Everything wrong with Mazda, in a single press release | Auto Expert John Cadogan

[@NigelLateLifeCrisis]

I knew something was up back in the 1980's when toothbrushes started to get grippy handles. I have never lost control off my toothbrush 🤣

[@JJ-wi2uw]

With bristles that are at every angle other than 90 degrees to the handle.

[@EZ-df1cm]

Similar story with shaving razors. "10 blade with pre-shave lubing band and post shave sooth element with ergonomically designed grippy handle thingy."

[@JJ-wi2uw]

@@EZ-df1cm That's why I use a Merkur 34C with Japanese made, Feather razor blades. It takes more preparation but you get a great shave.

[@macbuff81]

It got "redefined" :)

[@robertmoore2527]

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[@ssnobrakesable]

Aren't you doing the same thing as Mazda? You use lots of fluff to make your point and sell your opinion. Mazda makes good quality vehicles that's what's important.

[@bamafan-in-OZ]

I'm surprised it's only $1,100 - $1,200 considering some car yards are trying to sell 2019 basic models with 20k - 40k for more than the price of a new 2021 model.

[@wassabi-g7p]

Have a Cx-5 with 2.0 petrol engine. This bugger has been extremely reliable over the years. Greetings from Europe.

[@differencemaker242]

This is clickbait. If u haven't watched yet, don't. He's complaining about a refresh instead of a new model. All companies do this so he's targeting Mazda based on the new exterior features but doesn't take into account the extra horsepower, new driving dynamics, seats, infotainment upgrades, etc.

[@simoncarter4231]

Must admit first time I saw the updated CX5 I could not see any difference. However I am on my second Mazda3, new one only picked up last week and I love it. Both were bought using your brokerage services which was excellent thanks very much.👍👍

[@Amargosa2006]

“The stereo knobs, lovingly crafted by the finest Japanese knob artisans”

[@daveblock4061]

Nothing is less appealing than an SUV. Just a modern take on the Griswold's Wagon Queen Family Truckster.

[@jerrymyahzcat]

I disagree. The SUV design is very very useful. Rides higher than a sedan, has more room (none of it out in the weather as in a Ute), better visibility, lots of room like a wagon only more as the load space area is taller too (can fit a lot more in than a standard wagon, options for 7 seats for those that need it and not if you don’t, 4WD or AWD options with higher ground clearance for those rough roads/tracks/off-roading etc, room for pets (for those inclined that way), good for towing… the list goes on. In just my opinion, it’s the best vehicle design that covers the most users needs. And with the right one the handling and features are excellent too. Each to their own however.

[@daveblock4061]

@@jerrymyahzcat You just described what I said, a modern take on what was a 'station wagon'. Originally a cart at train stations to bring baggage to the terminal. SUVs are a wonderful appliance, with the all the appeal of a refrigerator.

[@grunthostheflatulent9649]

@@daveblock4061 I couldn't agree more, there's nothing exciting about SUV's. They all have style cues taken from white goods. Anything designed to be both practical and comfortable are bound to be as exciting as cow dung.

[@daveblock4061]

@@RandySanderszt Shrinkage.

[@jerrymyahzcat]

@@daveblock4061 I think SUVs are nothing like white goods. They are fun, practical, carry a good amount of stuff; more than a car Or wagon can. Some are as boring as all crap like the RAV4 I’ll agree. But I love my Land Rover which is an SUV and it goes off-road. Yeah! Looks fantastic too.

[@csjrogerson2377]

JC, Mr Vinesh Bhindi was only doing what he was taught at Uni in his marketing degree. Week 4. How to self express (without making a mess). Week 126. How to write euphuistic BS to the point of inducing nausea in the reader. Apart from that Mazda did a good job in making my Mazda 2 skyactivD. Even fixed the only problem in 6 years for free outside of warranty.

[@AutoExpertJC]

I think he just signs off on it these days.

[@PhillipMikeHunt]

Skyactiv D is a lemon. Mazda is replacing engines when the vehicle is out of warranty. Due to the fact it is a lemon and they don't want people knowing it is a lemon.

[@jayherting74]

Well I bought a 2021 CX3 sport in July. So far I absolutely love it it's got a lot of pep gets 30 miles to the gallon handles like a mini Cooper. The interior looks like that of a $40,000 car. The only thing I've had to deal with is a vibration in my dash which is going in Tuesday to have it checked. No big deal just a little annoying. But overall for the price I paid for it with all the safety features the automatic braking lane keep pedestrian warning so far I love it

[@jamiepratt9247]

I don't know shit about what it takes to be a great KZbinr but I believe it takes effort. I appreciate your effort John. Always entertaining. Always informative. Always a pleasure. I hope to see you for years to come, entertaining, informing, and pleasuring me. 🤤

[@AutoExpertJC]

I was with you until 'pleasuring me'...

[@jamiepratt9247]

🤣 Right?

[@ScottMurrayBestFamilyCars]

Shanked that one.

[@AP-ow5vu]

If you find this clown entertaining that says alot about you.

[@kajak012]

Novak Djokovis peanut? anti vaxx? Peanut has more money then most on this channel Antivaxx a term used to classify does that don't comply

[@Nebs1]

I was about to buy a Sportage GT Line since it’s great value for money but now the Mazda has lime green air vents I have to follow my sense of adventure

[@4xoverland]

Good one John. Pages of pointless, pontificating platitudes. Are people really that easily taken in?

