Diagonal / i-ACTIV AWD Test | 2017 Mazda CX-5 | Review 2/4

SKYACTIV Technology, KODO Soul of Motion design, Jinba
Ittai-meaning “horse and rider as one”. A lot of words that define one thing: driving experience! Mazda defines the all-new CX-5 has "an SUV all customers will enjoy,"! If you like driving, this is the SUV that you need to get! The all new Mazda CX-5 has a lot to offer!
Is the 2017 CX-5 all-new? Short answer: Yes, but it has a lot of similarity with the older model! Inside you will find a 187-hp 2.5-liter inline-four SKYACTIV-G with a six-speed SKYACTIV-Drive automatic is standard, and i-ACTIV all-wheel drive is optional. You have an easy-to-use infotainment that includes a 7.0-inch touchscreen, and a lot of optional safety techs like adaptive cruise, automated emergency braking, and more! But the big question, when can we test the 2017 Mazda Cx-5 Diesel? Only time will tell!
Vehicle Highlights:
- Standard full-LED headlights
- Greater door-pocket storage space
- Available power liftgate, rear HVAC vents, rear heated outboard seats and dual 2.1-amp rear-seat USB charging ports for tablets
- Two-stage reclining rear seats
- Windshield-projected Active Driving Display
- Windshield wiper de-icer
- Rear doors that open at 80-degrees, a 6-degree improvement, allowing for easier child-seat loading and unloading
- More ergonomic door handles for easier, quicker use
- Full-speed Mazda Radar Cruise Control
- Available 10-speaker BOSE® Premium audio system (one additional speaker; improved performance)
- Standard 40:20:40 split-folding rear seat
- Improved throttle response
- New algorithm for the i-ACTIV AWD
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1st Part: Quick Review
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3th Part: 0-60mph / 0-100kmh
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[@James7995]

Thanks for this, I was looking for a video that specifically addressed this feature and this is the only one I found. Again, it’s unlikely to ever be used but it’s good to know it works if needed.

[@1Jack22]

from this video it looks like it doens't work well

[@JustinAbroad]

I'm buying this mostly for the weather conditions here up north. Sometimes I take it on some back roads in the mountains and I feel extremely safe. I wasn't to comfortable with my rwd car before.

[@MJA5]

I love my CX-5 It is a great vehicle

[@ryuken7999]

I am glad that I chose the snowflake white color for my 2018 cx5 GT

[@sumdude9003]

Now you can get over that gnarly diagonal at Walmart parking lot. 😂

[@CarQuestion]

and jump the costco lineup

[@robertcolquhoun1468]

It's funny seeing all these comments I Owen a 2017 CX5 AWD and would highly recommend it ... I live in BC and have took this off road numerous times recently I took it over 4 dry river beds with steep inclines in and out of them and it performed very well also up a Gravel Hill with 25% incline and did amazing ... you got to know what your vehicle can do and what you can get out of it ... and remember it's an AWD System it not 4wd or 4x4 lock

[@robertcolquhoun1468]

#cx5offroad

[@DAS-Videos]

At 7:27 we can hear and see the brake engage on the passenger side rear wheel that is off the ground thus sending more power to the wheel that is on the ground, which has a little less grip than the braked wheel lifted off the ground. That is with TCS off.

[@jancerny2831]

Thank you so much.

[@niuhuskieguy]

I think the awd mechanicals are just as important as the computer programming. The awd has to do all the heavy lifting, and some just can't do it for an extended period of time without overheating.

[@jashkasper43]

Still looking forward to seeing the CX9 AWD tests from you guys . Not sure how much Mazda AWD system has improved as CX5 does.

[@DAS-Videos]

At 5:15 we can hear and see the brake engage on the passenger side rear, and the car rolls backwards, than when the TCS is off. So TCS on is traction control, TCS off is max traction.

[@subazealand9158]

Seems it works much better with traction control off.

[@dry509]

Please advise if the Subaru or Rav 4 AWD system will pass this test? I am shopping for a vehicle. Thanks.

[@RuriSakai]

Love this

[@dry509]

Please advise if the Subaru AWD system will pass this test? I am shopping for a vehicle. Thanks.

