2021 Mazda CX-5 vs. CX-30 - Which is Best?

[@BenA_DD]

Was faced with this choice literally last week, and left the dealership with a 2021 CX5 GT Signiture. The CX5 definitely has more space in the rear seats, which is one of the bigger items on our checklist. The CX5 also IMO looks so much better, although I seem to be in the minority here. The CX5 is the best looking SUV in its segment and I have never been a huge fan of the pseudo-wagon/SUV vehicles like the CX30, GLE, X4 etc. The CX5 drove quieter and was slightly more comfortable too. Not worried about the lack of sportiness. If you want sporty buy a sports car, which is why I have a matching Soul Red Miata RF in my garage along with my new CX5. CX5 all the way! Edit: Topher this is now the 2nd vehicle (Miata RF the first) I have bought due in large portion due to your reviews, thanks for your info!

[@TheTopher]

That’s a great garage right there!

[@michaelp.3485]

I too think the CX5 looks better. The overabundance of plastic cladding ruins the CX30 for me and really cheapens the look of it.

[@NaijaBull]

You know what your doing having a Miata and a CX-5 in your garage. I can't think of a better affordable garage combination.

[@Lulumaikalani]

I have the same! 2020 pearl white CX-5 GT for hauling teen grandkids around, & a three week-old 2021 Miata MX5 RF GT manual in deep blue crystal “just because!” Life is good! Love both of them.

[@ffamily7652]

FMYH! Same here with a miata rf 2017 and a cx5 GT 2021! ^^

[@TheTopher]

And also, like many have mentioned in the comments - the Mazda3 hatch is also the answer! Drives better than both these options and is offered in a manual…which I still hadn’t driven but I imagine it’s fun.

[@sammyt3514]

The problem with getting a regular car is that the roads are littered with SUVs of different sizes and it gets tiring being surrounded by their wheels/bumpers and, even worse, being blinded by their headlights when they're behind you. I currently drive a sedan but my next car will be an SUV for those reasons.

[@th003gh8]

3 hatch also doesn't have as much rear legroom and no power hatch. Hatch is a dealbreaker for some people.

[@tmwall25]

the 3 hatch is junk, doesnt even have independent rear suspension, its like driving a bunker no window glass

[@mewdrarkham5293]

@@tmwall25 not having independent rear suspension is not a deal breaker.

[@mertcakir233]

I’m accord and cx-30 owner. Mazda 3 hatchback one of the best car for smooth drive. But It is really small. If you are family forget it.

[@cotyl939]

I love my CX-5 Signature in Machine Gray Metallic. I really like the CX-30 and I'm glad to see they offer the turbo with it. Both are great choices, it just comes down to how much room you need.

[@johnwilliamson2707]

We just drove a rental '21 CX-5 around New England. 2.5L NA and FWD. Even with it having over 20K miles on the clock and apparent signs of abuse (door dents, jerkiness in the tranny when cold, Florida plates) it had no slop in the steering, good low-end grunt, tracked accurately and rode smoothly. And it got 31 m.p.g. on tbe Interstate AND easily hauled 4 large heavy bags and 2 people. Even the seats don't cause back/butt aches. This is the best and most fun compact crossover I've ever driven. I now see why all the car mags have been salivating over this one for years. Can't wait for the straight-6 version in a couple of years.

[@FrozenIce]

my dad has been struggling with used cars that don't last more than 5 years without major issues for decades, so i'm very happy he got a '21 CX-5 Sport for a good deal last year it's been amazing, and since i also got my license last year, i got to drive it quite a bit myself

[@JustinDoesTriathlon]

Spot on. Wife was eyeing the CX30 for many months; went in to buy one, walked out with a CX5 Signature. It's hard to convey, but the 5 just felt *nicer* and more well-packaged overall. The CX30 Premium Plus felt like you were paying a LOT for a 'cheaper car,' whereas the Sig felt like getting a less-expensive, higher end vehicle. Rear leg room and cargo room were much improved, all at very little MPG hit. We're loving it. And while there, I couldn't resist a test drive of an MX-5, and yep, gotta get one. That's the car I've been searching for without knowing it for years. Mazda is doing some great stuff.

[@slurp3194]

Mx 5 sucks idk wht ur taking about

[@joepearlzz8504]

@@slurp3194 poor mentality … people can like what they want. Only an idiot complains and about a car being better than the other or saying it sucks. There are millions of people with different tastes. And the mx5 is very liked and respected by car enthusiasts and in general so ya.. if you don’t like it good for you

[@karimthornhill528]

I can’t wait for the CX-50 to come out with the in-line 6 and rwd.

[@RTM950]

The CX-5 exterior looks better, cooler, has better visibility and is more spacious. I went for the CX-30 for better handling, smaller size, better trim for same prize and sleeker interior. The engine is good and I wanted a car that consumes less fuel.

