have been a deal breaker as I don’t like those

[@TDS4547]

The ‘25 Preferred trim has neither iStop nor cylinder deactivation.

[@MrNyc4Life]

Looks like the 2017 model. Beautiful SUV

[@CarlYota]

I thought the 24 and 25 has a touchscreen now? Or is it only when you’re using CarPlay / AA? Which would still be fine since that’s when it was annoying.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

I think the touch screen feature is a setting that can be turned on. But I’m sorry I usually don’t go through infotainment systems to that extent.

[@janw7157]

I have touchscreen while driving enabled. I still use the buttons most of the time to save the screen from fingerprints but it's nice to have the option.

[@kenfrank2730]

Great car, I like it a lot. But the deal breaker for me is the 23 mpg in the city. I wish it were a little more. Another thing I didn't like was the rear seats not folding down completely flat.

[@janw7157]

They fold as flat as most I've seen if you put the front seats up enough or remove the headrests. There's a very slight incline. I consistently get 26 mpg in the city, not great but better than 23.

[@BigdisplacementI6]

How does this compare to the 2025 Subaru Forester you have? I never test drove one but the CX-5 has all the bugs worked out. I love Subaru visibility and maybe the cushier focused ride?

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

They’re both great CUVs. The Mazda is definitely sportier and I like how the infotainment system is set up. But the Forester worked better for us with the better visibility and larger back seat. Can’t go wrong either way! 🙂

[@scoot333]

I originally was set getting a Subaru forester 2024 (did not like the redesign plus the extra 2-3k for 2025 models was a deal breaker for me). I ended up getting the 2024 CX-5 Premium trim after test driving both and for the same reasons you mentioned (model is refined). The interior in the CX-5 is significantly more appealing and the overall driving experience IMO was more enjoyable in the CX-5. You feel like you are driving a luxury SUV but you don't need to pay a luxury MSRP. The CX-5 model is specifically built at the Ujina plant in Hiroshima, Japan which has a consistent reputation for build quality.

[@BigdisplacementI6]

​@@scoot333how's the noise lvls and ride of Subaru Forester and Outback vs CX-5 🧐🙊

[@BigdisplacementI6]

​@@AutomotiveAnonymous208I'm curious how the Forester and Outback ride vs CX-5. Quietness? 😅

[@nighthawkvc25a]

Do you or the dealers you've interacted with know if all non-turbo trims have cylinder deactivation and i-stop? Mazda's website press release for the 2025 model mentions "with available cylinder deactivation and i-stop technology" for the Base S trim, but there's also a PDF on Mazda USA's site that shows cylinder deactivation starting with the 2.5 S Carbon Edition middle trim (internet search "2025 CX-5 spec deck"). 6:12 - Would you say the horn is probably below average for the size class as far as loudness/deep sounding goes?

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That’s a really good question and one that I don’t have the answer you’re looking for. I’ve noticed I-stop on a number of Mazdas I’ve driven, but it’s been a long time since I’ve filmed a lot of Mazdas and was more familiar with the subtle differences between each trim level. The horn didn’t stand out as being incompetent, I like loud deeper sounding horns, but this wasn’t so bad. I’m sure if desired one could always upgrade the hi/low horn if they’re easy to access. Thanks for watching!! 🙂

[@audriusbaranauskas6227]

In the 0-60 there is some weird rev hang in both 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd...It seems to shift, wait a little and then continue accelerating.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Good observation!

[@rick8125]

Needs an 8 speed trans!

[@PopsRacer61]

..use the sport button or paddle shifters, and you won't have that !

[@toddfogle4482]

I commented on the back seat, it is a 40/20/40 split seat, the tab is on your right if you’re sitting there.

[@UncleWally3]

It would have been helpful to identify those “quite a few upgrades” - or at least a few. All I see are the same features every other manufacturer offers . . . minus a few. Too bad, I’m a Mazda guy and wanted something like this but, nope - isn’t it past its best before date?

[@kennethz3366]

How quiet is cabin compare to Madza cx-9?

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

I honestly can’t remember. I’ve only driven a few CX-9s and it’s probably been about a year since the last one. Weather conditions probably weren’t perfectly the same either between vehicles. Sorry, I’m not more familiar with how they compare. 😅

[@Kuya_Raf143]

Everything i want is already in Mazda Cx5 sport😊

[@williamstevenson8518]

Would it be reasonable to cross shop this with a 2024 Murano?

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

If that’s what you’re interested in then absolutely! People compare all sorts of things, and those that make sometimes not a lot of sense. Also drive any other vehicles that you have any curiosity about. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@williamstevenson8518]

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 I think that's good advice. I just wish that the salesmen at car dealerships wouldn't keep you there for hours going over made up numbers. They always try to rope you in.

[@cherylbrantley4736]

When will the 2025 cx30 be out?

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Hopefully soon!