[@mattltech]

Having a license plate that starts with "FLY" is a nice touch to the video.

[@Jada_Maru]

I ended up purchasing the CX5 Grand Touring AWD (instead of the Crosstrek) because the interior was vastly superior to the Crosstrek Limited. I understand that the Subaru is better at AWD, but I was wondering... how much of a difference, if any, do the 19 inch wheels and the fairly low-rated OEM Toyo tires make in regards to a diagonal test? For example, if you swapped to 17 inch wheels and a tire that's more soft-roadish like Defender LTX, would the AWD capabilities of the CX5 improve?

[@aydenpiedad190]

Tires are always important, check out WILDPEAK A/T TRAIL. I have them on my 2017 cx5 grand touring awd

[@polaris911]

Wouldn't it be better if Traction Control shut off below say 10 MPH. Does it serve any purpose at low speeds?

[@pablomoreno1999]

well might be a bit slow but the awd system still does it's job, so not bad, hyundai's awd or sportage's are IMO worse than that

[@user-abueyas]

Please Kia Sportage 2018&2017& Hyundai Tuscan 2017 all AWD.

[@MrMazda-ih8cw]

I'm not convinced that when customers go looking for an AWD off-road CUV that the CX-5 is on their list. Maybe I'm wrong. Thoughts?

[@Tonyx.yt.]

agree, they look awd for more grip on the road not off road

[@afcgeo882]

I'm not convinced that an "off-road CUV" is a thing. CUVs were all designed to be driven on-road. Thus the lack of under body protection and locking differentials and solid life axles.

[@Alpine_Joe]

Definitely. AWD on the CX-5 will give you lots of confidence on road and will venture to light off road when necessary but for spirited off road driving, well ... that'll be a Range Rover or a Land Rover or a Jeep that you'll need.

[@jorgeangelrodriguez6251]

100% right, when i was planning to buy my SUV i made a list , Subarus are tough and their AWD system is really strong but they are really ugly and boring cars honestly , Fords are nicer but their score is really low in the top quality list, CRVs are very reliable but also ugly as hell and inside their cabin ughh , so i choose the best looks , with quality and practicality, Mazdas are always inside the top 5 in quality, they hold their value very well, and they looks and feel "a lot more expensive than what it is" , so for me it is a winner. if i need to go off road or to some mountain, or to 10 feet of snow place i will rent a dedicated 4wd Jeep or a 4wd Full size SUV like a Chevy Tahoe, but the rest of the 99.9 % of the time a beautifull practical car is more than enough.

[@afcgeo882]

Right. Looks sre subjective, but Mazdas have NEVER been top 5 in reliability and still aren’t.

[@Lycras]

Well I see no diffrence beetween TCS ON or OFF. TCS should apply breaks to the wheels with less traction, so wheels with more traction can spin. Looks like Mazda has some more programing of TCS to do. I wonder who makes TCS for Mazda? Ford propably or a firm derived from Ford?

[@cheekybastard99]

Why does it look like the rear wheels are not doing anything?

[@douglasberman840]

TCS OFF vs Trail Mode on 2020+ years? Any difference in programs?

[@Prostochok887]

Please: diagonal Pajero IV with r/d lock

[@Genegenedtb]

I'd like to see now the 2017 Ford Escape with it's intelligent awd does on this test just for comparison.

[@CarQuestion]

You got it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/noaaqWx7bqqfqcU

[@hemi5.7awdpursuit5]

Gene Martin ford Chevy ram Toyota are made for that stuff it’s no contest

[@10tenman10]

Je suis en train de négocier une achat d'un CX5 pour ma fille (elle demanage à Californie prochainement). Le gas est très dispendieux ($4.30/gallon vs $2.08 en Tennessee). Les concessionnaires disent que la 4 roux motrices ne sont pas nécessaires et m'ont presquaucuns en inventaire. En regardant votre vidéo ou le cx5 a la misère de monter des petites collines je trouve que le AWD n'est pas très valable (chez le cx5).