[@vsirrmk]

Look how lots of cars started to imitate our fashion statement: wide black cladding! I didn't like it 2 years ago, but it definitely grew on me. ❤

[@BrentGoodman_Rowshay]

Went from a 2018 CX5 to a 2021 CX30. After 5 months, traded back to the 2021 CX5. The CX30 is basically a version between the CX3 and CX5. If you have a CX5, you don't want to go down to the CX30. Smaller trunk space becomes noticeable after a bit, and getting in and out was a little more difficult. Always kicking the door panel with my foot and having to duck ones head. Miss the charging port in the trunk that the CX5 comes with. The 30 can only be equipped with a class 2 trailer hitch, where the 5 can use a class 3, which allowed the pulling of a tent trailer. The CX5 2021.5 model comes with the updated info screen that is in the CX30. The larger screen is nice, especially for the gps maps.

[@thechuggs8997]

I love the CX-30 Steering Wheel! Damm slick!

[@roostersideburns3440]

great color on the cx 30. kind of hides the controversial cladding disappear. I always appreciate your in depth reviews. BTW I think you can disable the auto parking break feature. if you did some research or asked the dealer. I just wish more reviewers would test drive mid range or even base models, the cars most people will buy instead of the more expensive top of the line versions. I would image more non turbo cx-5s have been sold

[@williamlong2682]

I actually just picked up a manual Mazda3 hatch a couple weeks ago! Plenty practical for my needs and I reeeeeeeeeally wanted that stick, so definitely more of an emotional purchase lol. Rode in a CX-5 to the dealer, though, and still a great crossover in its class, even if it’s been around for a few years.

[@NaijaBull]

how's the manual 3, is it fun and engaging?

[@sammyt3514]

The problem with getting a regular car is that the roads are littered with SUVs of different sizes and it gets tiring being surrounded by their wheels/bumpers and, even worse, being blinded by their headlights when they're behind you. I currently drive a sedan but my next car will be an SUV for those reasons.

[@williamlong2682]

@@NaijaBull Definitely, it’s a great manual! I see where people are coming from in saying this gen 3 isn’t as fun to drive as the prior gen, but the manual makes it more fun for sure.

[@logmeinhere]

@@sammyt3514 that's a problem? I mean to each his own for sure but I find that to be an odd way of looking at it

[@sammyt3514]

@@logmeinhere And I find it odd that you don't see the problem of driving a sedan being surrounded by SUVs which means you're always staring at someone else's wheels, bumpers, etc., which is especially irritating in stop and go traffic, not to mentioned when they're behind you and their lights shine right into your rear view mirror. To each their own indeed.

[@memestream8929]

congrats on your growing family, thanks for all the helpful videos

[@mohd1908]

With the new infotainment the CX-5 is almost now perfect, wouldn't be surprised if people are cross shopping it with the RDX

[@thebeddoctor4273]

Great comment. I actually am doing that exact thing. Cx5 or RDX.

[@Briballdo]

Have a 2011 RDX that I love. Will definitely be looking at used CX-5s once this thing dies, if ever

[@maja-j3m4e]

RDX is way better than CX5. RDX Woild compete with the bmw, Mercedes, Audi or Volvo.

[@parsaesteky]

Last month we narrowed down our choices for the next car to the CX-30 and the CX-5. For someone that needs to use the back seats and cargo space often, the CX-30 was just too small and we got a CX-5 Grand Touring FWD w/GT Premium package for the price of Chris’ CX-30. I’m very happy with our decision for a lot of reasons, most of which were mentioned here, and I want to thank Chris (TheTopher) for his ownership review of his wife’s CX-30 and generally awesome reviews!

[@ipsilonia]

“feeling like you’re IN the car instead of ON the car” is SO well put

[@vsirrmk]

Love my CX 30 White Pearl! Black and white look peferct together. I love the way she looks, the way she drives. 2 years I have it, and very happy with it!

[@themockalove]

It shifts at 5500 because the peak torque is at 2000rpm and peak hp is at 5000rpm. Pretty clever of the transmission to shift early to keep you in the most optimal performance rpm range.

[@M1sterKiwi]

Wish the Mazda 3 infotainment system looked like the one in the cx-5

[@nathflag1557]

The 2021 mazda 3 has the same infotainment system.

[@edwardzdankiewicz9068]

I was wishing the infotainment in the CX5 looked like the one in the Mazda 3

[@nighttimestalker]

Side note. You mentioned 227Hp. That's actually only if you use regular gas. Premium will let it run at it's full power which is 250

[@rdm925]

Thanks, I really liked this video. I own a 2019 CX-5 Signature and I probably would have brought a CX-30 if it was available at the time I traded in my 07 Mazda 6i 5 door. However I wish the CX-30 would have 40/20/40 rear seats and ventilated seats like the CX-5. Overall I love my Mazda CX-5 Signature. Have 37,000 trouble free miles on it 👍😎!