[@offroadingfoz]

Yes they are.

[@AutoExpertJC]

I don't think so - it's just that wank like that should remain internal.

[@daweigo6851]

Yep they are sadly

[@GuitarsRockForever]

Yes

[@ihateexcessivelylongandpoi4490]

Sadly, yes. Sign of the times I guess.

[@ritual64]

Thanks for the report John, I think Mazda wanted to give you a new year’s gift. A gift the rest of the buying public in the form of a bone, or rather a good boning.

[@6wilbur9]

My wife has a Mazda2 which has been pretty reliable and trouble free for over 10 years. When we upgrade, it won't be to another Mazda. In relation to the Kermit Green highlights, that in itself would be enough to turn me off (let alone the dodgy dealings with customers who purchased lemons). I had the same impression when I was shopping a 4WD many years ago. I quite liked the idea of an FJ Cruiser, but the loud internal dash highlights were too vomit-inducing for my taste.

[@spooderman3425]

Gee it's nice to see someone still in touch with reality for a change. Keep up the good work John!

[@AutoExpertJC]

Thanks for watching, Roy.

[@TheKnobCalledTone.]

So that's where Toyota went wrong with the LC300... a lack of lime green garnish on the seats and grille.

[@AutoExpertJC]

Such an oversight...

[@ScottMurrayBestFamilyCars]

Wait for the mid-life update in 2030.

[@jerrymyahzcat]

@@AdolfHitler-si3ze it’s that long because the 2 people who have ordered one aren’t able to actually get one for 18 months. The LC300 isn’t actually available to buy.

[@ScottMurrayBestFamilyCars]

@@AdolfHitler-si3ze NEIN!

[@jerrymyahzcat]

@@AdolfHitler-si3ze it was a joke!!!! But even so, your $1000 won’t actually get you one yet cos they just aren’t available.

[@p38arover22]

Own a car for 3-5 years? I wish I could afford to do that. My first new car I owned from 1971 to 2008. Our current Forester for 12 years, my last secondhand Range Rover for 13 years, this one for 6 years.

[@W_T.F]

How do you get a Range Rover to last 13 years?

[@craigquann]

Longest I've ever owned a vehicle is my current one. 4.5 years. It's a 2017 full size pickup. Previous vehicle was a new 2013 sedan. One before that was a used dealer special with 48000km on the clock. And everything else was older high mileage beaters and hand me downs. This current pickup however is with me till one of us ends up in the bone yard. New vehicles are way to damn expensive even in poverty trims. I don't need or want all the gimmicks and useless crap

[@p38arover22]

@@W_T.F Easy. My current Rangie is 19 years old. It's a great vehicle and still looks good - not dated like a Toyota.

[@flatheadV8]

Here in the UK Soul Red Chrystal paint costs £820 (A$.1518 )! on a CX5. The cost in Oz is A$495. Once I straighten up, I don't think I will be able to sit down for some time.

[@jm_leviathan]

Bit of a strange take, really. The "self-image" component of a vehicle purchase is a real thing and all car manufacturers put effort into massaging their own image and catering to the emotional needs of particular demographics, most certainly including the superficial appearance of "adventure" over the real substance. Indeed, you could argue that the entire mainstream SUV craze is an expression of this. It's one thing to point out the limitations and absurdity of this stuff, but singling out Mazda in this regard seems a little unfair. Subaru offers an orange highlight "Sport" grade for the Forester, as well as a lime highlight pack with the Outback "Sport", and so does Toyota with the "Edge" (complete with edgy font). Same motive in all cases: to cater to that segment of the market which wants to appear a little more "adventurous" and a little less "drab mainstream respectability".

[@CollinBaillie]

But do they (the available styling options lists) command 80% of the focus of a press release announcing a "new model"?

[@Hannah_Grey]

The blossom covered spiderwebs on my door mirrors imply a sense of laziness

[@AutoExpertJC]

And they proffer the hint of nearby spiders.

[@ianwilliams487]

G'Day Miss Hannah,,have the dark blue mica version,,and have spiders every where,,but a dose of surface spray soon got rid of them,,for a couple of weeks, but do wonder on how this new you bute paint protection will handle bug spray,, So far so good,,

[@Cybernetic_Systems]

Mazda lost me as a customer as soon as they decided they wanted to be like Lexus, introduced 50 different versions of each model (used to be 3-4 variants max) and started jacking up their pricing. Luckily, Hyundai and Kia started making excellent cars at sensible prices just in time for me to take my money to their fine brands (I now have one of each in the garage instead of 2 Mazda’s).

[@miatand1156]

Absolutely correct. I've had nothing but a big lesson about mazda average reliability poor quality and shocking after sales support. My first mazda shitbox will be my last mazd. All my family are in Kias and Hyundai's and they have been very impressed. I too had a Getz and it was brilliant in everyway.

[@miatand1156]

@Johnny Silverhand I think there is a good chance if you ask any one who has tested or owned a H/K you will hear how good they are. But you are welcome to believe they aren't right up there beside it above the premium brands in most respects.