[@Alvan81]

I'm amazed how many viewers claim they love the way CQ pushes the cars, or they respect his (IMHO unique and extreme) tests - but then DISAGREE with his CONCLUSIONS that the AWD is decent and will be great for most R/W situations. Also with STOCK TIRES apparently almost all cars in this category are underwhelming. And before you tell me about Subaru - it comes with better tires right?

[@afcgeo882]

Theur tests don’t test AWD systems, they test engines. All high power engined SUVs do well on their climb tests and all weak engines do poorly. Basic physics. You need torque to go up and over hills.

[@subazealand9158]

@@afcgeo882 You can have much power, but if you have open diff, and no traction control, the only way to go up there is with speed. This test is not about power, is about AWD and the electronics. A rav4 doesn't have much power than a Subaru, but Rav4 doesn't go up because the electronics sucks!

[@afcgeo882]

Baltazar Campos Nieto You are thinking too simply. AWD is about power. It’s about power delivery. Look, the Crosstrek has as good a system as a Forester XT, but it doesn’t do this test nearly as well. Meanwhile, BMWs AWD is nowhere as good, but it does better than a Crosstrek. The first thing you need is sufficient power. The second thing you need is that power to be delivered in a sufficient way. The third is to have traction. Without any of those, you have nothing. However, on a dry incline like this test... power is the more important factor. You always have at least 2 tires on a nice, dry surface, and one is always the front and other is always the rear. Always. If you have enough power, the one drive wheel that’s on the surface will push/pull you up. If this was on a slick surface or if a whole front/rear axle lost traction, like on rollers, then you would be testing mostly the power delivery system, not inertia or total power itself.

[@subazealand9158]

@@afcgeo882 sorry, sounds wrong your last part. On an incline you have one front, one rear wheel making contact, true. But all this cars they have open differential, so that means all the power (no matter the numbers) will go out to the wheels with less resistance. You only need a decent traction control to be able to stop that spinning wheel and re direct the power to the wheels with grip. Also you need a good AWD that it can transfer good amount of torque to the rear wheels without overheating. Of course if you have all that, plus a powerful engine with a good transmission, this test won't be a problem, but again, the main thing is traction and traction control.

[@subazealand9158]

Your example of the XV versus XT works because both have same AWD system... But the XT would have same system as a Rav4 for example, you would only burn your tyres faster. Saying this, if the Rav4 would have the same AWD as Subaru, the car would go up same as an Outback (similar engines)...is not about power, is about traction capability.

[@JustinAbroad]

Traction control off seems like the way to go. But that's with all cars hehe

[@MatthewMoscotto]

Looks like all it needs are better tires. Mazda cheaped out on the tires. I would buy some more aggressive treaded all weather tires.

[@azzhraanee201128]

greet video man >> i like the way u push the AWD System to its limit >> realy like it ... looks like the car is week in AWD ... and i think its pass it because the car is empty .... i think when a hole family inside with the back space full the car wont pass this positions ... coz it will be too heavy and on week AWD System ... i dont think it will make

[@arthurfernandes2402]

abdlmjeed al-king speak English please.

[@cheekybastard99]

Are you suggesting disabling TCS in snowy conditions?

[@CarQuestion]

If trying to slow climb or while flooring it?

[@cheekybastard99]

@@CarQuestion yes

[@MJA5]

the system works

[@jcme709]

Am I the only thinking, "Wow it made it" And did so without applying the brake to transfer force to the wheel with traction. That and its the best looking, best handling car in it's class. AND it's naturally aspirated, and doesn't have a shitty cvt. I'm in. And you keyboard warriors wouldn't be caught dead putting your grocery getter on just two wheels. If you're seriously in need of a car that is driven more than once in its life on two wheels, a crossover isn't for you. It's a grocery getter that can make it to the store in the snow. That's all it was designed to do. It wasn't designed to be a seesaw. But... It still made it.

[@hnnotyy]

Jc Me you are a moron.

[@Xyb3rTeCh]

To be fair, it's a great caar. Beautiful design and it's good driving dynamics. But it has a weak AWD. Nuff said.