[@chufa72]

For a 6'5" dude like myself it's a no brainer between comfort and claustrophobia

[@WillyToons]

I have a CX-30 and have never heard that chime before. Looking at your video, that sound only happens when you don’t have the seat belt on. Turns out you turned on your car before putting on a seatbelt.

[@edwink1467]

Haha I often turn on the car before putting on my seatbelt, too. I just want the AC/heat to come on asap and connect my phone for music before putting on my seatbelt to drive. It's just a habit.

[@ccarazay]

If I were to buy again, I’d go with the CX-5 for overall practicality. The CX-30 is too small if you plan on having 3 in the rear seats. 2 is fine as a 5’9” driver. Nonetheless, I still like it despite its smaller dimensions. 09 Camry to 20 CX-30.

[@adamwilliams3862]

All they need to do is carry over that infotainment screen into the CX30 and it’s a winner for sure.

[@harrypressman2]

We have exactly the same CX-5 2021 in the same color and absolutely love it. Serves the purpose for just the two of us after coming out of my Astra GT while my wife has kept her Mazda Miata. Believe it or not, one of my favorite option on the CX-5 is the Auto Hold Brake. Fantastic in stop-n-go traffic albeit the brake lights do not engage and stay on while stopped. A simple electrical feature that Mazda should've thought of so the person behind you doesn't mindlessly start to go when they see your brake lights off.

[@larissakayt]

Love my Cx-30, definitely wanted the new interior, and more fun to drive car!

[@balint.janos.horvath]

CX-5 = Mazda 6 Platform CX-30 = Mazda 3 Platform CX-3 = Mazda 2 Platform

[@sammyt3514]

The CX-5 is actually far better looking imo; the CX-30 has weird proportions with its squished greenhouse and the huge plastic cladding on the sides isn't doing it any favours either. In terms of the dashboard; I don't think the CX-5's looks more dated; it just looks like a variation on the same theme as the CX-30's interior. Finally, from reviews I've seen, most notably that of Consumer Reports, the gap in refinement and ride quality between these two seems wide; the CX-5 is markedly superior in both aspects. So, if I was in the market for one of those two cars now, it'd definitely be the CX-5, even with me being a single guy who doesn't need the extra space.

[@richardcerritelli9657]

How people think differently and have different taste I absolutely love the cladding LOL on the cx-30 I think it looks amazing I purchased the red CX 30 and thinks it's absolutely stunning looking with the cladding black and all my friends think the same thing the only ones I see that don't like it on the internet the reviewers oh well I guess everyone has different taste as long as I like it and it's my money I guess that's all that counts the CX-5 looks nice a little too bulky for me I'm single and I like sporty SUVs so the cx-30 looks more sportier quicker more agile so that's why I like better.

[@TheRage0180]

I just wish the cx-5 had a panoramic sunroof.

[@thsarethbreaks]

I think the long distance driving comfort in the cx5 would be alot better.That is what would make me buy the CX5 over the CX30.

[@michaelpan7737]

How is the seat comfort in the CX-5 on long drives?

[@asheland_numismatics]

I got a CX30 yesterday. I love it so far. 👍 cool video.

[@db321g]

I purchased a 2021 CX-30 on Monday. Love so far.

[@glurp1er]

I was going to buy the Mazda 3, but I ended up getting the CX-30 instead for its bigger trunk (and higher sitting position). The CX-5 is a completely different car: more expensive, higher fuel consumption, and simply too big to drive and park in cities.

[@gusherb94]

IIRC these have a kick down button. I drove a 2019 CX5 with the regular 2.5 and wondered why it wasn’t redlining til I realized it has the kickdown button. I think the turbos just don’t wind out as much in general though.

[@db321g]

Just sat a 6'3 250-pound 24-year-old behind my 5'9 1/2 in the front seat of a 2021 CX-30. He had enough leg room although I thought the car would lean to the left the entire trip. It didn't of course.

[@colingee6687]

Mazdas are the most underrated vehicles on the market. Hands down, I would buy a Mazda over a Honda or Toyota any day!

[@BuceriasRodHardy]

All the Mazda Turbo models have been reported to have a excessive oil consumption issue which Mazda is aware of but as of May 2022 they still have not come up with a fix for this issue.

[@FePyroMaiden]

My dilemma is that I prefer the size of the CX 5 but find the seat more comfortable in the CX 30. The cladding of the CX 30 is not to my liking either.

[@whatthe6532]

2 years late but yes as a Mazda owner they don’t do great seats. My Volkswagen is much more comfortable than my Mazda.

