Can the CX-5 Really Compete with RAV4s and CRVs?? - 2025 Mazda CX-5 Turbo Signature Review

[@eleanormassaro5195]

You should be able to use the touchscreen in Apple CarPlay while driving if it is enabled

[@evolusd]

Big Toyota fan here, but ended up buying my daughter a CPO CX-5. It is such a a great car, very enjoyable to drive and has Toyota reliability. Wish Mazda had a larger rear wheel drive coupe, like a grand tourer. I would buy one in a heartbeat! Or a pickup truck. I got used to the infotainment controls quickly, actually prefer it to a touchscreen.

[@oscardelta1257]

You can use the touch screen while driving if using Android auto or Apple carplay. You have to go into the settings and enable it. We have a 2024 CX-5 turbo premium in machine gray metallic with the black wheels and black interior. It has heated and ventilated seats. I prefer a heavy steering wheel. We traded in a 2022 CX-9 turbo carbon edition in poly metal gray

[@wackit6756]

Hmm. I guess I’m becoming jaded because 22mpg's nowadays seems like acceptable mileage from 5 years ago. When you factor in that a Hybrid gives much better power and gas mileage and less emissions, it seems like this could use an update.

[@1_helper-PST]

This mazda design with the toyota hybrid would be badass!

[@DeeEllEff]

@@1_helper-PST The CX-70/-90 PHEV system involves the 2.5L normally aspirated I-4 engine & a 68kW electric motor (173 hp), mounted longitudinally & mated to a Mazda-designed 8-speed automatic transmission with 2 hydraulic clutches, and back to a rear-biased AWD system. The Toyota system is based on an eCVT & eAWD setup; possibly more reliable simply by being less sophisticated/innovative. I went with Mazda’s CX-70 PHEV.

[@DeeEllEff]

The control knob infotainment interface is much better than Acura’s mouse pad interface. And I find Mazda’s intuitive & easier to get used to than other UIs. I am older than most YT reviewers, but the obsession w/ operating an iPad while in a moving car is still disturbing to me (and why I wouldn’t own & drive a Tesla, even if it’s free).

[@RobM-m9u]

The CX5 Signature comes with ventilated seats. The button is right below the heated seat button. Not sure how you missed that. I can see it in the video as you were clicking on the heated seat button. The touchscreen is operable when driving…it’s a setting within the infotainment.

[@eleanormassaro5195]

Yes, it has heated seats and ventilated seats!

[@patrickgagnon9662]

Mazda beefs up transmission and torque converter ...I've seen them taken apart , they are bigger and stronger ...if you drive and don't beat on the turbo it will last for ever .....if you pair your phone to the car it is a touch screen in motion if you scroll the menu , it has it in the menu .

[@derricksearles610]

Dude, you're clueless about the CX-5. I have a 2027 turbo and a 2017 na. No such steering problems. "Darty?" Give me a break.