[@jcme709]

Intel & Nvidia SUXXZZZ!!! This vehicle was not designed for this test. No, it's not a subaru but I was merely pointing out that it did in fact make it over the obstacle, despite not being designed to do anything like this. The awd will operate well within its design criteria; light snow and ice. If you need a car to drive on two or three wheels more than once you shouldn't consider a crossover. Nor a subaru. You need a real, selectable 4wd. As a crossover, I don't think this car can be beat. The awd is functional (it's not weak unless it you are trying to drive it like they do in this test), the dynamics are leaps and bounds better than the competition, it's simple (NA 4cyl, with 6 speed auto), extremely comfortable, and attractive. Name one other crossover that can compete and I'll further explain why you're wrong... Oh and don't forget the price... Subarus are overly complex with their boxer motors and cvts. I wouldn't trust them past 100k before needing a head gasket or a new transmission. I'm a professional mechanical engineer who test drove every car in this segment. If Subaru still made a 6 speed automatic and had no history of head gasket issues, a forester would be in my driveway.

[@jcme709]

Thank you for your insight, hnnotyy.

[@callmevince]

You r the keyboard warrior. And cvt is better coz its efficient. Full stop. If you want a car with less efficient transmission You are in wrong sector.

[@RTI_MD]

So at least the CRV doesn't have the worst AWD in its class ). But I have to admit, the CX-5 is a better car overall. Much better interior, also the better ride. The 2.2 diesel we get in europe is also a very good engine - a lot of torque, and the 6 speed auto copes well with it.

[@CarQuestion]

Thanks for sharing! :)

[@RTI_MD]

Honey, are we watching the same video? Supposedly CX-5 is in the same class.

[@valeriyk9615]

change gasket between steering wheel and driver' seat to improve result

[@leox4447]

For the AWD to work, do you have to deactivate the traction control?

[@subaruforester5062]

Won't beat my 2017 forester

[@fabulousprofound]

can someone tell me what that loud clicking noise is?

[@jpch8814]

I think it's ABS

[@ejf0255]

Thanks again. I asked and you delivered. LoL. Now you need to steal a 2018 Tiguan. Thanks !!! So yout thoughts. CX5 or new Tiguan. I am tearing up my mind over this one. Tough choice.

[@Limo_wreck]

man we just got a 2017 white cx5 with white leather interior grand touring edition, my wife & I love it.

[@ejf0255]

ǝsoןnoʎuıʍı How long ago. And congrats. I just can't make up my mind. Never had this problem. I always bought a Dodge. Dad worked at dealer for 42 years. It was easy. LoL.

[@Limo_wreck]

We got it last week. Get compliments on it daily. If you do go CX5 go with the grand touring model

[@Limo_wreck]

realistically you're not going to use it for offload use. If you are going offload get the JEEP GRAND.

[@jorgeangelrodriguez6251]

nobody will buy a CX5 to do offroad , you buy a jeep for that, a CX5 is a beautiful, stylish very agile CUV not an off -roader. I love mine

[@saif890000000]

Jorge Rodriguez I bought it because it’s beautiful and it can go off-roading

[@danshady09]

Jeep? Lol

[@saif890000000]

Super Gramps it’s AWD and the Ground Clearance is good

[@saif890000000]

Super Gramps it’s AWD and the Ground Clearance is good

[@jorgeangelrodriguez6251]

Guys mazda AWD sucks . That is the sad true.

[@SunshineVocals]

System is not distributing power where traction is

[@lequyhon2526]

Kết em này quá

[@aminkhashm]

Diagonal / i-ACTIV AWD Test for juke. Nissan has too much advertisements for its AWD

[@caillou144]

est ce que tu conseil plus subaru ou mazda dans la neige

[@intrepidmilotic5999]

Le Mazda est terrible, the Subaru est parfait. Moi j'aime les voiture allemande. Audi Q5 ou Volkswagen Tiguan, mais le Subaru est meilleur dans la neige.

[@cp1407]

Has it been fixed for 2019?

[@CarQuestion]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpSud4GViZd1jsU

[@TMS5100]

softroader not offroader. mazda needs to work on electronic brake torque transfer. other cuv do it better.