[@mhmoochy]

You don't have to disengage the handbrake in cox 30 ..just depress the gas pedal and it will automatically disengage

[@edwink1467]

Yes. I think it's a good thing the parking brake is automatically engaged when you turn off the car. People have died because their cars rolled back and ran them over after being turned off (something about not shifting to Park fully??). And it automatically disengage when you press the gas anyway, so it's not even an inconvenience.

[@eugenegutierrez5106]

Drove the 2021 cx5 the other day. I gotta admit drives better than forester sport. Cx5 it’s more firmer and responsive. Forester sport just make lots of background noises, aside from handling it’s there. I’m new with Mazda family. I never knew how look and feel good Mazda really is. I underestimated this brand long time thought maybe it’s cheap brand. , but I was wrong.

[@paul33207]

My CX30 will automatically disengage the parking brake when you shift out of park, I have found though you do have to give the pedal a firmer press. If you just give it a light press you do get that little leach feeling.

[@Doncgriggs]

Great reviews. Thanks for the tank capacity information. I really dislike refueling my 2020 passport like twice a week with normal city driving. I really would love a 19 or 20 gallon tank again.

[@grace-yj8rr]

I wanted a cx5 to replace my old 6 but the 5 is low tech. Have to get the top of the range $50 something k to get the 360 cameras. My partner is suggesting the haval jolion.

[@Funkbutterfly]

It's interesting you think the ride is softer in the cx-5 as Cargurus seemed to think the opposite. I guess I just need to get out there and try them both lol. Thanks for the video!

[@shoesandcarstv23]

I’m test driving it tomorrow. The dealer said you cannot have the head up display working with the apple CarPlay on but you do! Can you tell me how?

[@BhajanAddict]

I have the grand touring premium cx5 and there are no issues with that at all. The dealer might mean that you can’t have the navigation display on the heads up display using CarPlay. Only if you’re using Mazda’s navigation system can you do that.

[@illuminotme825]

I have to make a decision between these two models soon. My quandry is I actually don't need the space of a CX-5 but that carbon edition is so nice. The CX-30 is all I really need and I prefer the interior tweaks BUT I hate that gigantic cladding which means I only want it in machine grey or black. I've been waffling back and forth for weeks on this decision.

[@a.s.805]

I also wasnt sure about the gigantic cladding but now i kind of like it in the machine grey Design I would never go for a black car - youre gonna see every little piece of dirt all day every day

[@illuminotme825]

@@a.s.805 I had another idea. I wonder if anyone has done a car wrap on this car to cover the cladding. Of course that adds to the cost. I've noticed that car prices have slowly gone up in the last few months because of all the manufacturing issues worldwide. I've seen the price of this car at my local dealership rise about 2k now.

[@sassouusasoo3607]

Cx30 doesn't have good visibility. you have to rely on the blind spot assist. The windows on the passenger side are narrow. Something to consider.

[@illuminotme825]

@@sassouusasoo3607 That won't be an issue for me. I've owned various 2 seater sports cars for 19 years. I 'm used to low visibility and even my current one from 2014 has no blind spot assist or driving aids. This will be my "practical" car. It will have the most technology I've ever had in a car.

[@khronin]

@@illuminotme825 I just got a CX-30--it is great and it is lighter and faster then a CX-5.I came from a stinger so the visibility to me in a CX-30 is fantastic.It also feels like a car and sitting a litlle higher makes it much easier to drive.I also came from sports cars and the CX-30 is a nice balance--I filled mine up with premium today--I just bought it and belive they used 87--and it runs very very good.It can hit 60 or more with ease.I am sure the CX-30 can outrun sports cars in the 30k range like toyota 86 and civic si and can dust all the smaller suvs in this segment.Because of all the safety stuff and AWD--this little car can hunker down and go.I also just came from a 3.3TT 2020 AWD Stinger that I just sold for a profit.The CX-30 also has no problem at all getting on a HWY at triple digit speeds and i have not even used sport yet.Honestly it is like an AWD sportscar/ light offroad vehicle--and the ground clearance means you do not have to worry about scraping the front lip or undercarriage--such a relief to have an 8 inch ground clearance.Loved my Stinger--great for what it was--but a CX-30 is a very good all around vehicle.

[@202SR]

The problem woth going currently to the cx-5 is that the inside just feels outdated compared to the cx-30. But the cx-5 has a better drive IMO

[@TechGently]

My wife got the 2022 CX-5 Carbon, w red "leather" seats. Issues...no hand in, unlock, odd. Entertainment wheel is distracting. Rear Camera is basic, doesn't have any moving lines. I worry it might cause my wife to have some close calls because unlike my Subaru Forester, the traffic wide angle is limited. Logic on the settings is meh. Seat foldback seems less substantial than the Subaru Forester which has a heaviness and slightly better build quality. Range is also an issue, my Forester has 18 gallon tank versus Mazda's 12. But she's happy with it.

