2022 Mazda CX-5 turbo (inc. 0-100) review

[@jackcalow2430]

It’s only showing it’s age because I’ve seen it around for like almost 10 years However, it’s a testament to Mazdas design language because it still looks really nice and modern

[@sophiezhao1992]

This gen of CX-5 is actually released in 2017 so only 5 years, not almost 10 years lol

[@jackcalow2430]

@@sophiezhao1992 yeah I know. But still looks very similar to the previous ‘generation’ Has not had a whole redesign for yonks.

[@Malc664]

@@jackcalow2430 True mate. Same body that's been slightly facelifted.

[@Jaredscott89]

@@jackcalow2430 the KF is an entire redesign for 2017...

[@merlin7654]

Have a 2013 cx5 in stormy blue, when polished up still looks more classy than most newer cars on the road, and that's just the old model

[@pigeonpoo1823]

I like the way Mazda does things. Dear world, please buy Mazda's.

[@nealphore]

I agree

[@User-cb4jm]

Damn straight. They are like Toyotas in reliability but with a bit of soul, they drive great, look and feel more premium than most mainstream cars - like VW but actually reliable. Australians have done a good job, Mazda has long been number 2 to fleet boosted Toyota sales. The Americans still have a love affair with Honda - which is fine if they actually sent us their best cars not the outdated crap Hondas we get here - no wonder their sales have been declining over the last decade.

[@jaxhenry7973]

They breakdown alot!

[@jcai922]

Still No dashcam usb port ? Come on it’s 2023😅

[@cam_bray]

I've got a 2019 GT turbo and you are right Paul, it puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. I tested the n/a and it put me to sleep. It's everything I need in a car

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

If you fill this up with premium fuel, you can get 256hp of power (or 188kW of power).

[@YZJB]

The AWD system: It just has a rear diff ratio that’s 1.1% taller than the front diff ratio, so when the rear axle is engaged it spins 1.1% faster than the front axle does. So that also means when the rear axle is disengaged, the propellor shaft will be spinning 1.1% faster than the rear diff’s input, so the backlash is always taken up. Overspending the rear axle also helps to make the thing feel more rear-driven, and the Mk3 Focus RS also had the rear axle slightly ‘oversped’

[@PizzaMakerNSW]

Are you a mechanic?

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[@newgoldjourney]

Picked up ours last week. Exact same spec as the video. We absolutely love it. Nothing beats Mazda's Soul Crystal Red.

[@Mogsy28uk]

Machine Grey does.... 😉😉

[@alec3205]

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[@samliang4146]

poly metal grey does

[@Mogsy28uk]

@@samliang4146 that looks like it missed its paint booth slot....😂

[@daves5988]

We pick up our new Akera next week. It is identical to the test car i.e. Soul Red and Turbo. It is replacing a nearly 7 year old 2015 Akera (also Soul Red) that my wife loves. Our only real disappoint about the new Akera is a lack of any options on the interior finish, options that seem to be available in other markets. Our existing has White Leather, which has held up very well. Our Mazda has been virtually trouble free, just a couple of recall items that got addressed straight away. We replaced the original Tyres a year or so ago with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUVs and we would highly recommend them. They are quite noticeably better than the stock Toyos. It wasn't mentioned, but one of the upsides of the turbo motor in our opinions is it doesn't have Cylinder deactivation. I don't know of any manufacturers that have successfully introduced a Deactivation system that has true long term durability and reliability. We think the CX5 design is quite ageless. It has changed little but still looks good and fresh. I think the new Outlander looks hideous. it looks like just another bloated American market focussed vehicle.

[@joshuawu5055]

Hi Mate, how much did you pay?

[@daweigo6851]

Cylinder deactivation, is that the stop start function?

[@daves5988]

@@joshuawu5055 Just under $58k on the road (list price in Qld) . It came with 3 years free servicing and $500 towards accessories.

[@daves5988]

@@daweigo6851 No, Cylinder deactivation happens on the open road when the engine load is low. Basically they mechanically close off half the valve train so the engine is only running on half its cylinders. It is a fuel saving strategy. The problem is the extra complexity needed and the fact the camshaft, rockers etc are being varied mechanically which adds additional failure points. There are lots of videos on u Tube showing why it is a bad idea long term.