[@jerrymyahzcat]

@@miatand1156 I own a brand new Kia, GT Line spec as wanted an auto and top of the line GT was manual only (one of my cars) and have driven a few new ones (and older ones) of both Kia & Hyundai in my time. They are Not up there with the premium brands - but they have come a long way and are very decent cars and good reliable value for money. Premium, they are not however.

[@jm_leviathan]

The Kia Sportage runs from $36k-$57k RDP while the Mazda CX-5 runs from $36k-$58k. Comparing the top grades, the Sportage has more space in the second row and boot, a full-size spare tyre, an infotainment display setup with more "wow" factor, and a panoramic sunroof, but the Mazda has real leather seats, a classier interior finish, and a nice head-up display. I'm not seeing this huge value win for the Kia here...

[@Alvan81]

@@jm_leviathan 👍

[@krisbax5836]

I would encourage you to do a review on the last model commodore the VF series 2 demand is through the roof and I think you would find it’s well received as it’s the peak of Australian car manufacturing.

[@Low760]

It's not his core market. As a VF owner, the appeal is that it's a large rwd sedan or wagon, where you can get parts pretty easily for a long time that fits lots of body shapes and heights comfortably behind the wheel unlike other rwd sedans. Unfortunately the my link system is a joke, it takes too long to sync to your phone, it doesn't have Android auto, the HUD doesn't adjust high enough for a tall person. I'm unsure why people are pushing the price of the V6 up,. But the V8 is up Because of it is the last cost effective V8, the ford one is collectors only being supercharged. To buy an ls3 engine and box is 18k from a wrecker, to which people are paying it!

[@krisbax5836]

@@Low760 I don’t think you should let a piece of technology that would be expected to be dated by now and can be easily replaced sway anyones view, I doubt most people don’t even know it can self park. All John appears to do is push Hyundai & KIA and rubbish well established brands like Toyota that still appeal to the majority of Australian consumers as indicated by their record sales figures.

[@Low760]

@@krisbax5836 at the time John shat on Holden because he could see once they announced they weren't making in Australia anymore they would go. He was right. I have a relative in GM Australia so I know now that just let lots through. Too little too late. The self parking feature is a party trick. It doesn't like empty Parking bays and if the cars alongside are crooked it lines up with that. Replacing the infotainment unit is a $1000-2500 proposition, and then you don't have a well designed system by gm in the cheap one, it's known to be unreliable. The unit in my wife's same age Mazda is superior in every way to the my link unit. Which I didn't say before

[@theozBandit]

Fellas... here's something to smack all you in the face and wake everyone the FK up down here in Oz...on Jan 7, 8 and 9 the company I contract to collected GM Executives from the airport who were later the next day seen at the old Holden factory site talking with Tesla Executives... Anyway, a little birdie 🐦 (driver) with fkn good ears (and inside dashcam) says...GM and Tesla could be looking at vehicle/s to suit Australias openess and free flowing open roads between towns and cities and they are also following closely how much of a demand for late model Commodores. The birdie (🐦) says, quote.. they spoke about this that, what happened and why and spoke about how HOLDEN nose dived (exact words) then one said about how sales actually blew our roof off (exact words) when we introduced the V6 in 87/88, the Ozzie's loved it, they loved the power and how modern it drove, coming from a straight 202 6 cylinder to the V6, was like fitting rockets to the back! "They were that so much loved, the fookin car theft rose 80% and they were stealing our cars over fords V8s since they were so much faster, we loved it, the Ozzie Cops hated it... BUT this was the golden key we needed so we stuck with it from there on". Even Subaru wanted a piece of the pie by then bringing out their powerful turbo WRX at same time. "All the Ozzie's wanted was a large 4 door sedan, or Estate, rear wheel driven, with a powerful engine, and to get one, was as easy as turning up at our doors and buy it all in a single vehicle without any need to be modified like they were doing with the 202 and 186s. We were getting 170hp from the V6 which was 50hp more than the previous model 202 and we had these tuned at its lowest to suit the Ozzie fuel which was so so poor at the time. This all turned out perfect which now we had the option to tune up each model with their power upgrade basicially doing nothing.. BUT, we then came to the problem that they were now only slightly slower than our 5.0 V8s that come out at 220hp or 165kw it was advertised at. That's when the V8s horsepower war started it's rise and those sales increased with help from the Ozzie motor racing Bathhurst and they too started in demand. The rest of the convo was made outside the drivers vehicle BUT... they could be heard with GM guy saying and shaking hands with Telstra executive "this could turn out well with your package Brian" All our drivers with them on the day driving and security were comparing notes between which group said what. One group discussed rear wheel drive but must be option button for All wheel drive for NCAP and ANCAP. One said best to work with be AWD with a button to make 2 wheel drive is a better manufacturing option where you add it all at same time instead of adding it later after it's left the production line. THEN was confirmed when Birdie said when driving the GM team back to their Hotel, GM - So were you a holden or ford ozzie? 🐦 - I'm HOLDEN through and though.. born and bred..lucky to get a last VF, there's a massive demand for commodores now. GM - Great choice, yeh we are aware of the huge demand, that's partly why we are here. GM - Thanks so much for looking after us over last few days, no doubt we will be seeing you again in the near future.. 🐦 - "No problem..Maybe you guys should bring back the Commodore and have the option of adding Tesla running gear" to which the GM Executive winked and said, might have to look into that, shook his hand and went back into the hotel. Cant show any pics or recordings as was a specific request when organising services that they don't want mobile phones recording anything and for the drivers and security to not have their phones turn on... So looks like a Holden resurrection maybe a Commodore with a powerful 450 - 700hp Tesla engine...??? Those having a sook, FO... I'm just the messenger, go tell someone who cares.