[@MiniJCW22]

Do the CX-5 seats bother you? I noticed the side bolsters pressing against my legs even after a 20 minute test drive. I’m not a big guy either, I must just sit with a wider stance when I drive or something because I seem to be in the minority, but it was a complete deal breaker for me.

[@Fellow_Gamer]

The CX-30 has a nicer looking rear exterior, but other that CX-5 takes the cake for almost all the other comparisons.

[@Montana270]

If you only floor it 95% of the way and not depress the kick down switch does it still not go to redline?

[@sviraci]

He should activate sport mode

[@moonsapling]

CX-5 vs CX-30? Simple answer: Mazda 3 *end the crossover boom, have actual fun when driving, take care of yourself and your mother!*

[@AltonGrey]

I'd agree with you, but as someone that's had a Mazda 3 for 7 years, I'm so tired of getting blinded by every pickup that's sitting behind me at stoplights. The newer F-150s are the worse.

[@moonsapling]

@@AltonGrey many prefer the higher sitting position and I simply cant understand why. The lower I sit in the car the more connected I feel with the road. The rotation around corners is way better cause of the lower center of gravity. Crossovers tend to have stiffer suspension to compensate for body roll and that makes the ride harsh on bumps, and if they have softer suspension they are like a boat on turns. Not to mention most crossovers arent even more spacious than a hatchback/sedan equivalent.

[@NyQuil.Relief]

Although you do mention valid points, you have to remember that not everybody on the road is looking to have a fun, engaging car to whip around corners and floor at stop lights. Many just want a regular commuter car that’s I’ll get them from point a to point b with comfort in mind other than being connected with the road.

[@NyQuil.Relief]

Not to mention that more people feel safer in a heavier, lifted suv than a small sedan or hatch. SUV’s just don’t feel like they are going to disintegrate when hit above 40 mph

[@moonsapling]

@@NyQuil.Relief but they also feel like your gonna roll over on any corner taken at a bit higher speed, there are tradeoffs to both body styles Otherwise I do agree with your point of view!

[@rtsoccerplayer]

It might be a good thing that Mazda made the parking brake automatically engage when you park the car. I imagine owners who never use it, it might seize up down the road after many winters. But then Mazda should make it so the parking brake automatically disengages when you move out of park.

[@paranromallover4543]

I bought the cx-30 because the cx-5 felt a little boxy to me. I never really liked suv's but i really needed the ground clearance for parking in the ally in the winter. But im in love with my cx-30 as it drives more like a hatchback then a suv. Can't wait to test the awd this winter.

[@tealruby1]

Just went through this, picked the CX5. CX30 is hardly even a CUV, it's a mazda3 with plastic cladding. We wanted to avoid the "man we really need a bigger car" conversation in two years so we are picking our 21 up tomorrow.

[@gabe8964]

Cx-30 Mexico - Cx-5 Japan. Clear choice

[@michaelasin6050]

Yeah mex quality is so bad

[@eugenegutierrez5106]

Is it really? I just bought cx5. My neighbor told my cx5 built in Japan

[@dmitriytechmix1665]

Yes. I own one and one huge complete complaining of the Interior design is who ever did the Interior design, did not knew how to center the actual cup holders.

[@edwink1467]

I don't know if we are talking about the same thing, but my biggest complain is how far back the cup holders are. You have to twist your arm in an awkward angle to reach them, which is extremely annoying when you just want to take a sip of your coffee on long drives. The CX-30 puts the cup holders closer to the dash, which is much more convenient to reach.

[@Konuvis]

Very nice comparison. My Kia forte GT got totalled last week so I'm looking for a replacement. Was planning on a similar replacement but my rental car is a Soul and I love the added leg space (I'm 6'1) so my focus has completely shifted to compact sporty SUVs. Don't have kids and travel by myself 95% of the time so I'm leaning towards the CX 30.

[@Dolomite1]

Did you end up getting the CX 30? I'm checking a '21 cx 5 tomorrow. Been driving a slow a$$ sedan for 7 years and as a 31 y/o, 6', single (and plan to stay single for life lol), and 99% of the time I travel alone, I think its time for me to enjoy life a little more

[@logmeinhere]

@@Dolomite1 Why the CX5 then? Have you considered the Mazda 3 instead? It seemed like something like that is better suited to your lifestyle just my two cents

[@Dolomite1]

@@logmeinhere I ended up getting a 2024 CX-5 carbon turbo, with the sand metallic ext color and extremely attractive seat colors. Well, Mazda 3 is too small, I wanted a more comfortable ride and not hit the front bumper when entering certain places.