[@User-cb4jm]

Why not wait for the CX-60, since this is largely the same car as the 2017 version that already is a facelifted version of what you have.

[@MegaVirus15]

They are 60 grand in Australia now but so is every other small SUV. I bought one of these and love it❤

[@vickiblack2425]

Just bought the turbo in soul red this week. I have driven everything from a Challenger, to trucks, to a minvan. Love this suv for the price point. Very impressed with the luxury of a high end car without the price.

[@gsau3000]

Hi Vicki, Congrats. I have a 2018 Mazda6 Atenza which I love but the local council have ruined the fun of driving by putting speed humps absolutely everywhere. I drive a SUV for work and love how it handles speed humps. How does the CX-5 handle speed humps? I'm seriously considering swapping over as the CX5 Akera and the M6 Atenza have the exact same features and interior.

[@loannguyen-lj4ff]

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[@nickcjohnston]

Great review, just this in in the GT SP. You can tell and wife it's a sensible family car (which it is) and still have a good time on the open road - a compromise I was happy to make. Small features to add to review: >Kick to open boot - though you lose this when you install a tow bar... >Boot can be flat or dropped 5cm to give larger total boot space or raised to give a flat loading angle. >Fuel eco. response very well to 95 fuel and a father foot (I have got very close to claim when trying).

[@VRUgoingtothemall]

Great in depth review. This helped to solidify my decision to get this over a RAV4, CRV, or VW Taos. I want something practical but also fun to drive. I'm getting the Turbo but one trim down, which I actually prefer as the wheels and trim are black, as well as the front grill having black chrome(and the little red bit in the grill which lets people know I mean business, lol). The only thing I'd want from this trim is the upgraded leather but I'll survive. The fact this has a heated steering wheel and ventilated seats was huge, I also love the fact it's got remote start via the app(which wasn't discussed here so maybe that's just a US thing). So pumped to get mine this week!

[@louvega8414]

I hear you. I went for the Akira because of that napa leather, and will add black wheels when I get it. The black ones look great and it's a shame the Akira doesn't come with them and the black chrome bumper. I may have to resort to some red paint to toughen up my grill 😁

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[@kirill_the_thrill]

Thank you for such an informative review! First one I see mention the rear diff trickery. Ordered the Sport Design trim (black wheels and accents) w/ 2.5T engine in Soul Red. Cannot wait. My third Mazda after Mk2 and Mk3 Mazda3's. Bonus here in Canada - we get unlimited mileage warranty. Mazda is the only manufacturer that offers it here since the 2015 model year.

[@Chaziradncjfdn]

Still think its the best looking 5 seater SUV out there. Other brands go for gimmicky looks (eg: fake rugged RAV or fake sporty Kia). Mazda is not pretending. What you see is what you get.

[@User-cb4jm]

Agreed. It nails the luxury family cruiser look.

[@davidrome6066]

I still think that the CX5 has dated well and Mazda have kept it fresh with small upgrades thru it's lifespan. I'd go a Zircon Sand as I think the new colour suits the size of the SUV with a bit of adventurous stance.

[@MichaelElms]

Still strong, however inside let down by small main screen compared to those in the recently released Lexus NX & Kia Sportage...

[@user-kc1tf7zm3b]

At the end of the day, the late 2021 update CX-5 is merely a further progression and extension of the original Mazda Minagi concept which was revealed way back in March 2011. So, the ‘KX’ CX-5 platform is very much a creation of the 2010s. For those who are not in a rush to buy a compact Mazda SUV, one would perhaps be better served to wait for the next model. However, a true KX successor has not even been sighted in testing. So, who knows what Mazda’s plans are for the CX-5 for the middle part of the 2020s? If nothing else, the CX-5 serves the needs of those who want a truly compact SUV which is only 455cm long. As let’s face it, the new Mitsubishi Outlander GN at 471cm is too long for a good many of people. Especially for couples with no kids or only one child.