[@SilverWolf25]

I still think that in the recent AWD tests the Subaru Forester performed the best. The Ford Escape 2nd.

[@afcgeo882]

Why? What makes you think that way?

[@michaelcanart]

Off-road or on-road, that is extremely slow re-acting computers for the awd system.

[@afcgeo882]

What are you talking anout? The rear wheels spin immediately in the video. That means the AWD is responding well.

[@aznbagel]

Can we get a video detailing this G vector stuff? Does it have any noticeable or tangible benefits or is it just marketing hype?

[@glibsonoran]

It reduces torque very slightly right before entering a turn, that shifts the car's weights forward and loads up and compresses the outside front tire. Its purpose is to make that outside front tire compression occur before the turn rather than in the turn. When it happens in the turn the car's stance and position shifts slightly during the turn and the driver has to correct. If the tire is already compressed before the turn the car reacts more linearly. The effect is minor and there's no way to turn it on and off to see the difference in feel. That said the car is very solid and predictable in corners.

[@mhkuang]

G vectoring stuff? Complete market BS by Mazda. All manufacturers do something similar,

[@aznbagel]

Kaityn if it's total bs you imply it does nothing? I'm interested in what it does, or tries to do.

[@mhkuang]

Andrew M. You can read about it. The best one I found is here: jalopnik.com/how-mazdas-new-g-vectoring-control-makes-handling-just-1782676577 It is a software base system. Under most circumstances it doesn't make any difference. It is a nice marketing hype to put some kind of catchy phrase on it though, like SKYACTIV.

[@Van-Hammer]

Great looking vehicle inside and out, but that performance there is rather disappointing. Mazda needs to look into this and make their system more robust or effective.

[@afcgeo882]

Why? Almost all of their buyers are looking for a fun on-road SUV and tgey get that as is.

[@dannyhernandez2728]

That’s sad

[@hrundgren4352]

I am a little bit disappointed with the performance of the CX-5 in this regard, disappointed as I am looking at the CX-5 as my next car. At work I drive diagonally over a hump exactly like this a few times a month (when the loading dock is occupied I have to either wait a few minutes or squeeze by) and my Forester XT does it smoothly in all conditions, winter, ice etc. Does not even hesitate. This test translates into a few other circumstances as well where this capability is needed. Still not ruling out the CX-5, just a little disappointed.

[@bernardhossmoto]

No lockable center diff? It looks way more FWD biased than the old model. Probably a way to save fuel but a capable AWD system needs a locking center diff for real 4WD.

[@TH-qr9ml]

hossguitar technically it has a lockable diff. This is activated when turning the traction control off.

[@afcgeo882]

This car has no lockable diffs. None of the other compact utility vehicles do either. AWD is not 4WD.

[@BriansRCStuff]

What a pile of an AWD system!

[@tommy13965]

I’ll take this over aSubaru any day CVT is crap people act like just because the awd system is better that can start driving like assholes well let me tell something no awd can protect you if you going to fast during inclement weather. I have been driving front wheel drive cars in the northeast my whole life and never had an issue in snow why because I take my time.

[@HidingFromFate]

Yes, AWD is not needed for flatlanders and those who never go off-road. If you're a horrible driver or you panic when driving with snow/ice, then maybe AWD can help, even for primarily flat terrains. But just moderating your acceleration when starting out to build up some speed and also maybe throwing it into a lower gear too will solve most problems on flat terrain. Better gas mileage and fewer potential repairs/cost of maintenance for the FWD too.

[@aldoivan2096]

Mazda couldn't use traction control like jeep to lock the spinning wheel and transfer torque to the one with traction?

[@afcgeo882]

Braking the spinning wheel doesn’t force much torque to the opposing wheel at all, nearly none, in fact. Braking a wheel isn’t the same as a locking diff. They just need to give some gas and the car will go just fine. They attempt these at crawl speed, but these are low poer 4 cylinder engines with heavy cars. You either need power or momentum to get over hills.