[@Konuvis]

@@Dolomite1 I did yes. It's a good car but there are a few things that annoy me. The tank is very small (about 11gallons); the side pillar feels humongous and I can barely check my blind spot and maybe a few other things I can't think of. But overall it's a nice car. I found the seat on the CX5 more comfy but the CX30 more peppy sporty.

[@Dolomite1]

@@Konuvis I had the cx-30 as a loaner for a weekend and noticed a full tank does around 275 miles which yes its bad, compared to my cx-5 that is around 365. The CX-30 definitely feels more sporty but I just wanted a the SUV feel and fun speed. The only thing I can think of that bothers me a little is the AC controls, it would've been better if they were in a higher position, however I'm very happy with everything else so, that's just a minor thing. Finally tomorrow also getting my windows tinted, I've hated my life driving this car with full transparent windows.

[@jeiwaru]

Thanks for this video!!

[@Mrr.Q]

Thank you so much bring the 2021 CX-5 Turbo to your video. I bought✌️

[@Moviesrockmusicandmore]

I’d much rather have the start noise of this car than the high pitched seat belt alarm of the Mitsubishi outlander sport

[@Blank00]

And now Mazda is ready to replace the CX5 with the CX50. In other markets, is Mazda equally ready to replace the CX8 with the CX80 and CX4 with a CX40?

[@lilpops30]

Your chrome piece on the bumper was put on wrong it’s not centered.

[@dsinghr]

CX-30 is next gen product similar to Mazda 3. Cx-5 is old platform similar to Mazda 6. Cx-30 is more quiet on road

[@joseavitia9259]

Love this comparative kind of videos. I would like to see one of those Mazda’s against the vw Taos

[@xHero678]

I got a cx30 turbo and love it

[@africanandproud6792]

Great review. Thank you.

[@guitargod2168]

Does the CX-30 have a power passenger seat for the front passenger? Or is it just manual?

[@jeffmorse645]

Looking at both. Which has the better entry/exit height for a tall driver?

[@joshboydguitar]

Great video thank you so much for sharing

[@luigidicarp9521]

Cx5 is not a good option for me here in canada. they are still using the old infotainment system from the previous year. A deal breaker for me.

[@nikita1923666]

How does the road noise compares between cx30 vs cx5 ?

[@bradgray3577]

As for the ac, I have a 2019 Mazda 6 signature trim (Canada) The ac in my car is much weaker than the ac in my wife's 2015 Mazda CX-5 GT trim. Not sure why Mazda vehicles are so different in that regard. As for the lane centering comments that other brands have. Ecch! I am 57 and I guess my generation is more concerned about concentrating on the road, rather than texting and driving. Why else would you need that feature? Not sure what the fine is down in the US, but here in Manitoba, if you get caught texting while driving, it is (I think) close to $500 for your first offense. I test drove both the CX-30 GT turbo and the CX-5 Signature (highest trim levels for both in Canada) I found the CX-30 more responsive and sleeker inside, and my wife and I are empty nesters. So the size is not that important to me as I am the only one in the car 90% of the time. The couple of deal breakers for me for the CX-30 is the lack of ventilated seats for our hot and muggy summers, smallish seats for my wife and I for long trips (both plus sized adults), the lack of rear visibility compared to the CX-5 and the weaker ac unit. Both great vehicles for the price and what you get.

[@toyotavenzaguy2499]

CX-30 is the best, I had one as a rental and it was really comfy and nice. CX-5 is outdated and not really redesigned that much.

[@Hennessy198]

I mean, it hasn't been redesigned at all besides for the new infotainment. The actual redesign is slated for 2022 or 2023, there have been spy shots of the new cx-5 (or cx-50) floating around for the past few months now.

[@YODA0786]

I mean, it still looks better than its competitors. But the CX30 is nicer since it’s newer. But it is smaller.

[@knightshadow4474]

the cx5 is not outdated. maybe if you looked at your old Toyota you would look at something outdated.

[@michaelp.3485]

CX5 is more reliable since it has been a round for much longer.

[@Yoomaro]

Yet it looks, drives and handles better then anything in that class, and some of its premium competitors

[@rickicooke6124]

Does the kuro special edition come with rear camera as standard? Or is it only the gt version of the cx5 that has it?

[@johnnywires943]

The cx-30 has no excuse for not providing adequate rear seating room.Even the honda jazz beats it hands down.The cx-5 is a much better buy and a fantastic suv.

[@supremeobliterator]

The CX 5 looks way better in my opinion, plus more room

[@cameronhall04]

Yopher love the vids what would you recomend as a cheap first v8 truck

[@rrange]

We have both cx30 and cx5 in my household and they’re both better than Toyota, Nissan, Honda products. They both just drive differently, I drive the cx30 and love everything about it except the ac system as it’s not strong like the cx5 ac system, it’s just not strong enough for CA.