[@user-kc1tf7zm3b]

@@MichaelElms Kia? It wasn’t so long ago that Kia was for those who could not stretch their finances for a Japanese car. Even back in the 2000s, Kia was the sponsor of the prestigious Australian Open. So, you had very financially successful grand slam tennis players standing next to a budget Kia, which was rather odd at the time. Oh well, that is marketing and consumer psychology for you. Perceptions are just not forever, which can change over time. For those under 30, 2000s history and culture just does not matter at all.

[@ianhiggins8728]

Still have my CX5 2021 and it has 38000km on the clock. It is great to drive.

[@damilolataiwo2238]

Any problems so far? I also have a 2021 with 16400km

[@andrewvasta9511]

Hi mate, my mum just bought a 2022 Akera. Very nice.

[@aimanfitri0iv]

wow nice how's the experience of the car

[@andrewvasta9511]

@@aimanfitri0iv yes, few upgrades are welcome. Seats a bit better, wireless charger etc.

[@wayneyoung146]

5000 kilometres in the 2022 Akera diesel Man do they boogie And the wife’s turbo petrol Akera is beautiful also .

[@fale892]

I think the Mazda still looks better than its rivals

[@Mark-jz5ye]

The facelift has helped but it is starting to age a little bit. The 2.5lt turbo in the Mazda 6 absolutely pulls

[@raydionangy]

We opted for the 2022 CX5 AWD GT Turbo, just below the Akera but with the same engine specs. Had just over a month now. Things I love about it - the heads up display, very quiet inside the cabin, loads of pull from the engine and a great infotainment system. The seats are very comfortable and the memory function is great as my wife and I share the car. Things that aren't so great - it only has a 58L fuel tank so I'm having to go to the petrol station a lot more than I like, the electric boot is a bit slow to open and there are no shopping hooks (seriously!). I also find it really annoying that when I shut the engine off the accessories go off too, so I can't keep listening to the radio if I'm waiting to pick someone up without pressing the start button again to start the accessories. I hope their is a way, but the Mazda person didn't seem to know.

[@stevendellavo1959]

Next time you pull up, turn the engine off before you put it in park. I found this out myself randomly one time and it works for all the Mazdas I have had with a push start button. Hope it helps and works for you

[@Boots3962]

@@stevendellavo1959 so turn off, the straight into park ? or just wait in neutral with handbrake on

[@stevendellavo1959]

@@Boots3962 Yeah that is correct. Don’t think it matters too much but probably engage the handbrake first while keeping the brakes applied of course, more so for safety reasons. Then turn off the engine and finally put it in park. I have mostly done it by turning the engine off first and then handbrake + park.

[@raydionangy]

@@stevendellavo1959 thanks mate. I'll give it a try!

[@dirtygore]

should have bought a 2019/2020 and saved money.

[@aimanfitri0iv]

i think this car is very good especially the turbocharged engine and soul red colour

[@scubasteve4001]

Great Video. You covered everything nicely. I’ve just bought the new CX 5 GT Turbo. I really love the new headlights looks much more aggressive than the previous model. Can’t wait to pick it up.

[@quinniequinster3180]

Love this review! Can you do a review on the 2022 CX-30 please?

[@releM15]

The Akera in South Africa comes with a blacked out grill, gloss black wheels, black side mirrors , black roof headliner, gloss black wheel arches.

[@thenorthwatch777]

Thanks for a great review. I think it's aging well. However, I prefer it with the black rims and black wheel arches. Also I like the new Khaki like Colour that they have now.

[@benchipwill]

I own a 2018 cx5 diesel. Drivability is fabulous due to very well matched torque gearbox and engine power. Great for towing and it doesn’t recognise hills. Overall a very well developed package. Looking forward to CX70 3.3 diesel

[@JAGMANMK264]

I have had several CX5 Akera's last two been 2.5T awesome cars very good value for the money, good quality with the finishes, waiting for my new one to arrive in soul red be here two weeks hopefully. Think the refresh on the new model keeps it up there with the others in the market.

[@peoplelikeus3684]

Read your comments above? Have you received the new model, does it meet or surpass expectations. Considering buying the Akera 2.5T myself.

[@JAGMANMK264]

@@peoplelikeus3684 yes i picked it up a week ago and yes it is awesome, same great motor the little tweaks they made are great also the new screen, the seats feel a lot more comfortable, and its a touch quieter, I genuinely endorse the Akera CX5 Comparing other SUVs I think it is up there with value for the money.

