What's NEW?? -- The 2024 Mazda CX-5 has FIXED the Tech (and More) for 2024!

[@CarConfections]

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[@jm7720]

Will you do the same with Cx-50 2024?

[@CarConfections]

@@jm7720 the tool works for all vehicles 👍

[@jm7720]

Ah no i meant will you be doing a video of the 2024 CX-50 or has it not changed from 2023?@@CarConfections

[@CarConfections]

@@jm7720 ah, we already have a 2024 CX-50 review live right now actually

[@larseniaboyce826]

How does the SD card works for the Navigation system And the USB flash drive for Music for the Radio Show a Video how they both works

[@MrNemo721]

Still one of the best! Wish they had offered the wireless and touch functionality for Android/Apple earlier.😐 Hopefully there is a retroactive software update.

[@CelticLiving]

Yeah. I’m not happy my 2022 Turbo doesn’t have wireless CarPlay. It was the redesign model year and it should have come with it. I very much doubt there will be a software update.

[@leili4164]

I wonder if earlier models with 10.25'' infotainment screens have touch screen capabilities

[@DavidJoshuaMartinez]

You can now make it touch through the settings by disabling the feature non touch when in driving

[@patrickgagnon9662]

Been that way since day one , been using touchscreen in 2021 cx-5@@DavidJoshuaMartinez

[@DavidJoshuaMartinez]

@@patrickgagnon9662 I mean using touchscreen while driving that is what is new that you can enable now through settings

[@tmntchad]

With Toyota being way over priced, every Toyota and Lexus shopper owes it to themselves to give Mazda a real look. Very reliable, phenomenal machines.

[@yt_hatesfreespeech]

maybe not at this point, Mazda have noticed that influx of Toyota customers and began price gouging of their own.

[@engdrummer360]

That's exactly why I now have a CX-30. More value for money, great to drive, and solid Japanese engineering and reliability.

[@Beastw1ck]

Yep I’m coming here from looking at a RAV 4 and not being able to stomach the price.

[@matsudakodo]

​@@yt_hatesfreespeechhaven't seen that here. Paid sticker price for my '23 Turbo 2 months ago.

[@MattGarcyaDC]

overpriced and marked up

[@bernardbadrov7712]

Still one of the most beautiful after 7 years.

[@marktuyet]

Made in Japan means a lot.

[@ericksalasjr.8552]

For the longest I’ve been wanting the Crv after the remodel came out. I currently have a civic so I was like let me stick with Honda. But I do have a heavy foot and just hated how it lagged. And the reason why I wanted a CRV was for the bigger space and mostly AWD (I live in nyc) I saw this Mazda CX5 on the road and it made me reconsider. I love how it looked and the size as well. I’m here reading the comments and now want a cx5

[@JesusIsLord7773]

Mazda is just as reliable as Toyota. I love Hondas but I will be getting a Mazda next! Check out the CX50 bro. Alot better than CRV

[@JettHansley]

You won’t regret it at all! I’ve tested both 2023 CRV and CX-5 and chose the CX-5 in the end for the fun driving dynamics. Still love it 6000 miles later without a problem

[@ChicagoRob2]

My wife will not let me drive her ‘19 CX-5 GT. She absolutely loves the car.,

[@ericksalasjr.8552]

@@JesusIsLord7773 oh man, now I have to reconsider that crv lol

[@EatLotsOfCurry]

I love that you guys include the trim level guide.

[@roselleangellano1159]

I just traded my 2018 CX-5 Grand Touring for a 2023 Carbon Edition. Love my Mazda. It's great that Sky-active AWD is standard now, works well with G-vectoring for a fun drive. Wish I had the budget for a turbo trim.

[@Undisputed_King]

The front interior is near perfect

[@Striker50_]

No fog lights 🥴

[@2004cyrus]

@@Striker50_I think he wrote interior, not exterior. But I have a 2021, I like my fog lights. I’m looking at adding an M5 competition sedan tho- I’ve been to the dealer multiple times. They just need me to pull the trigger. I’ve got the cash saved, and now that I can do it, it doesn’t seem as fun anymore. The fun was in the chase for the last 3 years of saving. I got the last amount I needed Wednesday.

[@Striker50_]

@@2004cyrus ah understood. Dash would be clearer. Nice. Just picked up a 23 Premium Plus. Was going to do the Navi SD review today on my channel but they sent the wrong one so I gotta wait a few more days for the replacement

[@2004cyrus]

@@Striker50_ oh I had no idea you had a auto review channel, Striker? I’d be happy to subscribe and check out your stuff. And my CX-5 is not the signature, it’s a grand touring with premium package from 2021. I have just rolled 17,000 miles. I’ll buy it at lease end for a spare car.

