Mazda CX-5 - If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It (ENG) - Test Drive and Review

[@raydionangy]

I have the new Australian version which has a spare tyre in the boot and a 2.5L turbo engine. It is a lovely car to drive and after a month of ownership I have no complaints. The interior is very quiet and has a luxury feel. We tried several other competitors (Honda CRV, Toyota RAV 4 Hybrid, Skoda Kamiq and Karoq, Hyundai Kona, Peugot 308). The Karoq was closest for me, but the Mazda was better value we felt.

[@Nigelrudyardmusic]

I really like the look of the CX5 and Mazda interiors are the best of any Japanese brand save Lexus, but as you say it looks a bit big and ponderous without the flexibility of a turbo. But it'll be safe and reliable. Great review.

[@-xYz--nk1gm]

not quite the 2.5 CD engine shows that there are serious problems with it.

[@MrSunnyBhoy]

Beautiful car and interesting colour. I like the background music and love those Mazda dials.

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

In North America, Japan, Australia and some south East Asian countries, they sell a turbo Mazda CX-5 with 227hp (filled with regular fuel) and 250+hp (filled with premium fuel).

[@RaduB.]

4:28 The digital fuel gauge gives you the estimated range with the remaining fuel in the tank. What I miss from my Mazda3 is the average speed... The CX-5 seems to be suffering from the same thing. Otherwise it does look more like a facelift than a new generation. Thank you for the review!

[@leonsiric398]

Big like for explaining manual transmission advantages.👍 Greetings to You from sunny Croatia!🇭🇷

[@SeventySoyer]

I drive Mazda 6 2016 2.5 with auto transmission and I really don't think the transmission is slow. Slower - yes, but I have driven quite a few VAG's with DSG's and while they are very quick at shifting, I definitely had a few wtf moments when it got confused which gear I want. Mazda is more consistent in being slightly slower. It might be like 33% slower, but I don't think it's a deal breaker.

[@tomaskroupakkfoto4132]

Yep and AT in Mazda is waaay more reliable than DSG crap

[@kevinn1158]

thank you for keeping me distracted these last several days. I ended up in the emergency dept at hospital and ended getting surgery and spent 3 days recovering. Laying around recovering now. Thanks again Marek

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Blimey! I was worried when you went dark after our e-mail exchange a couple of weeks ago. Good to hear you're OK(ish) again.

[@kevinn1158]

@@MarekDrivesENG yah. It came out of nowhere. I’m good but sore. Read a lot of news about the Ukraine and how Poland has become the shining star for the world. Peace. And I obviously watched a bunch of Marek videos again.

[@RichardDCook]

Hi, I'm in the USA, just bought a 2022 CX-5 in the glorious red. I've been driving manual transmission Mazda sedans since 1988, this is my first automatic transmission and my first SUV. I love the car! I was a bit disappointed that now only all-wheel-drive is available, though they claim that the sacrifice in mileage is minimal. Also only automatic transmissions are available here in California.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Cool! What made you switch from sedan to SUV?

[@RobertBeedle]

How are you liking it now? going to buy one soon

[@RichardDCook]

@@MarekDrivesENG I suppose the usual reasons, a higher stance, better visibility, and more room for things. The roomy boot area has been very useful on several occasions.

[@RichardDCook]

@@RobertBeedle I just put around 9,000 miles on the Mazda CX-5 and I love it! They're selling loads of them here and everyone seems to love them.

[@allborosnyc4544]

CX-5 Turbo premium. Its fully loaded, nappa leather interior, adaptave cruise control. All bells and whistles included even 19" rims. Top of the line, US $40K.

[@kofi7449]

Marek, this was a really good review. Good job!

[@AliHijazi]

Nice review Marek

[@francoisvola3611]

Great review thank you. I just want to point a couple of details, the cargo cover does fit under the floor right close to the bumper, you have to take off the two floor triangles on each side. The car can be locked from the exterior trunk (hatch), there is a button hidden right of the license plate up underneath the overhang. I have the top of the line 2.0L 165hp and love it!

[@MarekDrivesENG]

In the "old" one you could probably do that. Here if you look at 2:04 there are no triangles, but permanent plastic sidewalls. It may have something to do with the Newground trim with "active" boot features.

[@johnfrancis757]

We've got a 2021 Kiro edition, really like it - looks great, drives very well. Only complaint is it doesn't have a rear parking camera - even our 14yr old qashqai had one!