[@Directeur93]

Ça fonctionne même pas en français la traduction

[@CarQuestion]

la traduction? Nous avons une chaine francaise avec un vidéo francais! aller le voir ici: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2rVq2mNl5WGpcU

[@SayWhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat]

GEEZUS CX5 DONT USE REAR WHEELS AT ALL

[@JustinAbroad]

Yeah they do. The awd system is weak @7:20

[@anakwatan617]

Subaru xv much much better control

[@arthurfernandes2402]

I think last year's model did better.

[@azzhraanee201128]

Arthur Fernandes yeah i think so too

[@subazealand9158]

I'm pretty sure the facelift of previous gen was better than this. I don't know why Mazda did such a campaign with Subaru to prove their system is better. What's the point of those million of sensors, and active vectoring and the huge list that describes this AWD system if in the real world a simple diagonal test on the gravel the car doesn't know what to do? Sorry Mazda, but you move backward with this new generation of AWD. SUV owners probably doesn't take all of them the car for off road, but having the technology available, what's the point to make it that weak?

[@TMS5100]

> what's the point to make it that weak? complacency, cost cutting. same reason they gave up on IRS for torsion beam in the 3. pure cost cutting. the fact they were able to make a rear torsion beam suspension that wasn't complete shit doesn't negate the fact that torsion beam is still vastly inferior to IRS.

[@Josh-179]

Want traction in snow, winter tires are way more important than AWD. People who write off the best vehicle in class (true of CX-5 & CX-9), because it isn't great on 2 wheels then it's your loss. Go ahead and buy an ugly Subaru with a cheap plastic interior for that one time you may go up a diagnal.

[@jpch8814]

sorry Mazda is not best in class, if you want AWD safety and off road/snow Subaru is the answer, if you want space fuel economy good for price then CRV is the answer, if you want good off road/snow and upscale quality, power and smth good to drive you buy a Tiguan...Mazda has nothing, the problem is Mazda fan boys are blind and know nothing about cars.

[@Josh-179]

jp ch,. LOL, you have very little knowledge about the industry if you believe Mazda's got nothing on the competition. I can guarantee you haven't driven a new Mazda against anything else. Is every auto publication wrong when they name Mazda best in class?

[@jpch8814]

i don't know where you live, but i have driven almost all mid size crossovers, the CX-5 has great handling,upscale interior and quality, however the new Hyundai Tucson is much cheaper equally fun, the new Tiguan is miles better in terms of driving,handling, is higher in terms of quality, and is even cheaper overall. Tiguan was voted SUV of the year, has an award winning engine, great AWD ( MAzda has one of the worst which is dangerous for families on snow) ''Every auto publication'' is your opinion, i can name plenty that say otherwise. finally my friend's CX5 after 3 years has rust all over, he is now fighting with the dealership about this.

[@afcgeo882]

You just lost EVERYONE. First off, they're CUVs, not "mid size crossovers". That alone says you don't know much about the industry. Second, you just said the Tiguan is better at driving, handling and quality? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! The OLD Tiguan was quick, powerful and handled well. Unfortunately it was also a Sub-Compact Utility and tiny at that. The new Tiguan is BIG, but sucks at all of the above. AWD isn't dangerous in snow, even if it's a bad system. AWD doesn't keep you going straight or let you stop faster or let you steer better. AWD only helps you get going if you're stuck and maybe keep you from getting stuck. That's all. It isn't a safety feature.

[@anatoliybutylkyn4248]

Wich tirеs you use for winter time for mor efictive use on snow and on road with out snow? Thanks.

[@ohyeah1359]

Awd is for on road, 4wd is for off-road

[@fabulousprofound]

except subaru

[@gen3v8]

So a six wheel 4wd is not all wheel drive?

[@afcgeo882]

A 6 wheel is a 4x6. For it to be AWD it would have to be 6x6.

[@JackThompson-if1xx]

I know agree like snow and light off road like gravel and snow but even a mazda 3 can do that I've never understood why people take AWD cars off road

[@NurNordschleife]

It makes it, but works its ass off...

