New Mazda CX-5 Carbon Turbo Long-Term Review Ep. 3! Road trip to high altitude. 7000mi and counting!

[@Mrtellitlikeitis]

The car in bright sunshine is a beauty. When it’s overcast, it looks like a moving olive. Don’t like when it turns green. However, it’s interesting

[@DriveItOut]

It most definitely changes

[@stuartweinberg8532]

Great video! Regarding CX-5 colors, does the newer Platinum Quartz color hide blemishes well? Thinking of getting the 2025 CX-5 Turbo Premium in that color.

[@DriveItOut]

Thanks! Yes indeed. That would be a good color for hiding slight blemishes. Excited for you!

[@stuartweinberg8532]

@@DriveItOut The other color I like for the 2025 CX-5 Turbo Premium is the Machine Gray Metallic. How does that color compare to the Platinum Quartz for hiding blemishes? Thanks.

[@DriveItOut]

The dark colors are going to show the most imperfections. Gray is the best for washing out blemishes to the eye.

[@Tomekwinxs]

It was very difficult to watch you put the CX5 through that car wash. I hope she is okay and scratch free.

[@DriveItOut]

Yah. I've hand washed and hand detailed all my cars for 20 years. Between that and my career and playing sports and carrying my children around, I simply have no shoulders left. My right shoulder is especially toast. I reserve my arms for detailing whatever sports car I currently have and throwing the ball with my kiddos. It's all I've got left in me. It's just my unique situation. The car wash bothers me too, but I've just had to die to it with my family car. I still clay bar and hand wax it once a year, but other than that, my wife and I just drive it through the car wash with our monthly membership. I just make sure I don't buy black cars anymore, because I just dont have the capacity to take care of them like I used too. The Zircon Sand color on this CX-5 hides blemishes well. I chose the color on purpose for that reason. I just sold my Miata and that car was a joy to hand wash and detail because it was so small. It took no time at all. Currently have a WRX, but will have another Miata in the future. I will enjoy taking care of it by hand for all of eternity, but thats the extent of my hand washing future. Thanks a ton for watching! The CX-5 is still in great shape cosmetically. Will have another video on it soon.

[@docasch6204]

1. Is that the standard roof rack that comes from Mazda? 2. Have you found that changing the octane of the gas makes a big difference and how peppy the car is? 3. How was the ride on gravel? 4. How comfortable were the seats for a long ride?

[@DriveItOut]

1. Yes, standard roof rack from Mazda. (See Episode 2 prior to this one for full options list.) 2. I have only put premium in this vehicle so far. 3. Ride on gravel was far, but not as good as something with smaller wheels and bigger tires. 4. The seats were fantastic for the long ride. Not too soft, not too firm. Thanks for watching!