[@peoplelikeus3684]

​@@JAGMANMK264 We might be replacing our aging, out of warranty (and increasingly expensive to service) 2017 Mini Clubman JCW. Its a wagon. Been a pleasure to drive, but time for it to do. I'm keen to go up a size and maintain some turbo thrill. How is the Bose audio system and other accoutrements over the GP SP? Worth it for the extra $$$$'s?

[@JAGMANMK264]

@@peoplelikeus3684 yeah I think it is worth the money I drove the GT for a while on loan and was just as impressive, but I have always gone for the Akera, The Bose gives a great sound. the nappa leather is very nice with ventilated seats keeps you nice and cool.

[@peoplelikeus3684]

@@JAGMANMK264 That's great feedback. Thank you Stephen 😊

[@billyxu2266]

i think they should at least update the interior similar to the cx30... the interior is starting to show its age in my opinion. All they have really changed is the infotainment screen and the head and tail lights.

[@User-cb4jm]

100%. It feels bizarre to sit in a 2019 Mazda3 everyday and have it be so modern then step back to into this “2022” CX-5 that shares a lot of interior elements with my older 2014 Mazda3.

[@therealkrisjenner]

Great review as usual Paul! Personally, I don’t think this car is showing it’s age at all. I like it very much and I would probably buy this over the RAV4 if I was in the market. Although, I would love to see a MG HS PHEV review if possible? Thanks

[@macgivor]

Mate it looks old af, basically the same car for the last 4 years and completely left behind by every competitor. Just look at the infotainment not even being touch screen haha My wife and I checked this out in a dealer recently along with the Rav, Sportage and Tucson. The CX5 honestly felt years older than the other 3, and I have no skin in the game and was coming in brand neutral as I don't own any of them

[@therealkrisjenner]

Well I like it, though I would rather a sportage

[@macgivor]

@@therealkrisjenner the Sportage is very cool I agree. Guess I'm just disappointed the CX5 didn't get more of a facelift as I was seriously considering it due to the very positive reviews about its performance and handling

[@trhoda2001]

I had the Rav4 and traded it in for this. No regrets

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[@davoporto]

Purchased the cx5 touring. My wife preferred the look and drive of the Mazda

[@truhunk1]

I have the 2019 cx5 turbo and I like it.

[@SCELO_MYEZA.]

Let's take a moment and appreciate the return of the red suitcase, no more black camera gear thingie😁😁😁... Where did Paul find it🤔

[@fredwalsh4108]

Still the pick of the bunch especially with the Turbo

[@MT865]

Great review Paul. Would be nice to see you review the Akera Diesel version. Interested on your thoughts.

[@joebloggs2312]

When there is turbo petrol, why would you want diesel? Turbo's were only introduced to diesel variants because if there were no turbo's the diesel would be a laggy dog of a dangerous engine. Combine turbo with a petrol and you get the punchiness and smiles as you see in this vid. Forget diesel, that's for trucks.

[@AUmarcus]

@@joebloggs2312 Rubbish. Torque, fuel economy and towing....turbo diesels do all three better.

[@MidniteSan]

Even Honda is adopting Mazda's elegant design with the Hrv Vezel. Still elegant looking and no fakeries 👍👏

[@MurizPez]

As always great reviews Team!

[@scottedwards948]

Hi Paul great review , thanks for the 0-100 km in 7.52 , was that on standard fuel , would presume would be a little quicker on 98ron fuel ? I noted your last alkera test review with the 21MY was 6.84 seconds ..

[@scubasteve4001]

I think that’s a really interesting point I believe if you use 98 Ron it does increase the power of the engine.

[@scottedwards948]

@@scubasteve4001 thanks for reply , yes I believe it increases from 170kw to approx 184kw on 98ron fuel ..

[@scubasteve4001]

@@scottedwards948 Drop in a K&N air filter and look at. I can’t wait to get mine I bought the machine grey. Was love at first sight. The high gloss black wheel arches helps make the car look aggressive with the black rims can’t wait to drive it.

