Is the NEW 2022 Mazda CX-5 Turbo a BETTER sport SUV than a Nissan Rogue Turbo?

The NEW CX-5 Turbo is here and Mazda has brought some changes for 2022. On the outside you will notice a refreshed front fascia, headlights, wheels and grill. On the inside there is updated materials and seating. Under the hood is a 2.5L turbocharged inline-4 that produces 250HP & is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Is the NEW 2022 Mazda CX-5 Turbo a BETTER sport SUV than a Nissan Rogue Turbo?
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[@jnm-eh6qt]

My wife's 2012 Mazda5 is approaching 230k miles and still going strong. Only spent $350 in unscheduled repairs during the first 200k.

[@Rockybalboa541]

I haven’t heard of one going that much mileage

[@Raptors0524]

Does she like the new CX5? Would you guys buy another one?

[@GreatGrandmasterWang]

That's basically a Ford

[@jnm-eh6qt]

@@GreatGrandmasterWang which makes it even more surprising. Now at 255k miles and still going strong.

[@stevengraham185]

@@GreatGrandmasterWangno Todd left in this Baby…All Mazda

[@borghorsa1902]

Mazda gets the front perfectly every time. I also like their overall quality of workmanship and their headlights, they are very good at night!

[@dal0768]

This is still the front runner for my next vehicle. Nothing over the top, just a classic design. Thanks to you both for the review. 👍

[@lordflyquad4721]

I have a 22 Carbon Edition that I got in January. Even without the turbo, such a satisfying car to own and drive...just exudes quality. Can't go wrong with a CX5

[@2daih4]

People need to understand the value for this mid size truck is unmatched.All these manufacturers are cheaping out with a CVT and this is the only one in this segment that has a true automatic transmission.Im grabbing a 2023 in the near future

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for your thoughts on this one.

[@LESTER7L1]

Joe and LORI( I am soon returning home ALL the flood damage in my condo has been repaired FINALLY! WOO HO!)Thanks for bringing this great vehicle to us. I LOVE IT glad to share it on my blog and other sites as usual. Lori thanks for all you do you are THE BEST! A DAR DOLL. See you guys on another ride.

[@nickolasmoore4128]

I really appreciate the insight and educational information in the beginning. You really stand out from other automobile reviewers, keep up the good work!!

[@Dano-MX5]

Hey Joe! Great video as usual…and very timely. I just purchased this exact vehicle today. My wife and I are definitely huge Mazda fans. We have owned a Mazda6 Signature, a CX-9 GT and now own our 6th Miata, a ‘21 RF Club BBR in Polymetal grey. This Snowflake white pearl CX will definitely compliment the Miata as they sit beside each other in the garage. We pick her up tomorrow. Thanks for not only providing great information during your reviews but also entertaining us while doing it.

[@mystictk4149]

I will forever be in love with the products Mazda puts out. They sure do know how to grab your attention and keep it and not only that but they make their vehicles nice.

[@tisha1322]

YESSSS!!! I love them!

[@Antiorganizer]

Funny how there is a similar video by a guy working at a Nissan dealer that also pits up a CX-5 against a Rogue, and there, the Rogue comes out ahead. Puttng out some facts that's less confirmation bias driven: - Rogue has much better rear leg space and trunk space making this more family friendly. - Rogue's CVT is no longer a concern because the CVT is different and much better than before. - Rogue's Variable Compression Turbo manages to create more more than the non-turbo (either CX-5 or prior 2.5L Rogue), and uses less fuel so long as you remain light footed. - Rogue absorbs road imperfections smoother and creates for a more relaxing ride. - CX-5 with the turbo has incredible acceleration that nothing else in the segment can match. - CX-5 does not have the understeer that the Rogue has, and provides second to none handling - you feel one with the road and you can gauge how far you can push winding roads whereas with the Rogue you better just go with the flow and don't get too perky. - While the Rogue premium package provides second to none seating- feeling wise - the leather in the CX-5 is incredible high quality and probably more durable. - Infotainment works better on the Rogue. But once the music plays and you see the damn map on the screen, who cares... Anyway. The biases a sales guy comes up wiht is always funny. Omits the much better fuel economy of the Rogue. Instead fast forwards to showing how powerful the CX-5 is. And goes "ewww" with mentioning the CVT, while in fact CVT, actaully really works quite QUITE well ! FAR better than ANYONE criticizing it here!