[@DM-fp8uw]

Except the new interior in the 3, CX30, cx50, and cx90 is even better.

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

I consider to buy new 24' Mazda CX-5 SUV.

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

I think of buy the new 24' Mazda CX-5 SUV.

[@plwjr]

I've owned a 2008 Mazda 3, 2016 Mazda 6, and a 2019 Mazda 6. Mazda has the best steering aorund. The touch and feel are unmatched. I'm now driving a 2022 Kia Stinger, which is ok but i do miss Mazda. Too bad they've stopped updating and selling the 6 in the States. They could have a real hit bringing it back, updated of course. And stop making silly decisions like using non touchscreens, using the same old 6 gear, calling 250hp a turbo option, and always being the last implementing common tech features. Mazda is already unique, they just need to be a pioneer/leader. I'll very likely never buy a Honda or Toyota. Just not my style but i do like the lifted look of the Crown. It's a modern take on the look of the sedan and i think should be copied. SUVs and their expanding sizes are ridiculous at this point. Lifting the sedans slightly would help with visibility when driving behind these behemoths on the rode.

[@kevinW826]

Up here in Canada the cx5 GT trim can be chosen with either the NA 2.5 and the 2.5 turbo and the trim comes with ventilated seats, leather and all the good bits. Eventually I might replace my 2016 cx5 with a new cx5.

[@richardsanders3750]

Wat happened to the red stripes in the grill of turbo models🤔???

[@andrews199]

Isn’t that grill style new for this year? Seems different

[@2004cyrus]

Yes

[@christianbryant5617]

The sounds system in this car is amazing.. it adapts to the road so nicely and the base and overall quality is second to none in the premium suv segment

[@denziiey]

i have a top trim CX-5 (2021) and the premium bose system ain't all that. It's good enough at best. i put in a custom subwoofer in there much better now!!

[@anonymous00117]

the system sounds flat AF and lacks clarity, what are you talking about?

[@JamesMcArthurEF]

I think in fairness, it's a good 'cheap car' system - not super premium, but it's decent compared to others in the same segment. Hyundai Tucson for example sounds pretty crap compared to the CX-5. About the same as the JBL in a Rav-4@@anonymous00117

[@aussie8114]

I have the top spec, the Bose system is nothing special. With centre point on it sounds ok but still nothing special, it is a bit lacking in detail.

[@Rshafer984]

You put in a "custom subwoofer".. Please do elaborate@@denziiey

[@michaelsedio2137]

Have they fixed the poor safety results in the updated IIHS rear passenger moderate impact test?

[@keska01]

difference between CX-50? ... why would you pick one over the other ?

[@100200songlin]

Cx50 is meant to replace cx5 but cx5 sells so well. They couldn’t just cut it. Personally had a 15 cx5. Sold it at 200,000 km for 10k cdn. Would’ve kept it if ac wasn’t a issue. Other wise, all I did was oil change and a water pump replacement. Very reliable and highly recommend

[@WScott-gd2mj]

50 is wider, flatter. Not as nimble. Rear suspension is a step backward. Interior is OK except for the weird cyclops vent in the middle of the dash. It's marketed as more "outdoorsy" but it's not -- just look at the wheels, which don't belong anywhere near gravel or dirt.

[@neotheboxer]

The ride is also less harsh in the CX5 and it doesn't feel as heavy when driving vs the CX50.

[@MohamedShoeb-hz5re]

@@keska01 CX-5: faster, higher, taller, made in Japan, quieter, more in demand so better resale value

[@enabulujames7066]

I love this SUV

[@jelvermazariegos1483]

I wish they kept the horizontal mesh pattern from last year with the red dots on this trim looks a bit wierd/brittle

[@2004cyrus]

That was Kia

[@matsudakodo]

Agree, glad I got a '23 Turbo!

[@KishoreKumar-sl6fk]

have they fixed the Lane centering in 2024? for better Adaptive cruise on the highway. Can we expect this vehicle to be properly centered in the lane instead of shakin within the lane?

[@jimisanoob7648]

Nice observation, I got the 2023 car for a week, and the bounce against the lines is boring af.

[@johnperis2161]

Have had my 23 CX5 for a year now. Love everything about it except the transmission. Shifts horribly. Dealer says it's fine, that I don't know how to drive. Been driving 50+ years, I think I know when a tranny is crap.

[@ChicagoRob2]

Same issue on our ‘19 CX-5 GT. Turns out there was a TSB for it. Took it to the dealer and had the trans reprogrammed with a new file. Shifts like a dream, now.

[@oscarhalder]

suddenly my 2023 signature seems old lol! wish i had the wireless car play & touch screen.