[@simonalexandercritchley439]

Thanks for the update John. How about we start a petition to fire all marketing departments and put the engineers back in charge ? Meanwhile Mazda could call the green accents the Puke-rification Pack.

[@AutoExpertJC]

This needs to happen in politics, urgently. We need more hardcore technocrats in the big house, and fewer marketing-lawyer-wankers.

[@wally1166]

Dont take notice of John he upset about Australia making nothing but clothes lines lol

[@joecashman3225]

Hello from the UK. Owned Mazda's for the past 9 years and completely agree with you regarding how the company doesn't understand their cars or consumers anymore. In the market for a new car and unfortunately not looking at any Mazda's to replace my CX-5.

[@onyxobsidianblackstone1957]

How about Mazda stopped building good performance cars after the 90s.

[@gazzas123]

I am glad that I did finally watch this episode while standing on a ladder without my pants on as I pissed myself laughing. Thanks for a wonderful experience John.

[@minimumtrade]

They added proper value by putting the 2.5L N/A in the KISS front wheel drive variant for the first time.

[@Laz_Arus]

Mazda's CEO here in OZ must have given all the marketing dudes a thesaurus for Xmas, and set a challenge to use as many obtuse words as they could in the press releases.

[@77gravity]

The constant annual re-styling of vehicles adds significantly to the cost of the vehicle, while providing (basically) NOTHING. Changes to engines, suspensions etc ARE worthwhile, but FFS they could easily keep the same SHAPE for at least 5 years - thus reducing production costs, AND providing commonality of parts (especially panels) over a period of multiple years. Look at how well this worked for those 2 mighty little cars (love or hate them) the Mini and the Beetle.

[@garynew9637]

Yes, cosmetic bs changes.

[@cfc1001001cfc]

First! Sad to see Mazda losing its way. Let us hope they can step up their game in the future.

[@glenenglish56]

90% pigeon chesting, 10% informative.

[@davo2713]

I've watched so many of your videos over the years I feel we are growing old together. Anyway I'd like to suggest a topic for a video; Kia transmissions and how hard they are sucking lately. Been a fan of Kia for a while but there's something seriously wrong there.

[@LZYEYEST0081]

We need a John Cadogan dictionary. Kermitification. Straight to the dictionary.

[@AutoExpertJC]

It should be a word.

[@dougstubbs9637]

How would you nom a frog in a blender?

[@garynew9637]

What's with the vaxx crap

[@brettster3331]

John, why point out something almost all car companies do all the time for every model year, between all new major redesign of the vehicle every 5-7 years.

[@justinmadden7739]

Sad to see Mazda losing their way. I bought a used 2018 Mazda 6 Atenza 2.5T for the other half. Beautiful car with a punchy turbo engine. But I’m always thinking in the back of my mind, what if something goes wrong and I have to fight Mazda to get it repaired. No one wants that when they purchase a new or used car. For comparison I own a 2013 Accord Euro manual and it has been flawless and I’m confident I could run it for another 10 years without any major issues. Honda Australia head office has been on the nose the last few years but they still make some good product and the Euro was an example of that.

[@inctru]

Honda's are average reliability vehicles here in the U.S. these days, with some awful styling (IMO). I drove nothing but Honda/Acura from 1982 to 2009, but wouldn't buy one today. They are a shadow of what they were, with a fair amount of build-quality, electrical & mechanical issues. The U.S. market is pretty lackluster, overall though really across-the-board. Other regions/markets get all the better Japanese subcompact, compact & hybrid offerings.

[@justinmadden7739]

@@inctru agree Honda have lost their way, definitely in Australia. I wouldn’t say no to a 2.0T Accord but sadly we miss out on that one. I was quite keen on it as it received great reviews but our version was built in Thailand and that engine wasn’t an option.

[@StaitlyNatters]

If your returning from half way up ‘dingo piss creek’, on a space saver, would definitely be a long and arduous drive, as the recommendation and labelling on the tyre state, 30kph/100km.

[@nordic5490]

The space savers in my Falcons say 80kmh

[@Thermalions]

30kph? Does it have a bicycle wheel for a space saver?

[@StaitlyNatters]

@@Thermalions my 150cc scooter has a wider tyre than the tyre savers I’ve dealt with

[@coweatsman]

I understand that Novak had received a medical exemption from the Victorian Government and received his visa. If the Australian Government was not going to recognise the exemption why did they issue a visa?

[@gavincarstens6497]

it was a BS medical exemption that didn't hold water when he arrived

[@ln5747]

Exactly. But this 🔔🔚 still makes it political.

[@allangibson2408]

The Victorian Government wasn’t consulted by Tennis Australia. The Federal government warned Tennis Australia that anyone without a vaccination certificate had better have bullet proof certification from two independent doctors. Djokovic turned up with one doctor’s note.

[@ln5747]

@@allangibson2408 sounds like potentially a fuck up by Tennis Australia. Or perhaps Novak's team. Nobody knows but everyone is quick to bark, such as John.

