Review: 2019 Mazda CX-5 2.5T Signature
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- čas přidán 2. 06. 2019
- I review the 2019 Mazda CX-5 with its new 2.5L turbo engine in the Signature trim. Having the extra power is great, but does it make it the best version of the CX-5? What do you think? Let me know in the comments below! Thanks to Mazda for providing this vehicle to review! Please subscribe for more if you haven't already! Link: czcams.com/users/subaruwrxfan?sub_c...
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I installed a strut bar under the hood of my Signature and that noticeably sharpened the handling. I will also be replacing the tires when they are about half used up with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ in the 245/50-19 size. I think the biggest advantage of the turbo is the feeling of effortless acceleration. It does not feel like a 4 cylinder engine. Even with the a/c on there is absolutely no sense of being strained or bogged down from a stand still or when merging or passing. The engine has so much torque there really is no need for more than 6 speeds. Shifting is buttery smooth and downshifts are very fast. I sometimes put it in sport mode when I know in advance that I will need extra zip without downshifting for quick maneuvers in city driving. A comparably equipped BMW X3 is $20k more. And a Porsche Macan 2.0 is $26k more with the same equipment. While the nav/infotainment system is not state of the art it gives me everything I need. In many ways, I prefer it to Android Auto. I did my homework....I bought the Mazda. And by the way, the car has ZERO squeaks and rattles.
Hey I have a 2017 cx9 how do you know what parts or mods to install to have better handling.. You know anything for more performance by any chance? Thanks for any insight
Mazda is excellent at building interiors to last.
mazda is such an underrated automaker.
Sadly, I think their former friendship with Ford has a lot to do with their brand perception. A lot of my non car friends still associate Mazda's with being unreliable, restyled Fords, even though that hasn't been true for several years now.
100% 🔥🔥🔥
The subaru wrx guy..Matt I'm your biggest fan..your reviews are extremely detailed
Had been sold on the '17 GT AWD knowing the "consensus" was while it's engine's a little underwhelming, the transmission, interior and looks are really good. Heard about the new '19 turbo and appreciate your driving feedback regarding the 2.5T. Agree with you that it seems odd that "normal" mode actually works better all-around than "sport" mode. I also like that manufacturers are now designing turbo's to run on different grades of gas vs just premium and I appreciate you providing the HP ratings for regular vs premium and mileage.
As I'm looking to purchase a used CX5 '17 or newer, maybe my best bang for the buck is to listen to you re: the fun factor of the '18 GT AWD and go with it to gain the highest gas mileage in a AWD package.
Love my 2019 GT Reserve. With a tank of 100 octane "racing gas" it feels like it's in SPORT gearing all the time - well until you put it in SPORT and then you get warp 2. But at $8.00/gallon I won't be doing that very often.
MODS: 1. K&N engine air filter 2. 245/50/19 tires when the OEM tires wear out
Cobb needs to come up with a tune now! #cobb #accessport
Nice review! One minor criticism is maybe get the car clean and dressed before the shoot? Keep up the great work.
Good to know that 2.5L is the right fit. Centre flip-down for heat control and USB is smart. Less comparable punishment for the third person and no chance of Uber passenger screwing up your controls.
Sport mode raises the shift points, which is kinda ass-backwards on a torque-heavy engine. BTW, did you use the premium fuel? Or was it already full of an unknown fuel?
Thinking about trading in my 16 cx5 gt for a 19 cx5 signature. My eyes went wide open when you said you weren’t impressed with the turbo acceleration. That’s basically why I want the car but is it worth the extra money a month? The one thing I do not like about these cx5s are when you load the trunk the top of the bumper gets scratched and gouged. Remember to cover your bumper when loading the trunk.
there are pockets under the floor of the trunk on left and right side
I also like the black headliner that is only in the signature.
A thin steering wheel you say? Not "thick and beefy?"
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Boyosef Alsaleh thanks!!
Hi Matt. Nice vid. Liked b4 watching since i knew it was going to be good
Are you driving with premium fuel or regular?
I like the black headliner as well
Your one of the very few that likes the non turbo version better. Is that correct? Thanks Matt. I’m debating between the carbon and grand touring. Thoughts?
The non-turbo seemed to handle better in my experience, but the extra power from the turbo is always fun. If you have no use for the extra power though, the non-turbo is great. I'd test drive both and see how they feel to you.