[@bradyvelvet9432]

Raiti’s Rides is one of the best reviewers out there! I love your energy and sense of humor on reviews! Your review of the 2021 Trailblazer last year sealed the deal for me when I was considering getting one. In fact, I think I knew more about the car than the salesman did! 😂😂😂 Thanks to Raiti’s Rides! 🙏 ❤🚗

[@DarkJediChrisG-1425]

Same here!

[@markeiththomas3368]

Wife & I luv watching your car reviews here at Raiti's rides... In the market now shopping for a new car & more than likely going with this particular vehicle... Also admire you & Laurie's connection.👍

[@michaelfont7239]

Bought one and the wife took over it.Looking now for a MX5 but in this conditions I'm going to have to wait at least till next year.CX5 is an incredible CUV.Awesome review 👏

[@roberttrench465]

Drove this as a rental last week, not the turbo but full spec auto. A really good car to drive. Very high end feeling in the cockpit.

[@grriceman782]

Definitely one of the better choices in this segment and a wiser selection than the Rogue. Minor misses for me…no fog lamps, no rear spoiler and the unintuitive infotainment system.

[@DarkJediChrisG-1425]

Thank you Lori for all that you do!! ❤️ 👍🙂😀

[@samuelwaweru9819]

I Love it when you go to Florida because you come with new, Juicy, amazing information 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪(Kenyan subscriber)

[@RaitisRides]

You are the best my friend!

[@zachgalati]

I got a 2020 cx5 non turbo and I love it. Definitely the best car I’ve ever owned. It’s also fun to drive. Corners great. To be fair my previous cars weren’t all that good from a ford tempo to a S10 blazer to a Honda Fit to this Mazda. I’ve never been so satisfied with a car than I am with my CX-5

[@chriswalls6667]

Thanks for the review, now I’m glad a bought the 2022 Nissan Rogue SL

[@wilfredo-teyrosalesfotos]

That’s a clean looking Stormtrooper!

[@charlesleblond1231]

Got my ‘22 Turbo 10000km ago at the end of March. This is an amazingly well built SUV. No issues whatsoever in this quick comfortable and great driving Mazda.

[@jeffrobertson6019]

What are your mpg like?

[@tisha1322]

I have a 22 premium and gas mileage is not great but still love my CX-5 turbo charge wasn’t available at my time of purchase. But surprisingly the non turbo has more than enough power and gets up and goes. 😁😁😁

[@mazdafan22]

Totally agree with you Charles. I have a 22 Signature Turbo and absolutely love it!!

[@charlesleblond1231]

@@jeffrobertson6019 I'm getting between 9 and 11 L per 100km, it's high. But it's fast and I'm not driving it slow...

[@jeffrobertson6019]

@@charlesleblond1231 Premium fuel?

[@moe.moe.codgamer5125]

I like the way they put everything your back seat passengers need, remember this is a SUV, not a compact standard sedan

[@chaij1]

I own a Mazda carbon edition and I can only say it is unbeatable on the market in terms of price, performance, and luxury style.

[@techbuddy5305]

x2…CX-9 CE

[@therevanchist1123]

CE gang 😅 love mine

[@acefr8816]

Agreed, but Mazda needs to do a better job in BEV. That MX-30 is a joke. Put a 800V system similar to Hyundai and a chassis of CX-5 and Mazda has a winner.

[@Splungeworthy]

CE FTW

[@eamonnmcdermott1939]

Joe, I never knew Mazda started out making cork!! Cork of all things. I never knew this, you never mentioned it in any of your previous Mazda videos!! Thanks for letting me know that Mazda started out making cork!! I love Mazda, never knew they started out making cork!! Cork of all things!! This is amazing info Joe, I never knew this fact about Mazda that they started out making cork!! I hope you include the fact that Mazda started out making cork in more of your future Mazda videos!! Great info Joe!!! My fact of the day!!! Amazing!!!

[@mpg65]

Actually I think he did mention this before but regardless Mazda rules

[@omarcortes5754]

Very clean design. It has power enough to have some fun driving and can offer some good mpg's too.