[@jorgeangelrodriguez6251]

When i was planning to buy my CUV i made a list , Subarus are tough and their AWD system is really strong but they are really ugly and boring cars honestly , Fords are nicer but their score is really low in the top quality list, CRVs are very reliable but also ugly as hell and inside their cabin ughh , so i choose the best looks , with quality and practicality, Mazdas are always inside the top 5 in quality, they hold their value very well, and they look and feel "a lot more expensive than what it is" , so for me it is a winner, so far it has not let me down in snow or summer, its a champ. if i need to go off road or to some mountain, or to a 10 feet covered of snow place i will rent a dedicated 4wd F 150/Silverado truck or a Jeep , period. , but the rest of the 99.9 % of the time a beautiful practical car great on fuel and so fun to drive is more than enough.

[@BiheroBonBon]

Not good

[@fdeen5229]

Bla bla bla Cx5 2.5 is the fastest Natural aspirate 4 cilinder SUV

[@canddmeyer]

After this lackluster CX-5 performance I'm surprised CQ still has this CUV as its #1 pick in this class. I'd be leaning toward an Escape or maybe a CR-V. For me, traction is paramount, and the CX-5 appears to be a disappointment.

[@CarQuestion]

+zip89105 sorry but it's not disappointing in it's whole package ! When it come to on road driving it's a blast! :)

[@canddmeyer]

If I only drove the CX-5 or any other vehicle on road I wouldn't need the AWD. I need traction, and the test here makes the CX-5 a much lower choice for me.

[@CarQuestion]

I'm pretty sure it's gonna be rare when more than 80% of the weight of the vehicle is gonna be on only one wheel! with snow or in mud on a flat or a light hill you will see it go deep without any problem.

[@AbzAden]

zip89105 get a forester XT sure the interior isn't as good as the Mazda and it's coupled with that horrible CVT transmission but if traction is paramount for you that's the way to go

[@canddmeyer]

I might consider a Forester XT in the future. Problem is, I want to be a long term owner and browsing Subaru forums isn't reassuring, unlike CR-V forums.

[@Xyb3rTeCh]

I'm guessing Mazda's AWD isn't that great.

[@garystar2398]

Very poor results

[@grsport1426]

First gen mazda tribute better offload

[@afcgeo882]

That was a Ford Explorer, with a 4x4, locking diff and solid axles.

[@tuslin]

on/off - the same,lol

[@mgbloops6135]

ouin

[@CarQuestion]

Maringouin

[@BBlackmen]

I like your videos but the CX-5 and all of Mazda's have terrible all wheel drive styems . There's no real power being given to all four wheels. To me that's fake all wheel drive

[@robertcolquhoun1468]

HARRY ELDRIDGE #cx5offroad

[@afcgeo882]

There’s no real power being given to any wheels at all. All Mazdas are really underpowered. Good on gas, but weak. Put one up a hill snd gove just a little gas (not much) and it won’t go. That’s the same problem here.

[@jbeats1930]

Why driving so slow? I would have jumped it with speed...😂🤣😹

[@MrRemo1965]

Subaru all the way

[@VasylBaryshev]

Bottom line: zero off-road capability. Don't even think about taking this cutie off the paved road

[@intrepidmilotic5999]

indeed it is trash, also other reviewers have showed the same thing.

[@conan900]

links to these claims. you're so full of shit.

[@conan900]

"Everyman Driver" did great on his run with the 2017 off road.

[@johnriecke5584]

I took my brand new 2017 CX-5 GT two thirds of the way up Yankee Hill road outside Idaho Springs, Colorado before being stopped by giant rocks that I couldn't clear. I shuffled up inclines that surprised myself and my friends. We were also complimented by drivers in a tour of Jeep Wranglers who were impressed we made it as far as we did and by many surprised ATV and dirt bike riders giving the thumbs up as we made our way back down. Had a great time to boot.

[@robertcolquhoun1468]

The AWD capability is quite good remember it's AWD and not 4x4 and there no lockers ... I have a brand new and am very impressed by it and would highly recommend it for people

[@ZakElbas]

The best driving car in the segment. But this AWD looks horrible

[@intrepidmilotic5999]

''but this AWD looks horrible'' makes it not so great. better of with a VW Tiguan.