[@Boots3962]

all those futuristic 50k cars, Hyundai, mistubishi, Nissan, kia. look terrible, trying way to hard with crap feeling plastics. I'd prefer this cx5 anyday. aged very well with many updates, which is what I prefer. and the Akera interior ❤❤ I want

[@thoughts7107]

You nailed it. It's like Lexus. Stick to model and makes it perfect rather than facelifting once in every 5 to 6 years and takes another 5 years to make it trouble free / complete all recalls. Me, had a JDM Estima. Now a Kia Carnival. For a 15 yr old Estima, kia can't stand. Any day I would buy Mazda ,Toyota, Suzuki or Lexus.

[@blessingm917]

It still looks good 😊; I guess they are going for “ if it’s not broken, don’t fix it” 😅

[@ianhiggins8728]

That's great they have put in the wireless phone charging as I am using a cable from the centre console to the front for the phone charging. Great review again. Thank you.

[@dirtygore]

kia and Hyundai while wireless are still wired.

[@davenelson413]

WOW ... I have the 2022, 2.5L. purchased in May '22. non premium model ( no sunroof, wood paneling, turbo etc) Mine does have touchscreen. Seems it much have disappeared when they went to the longer/lower screen 😥 Pleased I got the version I have. I love the car it's a great drive. The rear seats are ALWAYS in the down position as I do lots of carrying of gear in the back ( no kids to worry about) I have only 2 complaints about the car. #1 a significant safety thing -- Fan speed buttons use require taking eyes off the road to use them. They are small and located low down. Should have been a better placed rotary knob for ease of use and no eyes leaving the road. #2 the hinge section of the drivers seat, on the right side, digs into my upper right thigh and gets freakin uncomfortable on longer trips. I have had to put in cushioning under the seat fabric/padding to try and ease the problem ( partly successful) Other than those 2 things, it's an awesome car and would buy another CX5 any day ( switched from multiple Toyota cars over many years) I/m tall, around 6'2 to 6'3 and trying to find a car that has both head and leg room for me is difficult. The CX5 was spot on. Toyota could no longer compete cheers, Dave

[@husaberg650]

I can’t believe you compared Mazda’s beautiful front end design to the Mitsubishi Outlander. Give yourself an uppercut immediately.

[@lakithliyanaarachchi8767]

Nice review Paul. I’m looking forward to buy a CX-5 GT SP.

[@kmuinde]

If I was in the market for the mid size suv I would be choosing between the cx5 and rav4. Most likely I would end up with the cx5

[@samgibson2537]

I think its a missed opportunity for Mazda not to also use the LED DRL's as LED Indicators. I think the vehicle otherwise looks great. Great review as always Paul!

[@SommerAdric]

I got the GP SP ex demo back in May 2022. Love the car but regret I didn’t get the turbo version. The NA version is good but when you load it up with 4 adults and luggage, it becomes very asthmatic.

[@darshanplayz126]

In my opinion with the ew faceift it looks more premium but honestly in my opinion MAZDA is starting to become the BMW and MERCEDES of JAPAN .

[@User-cb4jm]

Definitely BMW of Japan, taking the crown Honda had in the 90s. They drive incredibly well compared to other mainstream cars in its class and feel a cut above.

[@aussie8114]

We are all showing our age. It’s called maturing.

[@130589130589]

Waiting to get my CX5 Maxx Sport in sonic silver

[@Frip36]

Good style doesn't go out of style. I hope it looks like it does forever.

[@carkuradu]

Check if this helps in understanding why rear diff has 1% extra speed than front

[@kunalsarma8549]

Hi Paul, it would be nice to show mid segment models since majority of consumers are in that segment, only 15% goes for top of the ranges.

[@teddym2808]

and it's gone up another 6 grand (Akera) since this review. In fact the GT sport, now, is a few grand more than this Akera in this review, just a few months later. Crazy. Mazda have lost the plot. It's now a 60 grand car. My sister got a relative bargain for her Akera Turbo at 53 a year back and I told her back then it was too expensive but it was still a hard time to buy a car.

[@dioralcide8490]

This needs the CX60 interior design

[@stopsallmelb]

Interesting seeing a manual tac gauge for engine temp. Mums mazda 2012 didnt have one just a hot or cold engine light. Made a lot of sense to me, especially for the common persons car.