[@PattyCat.]

Great review, got my 22 Turbo in March and couldn't be happier! Absolutely love the way it drives, very sporty IMO. It might not compete with the high end BMW's or Audi's but you can't beat it for the price(both upfront and longterm ownership/maintenance). I completely agree on the chrome window trim and rear badges, really wish they were black and it seems like everyone agrees based on the CX-5 reddit sub. I'll probably hyperdip them at some point but I'm in no rush.

[@yournightmare9999]

BMW and Audi is unreliable overpriced trash

[@kevtn8]

I just got my '23 Turbo. I looked at Acura, Lexus, BMW and Audi. When you optioned those vehicles feature for feature we are saving 15k. Plus the Mazda cost to own after warranty is in different league than Germans. For the money there is nothing close. I've never been happier. My very first turbo. I'm super impressed.

[@Splungeworthy]

I have come to the conclusion that the non touch screen infotainment system works well for my OCD. It's bad enough to keep the dash clean-at least I won't have fingerprints all over the infotainment screen. I've actually adapted quite well to it, and the volume knob down below is probably the best ergonomic feature of the whole system.

[@mattmekhaeil]

Even though this generation has been around 6 years and doesn’t look dated. It still looks good. My pick is the cx5 turbo. You get a potent engine and they got a awesome awd system and handles pretty well for a suv. This doesn’t have a cvt like the rogue and we know Nissans cvts are junk the worst part of their cars

[@dominickirkwood]

I love it Joe and Lori and keep up the great work real true and I love the video lot real true 👍

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for your awesome dedication Dominic.

[@nicktaylor476]

Excellent review as always! Combine Mazda's amazing reliability and looks, you honestly can't go wrong with this CX-5 all around for a daily driver. Sasquatch + Yeti = Yesquatch 👌

[@DarkJediChrisG-1425]

Lol

[@limpunsing2229]

The CX-5 Turbo is still my pick Splendid review

[@GallaghersGrub]

I've owned the machine gray turbo for about a year now and it's an excellent car. The leather heated and ventilated seats are fantastic. The entertainment system takes some getting used to, but you don't get fingerprints all over it. It's a pleasure to drive and gets decent (but not great) gas milage. It's also small enough to park in the city without being as small as a hatchback like the GTI. Also, you can put 87 octane in it to save a few bucks, but it drops the horsepower down to about 220 or so. Definitely check out the machine gray with the black rims. It's gorgeous.

[@user-do7bb6kq8c]

I have a 22 turbo and nothing but good things to say about. Very happy with my purchase.

[@em1ownerify]

How is the gas mileage from the turbo version? About to get this exact model and color

[@user-do7bb6kq8c]

@@em1ownerify It depends how heavy your foot is. Around town, I get around 22-23. I recently took it on a cross country road trip averaging 80mph and at times I got over 30 mpg when on adaptive cruise. Constantly flooring it obviously lowered that however. It seems get better gas mileage with premium as well. Still love the car after 33k and have had zero problems thus floor.

[@em1ownerify]

@@user-do7bb6kq8c looking at a 2022 for 31k total 17k miles. Really want the car

[@jessemorgan9948]

I drive a ‘21 Carbon edition Turbo CX5. I absolutely love it!

[@LS1007]

Love the CX5! Especially in Soul Red. I’d definitely choose it over a Nissan Rogue. Thanks Joe and Lori. Great job! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@tisha1322]

Great Job Lori!!!!

[@josephpayton5414]

Yes imo This is better than the rouge in some ways. Though the rouge is the more “family friendly” one out of the 2 as that is more spacious. However the larger sibling the CX-50 which sells along side of this CX-5 imo is so much better with tech, and space and capability. Luxury seems equal though I lobe the styling more on that. The CX-5 seems like the “sports car” in this segment, thought I would never say that about a compact crossover in terms of handling which is what u would expect from a Mazda. I want something lather so I’ll get the CX-50. But between the 2 the rouge and this CX-5. I’m going CX-5. I btw love the lighting on this as well. Joe, u do amazing explaining the car, Lori, the camera 👸, as always , perfection. U always get the right angles and we subscribers love y’all both for the hard work. Keep up the great content!