[@Dongzzzzzz]

Intrepid Milotic except VW's are not reliably

[@jpch8814]

Mazda do not have Toyota reliability either lol

[@hnnotyy]

CX3 has the better AWD system

[@timberlinecline3667]

I am so glad I got the 2017 Ford Escape the awd system is way ahead of this garbage mazda I guess you only pay for the good looks Honda and Toyota is just as bad its only the Subaru and the Ford that was really good 😊

[@polaris911]

yeah enjoy that great Ford "reliability" lol..

[@afcgeo882]

The only AWD system I've driven that's better than the Ford Escape's has been the Cherokee's.

[@sdfasdfvccvvc]

It is slightly better but there's absolutely no excuse for this system to NOT be as good as BMW's xDrive. Watch the parts where CX-5's wheels are freely spinning even with TC off, on any modern BMW with xDrive that wheel would stop spinning in a much less time ;-) And BMW's system is also a very simple electronic "brake wheels to emulate LSD", just like on any other modern crossover. Also, it's always amusing to see idiots who already bought the car to desperately try finding excuses like "tires were not right" or "you should not be offroading with CX models"... Idiots who completely fail to realize the fact that no tire will give you perfect traction (not even studded winter tires) and you don't need to go off-road to emulate these tests - you can get into same exact situation just by climbing an ice-covered hill on city streets.

[@joshuaananth5672]

Subaru is better

[@wking8]

Joshua Ananth and uglier

[@afcgeo882]

The Forester CVT isn’t much better. Still a ton of wheel slip. The issue in these tests is that they’re doing it wrong (the driving.) They are driving heavy cars with tiny engines. To generate the torque needed to push/pull this weight, especially with just 2 wheels, you need lots of power, so either give it gas. Watch the video for this and the Forester again. When they gove them some gas, they both roll over just fine.

[@jorgeangelrodriguez6251]

truth be told , Subaru AWD systems are stronger than Mazda, but honestly the designer team at Subaru should be arrested and serve a lifetime sentence for extreme bad taste and extensive use of cheap materials on a very reliable mechanically sound car.

[@kdomster9141]

Looks like Mazda reprogrammed AWD in 2017 and now is much closer to Subbies AWd in these extreme conditions .... All other areas it kills Forester ....

[@francoisnortje6682]

but it looks shit, atleast the mazda has some pretty good looks.Get yourself a Toyota Hilux My friend much better than a Subaru

[@jpch8814]

Junk ! buy a Tiguan or a Forester !

[@tinker1148]

Great car but weak AWD!

[@intrepidmilotic5999]

makes it not so great anymore and unsafe on snow.

[@conan900]

Hyperbole to the extreme

[@VkRmotorsport]

Intrepid Milotic, Why is it unsafe? TCS and snow tires are the best options against loosing control, even if you ride a 4X4 with locked diffs but no ABS or TCS and bald tires... well good luck

[@intrepidmilotic5999]

IT is unsafe especially when you are going up on snow. TCS and ABS will not save you. Snow tires are a must ofc. You need an AWD that works, all 4 tires must be getting traction from independent suspension like Subaru,Audi, VW etc...If the car can't pass a silly Diagonal test, that means it has shit AWD, unsafe, does not have smart or enough traction when going up a slope.

[@4x4.tests.on.rollers]

It looks like AWD system is not as smart as Mazda claims...

[@poppa_da_corn]

Ouch. Disappointing.

[@Alpine_Joe]

To be fair, it manages every test ... eventually. Granted, not as easily as a Range Rovere or a Jeep would but hey ! that's not the market it's aimed at.

[@Resistculturaldecline]

I'm a fan of mazda and the cx, but that awd performance is unacceptable for such a minor task. I'm really surprised mazda left its capabilities at that level. It almost seems designed to stop momentum. Very, very disappointing

[@nuarichard]

All beauty no brains.

[@intrepidmilotic5999]

yup, and weak engine too

[@Mr.Carter777]

Mazda AWD sucks.

[@intrepidmilotic5999]

plastic junk... go buy a German or a Subaru if you want to be safe on snow and off road.