[@francboss6912]

My wife has the original 2012 top of the range and it’s been a great car, how ever the 2ltr engine is way under powered and I think the engine and transmission speak two different languages. It’s always in the wrong gear.

[@denziiey]

I Have the 21 GTR and even with the turbo the transmission just can't get it done. When i manually shift I get way better performance with a sacrifice in fuel economy

[@evrenmatique]

The fact that an awd 2.5L turbo takes over 7 seconds to get to 100kmh is pretty sad isn't it?

[@aimanfitri0iv]

but depending on the road conditions and surface of the road it took in half a second

[@moonboy5851]

It is a soccer mom’s car TBH.

[@intergalacticsucker1724]

Yes it is

[@josephstalone6911]

Still a bit slow, it would be heavy tho.

[@brandonczw]

not sure if it’d make a big difference but it’s not broken in yet

[@JDMlover89]

Aging like fine wine 🔥

[@dominiclimo1507]

Keep up the good work

[@stevengraham185]

Still looks GREAT !!!

[@wayneyoung146]

Order two Akera Turbo petrol and turbo diesel

[@draven-lee6317]

Great review! But what's the difference between the last CX5 turbo review. In last review, 0-100 only used less than 7 seconds.

[@John-ku1cd]

Love the upgrade, Oh and Space saver wheels should be illegal !

[@cam181990]

Better than no tyre at all 😂. Which a lot a car makers are starting to do

[@jonathanw11]

Def not showing it's age. It just looks more "classic" in comparison to that hideous Outlander and Tuscon

[@makhdoomsheraz3716]

When is the lx600 review coming?

[@stuartc1936]

The outlander is one of the ugliest in the segment for sure !

[@FelixG2070]

I think Mazda need to tweak their exterior design a bit more, otherwise it's a thumbs up for me

[@paulbeavis1647]

Odd imho that the HUD has never got a mention?

[@travelenthusiast2118]

U see how the lights illuminate on the speedometer while charging towards 100

[@eellexa]

Love it!!!!

[@MrAussiebogan]

I didn't realize how small the boot space is in these things, I was parked one space over with a CX-5 rear facing to me at the shops waiting for my wife and the young lady owner was loading her shopping into the boot, she squashed her bags down closed the boot then had to raise it re push things in then it finally closed, it wasn't that many bags at all.. These things are not ideal grocery vehicles especially for a large shopping haul. The CX-5 is so much smaller in person than online video/pictures. In comparison the Subaru Forester is so much bigger in person than in video/pictures.. The Forester has a way better boot space for shopping bags..

[@mixalis6168]

aahahahaahahah yeah rite !

[@mmccbb7mcb278]

An excellent all rounder with performance. Update is nice without going overboard. But I’ll wait for the new CX 50 before passing any hard earned cash over the counter.

[@mirumask]

CX-50 or CX-60?

[@roberthamilton1301]

Cx - 50 not coming to Australia I don't believe

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

@@roberthamilton1301 It won’t. Only North America.

[@User-cb4jm]

CX-60 you mean. That’s the luxury cousin to this. CX-50 is a America only Jeep competitor.

[@roberthamilton1301]

@@User-cb4jm I think it's a Lexus competitor...

[@hayleypaigereviews6744]

I’m stuck between choosing this, Rav4 for a Havel H6 GT. I work at Mazda here in Australia but we also sell a large range of other brands😩

[@waynezheng7629]

can car manufacturers stop putting features irrelevant to the Australian market (such as heated seats and steering wheel) on cars sold here? Temperature rarely dips below 10 degree C in like 90% of the country and temperature soars above 40 in summer in most capital cities - cooling seats would make much more sense here.

[@robbertdewal68]

I live in Victoria, and have driven to work at 6am in the morning with the the temperature often at minus degrees Celsius, so yes heated steering and seats are a huge bonus, but agree, more manufacturers need to include seat ventilation or cooling here.