[@pinakmiku4999]

Its a nice car but lags in tech features compared to Honda, Toyota, Nissan. Its a beautiful looking car but I removed it from my shopping list since it doesn’t have lane centering and a touch screen infotainment.

[@theschiznit8777]

Just bought the CX3 for my daughter and noticed the same thing, have to have AC on recirculation to have any effect. Other than the awful cup holders it's a great car.

[@edwink1467]

@@pinakmiku4999 Mazda's lane keep is terrible (just bounce you from left to right lol) -- I have to agree, but I do love everything else about them. Nissan is trash (sorry, not sorry). Honda and Toyota are both good choices, but if driving assistance like lane centering is what you are looking for, I think Hyundai/Kia do the best job in the mainstream segment. They also have touch screen infotainment that are way better and more responsive than Toyota's. I think I would still choose Mazda out of all the mainstream Japanese/Korean brands, so I am a bit biased.

[@pinakmiku4999]

@@edwink1467 Ya of the japanese brands, Honda is only one who provides lane centering without adaptive cruise control on which i like a lot because ACC don't do a good job in accelerating and people cut off easily in busy highway. Korean Hyundai/kia also provide the same feature but I am biased towards japanese brands except Nissan especially due to their reliability and resale value.

[@endercozy9578]

Coming from a cx 30 owner, I can definitely attest the ac on the is very weak. Cx 30 little stiff, and body roll is much controlled. CX5 rides very nice, and sporty yeah extra space for sure. CX 5 is made in Japan while Cx30 murica/mexico. I find the CX5 turbo is more responsive than the cx 30 turbo.

[@jeffzhan548]

Mazda next gen CX5 will hit it out of the ballpark. Will be on the new architecture, apparently inline 6 with mild hybrid coming and longer wheelbase to make up for the lack of trunk space the CRV and rav4 have on it.

[@jkr2569]

Do you know when it will come??

[@jeffzhan548]

@@jkr2569 will be revealed in 2022, probably on sale and dealerships 2023. carbuzz.com/news/mazda-cx-5-will-be-reborn-as-luxury-mercedes-glc-rival

[@jkr2569]

@@jeffzhan548 thx

[@steffen6987]

Why are the roads so bad? Did not know it was like this in the US

[@ElijahsAba]

Depends on where in the US. In states with heavy snowfall, the quality of the roads deteriorates quickly.

[@vsrap71]

And if it matters, most of the cx30s around here are assembled in Mexico while the cx5s are assembled in Japan

[@joskjj3625]

Why does that matter?

[@kristians2704]

Do you have plans to do a review on the 992 911?

[@RaceGasSmellsGood]

I’d love for you to compare the 2021 CX-5 Signature to an RDX-I know the RDX is quite a bit more money...but what more do you get for that money?!

[@JustinDoesTriathlon]

My wife test drove both and ended up with the Signature. The RDX costs a *lot* more and we couldn't pin it down. The SH-AWD is probably better, you get some more power, probably slightly better interior quality and audio overall, buuuuut... We couldn't find the ~$10k. It's probably 'better' overall, but lots of diminishing returns.

[@RaceGasSmellsGood]

@@JustinDoesTriathlon Thanks for the info!

[@MiniJCW22]

I thought the RDX was more comfortable, had a better interior. The CX-5 drove more like a car than an SUV but still offered a lot of room which I preferred. Between the two, I’d lean CX-5 to save the extra money. The RDX can not display your speed digitally and requires you to read an analog speedometer unless you get the advance package which drives the price upwards of $10k more than a fully loaded CX-5. I also felt the RDX had subpar rear visibility.

[@RaceGasSmellsGood]

@@MiniJCW22 Thanks for the info. When you say the RDX is more comfortable, do you mean the seats, a softer ride or something different? Just curious, as ride quality and seat comfort are unfortunately very important to me after a couple of motorcycle accidents that still hurt, ha ha

[@MiniJCW22]

@@RaceGasSmellsGood I didn’t like the seats in the CX-5. I don’t know if I have fat thighs or what but the side bolsters are really firm and pushed into my thighs which I didn’t like. Could be a me problem because few reviewers have mentioned this. I’d say ride quality is similar between the two but the RDX was slightly quieter at highway speeds and I liked the seats more. The RDX infotainment would take some getting used to, so I’d say the CX-5 wins there. If I would have liked the seats, I would have probably bought a CX-5. I will say I drove the grand touring reserve I think it was called and not the signature with Napa leather so maybe those seats would have been better.

[@hendrikspysschaert1688]

Can you review the cx 5 2022?

[@MarceloPaciorek]

Ive got the CX-5, at 6.2 @ 260 pounds, I did not fit comfortably in the CX-30.