[@CarConfections]

Perhaps they will offer a software update in the future

[@gertstolk]

I love the donut score 🎉😅

[@jdelano6171]

I got a brand new 2024 cx5 10 days ago I had a 2022 CX5 that I was plowed into head on. The airbags worked! On Day 4 connectivity issues with a certified Apple cable and IPhone 11. Today while driving the info screen went black. I had a 2019 Subaru that experienced the same, went from digital to analog lost all the safety features on the Subaru and went through three car batteries in 3 days because the Subaru info center was draining the battery even when parked. I now have zero confidence in this Mazda-but lucky for me I know how to go through the steps to declare an auto as a lemon. I hate this Mazda with its new car smell. And all the dealerships in Los Angeles are lying like this is an isolated issue.

[@RandomGuy-j8t]

They didn't fix the ugly cheap-looking kindle tablet display wedged into the top of the dash, that looks like an afterthought - Not sure why car makers are doing this - they look terrible - Toyota have something similar

[@CNCMatrix]

All the imports are doing it and I don't understand why. It's almost like they have an agreement to make terrible infotainment systems and intuitive controls whilst the other ones have poor reliability. Weird. I can't decide on anything because they're all garbage in one way or another.

[@RandomGuy-j8t]

@@CNCMatrix Subaru and Honda have displays which are built into the dash which look nice. Mazda, Toyota, Ford have these ugly kindle tablets propped top the dash

[@RichardShelton]

I may have been napping, but did you mention if it was AWD or not? The size of the vehicle doesn't bother me a bit, it seems to be a known quantity, so if interior space is important to you, it's best to look elsewhere. We are 'empty nesters' so I think a CX-5 would be perfect. Thank you for a nice review.

[@CarConfections]

It has standard AWD. Thanks for watching!

[@upijhaj]

I only SELECTIVELY -SUBSCRIBE- and make my subscriptions carefully! …That Said : As SOON as you said you Both have been reviewing cars since 12 YEARS OLD, I was SOLD !! -Much Love, From : …TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA 🇨🇦 !!!!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks so much! Welcome to the Car Confections family!

[@bigjay1970]

You being a confectionate aficionado you do realize that a Baker's Dozen is 13 not 12.🤔🤫🤓 You'll need to put 13 donuts in the middle compartment in the various vehicles you test when they can fit.😜😉😇

[@I_OptimusPrime]

Is wireless android auto standard for all trims this year?

[@firstlast1732]

As a mechanic never buy the turbo version of any car

[@ginaf9848]

Can you please tell me why. Are parts more expensive or something

[@marieaujulme6043]

Why is that

[@gilbertlopez]

@@ginaf9848 the turbo can put more stress on the engine, especially during hard acceleration. If you want a car that will last you a couple hundred thousand miles you may want to skip out on the turbo. They may require more maintenance and not last as long as a non-turbo engine.

[@ginaf9848]

​@@gilbertlopezthank you I trust and appreciate ur recommendation

[@gilbertlopez]

@@ginaf9848 I'm not a mechanic btw just replying 😅 but I do own a Mazda and know a fair bit about cars. Mazda are probably the best bang for your buck right now and very reliable, they have a partnership with toyota who it seems they learned a lot from. I can attest they're very reliable. But I have owned 2023, 2019, and 2020 Mazdas. I would say anything pre-2020 has a lot of small annoying technology issues and recalls. Not a dealbreaker but I have had many issues with carplay failing on trips with a 2019 cx5 and buggy backup camera on a 2018 mazda 3 and those are about my only complaints.

[@TrellWest]

Just ordered this. Can't wait to pick it up in a month :)

[@ginaf9848]

Tell me ur likes and dislikes

[@EricPark971]

When I sit in my 2013 cx5 and do not need tp pay $50k... my car is still the best. Give me cx60 to decide if I want it. Why the heck we have to wait for cx70 to decide what to do😅😅😅

[@timsul3092]

Has anyone here shopped the Hyundai Santa Fe. How does it compare to the CX-5? Comments.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Fantastic review as per usual! 😸

[@clarkkent9080]

This video is BS as there were few changes beside the standard Istart/stop and $1,250 price increase, both of which no one wants. But I guess they have to add fluff to make that YT video sweet spot of a 25 minute video.

[@diytwoincollege7079]

Kind of concerned about rock damage to the radiator with those enormous open grills. Does anyone have experience with the CX-5?

[@darriontunstall3708]

It’s very nice!

[@martincamenzuli5572]

Love the new sized 19” wheels, beautiful ! Also love love the larger looks like 4” exhaust tips along with functioning dual exhaust. Very nice!👍👍👍

[@clarkkent9080]

bigger wheels mean rougher ride

[@smoke05s]

My 23 signature has the same size wheels but silver. They look way better in black for 24. Also I can attest the ride is not rough at all. In fact quite the opposite, too soft for me, so I upgraded to Bilstein B6 to firm up the ride to keep my wife from getting seasick in the mountains.