[@sylviam6535]

@@ln5747 - He’s always been a loud mouth. Plenty of times I cant make it to the end of the video because of that.

[@QALibrary]

RAV4 in the USA been marked up big time apparently on dealership put 40k on the price

[@markh.6687]

They're called "stealership stickers". Pay no attention to them. Negotiate from the factory sticker only in the US. Right now you're better off not buying anything if you can avoid it.

[@gs6022]

Spot on comments John , nice to hear it as it truely is & not how marketers would have us believe.

[@disabledsubmarinevet6717]

i have a 2018 mazda cx-9 gt that I bought in 2017 for 40k and so far at 59k miles I love it .

[@johntait491]

Just to tell you John, my wife and I have just purchased a Mazda CX5 Maxx Sport FWD in Soul Red direct from the Mazda dealer here in Bendigo. Delivery on 19 Jan. We will pay $38K. No trade in. I wanted to use your service having heard your spruiking of how good it is, but your consultants/agents failed to provide a price match and their response was very tardy. Maybe next time. ☹️

[@brendoncrowe9746]

As someone literally using this service at the same time as you for a Mazda I'm having the opposite experience. Response quick and quotes within reasonable time. Unsure if your expectations may differ but they must send out to tender.

[@johntait491]

@@brendoncrowe9746 I asked for nothing special Brendon. I did my homework on price and asked for a good price from the two separate agents I used. They were very quick to respond, but unable to provide a comparable price despite the spruiking. They also don't want to commit anything to paper. Personally, I don't think they get quotes or put it out to tender. 🤨

[@Shifty_Malone]

John, it sounds like you need to debate Dr Robert Malone. Joe Rogan Experience 1757 on Spotify.

[@AutoExpertJC]

He's a renowned anti-vax nut banned from many platforms for COVID misinformation. FFS.

[@Shifty_Malone]

@@AutoExpertJC you didn't watch the podcast then. How's a vaccinated person, "anti-vax"? Sounds like you're pretty confident, nothing to lose if you debate the "nut" then...

[@ImSnackiChan]

@@AutoExpertJC Where's your source on that? You've become a joke, John. Another puppet brainwashed by mainstream media...

[@Shifty_Malone]

@@AutoExpertJC I didn't say to "Google him". I said to watch the podcast, then argue with me?

[@americarsqueensland1667]

There is no front bumper. These grill instead of a bumper cars are so bloody ugly plus very impractical and so easily damaged from even a tiny front collision, bumping a shopping trolley will damage these cars.

[@lobsterwhisperer7932]

i agree, it looks like a 2011 mazda.

[@phillipmarnik]

I don't think the current generation of marketing professionals are car enthusiasts. Workplaces are filling up with people who have no substance.

[@AutoExpertJC]

Nor are the beancounters running the import operations.

[@phillipmarnik]

I've been in my industry a long time and have seen a lot of change. I can today count on one hand the number of colleagues who give a shit. The rest cruise from role to role leading to a serious erosion of real business knowledge. Very sad.

[@legallyfree2955]

@@phillipmarnik As long as the business meets the required diversity quotas in all areas then I'm sure they will run flawlessly. You don't need to worry about qualifications or anything like that, you firstly check the applicants gender and skin colour, this finds the best employees willing to work the hardest and do the best job.

[@james0spikey]

Having just bought a CX-5, I think the 2.5 turbo motor is the most compelling reason to buy one. Save for that, we’d have probably gone with an outback, a forester, or possibly a Sorrento. If Subaru had sold the current outback here with the turbo motor you can get in the states, we would have gone with that hands down. Any of those would have probably been better in a lot of ways, but the Mazda goes like a shower of shit for what it is, and the interior and styling hold up pretty well despite its age. As mid size SUVs go we’re happy with it, but if you’re not going to get the turbo petrol motor I’d get something else.

[@AutoExpertJC]

I agree - that 2.5T is a compelling proposition that competitors cannot match.

[@JasonISF]

Outback would be much better off road than the CX5.

[@james0spikey]

@@JasonISF Probably - but it's not a consideration for a lot of (probably most) buyers. I've got a 4x4 ute so I have no intention of driving the CX-5 off road. The Mazda was way better to drive, a nicer place to sit, and better looking while being practical enough. That made it a better choice for us than the competition.

[@JasonISF]

@@james0spikey if you're happy with it then that's the main thing. Not sure about the CX5 but I detail a upper spec 2020 CX8 every month and found the front seats to be quite hard and not as comfortable as our 2021 Outback touring seats. We have a new baby and really love the larger boot that the Outback has compared to the CX5 or the Forester. Sure it doesn't accelerate like a V8 but it's got enough to overtake on the highway with a few revs on board. What sort of fuel economy are you getting in the CX5?

[@james0spikey]

@@JasonISF Same goes for the outback - they’re good cars so I can see why you like yours. We get 10L to 100ks, so it is a little thirsty. I don’t really drive it like I’m worried about that though so I’m sure some do better.

[@adamhend3211]

I strongly agree with most of the comments. I drove the CX5 and Forester back to back in 2019 and could easily feel the Forester's quality of the CX5. Obviously I bought the Forester.