[@NemanjaPantelic]

This is a really nice car!

[@sandy2boxer]

Very very good review - just what I wanted to know

[@j.v.f.8736]

Mazda is already arriving late to incorporate in this model any of the technically available eco friendly hybridations, while most of competence go for it in this specific SUV size. So in the end they must fix it, don't they?.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

I think they're going to wait until the new gen (or fifth facelift :-) )

[@Ares310788]

too bad we don't get the Turbo in EU. This is such a nonesense...all the other German conpetitors have turbo and pollute like there is no tomorrow but when it comes to japanese cars "NO TURBO". same on Subaru for example. It's sad.

[@tonybarclay37]

You can look it from the boot on the outside to the right of the open button there's another button which does this feature

[@MarekDrivesENG]

I mean a button, which simultaneously closes the lid, and the locks. Like here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIWveKqLmNJnoJYsi=Yct9Sff1VM5tcq5J&t=242

[@gregj7916]

be nice if they had flush reverse sensors, current ones look cheap and tacky....40-20-40 split on the rear seats is very useful

[@MrFlazz99]

I wonder if Mazda deliberately chose to avoid turbos to distinguish themselves from their old Ford stablemate? Do you want a 1-litre turbo Ford or a macho 1.5-litre Mazda? Likewise but slightly upscale for 1.5T vs 2-litre NA and 2.0T vs 2.5NA. Avoiding turbos may make them simpler, but then Mazda have their Skyactiv voodoo to add back complication, so why not go the whole hog and put them together? Also turbos deliver better torque characteristics.

[@planiolro]

I also like engines with higher displacement.....however nowadays in European Union the taxes you have to pay for a 2.5 engine are substantial and I am afraid that on the medium and long term will be even higher as the EVs, PHEVs, HEVs will further develop and become more affordable. From my point of view buying a Mazda with a automatic gear is a NO GO since Mazda have the best manual gear boxes .......although unfortunately in these days the trend is to build cars with automatic gear box only............

[@SokemRokemRobot]

The only real negative I can see with the 2022 CX-5, are the 'flower' designed wheels (6:27). What were the engineers thinking? If guys see that, like I did, they won't want their CX-5 to have those wheels, imo. Fortunately, there's another choice (7:05).

[@mat.9862]

Can't decide between CX-5 and stelvio... ;_;

[@JF_76]

Why do you leave out the bi-turbo Diesel engine with 450nm? That’s what makes this car a rocket and is what it’s known for in e.g. Japan.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Emissions I guess. Also diesels get a bad rap in Europe these days.

[@JF_76]

@@MarekDrivesENG yeah, so what? I think there are still enough people caring for diesels. We don’t need to all be sheep.

[@sandykavor8434]

There is a button on the right above the license plate which locks and unlocks the car.

[@rusanescutraian]

Nice car. Mine is 2017. The paint is very bad on newer models. At least the bonnet edge on mine I can peel the paint

[@vincoIndo96]

great review. Does it drives better then the VW Tiguan?

[@robertceroli3512]

No but it will be a lot more reliable long term

[@jdmguy44]

Yep, more sporty to drive than the dullard Tiguan. Better looking and more reliable.

[@ProfessorPesca]

Fairly uninspiring, I do love Mazda (and currently drive one) but there doesn’t seem to be a huge amount of innovation in this car. Maybe it’s the innate conservatism that means they are reliable though…..

[@jdmguy44]

VW group products possess innate conservatism yet are in many cases not very reliable...

[@David-wf1hr]

I had an original model 2013 2.2 Turbo diesel 150 ps - great car. The gear stick did vibrate at 80 mph which was a known problem unfortunately the useless dealer could n't confirm this because the speed limit in the uk is 70. It was a right pain when driving on french motorways. I did still love it though. said goodbye after 7 years and 72000 miles no unexpected repair bills.

[@Taliskerop]

Hesitant between a manual CX-30 and CX-5. Any thoughts Marek or the rest of the devoted Marekeers?

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Do you need the extra space? Also the CX-5 is a bit more refined.

[@Taliskerop]

@@MarekDrivesENG Thank you Marek. Indeed, extra space is not my thing. I’ll mini-review them via a test drive and get back with a Greek informed opinion 😂

[@carmenvaduva2453]

@@Taliskerop What did you choose in the end, Petros?