[@ameet6384]

Awesome review as always!!! I wish Mazda had brought some mild hybrid system to their lineup. Any idea if Mazda is planning for it in near Future?

[@brendenmolano8779]

Supposably the nex cx70...

[@2004cyrus]

Yes

[@gertstolk]

In Europe most Mazda models already are mild hybrids

[@charlesbartholomew2910]

The CX-90 has a hybird model. I believe it is the PHEV.

[@maisondav1d]

​@@gertstolkit's very very mild though tbh

[@Leo-ed6pc]

Carbon turbo is a little different from previous years it will be Zircon sand with terracotta interior or White with terracotta

[@mrwack]

I bought a 2023 a couple months ago glad I did. 2024 has the stupid istop that turns off the engine when u stop and u have to turn it off every time you start the vehicle. Super annoying.

[@clarkkent9080]

I jumped on the 2023 for the same reason as well as $1,250 cheaper

[@gailenrique2804]

That auto stop shit mazda implemented in 2021... as per EPA and government mandates. It's been in all cars made from 2021 going fwd.... not just hybrids anymore.

[@clarkkent9080]

@@gailenrique2804 Not true. I just bought a 2023 Mazda CX-5 specifically because it did not have Istop and was not even an option. The 2024 Mazda CX-5 does have Istop standard.

[@clarkkent9080]

@@gailenrique2804 Also the Government (EPA) is NOT mandating auto start/stop. It is up to the manufacturers on how they meet pollution and fuel economy standards.

[@Truth_Matt3rs]

@@gailenrique2804 The 2021 CX-5 that I bought didn't have iStop because it was sold in the U.S.. I don't know what Mazda did with iStop in the U.S. after 2021.

[@John-mv7wu]

Does any of the CX-5 have driving light for night time driving????

[@KelloggStan]

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[@harishmoghe509]

Are you sure about even for preferred trim we have wireless & touchscreen by default while driving car.

[@pn3940]

I hope someone will talk about the defrost system on the CX5. Mine probably isn't set up correctly and I always have a frosty spot when the temperature is cold..

[@JenniferBrown-n3r]

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[@stillwaters4097]

Besides the front grill, touch screen and wireless apple car play I don’t see anything different from my 2023 Mazda CX 5.

[@2004cyrus]

Seat bolster cushioning has changed per the dealers and Mazda. It’s softer. Seat changes you can’t see.

[@ryanzeid146]

@@2004cyrus That would be nice. I have a '22 Signature and one of my few complaints is the seats. I get pretty uncomfortable on any extended drives (30 minutes or more).

[@2004cyrus]

@@ryanzeid146 exactly! I have a 2021 with parchment leather, grand touring w premium package. I like the car- it’s my 5th mazda in total. 3rd new one. Solid cars for the money! But the seat bottoms are hard after a trip like you said. So I went to Amazon and ordered a couple of gel cushions and problem solved. Maybe $25 each and I used cash rewards. The car is fine. But the ventilated seats are covered of course when you cover them. But nothing is perfect. I guess. Enjoy your signature! I love that Caturra Brown leather!

[@2004cyrus]

@@ryanzeid146 I can say that I’ve used a gel cushion with a removable black neoprene type cover. I wash the cover occasionally. Inside is a squishy blue gel insert, it’s about 1.5” thick. The heat doesn’t seem to bother it but you can always remove the cushion if you are concerned or maybe not use the maximum stage of heating. The ventilation seems to just work it’s way to the open holes. I wasn’t sure in the beginning but I haven’t noticed any problems. I pull the cushion out for long trips and put in the cargo area 90% of the time when I don’t need it. You can always return the cushion. And it’s just $25 or so- not a huge investment if you don’t like it. But I’m willing to bet you’ll love it. I do. And I’m only 24. I had a VW Tiguan for 2 years and those seats were great.

[@rosssmith9870]

The 24 CX 5 is a solid color, no black fender wells or rocker panels except for the carbon edition. My wife and I just took delivery of a 24 CX 5 with preferred package in eternal blue mica.

[@hilberto2217]

Love that it still has an automatic transmission vs CVT

[@hoosiermama3001]

Pet peave is that the volume knob is not an on/off switch for the radio. Pushing it diwn only mutes the radio, so the next time you start the car, the radio comes blaring on. Pushing and holding the button turns the entire infotainment system off - you don't even get the clock! I shouldn't have to go 4 clicks deep just to turn the radio off. Can't get used to just turning the volume down. Very annoying!

[@clarkkent9080]

I have a 2017 and 2023 Mazda CX-5 and when I tap the volume knob down you are right that it mutes the radio. But the radio stays muted on all future startups and does not come back on till I tap it again. I never tried holding it down.