[@BasedinReality1984]

No need for the dig at Novak . He’s standing up for what he believes in. It’s a shame more people don’t have a backbone. Enjoy your 5 booster later on this year 👍

[@VH-gw3qi]

He can believe all he likes …. and it’s got nothing to do with ‘a backbone’ …. It’s obvious you don’t get it either judging by ‘your dig’ re booster 5 🙄

[@BasedinReality1984]

@@VH-gw3qi be quiet or I’ll cough near you, ya snowflake. Anyway justice has been served . I’ll be cheering on ‘Novax’ at the open 🎾

[@thomasmiller1364]

Anyone who’s favorite color happens to be green will definitely call B/S on this one! LOL

[@paulcooper8818]

Sure focus on the negative, but that metallic red they offer is attractive

[@RedDog265]

Yet another great report John. I'm often called a sarcastic prick, however I can only aspire to be as good as a master like you. As for the puke green highlights on the CX5 you have to wonder how anybody could think that was a good idea.

[@CNile-se9xw]

Asus ROG inspired. 😉

[@dietmarwolf79]

...and pay a hefty surcharge for that!!

[@jerrymyahzcat]

The Kia Picanto X-Line had lime green/yellowish highlights and they actually worked exceptionally well and looked fantastic. No lame (not typo) green air vent surrounds though.

[@daveb6345]

@@CNile-se9xw well their stuff is shit too 😂😂😂

[@CNile-se9xw]

@@daveb6345 It's not my cup of tea either. 😉

[@zizodbest]

Hi, would you recommend the mazda CX-3 for uber driving? How would you compare it to the likes of Toyota camry and Corrolla? Thanks.

[@AutoExpertJC]

CX-3 is quite small, being based on the Mazda2 platform, but is otherwise a good car. Corolla is bigger, and Camry is much bigger.

[@zizodbest]

@@AutoExpertJC thanks alot. I was thinking cx3 will cost more to maintain.

[@philmenzies2477]

Hi John, great report. As usual. Is there any chance you could get a reasonable answer from a car manufacturer as to what they expect the driver to do with the full size wheel they just removed in order to fit some crappy space saver spare? Like where does that crappy, hot, dirty, (possibly) spiky tyre get stashed for the (even) slower, long trip home?

[@AutoExpertJC]

I've never had a decent answer on that.

[@happyhappynuts]

Some provide a bag, the intention being it go in your boot or rear space. Something of a problem when chock full on a road trip

[@AutoExpertJC]

It's pretty dangerous, unrestrained in the boot.

[@tomnewham1269]

I spoke to a tyre shop owner about this and he has seen a family on a road trip with the luggage on the children’s lap with a full size wheel in the boot.

[@n2n8sda]

@@AutoExpertJC My Suzuki swift (not the greatest of cars compared to some but i've put 350,000 miles on 4 of them over the last 10 years! a cheap runabout) the newer models came with just some goo in a can and an aircompressor where the spare used to be, I bought the optional spare space saver kit, the factory wheels fit in the boot under the mat where you put the space-saver and even uses the same clamp to keep it secure. Can't be that hard for others to incorporate some space

[@howdidwegethere3112]

I think that choosing a Kia Seltos, which is now ever so painfully close to actual delivery, was the right call for us, over a CX-3 or 5 Thanks for another insight into the corporate mind.

[@Low760]

I bought a second hand Mazda so so I don't need to deal with the dealer, but the Kia isn't as nice day to day as a cx3. But you do need something to convince yourself that you're better off!

[@jayherting74]

I just bought a CX-3 in July I absolutely love it. It has good pickup 30 miles to the gallon in sport mode it absolutely flies. Lots of torque. Handles like a mini Cooper I mean it's literally like driving a Miata or a sports car. It feels like a car not an SUV. The interior is that of a $40,000 car soft materials really nice materials. The key is in Hyundai's all have had engine recalls and tons of issues. I just traded in my Elantra for the CX-3 because I would never buy another Hyundai as long as I live. I bought a Tiburon off the showroom floor and wound up having it in the shop for 60 days out of the first 90 that I owned it because the wire harness melted down because it was installed wrong. Then every other week the check engine light came on. I finally had to get rid of it on the lemon law and got the Elantra. It was a good car until the transmission went at 99,000 mi which was lucky it was barely still under warranty. Just be thankful you have that warranty because you're going to need it. If you just do some research like I did about frequency of repair records. And safety the CX3 the safety of the year award from JD Powers associates. It holds its value better than Kia or Hyundai. And the reliability rating is much better. I hope you enjoy your new car. They are nice they look really nice I actually test drove one before I test drove the CX3. I have no complaints about the drive. Or it looks that's for sure. I just couldn't bring myself to buy another Hyundai or Kia they're just garbage mechanically. Plan on having it until the warranty expires and then get rid of it trust me. I even had to replace the damn clock spring in the Elantra not cheap

[@jpeterman9699]

@@jayherting74 I just saw a Mazda cx5 on a lift, the car was only 4 years old. The entire undercarriage was covered in rust.

[@jayherting74]

@@jpeterman9699 That's not unusual especially if you're in the Northeast. You got to blame the owner for that. If after 4 years of car is already rusted out that means it's set in water a lot a whole lot I park mine inside of a garage like a civilized human And I clean my undercarriage

[@jpeterman9699]

@@jayherting74 the only vehicles I see rotted out more than Mazdas are dodges

[@ausskiguy]

After 2 videos about what's going on "Up There" (Ladder safety) it's great to be back with what's going on "Down There!"

