Mazda CX-5 GT Long Term Owners Review - 2017 model

We bought the 2017 Mazda CX-5 GT brand new in 2017, and after 2 years we absolutley love it.
The CX-5 is on of my favourite SUV's on the market and it's quality shines through every day.
The things that I love about this Mazda CX-5 GT are it's comfort and style, it's affordability and realiabilty.
The things I dislike about the 2017 Mazda CX-5 GT are the Paiona Black inserts that scratch easily and the lack on Highway Power for overtaking.
Theres not much to not like about this CX-5.
All in All if it's a town car you're looking for then this is your choice, if you are running Highway Miles and need a little more power, get the 2019 Mazda CX-5 GT or above, these run the excat same motor but with a added Turbo.
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[@iris2922]

appreciate the review, thanks.

[@alasdairmackintosh]

Also bare in mind that the turbo will make you pay a lot for repairs down the road. Cars without them are less complicated less things can go wrong

[@jgloc25]

That's why I commented above, asking if what quirks (if any) there may be w/ this 2.5T, as I understand Turbo requires some proper use, or maintenance would get messy/costly.

[@jgloc25]

@Jaden Hunter Sorry, Flixzone related to the CX-5 Turbo?

[@mooauto2388]

See this is Mazda i never seen or heard a turbo fail on these new mazda

[@khronin]

If you change the oil at 3 to 5k you will have no problems.Also most of the turbos on modern cars are made by honeywell and meet aircraft standards and have extremely low failure rates.I just bought a CX-30 Turbo and spoke with the techs and they have many CX-9s that are several years old and no major problems--they also said they do maybe a turbo replacement each month at the most and most of those are no oil changes or very high mileage--last one they did was a CX-9 and it had 191k when the turbo failed.

[@jemheart1639]

Awesome work Rob

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Thank you Jem

[@joelreyes9243]

nice review, planning on getting a used or a brand new one soon.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

We traded this for the 2019 as it came out with a Turbo on the same 2.5l engine. I highly recommend ypu get the Turbo. It is a Huge difference

[@juanpalacios4622]

I just traded my 2015 cx-9 for the 2015 cx-5, I wanted more fuel efficiency and better tech package. My cx-9 has been great (not the best out there I know) with power. So power is a concern for me. I also hear turbo engines although fun, come with lot more possibilities for issues. I will have to check out your channel and see how you are doing with the turbo engine. Might trade up for a cx-30 turbo in 4-5 years time.

[@roostersideburns3440]

I agree the design language is near perfect, however they will eventually have to change it...because market forces may demand it.

[@jgloc25]

What car replaced this? Couldn't find the vid.

[@bobfrombrisbane1831]

Hmmm I am guessing you purchased either a CX3 or maybe the CX8.

[@bobfrombrisbane1831]

Hi, what do you think of the Mazda CX30 that is due for release at the end if the year? All the black cladding is the only concern I have. Your thoughts please.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

I think for a size point of view it will be great, the CX3 is really I similar unusable size like the Maxda2, but the CX5 is too big for a lot of people. I really dislike that plastic wheel arches and cladding, but I think it will sell well.

[@bobfrombrisbane1831]

The plastic wheel arches seem to be what car manufacturers think people want as part of the SUV look. The new RAV has it and the Mazda’s.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

@@bobfrombrisbane1831 yes, I guess from a practical view, if you're semi off roading, there will be less stones chips etc, but it looks horrible haha

[@bobfrombrisbane1831]

Throttle Downunder Can you please do a video on the CX30 when it arrives in Australia?

[@ThrottleDownunder]

@@bobfrombrisbane1831 absolutely mate, I'll grab one ASAP

[@potownrob]

Link to new car reveal? I’ve tried finding it; I give up.

[@nikolmckail3263]

Can you pls do a review on your new Mazda CX5 with a turbo? How’s it going? Thanks in advance.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Will do. It's raining here for a few weeks so I'll get one done

[@nikolmckail3263]

Throttle Downunder Sounds great. Thanks. Looking to buy an old 2017 CX-5 soon, but is reassuring that you replaced your old CX-5 with a new one! 💪

[@jgloc25]

@@ThrottleDownunder Any quirks with the turbo variant? Though obviously for turbos, taking it easy at low rpms.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

@@jgloc25 our 2019 Turbo version we have now hasn't missed missed a beat. Fantastic car

[@daveboxwell3151]

What was the paint protection that the dealer used?

[@ThrottleDownunder]

I'm sorry I can't remember on this car. On more recent cars I used OptiCoat and was happy

[@roostersideburns3440]

for earlier model years this some kind of upgrade to get apple and android auto

[@sanatandharmu]

Long term is 10 years plus and not 2 years

[@thetechlibrarian]

I agree

[@mooauto2388]

2 years is enough if you plan on changing cars every 4 or 3 years