[@cstattin]

Miles per gallon?? Thats when i stopped watching

[@Truth_Matt3rs]

If you're retired, like me, that's not an issue. My 2021 CX-5 only has 3400 miles on it, so the cost of moving my CX-5 down the road has been very low.

[@josephf2157]

I have to be honest I never purchased a Mazda, my first one was back in 2021 I have a CX-5 GT in That beautiful soul Red color! And I absolutely love it! Not at they added the touch ability on the entertainment system I think I'm going to go back and turn in my lease and get another one!

[@erik6554]

they need to get the indicatores abow the hedlights not at wrong side

[@RealKevGotEm]

that grille looks horrible. wow

[@micheleg3040]

I purchased a 2024 carbon edition with red leather a few weeks ago and I’m very happy with it. The only thing I don’t love is the entertainment system but I’ll get used to it. I don’t think I can connect my iPhone without keeping it plugged in but maybe I haven’t figured it out yet. Overall, it’s a beautiful car with great features.

[@gnarl12]

Yep carbon edition doesn't have wireless phone connection

[@DouglasZimmerman-gv7ld]

Agree, parked a 24 in the garage Friday 60 months 0% love the vehicle

[@ravensheaven5]

How much was it?

[@UlyssesSean]

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[@ewhibs]

Still not a fan of their tech screen, still looks like an afterthought

[@classiccorvettesmusclecars5846]

They ruined the 2024 model with awful annoying stop/start. I don’t care that u can turn it off I don’t want it. Glad my CX9 & my wife’s 3 doesn’t have it.

[@gailenrique2804]

It's been enforced by EPA and government... not mazda or any other manufacturers out there. They follow what EPA says, and government mandates it for emissions control.

[@matsudakodo]

Have you actually driven one?

[@brandonyen7837]

I would love a Cx9 for more room 😂

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

Unfortunately, like other manufacturers they are making the cars more expensive. No base model anymore. The changes are minor and cosmetic (new Carbon turbo trim level, really?) the touchscreen "enhancement" is adding touchscreen capabilities with Apple and Android, which any manufacturer but Mazda has had for years. Last year for the current gen, Mazda announced next year all new CX-5.

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

@@BobBark Where is the S model? That is right - discontinued. Their new "base" model is about $3000 more expensive.

[@gnarl12]

Did they?

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

@@gnarl12 Yes. If you look at the 2023 cars, there is still the S model. For 2024 it was removed.

[@smoke05s]

Yes really. I would have got the turbo Carbon last year if they had it. Looks way better than the signature and has enough features. But I ended up with the signature and have a little more car than I need. So yes this would have saved me money and I would not have had to compromise to get exactly what I wanted.

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

@@smoke05s Understand your view. The carbon has blackout trim essentially and some like that - which I get. Not for me worth it to pay more most likely. Will probably buy one myself this upcoming year before the new model comes out. This should last a very long time.

[@greene59]

Just rented this exact model/color for a mini vacation. This was a great ride, and comfort level was indeed nice.

[@pwrshots]

did they get rid of the cylinder deactivation?

[@HienNguyen-j8i]

Can you please make a video to compare cx5 and forester¿

[@jackwong64]

Is it just me? Why the front turning lights are not at the corner?!

[@whattheworldsneedswhatneed774]

Good luck because if the gps goes out, it's 6 grand out of your pockets, or the mirror goes out. It's 1 grand to fix, and this is because the future cars are now all electric. That's what i was told by the salesman at mazda dealership. I'll stick with my 2012 mazda 6.🙄😒 some people ignore warranty, if you buy one of these cars shit you better buy warranty.😔

[@michaels3003]

Never thought why all salespeople push extra warranties?

[@whattheworldsneedswhatneed774]

@michaels3003 I almost bought one and they told me to buy warranty. It's expensive to fix the gps and mirrors if it goes out. It's money out of your pockets. The new models that are out now are expensive to fix. The salesman told me that they are competing there competitors so this is the future cars now all electric. So I'm gonna stick with my old mazda 6 2012 still runs great. I had it for 10 years and it's only 130k miles.

[@michaels3003]

@@whattheworldsneedswhatneed774 , how much was the warranty and for how long? Please don't use the dollar sign, because the comment may be blocked. Thanks. The sales people get commissions on the sold warranties; that's why they push them. The warranty providers make money too. They collect data on the claims and make future cost predictions. Then they add a good profit margin on top. This has been going for a very, very long time and warranties are being sold for reliable vehicles as well.