The Subaru Forester XT we deserved all along
No. My Subaru Forester 2018 XT Touring kicks this CX-5's ass. Nice attempt though. My XT has full time AWD (much better system), bigger back seat, more cargo area, sporty suspension, bigger brakes, hill descent, X Mode and is even faster than this.
@@tommymas1 I'm a Subaru lover - but the CVT is turning me off. Too many problems with that transmission. I was going to purchase a Subaru, but I'm going with this Mazda now (because it doesn't have a CVT).
@lestliness And you think the Mazda CX-5 is better off road? It's not. Plus, the XT has more HP and torque, straining the CVT less.
@lestliness And its also better on road. If you have never driven one or owned one, you don't know what you're missing.
I've had 2- 2014XT Touring and now a 2018XT Touring. Sleeper CUV.... here's a video of how good they are:
Watch "2017 Subaru Forester XT Touring - Redline: Review" on CZcams
czcams.com/video/3sfF7huJ2V8/video.html
@lestliness You test drove a XT?
Hi! am gonna buy Tiguan Highline with Rline package or Mazda cx5 signature next month. could you give me some advice? which one do you prefer? Thank you
I don't have either.. but the mazda is more reliable than vw
Love the vehicle looks, rear is a bit bland and needs more bold look on redesign with full leds.
i guess few people will have that eye .. i was going to Mazda 6 everything about that Sedan i like until i looked at corner direction to the rare wheel i was turned off looked more like wide opening around the wheel and the whole wheel look like sinked in .. i see the same mistake here as well !!!
Its still a very sexy suv. The design holds up well.
i have a 2018 CX-5 Touring. Can't wait for the CX-5 to get the upgrades the mazda 3 has!
@debunker300 the larger widescreen with updated cameras or I should just say refreshed interior and exterior design. I'm not that interested in the sky activ X engine I want the turbo charged which we already have but that new interior I've seen on the Mazda 3 and the system is really good and the screen has higher resolution will look really good. Plus the current system is so slow to makes me lose my mind sometimes!
@@denziiey I have an Audi SQ7 (stinking hot twin turbo V8 etc) and had the pleasure to drive one of these..... my verdict? BRILLIANT. How the heck do they provide so much so such a low price...... Bravo Mazda
Taking my mum to Mazda soon to buy one.... older lady and getting in / out of say the mazda 6 (her current 7YO car) is a touch difficult. This car will WAY exceed her expectations.
@@anthonyspanjich2772 they're good at driving dynamics but they definitely need to work on their transmission. it gets lost searching for the right gear. also i got the 2019 CX-5 Grand Touring lol. couldn't help it totally worth it! the SQ7 is awesome would love too up my game some day but baby steps. stick within my means!!
@@anthonyspanjich2772 nice. i hope she loves it. stepping height is better and it's not huge so she won't feel like she's in a significantly larger vehicle
Those fuel gauges are not identical. One is a dynamic view of range based on recent driving, the other is traditional gas range.
Hey Matt, is the cx5 2.5T good enough to not consider the rdx or is the rdx worth the few extra dollars? Great review btw, really got me thinking about the cx5
RDX > cx5
If you can afford the extra money for the RDX, it's better in basically every way in my opinion, although the Mazda interior does feel a little more premium in some places. The A-Spec RDX just handles better, feels punchier, has more space, a better stereo and more modern infotainment. But it is 10k more than the Mazda in that trim, so the upgrades over the CX-5 come at a cost. The CX-5 is very impressive for the price it is.
@@MattMaranMotoring okay thx. I guess the A Spec rdx is just on another level and since I've gotten your seal of approval, now it's time to convince the wife lol thanks again
The super handling awd in the Acura is why you would get it. But the Cx5 really feels like a sedan, and you can’t beat the price.
joashane garrick but you don’t get adaptive dampers in the a spec. So make sure you like the ride and handling, you might have to go to higher trim to get the adaptive dampers
i was going to buy a 2016 Mazda 6 .. everything about that Sedan i like until i looked at corner direction to the rear end wheel .. i was turned off looked more like wide /bigger opening around the wheel and the whole wheel look like sinked in .. i see the same mistake here as well !!!
CX-5 is the best compact crossover for less the $800,000!
If Mazda could offer same interior space as their rivals, this would be the BEST compact "non-premium" crossover.
GTR is the sweetspot! I actually prefer the black leather seats with the stiching over the brown seats. The brown seats just are a wrong shade of brown like they where tacked on after. The black leather seats look like they were designed for this car.
My local Mazda already have the diesel version
Put it in a Mazda 3, tune it and call it MPS with good styling and
Please review on 2019 Ford Ranger!