[@UAP]

Yeah but Turbo create issues

[@lkfldfadf]

What is the reason Mazda doesn’t offer turbo engines in Europe? Such a bummer.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Emissions. They'd have to put a turbo in their 1.5L, and with their sales in Europe development doesn't make financial sense. Claims Mazda. I think they overspent on tweaking the existing engines hoping they can somehow get around the emissions regulations (maybe buying themselves time with the MX-30), but it's not working.

[@wilius999]

now you can buy cx60 with inline 6cyl 3liter petrol engine (plugin hybrid and non) or 3.3 v6 diesel but it cost around 50-60k... And yeah, it sucks when I order 2022 cx5 with FWD 2.5petrol (its quicker than AWD) and I go to US market and I see the prices AWD 2.5 Turbo and Signature is cheaper than my 2.5 simple FWD :/ say thnx to EURO standarts :(

[@NotJanine777]

You have made a spelling mistake in the title, Marek.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Fixed it. Thanks.

[@bokichko]

Hey Marek. My aunt is looking for a brand new supermini, what would you reccommend? Only requirement is manual transmission. Are Mazda 2, Kia Rio, Suzuki Swift, Nissan Micra, Citroen C3 too old to consider?

[@MarekDrivesENG]

KIA Rio is probably the best option here. Fairly modern and reasonably priced.

[@bokichko]

@@MarekDrivesENG I was thinking Renault Clio, Dacia Sandero or Toyota Yaris... So Kia Rio it is?

[@bokichko]

She ended up ordering 2022 Toyota Yaris 1.0 Chic in white, because of the 10 year warranty

[@jdmguy44]

@bojan pislevski Mazda 2 is the one to have. I have one - a 2018. The manual gearbox isn't just excellent for a supermini. It's excellent full stop. The steering, throttle and brakes all have a great feel too. It looks very smart inside and out and has been faultless in the four years I've owned it. Highly recommend it.

[@natoftw]

Your diagonal test favors rwd cars. I.e rwd based awd systems (or a pure rwd car) will always ace the test, without giving accurate awd performance.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Not necessarily. My MINI Countryman did it no problem. So did the KIA Sportage. It really depends on how the system programmed. Some are just designed more towards on-road performance.

[@natoftw]

@@MarekDrivesENG What I mean is, if the rwd system is crap, but it is rwd based, it will overcome the test. Obviously good fwd based awd systems will do good, but bad fwd-awd systems will fail, which won't be the case for bad rwd-awd systems (bad for offroading)

[@MarekDrivesENG]

But then how many rear-wheel biased AWD systems are there on European cars?

[@natoftw]

@@MarekDrivesENG All with longitudinal engine layout, except Audi with engines below 3L.

[@masterchinese28]

So... is it possible to import a turbo from a country that sells them?

[@MarekDrivesENG]

As a second hand car only. New cars will not get European homologation.

[@kevinn1158]

I used to like Mazda, but they are soooooo slow in their updates of their designs and their technology. All of the competition are into PHEVs and full EVs with real ranges and Mazda gives us the MX30 with stupid rear doors and a range that would be fit for an EV 8 yrs ago. Hire new designers Mazda. And good review Mr. Marek!

[@bojantenja]

Design is good. Just take a look at German competition, VW and even Audi. But they are missing new technologies. I would not buy ev, but i understand some people would

[@jdmguy44]

@KevinN A lot of the buying public don't want PHEV or indeed EV products - like me. I wouldn't have an EV for free personally. Pleased to see Mazda offering a range of vehicles that revolve around ICE. I plan to drive ICE products for many more years.

[@kevinn1158]

@@jdmguy44 I totally get where you are coming from. The EV tech is seriously in it's infancy and there are so many drawbacks. The biggest are range, charging speeds, costs, and weight.

[@yimingjack2263]

The headlights give bmw wannabe vibes I prefer the pre Facelift

[@michaelmurphy1982]

DPF PROBLEMS

[@Tomoyo0827]

I don't know why people review cars in this segment.....because you could just say "meh" and end the video.

[@kangkengsoon926]

It's far too long in the tooth model...

[@lacika_dnb]

General car journalist translation: if it's not broken, don't fix it. => they don't have enough money for big changes in the same models design is a subjective thing => this car is so disgusting, but I can't say it on camera....... if you have other favorite expressions, add in the comment

[@MarekDrivesENG]

LOL Pre-production model (referring to a car presented at the media launch drive event) => we've opened a new factory in a developing country, and the new staff is still training how to use power tools without poking their eyes out.