[@whattheworldsneedswhatneed774]

@michaels3003 Sorry, he never gave me the price. The model I wanted was the turbo one. Then he mention its best to buy the warranty which I never wanted it. But he keep pushing me to buy it, then I decided to not buy the car, i was being pressure. I never wanted the warranty. My sister has a cx5 and she said as long as you take care of it you don't need to replace your mirrors or GPS. The people who had to pay for it are the ones who try to swap it with a advance GPS and did not work with the cx5 mazda. It cause issues especially people who are into import cars, there is no need to turn this cx5 into a import car.🙄😒 crazy people.

[@WScott-gd2mj]

Same old same old...it's a wonderful car but it needs a TRUE update including hybridization. They have poured resources into the Cx-50 and 90 and are seemingly content to milk this thing for residual sales while it dies on the vine. Corporate malpractice imho.

[@rosssmith9870]

If it ain't broke don't fix it. No need to update the CX5 as it's perfect. Maybe they pour resources into the CX 50 and 90 as they're not perfect yet. The CX5 is their best seller and all the dealers in my area are SOLD OUT of the CX5. To get the 24 CX5 my wife and I had to put a deposit on one in transit as they sell out before they get to the dealership. We took delivery a week ago and we love it.

[@2bookoo4u]

I've owned three CX-5's. A 2017 Touring, a 2019 GT and a 2022 Signature. Just a few things I didn't really like about them. 1. stiff ride. Got much stiffer after the 2017. 2. fuel economy with the turbo. If you do a lot of HW driving not a problem. If you do mostly city driving it's fairly hard on gas. 3. front seats have to move way up if the rear seats are down and flat. 4. the USB ports are inside the center console. 5. the engine shuts off when remote start (Mazda App) is used when the door is opened...even if you have the fob on you. 6. the rear wiper seemed weak on all 3 I owned. 7. the rear USB ports and the heated seat buttons are in the rear console, so having a 3rd person sitting in the rear makes those impossible to use. 8. the paint was thin and fragile (2019 was a soul crystal red). 9. the NA engine would perform much better with an 8 speed transmission. 10. the seats in the 2019 and 2022 were somewhat hard and uncomfortable for longer trips. 11. Bose system doesn't sound that great. Had a 2021 Acura RDX ELS system that was light years better. 12. 2022 head unit would reboot often while driving. This was just my personal experience with owning three of them. That said, I really liked all three. All three were reliable. I'm waiting for the CX-70 and will most likely buy another Mazda soon. No car is perfect.

[@matsudakodo]

Hmm. In my experience, the ride got softer from 2017 and beyond. And again for my my 2020 and 2023 which feel the same save for the move to 19" wheels which just makes you feel more of the road's imperfections. The body roll is too much for my liking and I will probably do some suspension mods to improve that. But I'm probably in the minority since I come from a performance car background.

[@crzmicky]

I’ve only had a 2021, but on the Bose compared to the RDX ELS I really thought the Bose sounded a lot better. At least when I remember the price difference from my GT CX5 to the ‘21 RDX ASPEC.

[@2bookoo4u]

@@matsudakodo I never really noticed the body roll to be an issue, at least for me. I am a somewhat slower driver though, so that's probably why. I agree, it's most likely the wheel size that makes the difference in feeling every road imperfection. It's not a deal breaker, but I do prefer a softer ride. Since I posted a little over a month ago, I went on to buy a new 2024 CX-5 Turbo Premium. I keep coming back to Mazda for a reason.

[@2bookoo4u]

@@crzmicky For whatever reason, I just liked the ELS sound better. The Bose system sounds distant to my ears. Like a blanket is covering the speakers or something. I just bought a new CX-5. The Bose system is also a great system. I still think the ELS sound is superior, but I can live with the Bose.

[@matsudakodo]

@@2bookoo4u congrats on the new ride.

[@manbtm1]

I just bought a base 2021 CX5 Sport two years ago, it only cost me $28,000 and had everything that I needed, two years later I’m still in love with this car, it’s just a great vehicle at a very affordable price, and you get options and quality only in cars far more expensive. I’m thinking of trading it in due to my high mileage existence, and getting at 2024, same thing. In my book can’t beat it.

[@darealstitchs389]

Is it true that this car burns too much oil?

[@kevinW826]

No it doesn’t. My wife and I have a 2016. I regularly check everything on it and it is not burning any oil

[@nboddie1036]

@@kevinW826 I have a 2016 CX-5...it doesn't burn oil...it has 81,000 miles on it...

[@OrdinaryG33K-SF]

STILL no active trajectory, except on the top, Signature trim??? That's kinda lame, I must admit. Come on, Mazda! What were you thinking about???

[@bcomingCanNoy]

Nice review. Does this come with a remote start key fob?

[@michaelprudente8621]

I have a 22 and the remote start is done on the app, not the key fob. Love the vehicle.