[@shabberplasm32]

I've always been a Mazda and Ford guy. Always loved their cars

[@lisaw7633]

Hopefully they make a pano roof on the CX5. I'm waiting on the Preferred Package. Now that the production is ramping up now there is a chip shortage. No heated seats, no power lift gate, no bose stereo. Think I'll wait awhile.

[@ianinohio]

The CX-50 has one!

[@classiccorvettesmusclecars5846]

Luv Mazdas! Traded in my 6 for a CX9 & the wife just bought a 3 sedan. How about a review of the CX9 Touring Plus? It’s nicely equipped & the blacked out package looks awesome.

[@_nihongo_jouzu_]

15:06 "I remember when I used to teach I had a few jerky's in the classroom" 😂

[@ytbus2338]

Please do a review on the 2022 Mazda CX-30 Carbon Edition!

[@cnunesoregon]

Love my Mazda CX5. Will never part with it. THE most fun driving and I still have plenty of room to haul stuff around.

[@rhandyacosta9551]

Paddle shifting portion of the video was a great addition. Hype

[@brianjones6579]

Those Lovebugs love the front end of cars as well. Damn near impossible to get them off too

[@BennyT_3434]

A Jim Croce reference and a Shasta shout-out, Ratti's Rides is the best!

[@painiscoming6701]

thank you, buying this week

[@cobie111]

Had one as a rental when my Volvo XC40 was in the body shop, and loved it. It's 7 or 8K less than my Volvo and I thought it felt just as solid and luxurious. Fun to drive. Def on my list when Inga's lease is up.

[@RaitisRides]

They are really great cars!

[@jamesdean3548]

I like the On Throttle then politely “smooth shifting”.

[@step4560]

New here, I like this vehicle and how you present, all I can say is that you missed the jump at 20:00 😛 New subsciber here...

[@samuelwaweru9819]

Always be a fan of this chanel💪💪💪💪💪

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you for having my back Samuel!

[@SME5724]

Mazda does a great job with a very clean stylish exterior with no fake vents and reliability to match…. But interior definitely needs a bit of an update ! That being said I’d definitely choose this over any Nissan !! very nice ride raiti…. Thanks again joe and Lori

[@erictech201]

Bro you sound dumb Ford makes Mazda engines and transmissions and Nissan well it’s going down hill also so.

[@datenshin5578]

Mazda's interior is so clean, I wouldn't change it.

[@VanquishedAgain]

I would say the opposite. Interior is great. Outside desperately needs an update.

[@ianinohio]

I see where you’re coming from! For me, the screen size and placement is perfect. I love not having fingerprints all over my screen too haha. I wish it had a fully digital cluster though and no gloss black on the inside

[@luiselapostolfeliz2421]

Nice Mazda CX5 Joe I think Mazda did a dandy of a job on the CX5.

[@brianlee9233]

Mazda sure knows how to design a nice SUV! What an amazing car! Absolutely my favorite CX-5! Loved the video!

[@moe.moe.codgamer5125]

I like the screen so much, looks like the sunshine doesn't make the screen so bright and hard to see the details, also plain and simple I hate complicated screens.

[@kapitansultan7740]

Awesome review!! How tall are you btw?! I'm 6'2 wonder if I'll be comfortable in there .

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

Terrific job in my favorite Mazda SUV Joe.

[@mariowhyte2816]

Mazda sure knows how to design a sleek suv!! Look at this thing!! Absolutely timeless design!! Maximum respect Joe and Lori for bringing us this epic review!!

[@nestornieves9822]

The exterior is nice but their interiors are horrible

[@lordflyquad4721]

@@nestornieves9822 Please explain what is horrible about this interior at this price point?

[@Dano-MX5]

@@nestornieves9822 ….horrible compared to what? If you compare it to its direct competition like the Rogue, CR-V, RAV4, the offerings from Kia and Hyundai and even the Lexus NX the CX-5 is the winner by far. My daughter owns a $47k Acura RDX A-Spec and this CX-5 Turbo is just as nice inside and out and sells for $9k less.

[@kevtn8]

​@@Dano-MX5The guy is troll or Mazda hater lol. For the money nothing compares to CX-5.