So thankful that Mazda did not use gloss black where the power seat buttons are. Now, please stop putting gloss black materials on power window switches and around the shifter.
First! Great review Matt! Such a classy vehicle.
U haven't even watched the full video yet mate how u gonna say great review lmao..... hungry for first comment eh?
@@cangwane U mad? Plus his reviews are always great. Never seen a bad one. Lmao
Thanks!
@@UnrulyYute I wasnt saying it was bad my friend I just found it funny that I just got the notification then saw your comment. Cracked me up because I know u didnt finish it lol
@@cangwane no worries, glad I gave u a laugh then.
Good review.Best in class in my opinion.
This is a thorough review that is very informative. However I believe you are confusing power with torque. What drives the acceleration of a car is the amount of torque the engine can generate. Low rpm acceleration is substantially better given the 310 ft-lbs of torque (vs 185 ft-lbs of the aspirated engine). Power however is only an indirect factor during acceleration. Where power has a direct effect is the maximum speed a car can attain, so yeah, at 5500 rpm the extra 42 bhp relative to the same aspirated engine will not feel like much for the higher weight of the vehicle. This engine appears to be tuned for that acceleration response.
I agree with you that CVTs suck ass, save the automatics lol. Great review sir :)
It just needs a stage 1 tune.
Were you driving it with premium fuel in it?
I believe so. The fleet company fills it up before they drop it off.
@@MattMaranMotoring Ok gotcha, and I would assume they want the best performance when being reviewed. Thanks!
The problem with Mazda cars is that there’s no choice but to only opt for red since it’s so good looking.
Chips very easily. Looks fantastic but my last one was soul red and it was very not durable. Cx5 has an active program where Mazda repainted a lot of cars. I went silver because of my OCD
crossover? issa suv boi.
Funny, I test drove one of these a few months ago and felt the same way, the acceleration and handling weren't as good as I was hoping. It seems like they focused more on comfort and low end, the initial throttle response was actually a bit much IMO, but when you really get on it the power drops off quickly. Ended up getting a Golf R instead.
For someone less performance oriented this is a nice option, but then why bother with the turbo? Not what I expected from Mazda, the committee won out on this one.
Hows the Golf R?
Eric, the Golf R is literally a hatch.
@@buildmorefarms1007 I like it, although it also had some room for improvement. However with a few choice modifications it is perfect for me. I like cars with more of a performance edge so added a power and suspension for sharper turn in. It is a firmer ride but I like it. Now It will easily keep up with a lot of all out sports cars, but with far better practicality for daily use.
@@moonboy5851 Yes, they call them "Hot hatch's", they are for people that like performance cars, but want more practicality, and don't really care much what it looks like.
With the right modifications it is every bit as fast and fun as an all out sports car.
Fades into the background as it looks like almost every other crossover. I'd give Mazda some props for the front end looking a bit unique compared to other's.
Everytime you give it the business with any car. you have the biggest shit eatin grin. Lol makes me laugh everytime. Good review 👍
Haha thanks!
Fuel economy not too good. Low to Mid 30s is expected from a 4 banger regardless of turbo or not. A naturally aspirated V6 can get better or at least as good gas mileage
We have a normally aspirated 2017 CX-5 Grand Touring, on long highway trips we are lucky to get 27 or more MPG. I took a 750 mile trip in a 460 HP Camaro SS and on the highway it had better gas mileage. Same thing with our 320 HP BMW that is also AWD that gets 15% better gas mileage on long trips. That’s the one knock. They can call it skyactive all they want. The gas mileage is not great out of these motors / vehicles. This is our third one BTW.
How do you get the manufacturer's to send cars to review?? Do they pay u to review them ??
I never get paid for reviews. Getting press cars is just a combo of having a large enough audience to make it worth it for them, and then making the right connections.
@@MattMaranMotoring that's awesome!!
That backseat will be a deal breaker for many people. It's going to be more of a pain to put child seats back there, among other family duties.
I tried this vehicle, i didnt feel like it was more powerful than the new forester.
NICE Review: 2019 Mazda CX-5 2.5T CX-5
The CX-5 Signature is undeniably attractive, especially in the side profile it shares with other trims. What makes it so attractive? It's the exaggerated length of the hood compared to the rest of the vehicle, a design trick that designers have used for about a century to suggest potency and performance especially in sports and "sporty" cars. But is there a price for such a design in a "family" SUV? You betcha.