[@GhazanfarNaqvi]

Weird decision to put rear seat heating buttons on the arm rest. Can't put a baby car seat on the center seat now which I think lots of families of 5 will not appreciate.

[@FalconMidget]

If you have a family of 5 this ain’t big enough

[@potaka79]

Still a beautiful car but I personally would NOT buy one..EVER as the design is 7yrs old and it is showing when compared to its competitors. Also you'll be kicking yourself next year when the 3rd generation CX-5 arrives 😢

[@pileofwit]

All of the Mazda leather seats can be made brown if you drive without pants and eat at Taco Bell.

[@RealKevGotEm]

how is the cx 50 quieter if the 5 has more acoustic glass?

[@gameboy7527]

Mexico build. Not from Japan.

[@RealKevGotEm]

@@gameboy7527 why would that matter?

[@gameboy7527]

The quality control is not good like in Japan.

[@RealKevGotEm]

@@gameboy7527 that’s true

[@MohamedShoeb-hz5re]

CX-5 is quieter and faster

[@markmcmillan6254]

"has FIXED the Tech"? Where is that portion at? Wireless android is not a fix, just an evolution. My 2019 CX5 GTR has a few quirks that my dealer wouldn't fix under warranty. 1. The infotainment screen sometimes goes into berserker mode. Known as "ghost" touches. The user has ZERO control when it randomly blips from screen to screen, calls people....hangs up. If you are driving during this time, it's extremely distracting and nerve wracking. And the only way to get it to stop is to turn the car off. Although you can do a hard reset, it doesn't resolve the issue. My dealer kept brushing me off until it was out of the warranty window. Then they were all too happy to "diagnose" my screen and replace it for $1,500. 2. The automatic folding side mirrors. You can't turn this feature off. On some days....they might not cycle all the way out, or in. Kind of get stuck in the middle. You can use the cycle knob to put them where they belong. Again, my dealer blew this issue off until it the warranty ran out. 3. And this one is more rare. I would have never thought having a radar in the car would be a thing. The radar tracks and maintains a fixed distance to the vehicles in front of you. Up to and including stopping! If you're in stop and go traffic, this thing is the CHIT! When the gap opens up, the car moves forward again. Anyways, the radar unit decides it can't see what's in front of it and disables this feature. Cruise control still works, but without the automatic distancing thing. 4. If the car is running and you step out, it beeps at you......a lot. The car knows that the key fob is not with the car. So why can anybody just hop in and drive away? As long as they never turn the car off, it's theirs. There should be some kind of electronic interlock with the shifter that will not allow the car out of part if the fob is not detected. My little rant, thanks everybody for reading to the end.

[@agsansoo]

The turbo is slow (carbon edition).... I asked the salesman if the parking brake was on. Makes a growl while not moving much. LOL. Don't want a turbo, don't want cylinder deactivation (non-turbo trims). 😥

[@damonjayknight]

OK... guys, but can someone please explain why in 2024 Mazda cannot make the screen FULL touch throughout... really?? non sensical.

[@paulschuyler2320]

Wife here. Looking for a No CVT vehicle . I’m quite short anyone out there input on visually driving . Looking at 2023 base Cx5 or Cx30 want small and cheaper . No turbo . Thanks

[@Lugiavsgiratina]

The only thing I hate about Mazdas is their lack of a bigger, touchscreen infotainment centers 😡 I’m used to touching the screen not a trackpad like a MacBook 😡

[@559Gator]

Wireless charging pad is FLAWED designed, phones don’t sit right and if you do get it to works, it’s gonna slip out extremely easy. 8:43

[@fokker4uify]

ohhh, i like the new color!!

[@Itsmaaanaaay]

The back seats are stupid. You have to open the cup holder / arm rest to get to the heat controls and to charge your phones? What if you got 3 ppl in the back? Or let alone a dog cargo cover that adjust to cover 2 seats and leaves the 3rd seat open for a human to sit and they wanna charge their phone ? Damn. Mazda come on.

[@PCConditioning]

Why can't the Signature trim offer BLACK Nappa? It's ONLY brown once again. Ugh :-(

[@edwardbach5893]

I don't get the popularity of powered lift gates. Why? Just ........ Why? Push a button and then wait for the tail gate to close when you can so easily close them by hand if they are not powered. Even worse, push a button and then wait for the thing to open. I don't get it. Unless they have the hands free option. There are times when that would be a great thing to have. Enough to justify the nuisance the rest of the time. But this powered door doesn't have that feature. So why pay for a powered feature? Crazy!

[@Moondoggy1941]

Hey Mazda are you reading this, why don't you update the blue hue and get a bright blue and shelve that blue you have been using for 30 years, the 90's are calling.