[@daweigo6851]

I use heated seats all thru winter...they are a great feature, agree thou that ventilation seats would be great in Australia

[@User-cb4jm]

I use heated seats, they’ve long been a feature on cars here well before ventilated seats hit mainstream. It’s not like you need to have only one or the other, often midrange variants have heated seats and only the top end ones have both.

[@mixalis6168]

-8 where i live in Oz, and yes heated seats are needed !!

[@johndorozario6572]

I have a 2021 cx5 akera and it has front cooled seats as well as front and rear heated seats and I do use the seats and heated steering wheel in winter .

[@Mogsy28uk]

great review Paul, sadly we don't get the turbo option in UK (bloody emission regs), so our CX-5 is rather gutless, with poor torque. At least now they offer the 2.5 (194PS/258Nm) engine, when i had my 2018 MK2 model, 165PS 2.0L was all that was available, if you didn't want diesel. I thought with the face-lift, the Skyactiv-X engine would have been used.

[@AUmarcus]

No 2.2L turbo diesel either? Has even more torque than the 2.5L petrol. 450nm

[@HammerRocks]

The CX-5 reminds me of any current model Audi. If you are not intimately familiar with the models, you wouldn't be able to tell which is the newer model compared to its predecessor.

[@andreirodriguez8802]

good review!! I still see the i-stop feature on the dashboard... what opinion on this feature??

[@mrrossie]

You can turn it off, but you have to do it every time you start the car.

[@MegaVirus15]

Just bought this car it's gone up a few grand due to demand

[@fatmanoverlanding]

Do people really give a toss what the durometer figures are for each car? To me, this is like sharing what brand light bulbs they use for the entire car or what colour the starting battery is. Simply stating "they're soft touch.... etc" will suffice. I for one prefer to see it gone from your reviews.

[@HammerRocks]

😂👍

[@daweigo6851]

Maybe dont watch if you find it that annoying 🤣 plenty of other car reviews you can watch

[@fatmanoverlanding]

@@daweigo6851 Or maybe just skipping that section (which I do) is a smarter action, don't you think, Dawei? But I was really curious to know who really finds the durometer figures interesting, hence the question. So I guess you do, huh?

[@User-cb4jm]

Eh that’s what I like about Paul. He’s objective and tries to cover all bases - given how much reviewers bang on about soft touch materials, I appreciate him taking the time to quantify it rather than every other reviewer that says something meaningless and subjective - basically the goal of this channel tbh - it’s far more systematic than other more flowery reviews that beat around the bush.

[@StereoHound]

Hi Paul, what are your thoughts between this CX-5 top trim vs the GV70 2.5T? Is the Genesis infinitely better than the Mazda in terms of luxury/features and driving dynamics? Thinking of picking one up as a company vehicle so the price difference isn't a deal breaker. Thanks.

[@User-cb4jm]

Genesis GV70 is poised to compete against the CX-60 or Lexus NX, not this. This goes up against a Hyundai Tucson or RAV4.

[@MBaDog-hn6ot]

CX -5 Turbo for the 🏆

[@MichaelGunter-ub5rt]

Hi Paul, I am seriously considering purchasing the Turbo GT CX5 just wondering what your thoughts were on the Toyo Tyres the test vehicle was equipped with ?

[@manikrishna7789]

Go for Mitsubishi Outlander recently I have gone for Mazda showroom for cx-5 I was initially planning to purchase max sport it’s 43,000 but it does have back sensors and auto sensing key but in outlander they are offering the power talegate and everything

[@paulm2467]

The outlander is a great car for cruising along and it’s well equipped in the higher specs but it’s handling, especially body roll in cornering, is not comparable to the CX5, it isn’t a driver’s car like the Mazda. If you get the PHEV the cornering is quite alarming until you get used to it and take it easy.

[@louvega8414]

Mushy Suspension!? In Sep.22 I test drove the GT SP and appreciated the stiffer suspension all the reviews talk about. Coming from a Subaru it was a big deciding factor for me. Just picked up my 2022 Akera (built Oct.22) and have put 600km touring on it in 2 days. Have they changed the suspension or is the Akera tuned differently to the GT...for 75 year-olds (no ageism intended)? Yes it soaks up bumps but it wallows and dives through bends....not Zoom Zoom at all. Going in for the 1k service next week. Is there anything they can do to stiffen it up (please, please, please)?