Specifically the CX-5 sacrifices interior space for exterior looks. And in "family SUV" category that's difficult to ignore. Matt points out that second row passenger room is less than competitors. And kudos for being the only reviewer I've seen who notes that with three passengers in the back seat the usb ports and heated seats cannot be accessed. He gives the CX-5 a bit of a pass on those points by saying that 3 passengers in the back seat might not be a typical need but for families with three kids or fewer kids along with one or two friends in the back seat sacrificing usb ports can lead to much whining. Again, it's a compact "family SUV," folks.
As far as cargo space is concerned Matt's claim that the CX-5 has a "Good amount of cargo space" is definitely generous compared to its compact SUV rivals. In fact at 30.9 cubic feet behind the second row, the CX-5 has less space than any other mainstream compact SUV. (e.g. CR-V 39.2; Rav4 37.4 Forester 35.4). And in total cargo space behind the first row at 59.6 cubic ft the CX-5 capacity is even more starkly disadvantaged. (Forester 76.1; CR-V 75.2; Rav4 69.8) In fact, the total cargo capacity of the CX-5 is only slightly more than a Hyundai GT hatchback (55.1) or a VW GTI (53.7). And the Hyundai is over 8" and the VW nearly 1 foot shorter than the CX-5. A "good amount of space"? Perhaps compared to the Mazda CX-3 (44.5 cubic ft) but not to other vehicles in the compact SUV class.
I found Matt's comment that the 2.5L Turbo engine has the character of a diesel in terms of power delivery on point. I had the same reaction to that engine in the Mazda6. It's definitely a good engine for everyday use but if one is expecting the typical "punch" that comes from most turbo engines, it's not there. And that's probably intentional on Mazda's part in a category where scalding performance takes a back seat to utility and driveablity.
All in all, the CX-5 is an appealing vehicle in terms of looks compared to other crossovers in its class. And though the interior materials, especially in the Signature trim, are impressive, the small sunroof and dated infotainment are negatives. But it's definitely an SUV for those whose notion of U(tility) doesn't include class competitive interior space.
Stephen Hendricks . Who would read this crap. It’s a suv for gods sake.No man could have any interest in one.!
@@gregblack8550 Doesn't the sun blind you when you come out from under that rock?
Review a Subaru Outback
Please wouldn’t go astray
She sure is purdy!
First? Yeah. You rock Matt.
I drove the cx-5, the seats were to small and short, the steering was off center, the engine was unrefined. it was a quick pass for me
@Mentally Challenged Viking nah,he s so so fat
Face it, you couldn't afford a GT Reserve or Signature so you write a sour grapes response. I love my 2019 GT Reserve.
I hear a lot of rattles when he’s taking those corners. Yikes especially when it’s brand new
That's my camera gear.
Not Ikea coworker idk if you have driven any of the newer Mazda models, but they are the tightest built of all the Japanese vehicles in its class hands down. Driven new Subaru’s, Mitsubishi’s, Toyota’s and Honda’s, Honda’s are pretty close, Subaru and Mitsubishi have the worst fit and finish of those 5 easily, rattle a lot, on the Subaru Outback I drove the serpentine belt was squealing on a brand new car....
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I think ur a little punchy matt the cx5 is quick and agile i dont what your talking about!!!
Depends what you have driven previously. If you drive a Golf R first, the Cx5 will seem slow and heavy. If you drive a mamooth Jeep Cherooke then the CX5 will seem light and agile of course.
Chiquicat that was the dumbest comment ive ever heard!! Hes a car reviewer it doesnt matter what hes driven before its not a comparison video so go back to bed.. the cx5 is very quick off the line and my mamouth jeep is too its supercharged little did u know
I don't like the back much.
Nice but $39k is Acura RDX territory.
Yeah, maybe for a base RDX. Build one that has at least all the goodies of a Signature CX-5, which comes with a loaded MSRP of 38K and the RDX is more than 10k higher. In other words......a completely different class of vehicle.
That the CX-5 is even being talked about in the same conversation as vehicles that carry a 10-15K higher price tag, tells the story.
exterior looks great, minus the wheels, however the interior appears to be a sacrifice I dont find too appealing
It's less powerful than expected, because it's not powerful.
CX-5 too feminine looking and barely faster then 2019 Rav4 hybrid. I'd rather go with Rav4 with look's, comfortable ride, more interior room and superior fuel economy. And doesn't ask for premium fuel.
ur stupid, cx 5 does not require premium gas