[@emarc37]

With your Djokovic bashing I think I've had enough of you. I'm out.

[@ScottMurrayBestFamilyCars]

Vomit? More like Streets Splice. Mmm, delicious. Since when has the CX-5 ever been about toughness? It's a half-price luxury vehicle. I want a CX-5 for the 2.5 and those excellent seats.

[@kirkdawson]

Spot on John, Sounds like every media outlet in Oz drinks the same cool aid!

[@wdhewson]

Dampening is the addition of water. Damping is attenuation of an effect.

[@phprofYT]

Liking your police state? Lots of Germans liked their police state ... until the 8th Air Force showed up.

[@georgekaplan6451]

I went to the launch of the CX30 several years ago (mainly for the nibblies...). They had a design guy up from Melbourne and he was banging on about what all the curves meant; Katana sword slashes, etc and I thought what a load of bullshit that was. I left the launch distinctly unimpressed since I felt there was very little to differentiate the models except for the top model.

[@jerrymyahzcat]

So the nibbles were no good? That’s a shame too.

[@cityplanner3063]

Wouldn’t you consider that a good thing. If there is little to differentiate between lower trims and higher trims. When I buy a base model I don’t feel like I’m purchasing a base model.

[@georgekaplan6451]

@@cityplanner3063 On the flip side, if you buy the top model, wouldn't you want it to be clearly differentiated from the base model?

[@brainsmatterpodcast]

Funniest thing was that a Mazda ad came up as i started watching this 😂

[@timcollins380]

"Shit Copy", you said it and nailed it. What absolute garbage. Mazda make themselves look very silly with this release.

[@AutoExpertJC]

I worked as a subeditor - fixing shit copy was the job...

[@ausreaction]

Speaking of bullshit, the content of the subject marketing material doesn't matter because this bloke is likely the only person outside of the Mazda Australia marketing department to ever read it...

[@grahambaglin7484]

What I don't like is that several Mazda dealers have refused point blank to change my CX5 diesel auto transmission oil. Sealed for life they said. So, if it fails now, I pay. I understand Mazda use a proprietary auto transmission oil which seems to be impossible to buy and I don't want to be silly and put non-recommended oil in it. Considering the money you pay for a car, you'd expect to be able to service it completely.

[@gcbification]

Would've caught more eyes if the highlights & vents were hivis PINK.. =)

[@AutoExpertJC]

They could have sponsored the Mardi Gras...

[@gcbification]

@@AutoExpertJC Indeed...I see an angle there ; CX = crossover ...Mazda aren't trying hard enough B)

[@AutoExpertJC]

A CX-30 Break Free limited edition would also work.

[@gcbification]

@@AutoExpertJC LoL.... have to use hivis yellow for that model, to differentiate it from ... 'entry level'? ;)

[@chrishewitt1165]

I love their high brow jingle. Zoom zoom. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@williamparry9314]

You can not really stack bullshit, however you have to give the marketing guys 100% for trying.

[@milo9305]

The Pelican stays for a few more days! Yesssssssss!

[@madmick3794]

Just wondering John, our local Subaru claims 9 to 12 moth wait for Forester. Is that a trim/grade choice issue, an Australian supply issue, just this dealer or is this Forester struggling with the chip issue? Cheers for your insight.

[@captmulch1]

Djoko: "But I'm special!!!" :-)

[@AutoExpertJC]

He is 'special'...

[@ln5747]

@@AutoExpertJC true, clearly a guy who has no idea about health but you do, looking at you both 😅

[@AutoExpertJC]

Let's try to stay on point. Vaccines work.

[@ln5747]

@@AutoExpertJC not very well in this case. No need for a young healthy adult to have it given the extremely high survival rate for such age groups.

[@AutoExpertJC]

You're failing to acknowledge the actual facts. These vaccines deliver superhuman immunity and greatly reduce the death risk. The data is in.

[@markmark7386]

John you should listen to episode 1757, Dr Robert Malone MD on the Joe Rogan podcast, it’s interesting, I think you would Agree. Very impressive chin up numbers young man.

[@legallyfree2955]

Don't question the science Mark, just trust it. Even all the bits that contradict the other bits. Or we will boot you out of the cult of civilised society.

[@AutoExpertJC]

Mark - He's a renowned anti vax nut, banned from many platforms for spreading COVID misinformation. So there's that.

[@garynew9637]

@@AutoExpertJC well, have a look at what he s suggested.

[@legallyfree2955]

@@garynew9637 I notice just today they have come out and said that "oh actually it can affect menstrual cycles". One of the things he was supposedly spreading false information about. But now instead of denying it outright it's just "small changes".

[@RaduB.]

I believe it is the same with many other manufacturers out there... This is the world we are living in.

[@justinjp9211]

John I was thinking the same things I can barley tell the difference between models in November the cx5 sports was roughly 38k in October then they moved it up to about 41k now with the new version they put it again. Also Kia Sportage I believe has gone up we’re does this leave the RAV4 now will they go mrsp

[@johnd8892]

MX5 Miata sports car. CX all SUVs.