[@halil.solmaz]

Hi I don't understand u exactly but I guess Mazda cx-5 has not have good suspension system? Pls approve me.thanks

[@Crosshead1]

Said it before and I’ll say it again. Why, oh why, Mazda Australia, can’t we have the turbo 2.5 and AWD in the Mazda3? I’d trade my now five year old Mazda3 Hatch for one in a heartbeat. If no Mazda3 Turbo, sorry Mazda, but I’ll be looking elsewhere.

[@YZJB]

Because it doesn’t fit in the right hand drive Mazda3

[@User-cb4jm]

Curious tho what else exists without being an expensive hard riding hot hatch.

[@butchfajardo8832]

What is the horsepower per ton of this vehicle? This is the best measurement whether this vehicle is under powered or not!

[@rooboy114]

The CX 5 sold in other parts of the world you can close the centre vents like the outer vents. Why don't we get that in Australia? Penny pinching for Oz? And also when is Mazda going to put DRL on all their cars instead of just the top models in Oz? Nealy all the other car manufactures have DRL across the whole range.

[@andrewgreen215]

I hope this turbo engine is better than the previous cx7, nickname in the industry for those were bombs, always blew up around 100,000 KMs lol

[@YZJB]

The CX-7 turbo and the CX-5 turbo use totally different engines. CX-7 was the Mazda L-Engine (which Ford used as the Duratec and later the EcoBoost 2.0L/2.3L). CX-5 uses the Skyactiv-G which is a totally different concept

[@andrewgreen215]

@@YZJB thank goodness for that lol

[@paulm2467]

That was a 2006/12 model when Mazda was tied up with Ford, this engine appears to be pretty bulletproof with plenty of 200,000+ mile cars around.

[@实践财富自由]

Do you have plan to update the CX5 data specially the noise level?

[@joebalamoan5784]

When will Mazda create CX5 Hybrid, I believe if and when they will have huge interest in the market place just saying gut feeling ❤

[@theairstig9164]

cx50, cx60

[@kevinrai87]

Hi Paul’s team. Can you do a review of the cx5 with the diesel engine?

[@tinaoconnell7488]

Still looks good

[@TheGillederais]

Ive been on youtube looking for vids about mazda cx-5 2022 and like in here some youtuber did 0-60miles or 0-100km, however there are discrepancies between them. redline review and alex auto (used 2021 cx-5 but with same turbo engine) did 0-60miles in about 6.5seconds while carexpert n PDrive TV did in 7.5seconds. is it because different type of fuel being used or mazda used different engine for north america and australia?

[@ahmadrezaahmadi8684]

It is because of the fuel. If you use premium fuel, the HP will increase to 250 while with the normal fuel is 227 HP. That makes the difference.

[@rohanwadhwa9027]

How does mazda still not have a digital drivers display.

[@daves5988]

It does, plus Heads up as well.

[@rohanwadhwa9027]

@@daves5988 it’s not a full display only the middle part is digital

[@dirtygore]

how does a kia and Hyundai not still have a driver's digital display.

[@rohanwadhwa9027]

@@dirtygore they do wtf have you seen the Tucson and sportage

[@User-cb4jm]

Agreed, lagging behind like Toyota. I love the Mercedes style implementation in the Kia Sportage. Even the more vanilla virtual cockpit in the Tucson looks fine.

[@arkihussey7635]

my local dealership is quoting 56k for Mazda GT SP including on road cost with no cap price servicing. wondering if that's right ?

[@grahamsmith7407]

Hi Paul great review is the CX5 apple car play wireless?

[@aussie8114]

2023 is but I think 2022 is wired.

[@Justjosh_au]

Mazda should put this engine and drivetrain into the Mazda 3. Bring back the MPS

[@User-cb4jm]

Don’t even need to go as hard as the MPS - America gets the 2.5 Turbo AWD.

[@kirinheng1153]

I would like to know this car and out back subaru 2022❔which one is GOOD ?

[@AR-zr1om]

I live in Britain and really want a cx5 but the engines we have here are terrible

[@bishnugurung3908]

Why didn’t you test in uphill road for awd as we test pickup?