[@Nudux]

I love the refresh, I just they would’ve updated that steering wheel to the new design.

[@clays1507]

Mazda is killin in Joe! Got 2-CX30s… hell they’re practically giving these cars away in cereal boxes. Great value. To the door panels!

[@kurtr1870]

Waiting for the CX 70 and CX 90. I hear they are coming with a hybrid and a V6. We have a Turbo 2021 CX30. Man the thing definitely Zoom Zooms.

[@just6968]

I have the exact model in soul red!👍🏻

[@catherinekarlson8762]

gorgeous SUV!! so impressive ❤😊love this vehicle can't wait to get one!! It should be the number one SUV!!

[@timothybracken1728]

This is my favorite car in the segment, hands down ! As an automotive enthusiast, you can't get better than this in terms of value, looks, and the whole package. Yes, you're sacrificing MPG for driving dynamics, let me tell you this car is one of the best drivers car for the money. Especially for a SUV. I drove a stelvio ti sport 2020 and it was the best handling , driving SUV I've ever driven. I went back to my CX5 and i was blown away, this car costs half of what that car costs and it delivers 80% of the feel. The handling is spot on, I'd kill myself if I have to drive a rav4. Mazda is so underrated. The fit and finish is better than the CRV too, great video. Thanks for punching it unlike other reviewers ! TBH this car drives better than the rdx , it feels heavier and not as nimble. Steering is also numb and brakes are even spongier ! I drove a RDX advanced 2021 model , also adaptive steering too.. but the CX5 has tighter steering for sure, heavier most people don't like it. I do !

[@jaggaadaku]

Thanks man ☺️

[@jev2867]

The CX-30 n/a engine Select trim is the best value of any price point. The 186 hp 186 tq is plenty for the smaller and lighter, awd standard CX-30.

[@kevtn8]

I agree. With the lighter weight of cx30 the NA engine is perfectly fine. However the CX-5 the Turbo is best all around choice.

[@AussieFIag]

This is the first car I have purchased that is not a Holden. I purchased my Mazda cx 5 2022 2 weeks ago. 👍

[@Caren329]

I luv the car but I don’t get the outdated infotainment system. Such a stylish car but that would be a major zonk for me. The map of Japan! Lol 🤣🤣. Thank u for all the videos. Full of info w/ fun!

[@wardellward]

They did an excellent job on the CX 5

[@mrees5170]

Mazda makes great looking vehicles inside and out without question. For the money fit and finish is hard to beat. Interesting how the rear connectivity is in the arm rest but what does one do when there are three passengers. Kind of odd there. Thanks for showing us.

[@brussell328]

To be fair, what does anyone do for connectivity for 3 rear passengers?

[@tommy13965]

Best color combo for the turbo the black gloss makes it look very sporty, not a fan of the signature model with the painted wheel arches this time around.

[@Dano-MX5]

I agree. I had a choice between the Signature and the Turbo, both Snowflake white, and the Turbo is way better looking imo. So we bought it!

[@plasticpinkduck]

I took my mom to buy a Mazda a few months ago. She ended up with the CX-30. We test drove this one but she liked the handling of the smaller crossover. She came from Miatas and a Protege so this felt like a big SUV. I have to say I really appreciated the MSRP, no mark-ups!

[@razorraysolarsavings72]

Your mom knows about good driving impressions.

[@josephpayton5414]

What is up uncle Joe! Florida sun Mazda fun I see.

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

I would have the CX-5 over the Rogue (or as it’ll be called in Europe, the X-Trail).

[@tomdrummy4984]

From cork to cars……thanks for history lesson Joe. I think Nissan may have made a mistake with that 3 cylinder turbo. I’m waiting for Mazda cx-70 hoping with a plug in hybrid for 2023. Joe and Lori ! 👍

[@NNTorious]

That's a ton of torque, wow!