[@daneharris2242]

It’s the exact same vehicle from 2020 dude . Dont get your hopes up . Nothing new

[@lukebradley7879]

@@daneharris2242new version has a 360 camera that this guy did not cover

[@heartcold198]

Заказал точно такую же. Белая с белым кожаным салоном. Но я живу в Израиле. Здесь нет снега , бездорожья и у меня нет прицепа. Мне нужен городской кооссовер. Поэтому заказал 4*2. Завтра еду забирать

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That’s awesome! Thanks for watching from across the world and best of luck with your sweet new ride!

[@Tarot3333hengchan]

In Cambodia is CSX-5 s premium price is high not full option 😅

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Very interesting, thanks for sharing!!

[@gotzbedeh]

I'm afraid I couldn't disagree more. I'm a huge fan of the now discontinued Mazda6, which was the sportiest handling sedan I've ever driven. The steering was quick and light, and it was so agile you'd swear the engine was in the back as the front end felt like it didn't weigh anything. On the subject of the engine, it sounded great and the transmission shifted quickly. I recently drove a 2024 CX-5, and while I wouldn't expect it to drive like a Mazda6, I found it seriously lacking even by SUV standards. The steering was heavy, even at slow speeds. The steering also felt slow. I think the standard all-wheel drive adds weight to an already heavy vehicle and makes it feel like a tank. My friend's 2020 Nissan Rogue feels sportier. The steering in the Rogue is light at slow speeds but firms up quickly with speed. The steering also feels quicker and more agile than the Mazda. Don't get me started on the Mazda transmission. It shifts sluggishly and seems to hang in 2nd gear. There was no joy in driving it and the seat was uncomfortable as well. Unlike the Nissan that has seats that have contoured bottom sections and are very comfortable, the Mazda has a flat bottom seat (like many current Hondas) that is anything but comfortable and makes you feel like you're sitting on the seats rather than in them, sort of like a park bench, if that makes any sense.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Good insight, I appreciate you sharing your experiences with one of these and how it compared to those other vehicles. I had a friend who a long time ago had a mildly modified Mazda speed6, that was a sweet car. 🤩

[@MohamedShoeb-hz5re]

Trade-off between a reliable Mazda and an unfortunately unreliable Nissan ever since France added it's touch to the Japanese automaker, which was once upon a time the hallmark of reliability. Nissans will compensate for their bad reliability via better looks, better seats, etc. then make a ton of money out of repairs, which is by design, planned obsolescence. It's the same philosophy throughout Europe and the United States, give them better looks, fancy interior, extra smooth acceleration and horsepower that doesn't last long. Besides, Nissan snoops on drivers and sells their data in an unethical way, read about this major privacy concern. I feel that Mazda is catching up nowadays with Alexa built-in, but no scandal yet.

[@cbeech1631]

Weird science question here - it is said that a car will lose about 3% horsepower for every 1K feet elevation. At elevation there is less air resistance. Would that decreased air resistance compensate for the decreased amount of air that the engine is getting? Maybe that has already been calculated in to the equation.

[@audriusbaranauskas6227]

Fair point, but I think the decreased air density isn't nearly enough to compensate for the loss of power. Would be interesting to see the actual numbers though.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Yeah, that’s a great question. There’s a few parameters that go into density altitude (that I’m aware of). It’s true altitude, humidity, air temp, and atmospheric pressure. I also doubt the decreased air density would equate to much. I also don’t know how truly decreased it is. There’s less oxygen density, but oxygen is only like 21% of our air, so are the other gases also decreased or compensating for it, or something else?! 😬😅

[@cbeech1631]

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 Good thoughts. We gotta get the geeks at MIT working on this.

[@midwest9040]

Using that figure of a loss of 3% horsepower ever 1000 ft of elevation- a car which makes 187 net horsepower at sea level will make about 169 net horsepower at 3648ft.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

From what I’ve read it’s 3-3.5% per 1,000’ of density altitude. True altitude or elevation above sea level is only 1 of the 4 factors that influence it. If you notice the other number on the GPS was much higher. 😬

[@johnnypedals]

When I test drove one I actually loved it. But found the drivers footwell to be very cramped. The center console crowded my leg and the gas pedal felt like it was in an awkward position.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Most Mazdas don’t seem to have an abundance of room. It’s one of their short comings for sure!

[@johnnypedals]

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 I ended up buying a Forester 😀

[@zerkfiter]

​@@johnnypedals lame CVT.

[@Moondoggy1941]

From what I have seen the Mazda is giving about 3k off the CX-50.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That sounds like a great deal, must be basically at invoice at that price! Thanks for sharing, I hope to film a 2025 CX-50 soon. 🙂

[@Moondoggy1941]

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 Hopefully you can I was wondering which had more interior room, I am tall and wide shoulders. So I need some space.

[@PopsRacer61]

@@Moondoggy1941 ..CX50 has slightly more interior room (leg room & wider, and cargo space) but not head room. The 2025 CX50 Hybrid is currently available. It used a Toyota RAV 4 Hybrid powertrain !