[@justinjp9211]

@@johnd8892 talking about the cx5 maxx sport model which barley different to the base model now

[@johnd8892]

@@justinjp9211 not many world call it a sports car despite a sport label. Especially when Mazda make the most successful sports car of all time.

[@ozzyay9720]

Mazda think they are a 'semi-premium' brand like Honda think it was back in the 90s. Their cars are now bang average and haven't exactly evolved like Toyota and Hyundai has

[@nickloughrey9841]

if novax wants to use his own antibodies instead of vax promted ones thats his affair ....................nowt to do with you ................

[@AutoExpertJC]

It's actually a legislated entry condition for non-citizen visitors to the country. It has nothing to do with what he wants.

[@nickloughrey9841]

@@AutoExpertJC always like your videos john .but this obsession with vax/anti vax has gone far enough ............ if the vax stopped you passing it on i could see the point ... but it doesnt ...... just going through it at the moment at 70 ....see you on the other side !

[@donellclemons2195]

What happend to the good ol days when mazda had the mazdaspeed division.

[@NewYorksFinest1]

thanks for helping me get a great deal on my mazda. i followed your previous video and saved thousands of dollars.. Thanks Again

[@burrowingbadger]

I've got a 2019 CX5. I noticed rust forming on the metal framing of the front seats mid last year. Notified the dealer about 2 months ago who said "not our problem. But we'll tell Mazada Oz." Cannot get a response out of them. Rust on the inside of the car and they go silent! I wonder if anyone else has noticed the same?? I saw it whilst vacuuming

[@sidjyothi]

Simply awesome, John!. For the life of me, I can't tell the New CX 5 from the old one even with magnifying glasses. I think we can guarantee that cx 5 drops out of the top midsize SUV sales for 2022.

[@DuniaYako]

Just get a 2019 certified used from the dealership. Only a small difference from the "new" 2022 update

[@jpeterman9699]

Those are selling for more than MSRP of 2022 models here

[@AcuraAddicted]

Well, at least they "refreshed" the CX-5 before increasing MSRP. Other manufacturers are not even doing that and just blatantly increasing MSRP as is.

[@AutoExpertJC]

Tried to slip it through under the radar, however.

[@troyjollimore4100]

The rising price of steel and, well, EVERYTHING had to be felt sooner or later.

[@justinjp9211]

I was looking at one in October mrsp for cx5 sport was 38k then they moved it to 41k around November with no changes now they moved again. I am guessing they had no trouble selling them between September to November as was not much stock around Melbourne. I would avoid them now this is but a joke 4.5k price increase for what

[@justinjp9211]

Also they quote rideclous fuel consumption claims was in Freinds one and he was doing 11 litres per 100k rather then the claimed 7

[@troyjollimore4100]

@@justinjp9211 To cover the cost of materials increase?

[@in-oz]

Not to mention the word is "damping", not "dampening". Unless the suspension is improved by making it wet.

[@debugin1227]

The lime green accent on the grill was me blowing a lurgy out the window.

[@barnabastoth9283]

I got the 21 cx5 and simply love it. Drives amazing. The only con is that the back is not spaceous enough (so I ordered a musso xlv).

[@asyongaguilarable]

Never been a fan of a bobble-head video. But this channel is an exception. Spot on! on Mazda's lame justification of a price hike - mixing words to appeal to die-hard CX-5 suckers. I'd love to hear an opinion from you on this ---> "Is it just me, or do all Mazdas look alike?".

[@No0ne31]

The green goblin is flying to the nearest dealer

[@JimBob-vb8oz]

Your shirt is wrong. It should be displacement raptor as velocity is displacement over time

[@fatcityhockey]

So much for Novak Djokovic not following the “rules” which you so zealously eluded to. Looks like the law trumps the rules which you have so conveniently failed to see because you like so many others have gone into a state of blind panic over this virus and opted to follow and back the bureaucrats at all costs.

[@def1ant]

If its anything like our Black Edition Trailblazer, the black chips off revealing the factory chrome. So it does cost them something, they have to paint all the chrome, and as end user we get to spend the duration of our ownership touching it up.

[@haroldjanser8361]

Love your stuff Long Time! Think Tennis Player should be allowed to choose Vax or no Vax and love my 3 year old ex rental CX5 😅

[@Hexsyn]

@ 4:55 sadly, somewhat recently regarding the forester. Don't judge :p

[@ROBMACDUI]

Fantastic little suv but definitely the same car as before. Hey at least most of their dealers in my area aren’t slapping an extra $10k to the price like almost every Ford dealer.

[@alexgrant1979]

Perhaps Mazda saw Porsche do this for DECADES with the 911 and thought they could get away with it also.

[@onyxobsidianblackstone1957]

How about Porsche copied Mazda lol.

[@danpol3073]

C’mon John. I got a chubby when you started talking about lime green accents. Surely I’m not alone.

[@AutoExpertJC]

No - me too. I admit it.

[@muzzaball]

We all crave self-expression, and the car makers do their best to facilitate that - by providing Black, White, Grey or Silver cars; tho Mazda does have the best Red in the business!

[@AutoExpertJC]

Don't forget beige and metallic brown.

[@shakethedrummer2351]

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the announced price of the GR86 😁

[@TANGARASandOSCARS]

Press release in plain English: We changed some minor cosmetic things because we were bored. Not made better, just changed. For the same reason, we increased the price tag. Also, we are wankers.