[@ianinohio]

Yeah it is! So much fun to drive

[@regmatt]

Mazdas have good design language on their upcoming vehicles except they need to improve their infotainments coz they are little behind , plus their engines are smooth better than a crap cvt .. great video joe 👍🏻

[@theairstig9164]

In Australia it’s a $550 after sales upgrade. A Lot of people got very unhappy about that when it was free in other markets

[@ThePrincetonswife]

I’ve been waiting on this

[@stephaniem8429]

Couldn't find one around my area for a good month so eventually went with the Edge St-Line but ultimately bc of the panoramic sunroof and the touchscreen. Kinda iffy about the knob

[@buddylove6718]

Edge is nice and has more horsepower

[@P4SDetails]

I’ve always been a fan of the Mazdas.

[@jeffrobertson6019]

I never hear any sound of the radios in your reviews. Do you try them out and review them? They all seem to have better sound systems in them.

[@CarlyneDTQTonPod]

What the Cork? 😂 They didn’t teach us this in Economics in my H.S. Excellent car ~ I’m paying in full my first Mazda CX 5 2023

[@jelvermazariegos1483]

I'm so jealous that Canada gets to get them in the polymetal Grey option with the turbo

[@ianinohio]

It’s totally not fair lol. I would have absolutely sprung for the polymetal gray if I had the option to. But I went with all black everything on mine

[@djross95]

"Shasta", lol. "A map of Japan", double lol. "A Yeti and a Sasquatch hooking up", triple lol. Always love your reviews, Joe--informative and funny!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks David for letting me share the cars and the laughs with you!

[@djross95]

@@RaitisRides Any time, Joe! And give that wife of yours a hug, she does great camera work...

[@timfisher5417]

I’ve been in a 6 for the past few years. Very happy with it. Looked at this vehicle yesterday. Interior seems the same as the 6. The six is considered mid size. Why is this compact?

[@Rocketfrog4755]

6 spd trans wins over any CVT. 👍 I have this in Dark Grey. Fantastic vehicle!!!!

[@RaitisRides]

That is the perfect point!

[@tisha1322]

Mazda all the way! I got a 2022 CX-5 Premium! Love it!

[@soniapasquale3982]

best review!! and funny lol

[@yusufber1888]

HEY ADAMIN BU ARAÇ HARİKA GÖRÜNÜYOR. JOE İÇ TASARIMINA BAYILDIM. COK SADE 💯

[@coolmanjones]

Mazda is CRIMINALLY underrated

[@allenparks8706]

Hell yeah

[@TeijoKhanfan]

Gonna wait a couple of years and maybe get a CX-50! By that time the CVT in my Murano will probably be on it's last leg.

[@RaitisRides]

Sounds like a plan!

[@DarkJediChrisG-1425]

👍

[@danielfreeman579]

I think you forgot the cargo floor can be lower an inch or so.

[@maxxedout2020]

If it has to be a four banger, this one seems to do the trick.

[@RyanPerlmanCooks]

I don’t even need to watch the video to know a Mazda is better than a Nissan 😂 still great work as always joe!

[@Timpala44]

When I drove a rental CX 5, I noticed that the sunroof being open created a horrible wind buffering noise when driving around 35 to 40 mph. I had to crack a window to make it stop. I have heard the same thing from other CX 5 owners.

[@dsinghr]

Sunroof is most useless feature in any car. Keep it closed

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing details from your experience!

[@DM72513]

That's pretty much any car I've ever owned and who would open the sunroof but keep the windows fully closed?

[@olternaut]

Hey there. Have you heard anything about a 2023 Kia K5?

[@dsinghr]

This is better looking than Audi Q5. The looks and turbo torque makes this better than toy looking Korean cars

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@therevanchist1123]

I love my 2022 Carbon Edition, I’d have got the Turbo but almost a 10k jump was kinda hard to swallow when I could jump to the CX 9 but man does it look good with that Gloss black trim in Soul Red. Also yes gloss black interior needs to go mine was already scratched up only 3,500 miles in, luckily you can wrap them pretty easily.

[@kuvjason7236]

You're probably not going to see this but can you do the SUV Toyota Prado that isn't sold here in the US??

[@alechayden9406]

Lol I have a 2023 turbo in deep crystal blue and the chrome on the side I blacked out along with all the badging

[@damiienevo4053]

The mix stitching and that infotainment center or horrendous🤷‍♀️ This make a rav4 look GREAT The Rogue will have a 360 camera which should be standard in everything