[@lukebradley7879]

I thought the 2025 had 360 Birds Eye view camera ?

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Maybe a higher trim level? I’ll try to drive a few too trim levels in the months to come!

[@PopsRacer61]

...the Premium Plus trim level has it !

[@darkartsteacher]

Stylish vehicle It is Mazda's biggest seller. Good reputation for being trouble free. Prefer the Forester though. What's the turning circle like?

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

The turning circle is basically identical to the Forester, but this does feel more direct and sporty (like it enjoys directional changes), although it’s ultimately the same outcome. It might be a bit more precise on a figure 8 or lateral G test course, but I don’t personally look into those.

[@renelopez2726]

What car is perfect at that price point ? 😊

[@PopsRacer61]

...NONE !!!

[@EatLotsOfCurry]

The rear doors open 90 degrees?

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

I apologize I haven’t thought about that while with the vehicle, but I doubt it’s quite 90. And then when you take into consideration door thickness I would image at most it’s maybe 70 degrees of usable opening.

[@richardberger6344]

Very disappointed that design has not changed. I was hoping to trade in my 2014 CX5. Now looking elsewhere.

[@LSR-YT21]

New CX-5 won’t be out till 2025 as a 2026 It will be worth the wait. Honestly these are super reliable. I actually think Mazda has the most reliable drivetrains atm.

[@bozenatutaj9048]

I’m actually happy about that as I’m getting ready to buy this SUV for the first time, all the other SUV’s are getting bigger and bulkier and I hate it! I love this design as is and this look was the first thing that attracted me to Mazda CX5

[@MohamedShoeb-hz5re]

They have the CX-50 and CX-70 now, CX-70 is a luxurious upgrade

[@MohamedShoeb-hz5re]

Mazda has cars the represent phases in life. Fresh graduate and young professionals starting their careers would get a 3 or CX-30, mid career CX-5, CX-50 or a 6, advanced career CX-70 or CX-90, retiree back to CX-30 🎉

[@jimmy5634]

@@MohamedShoeb-hz5reretirees can’t get in and out of the CX 30 comfortably so I disagree.

[@takuan650]

Can't believe Mazda carries over this design to 2025. I bought my CX5 AWD Bi Turbo Diesel in 2018 (Japan) and is still running well, but the design is very dated inside and out. I'd like to upgrade to the latest model but I am not buying a new car that looks like in 2017.

[@daneharris2242]

I thought the same thing. I was waiting for the new Mazda 3 to be unveiled. Put off my purchase because I was waiting for the new model.. the current gen is since 2019 and has been going for 7 years. Kind of lost interest at this time

[@MohamedShoeb-hz5re]

They have the CX-50 and CX-70 which are significantly different looking now

[@takuan650]

@@MohamedShoeb-hz5re CX-50 is not available in Japan ( hard to believe ). The CX-70 is bigger, heavier and looks fatter like a hippo. Not my style.

[@PilipinasKongMahal021]

Almost a perfect car, if they can only release a Hybrid version of this.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

A hybrid would be nice!

[@PopsRacer61]

Hybrid CX50 is now available currently, for this fall & winter (2024)..it uses the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid powertrain!

[@kenfrank2730]

@@PopsRacer61 But we want a hybrid CX-5.

[@PopsRacer61]

@@kenfrank2730 ..you'll probably have to wait til 2026 for a totally new model (MAZDA's got something up their sleeve per the Japanese Auto magazines)🤔

[@leftlane1405]

Always liked the CX5, but reliability is questionable.

[@baisden3]

The car comes with two USB-C connectors? So for people with old phones, SOL.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Haha basically, or you’ll need an adapter. 🤦‍♂️ 😝

[@HuttRoosevelt-w2v]

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[@WmHabash-r6q]

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[@jadabloomparson653]

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[@samkitty5894]

"Cylinder deactivation" on 4 cylinder cars, very bad idea. Deactivated cylinder will push the oil up into the hot combustion chamber resulting in carbon buildup and engine damage. This and the VVT is what's preventing me from buying this vehicle.

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[@jermen5137]

These have looked the same for the last decade. It was sleek but it’s kinda bland and boring looking.

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[@Avocado740]

Looks like a hyundai

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[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Huh? Lol

[@LambYves-o6h]

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[@ryanmorris2622]

Can we please get a new exterior and interior upgrade Mazda cx5 this ridiculous the same body style for 8yrs now so disappointed

[@Splendid_Lad]

The exterior and interior design is getting long in the tooth.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Haha yeah, I guess it depends on who you ask and if you’re familiar with this model or not. Although most Mazda models look very similarly. 🤪

[@Tomekwinxs]

Personally, I think this is one of the most ugliest trims in the lineup. I went with 2024 Mazda CX5 Turbo premium machine gray with the black rims.

[@ClarissaHermosa]

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