[@michaelmag6615]

to be completely honest, the difference between this and the ‘23 is not that noticeable besides the new trim level. Would’ve liked a full digital display and just to compete with other cars, changeable ambient lighting.

[@clarkkent9080]

This video is BS as there were few changes beside the standard Istart/stop and $1,250 price increase, both of which no one wants. But I guess they have to add fluff to make that YT video sweet spot of a 25 minute video.

[@lemonskyshen1882]

Spare tire is must-have. Most Hibrid/EV doesn't have spare tire.

[@enzoamabile6145]

Mazda falls short with the remote start heated cabin. The interior of the vehicle does not warm up when you start the car remotely. Extremely important for people that live in cold climates. This is an industry standard with all other car manufacturers. I was hoping to see this in the 2024 model.

[@scotthayesproductions5715]

it also shuts off the engine when you open the door, which is totally stupid, since you can only open it with the fob

[@gailenrique2804]

​@@scotthayesproductions5715even if you push the button soon as you open either door it shuts off.

[@patrickgagnon9662]

It is better to let the engine warm up in extreme cold before putting cabin heat ....been that way for all cars from the start .

[@Truth_Matt3rs]

It gets pretty cold here in north-western Illinois, and I can care less about having the cabin warmed up before I drive. That's why we have winter coats. It's not good for any car to just sit there and run while the car is warming up. It's not good for engine gaskets. Idling also increases carbon buildup in the engine.

[@hollygreene4239]

Yea what's the point of it just cutting off when you open the door? I guess a safety thing? Still stupid. I just knew they'd make the monitor a touch screen this year. Just boutvthe carbon edition. I've only got 5,000 miles on it. And do wish the sound in it was better.

[@omidnamin9004]

how are they measuring 39.6 inches of rear legroom? there's no way that is more than 35-36. A honda civic has more rear legroom and they only claim around 38 inches

[@chrisn6585]

Can't believe anyone is considering 40k for a car ridiculous by a used one several years old I am keeping my car no wonder people are broke

[@rafaeltorovip]

Mazda is in desperate need of changing the design of that SUV. Mazda is working to be the next Mitsubishi.

[@cyrusthegreat3081]

As the owner of 2018 GT and 2022 GTR I want to see below changes: Nothing

[@DecemberSan]

❤

[@number6705]

Thrilled with our new 2023 CX-5 Signature. And a real auto trans vs a CVT was the biggest plus!

[@toddac61]

Not only that but there is a dipstick under a bolt and changing fluid is easy!

[@mattdude]

What happened to the dramatic seatbelt chime? What the hell mazda?

[@aytutay]

Will wait for cx70 with inline 6. I just cant go back to turbo 4 after vw tiguan experience

[@CarsandTechInfo]

What was your experience like with the VW Tiguan?

[@freedomforall48]

Why do I lose my sirius after playing music on my plugged in iPhone? This has happened several times; my screen goes dark. ??

[@bitbat9]

I wish they would update the steering wheel and infotainment dial. Only the CX-5 and Miata still use the old ones

[@2004cyrus]

Steering wheel looks great

[@tommy13965]

Mazda is really milking this cx5 it’s on its 7th year already need some new tech and interior for next gen in 2025.

[@brandonyen7837]

Yeah new tech and more new money $$$$$$$ 😂

[@WScott-gd2mj]

Milking is exactly the right word. I'm not optimistic they're going to do another true update. But there's always hope..

[@brytonmunro5270]

It’s certainly arguable that they’re milking it. Yet, they’re still ahead of all of the competition with driving dynamics, exterior Looks (yes that’s subjective but the CX-5 has aged far better than every other brand they’re up against), and interior quality.

[@tommy13965]

@@brandonyen7837 have you seen the prices of the crv and rav4’s they are not cheap anymore Mazda is still the best bang for the buck. I don’t mind paying a little more for a full digital display with ambient interior and exterior lights since it’s moving toward premium anyways.

[@stillwaters4097]

It’s their top selling vehicle. Clearly people like the product as is. There is no need for major updates.

[@2kidzatschool]

Always advised not to purchase turbo anything. Trouble when vehicle ages. Advice?

[@jon3674]

How come nobody mentions cylinder deactivation and start stop.?

[@CarConfections]

The Turbo model does not have auto start/stop. The regular 2.5 models have a revised version for 2024.

[@rosssmith9870]

Maybe because it's not an issue. My wife and I just took delivery of a 24 CX5. The I stop is so smooth you don't even know it's working unless you watch the tach. There is a button to turn off I stop. Or you can disable I stop. I pulled the hood release and drove up and down the street. I stop didn't work with the hood released. This means you can unplug the hood sensor and I stop won't work. I haven't yet because the wife doesn't want me to mess with "her" new car.