[@a.tmicheal7627]

Glad to say I bought a Mazda CX-5 2021 from the investment I made on trade. It’s second quarter and I know more is yet to come,

[@kabiraditi8935]

Congrats! Investing pays when you invest right. Happy it works for you

[@christanameeker1808]

How much could you have made to afford such a car

[@a.tmicheal7627]

@@christanameeker1808 I makes $7,850 every 6 working days

[@philipkate5052]

@@a.tmicheal7627 big moves

[@addisonliam1850]

@@a.tmicheal7627 hello, can I get recommendation or tip from you

[@IcyAlphaOnYT]

Mazda Is like kinda modern interior it’s Chime sound should be the same as the 2019 CX 5

[@patrickm.4754]

If I remember correctly, it'll shift at redline when you put it in manual mode and floor it.

[@davidjiang1437]

The steering wheel of CX 5 looks so out of date... All the buttons are plastic lol. Why Mazda can't show consistency in interior design? Like Mazda 3's interior looks a lot better than CX5,9,and Miata's

[@WilliamTorres23]

Hey Topher, Thank you for your reviews. I have a question for you. Have you noticed like a sudden power loss in your CX-30 in hot weather? I have a Mazda 6 2015 and in summer from stop and go I feel a noticeable lag in power, I have to floor it to wake the engine up. I was also in Colorado a few weeks ago, and I rented a 2020 CX-5 with natural 2.5, same issue, with perfect weather runs like a dream, with hot weather it feels severely underpowered!

[@TheTopher]

Yeah it is more sluggish in warm weather!

[@Montana270]

Just gets hot... nothing to worry about!

[@khronin]

All turbos do that--in hot weather they can lose 10% or even more.I always am easy with a turbo car in the summer--in the winter when it is cold is when I drive a little more sprightly because turbos love cold dense air.

[@somaticHuman]

Again there is no number on the speedometer? )) Mazda wake up! Absolutely unreadable fonts. And to be honest, the suspension on the CX5 is much better.

[@jrdisill]

what is on top of the spare tire? it says bose? is it a speaker?

[@unrealisticgoals]

Subwoofer

[@DavidDLee]

Sad to see the CX-30 2.5L NA EPA fuel economy (24/26/31 AWD) lagging by 3 from the Subaru Crosstrek 2.5L (27/29/34). The promise of SkyActiv high compression ratio and reduced combustion temps all go to waste.

[@kenhoward3512]

I'd suggest Mazda's engineering did not "go to waste." In terms of the difference in actual dollars spent on fuel annually, it might be worth it to avoid the Subaru's CVT. Mazda had to know their choice of transmission would cause lower mpg ratings, but chose to please those who actually like to drive (and not just transport cute puppies and little children).

[@DavidDLee]

@@kenhoward3512 A gas RAV4, a much larger vehicle, gets better EPA than a CX-30. There's no excuse. Regarding transmission, to each their own. I own a CX-5, which I am planning to replace. I test drove a Crosstrek 2.5L. The CVT is pretty decent. Not as annoying as some other CVT vehicles I drove. On my CX-5 the transmission logic is also pretty decent, except when driving a winding road uphill. The car wants to keep a high gear, too much for the given grade. The engine sounds like its going to die.

[@nighttimestalker]

It's an old engine. Like old. Lol They've confirmed they're working on new engines for the next generation. Likely out in 2023. Which is believable as the first gen cx 5 was only 5 years before this gen came out. (Including a new inline 6. They've also hinted at a cx50 to fall between the 5 and 9) They're also talking about adding a mild/basic hybrid system like Hyundai did the with the Tuscon

[@DavidDLee]

@@nighttimestalker The SkyActiv engine was developed for 2013 model year. That's not old at all. Compare with the Crosstrek's FB engine, premiered in 2011 in the Forester. Mazda new inline 6 engine is not out yet and is not going to be used in the CX-30 anyway. Mazda dropped the ball on fuel-economy.

[@B-lazer3]

What trim is the cx 5?

[@waynebynet]

If need crossover and you want to get what you expect from crossover - you get CX-5. If you need Mazda 3 with a bit more clearance and improved interior- you get CX-30. It's simple as that, don't compare these two models, it's two different classes no matter what salesman want you to believe. And stop using that commercial slang "compact crossover", it exist only to fool ppl.

[@Bus_171]

I love your videos

[@0hninericky]

Does it come with a V12 ?

[@mertcakir233]

I’m accord owner. I’m in love with accord. I drove last week mazda 3 sedan, hatchback, mazda 6 mazda cx-3, mazda cx-30, mazda cx-5. I bought cx-30. Cx-30 driving is smoother than cx-5 and as smooth as accord. Cx-5 can’t even comparable with cx-30.

[@Mrtellitlikeitis]

U must like coffins

[@Moonlight-hq3gi]

@Jim S you calling a well built car coffin 🤣🙏 keep on hating and degrading 😂👏