9 WORST And 6 BEST Things About The 2024 Mazda CX5
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- čas přidán 17. 05. 2024
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0:00 - Intro
BAD:
0:35 - Old Chassis
1:10 - Technology
2:53 - Fuel economy
4:02 - No hybrid options
4:32 - Driver assist suite
5:02 - Towing
5:27 - Rear seat
6:13 - Trunk
7:03 - Price
GOOD:
7:52 - Power
8:54 - Looks
11:05 - Driving
12:28 - AWD Std
12:52 - Interior design & materials
13:39 - Luxuries
14:10 - Duo Drive
14:45 - 3 favorite things
16:20 - 3 worst things
18:22 - What would you buy? - Auta a dopravní prostředky
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In the past i have been a fan of the CX-5 but Mazda seems a little bit behind the competition. Rav4
@@joe97man indeed, the CX5 is aging now compared to the rest of the field
I may be mistaken but I think there’s a setting to allow CarPlay to be touch screen while the vehicle is in motion. The CX50 allows that.
I love my cx5 carbon turbo
@@ottodepaz7187 nice 😎
The touch screen can be used while driving. You can change that in settings.
🤯
the dealer told me they don't have touch screen lol
Yeah, it's only in Android Auto / Apple Car Play (and you may have to update your settings) @@hrag2257
In our family we had Mazdas last 9yrs
2 new ones every 3yrs
Never that I cared to have a touch screen. Dial works perfectly and I don't have fingerprints all over the screens
@@dwnshft73 yr old here. Been using the I Drive on my 525i for 18 years. It will grow on you. A millisecond glance at the screen and your hand knows what to do. Back to my nap.
In a study it has been proven that it is less dangerous to use the scroll wheel instead of the touch screen, that's why Mazda did it!
I love the scroll wheel.. didn’t take long to learn to use it and I find it much more intuitive.
Yes because simply touching the button you want is much harder than fucking around with a scroll wheel while driving.
TRUE!
Another benefit is no fingerprints all over your screen.
@@bitbat9 it’s not that difficult for people who don’t use foul language to express their ignorance.
You're wrong. I've used the scroll wheel over a year now and I cannot go back to touch. Touch screens are alot more dangerous. Never heard that it's dangerous the other way around. 😂
Some of us don't want an auto pilot system. We like to be in control.
Another major plus for the CX-5 is that it's still 100% made in Japan (at least the one we get in the US)!
In Canada this model is also made from Japan too.
The CX-5 is a global model, so all of them are made in Japan.
@@jennys7735 they also make the CX-5 in Malaysia, VIetnam and China.
"as a driver who loves driving my downsides are lack of automatic driving assists" what a strange statement.
I assume driving in long straight lines while not paying attention is what he means
I very much dislike fingerprints on the screens, don't touch them, control knobs and buttons work very well.
We just bought a 2024 cx5 I'm a retired mechanic so I did my research. We tested rav 4 and crv the bang for the buck the was no comparison. And the none turbo model has plenty of power for my wife. After owning it for only a few months we haven't been disappointed.
i don’t think a vehicle should be dinged for not offering a hybrid variant any more than it should be dinged for not being able to fly to the moon. If it had a BAD hybrid variant that would be a fair complaint, but I think vehicles should be reviewed based on what they are, not what they aren’t. There are other vehicles for that
I have the 2024 CX-5 Carbon Turbo with the Rhodium white paint. The terracotta interior looks great.
If you own a Mazda and you get used to the button layout, I do think it's easier to navigate while you're driving. You memorize the buttons without having to look down.
If the touch screen is the same as in the cx50, the touch screen does work when you're driving. The option is on the settings of the blue tooth.
came here to say this
lol, I hadn't seen your comment and just posted a video showing how to update it. They should add a note that their information is inaccurate regarding the touchscreen. They make it seem like it is not fixable.
there is settings you can turn that off so its always touch screen enabled.
Completely disagree with the infotainment being dangerous with the scroll wheel. Owned a 2019 Mazda cx9 here in Aus and I love how it perfectly laid out with my left hand while driving. Touchscreen, on the other hand, personally, it is more dangerous as some infotainments can be clunky and lags which can be frustrating - based on experience too.
I have a 2020 cx-5 signature which has the turbo engine and I have 113k miles on it and have had no mechanical issues
Just bought a CX-5 carbon, I think the colors go together beautifully and I love it! It may help that terracotta is one of my favorite colors 🙂. I also don't like white cars; I test drove a cx-5 with a black and white interior and thought it was hideous. It comes down to personal preference...to each their own! I do wish the mpg was a bit better, but I wanted more power and the driving experience is great. A huge step up from my 2013 Mazda 3! Driven Mazdas since 1992 and love them!
It's too bad that the Carbon is limited to the gray.
Did you get the zero interest for 60 month?
I feel like you are a Goofball.
I LOVE THE SCROLL WHEEL TO ACCESS ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS AND EVERYTHING ELSE! TOUCHING THE SCREEN IS OLD SCHOOL AND MORE ACCIDENT PRONE! LOVE THE SCROLL WHEEL! EVERY VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE ONE!
Mazda seem to be stepping up the game …guess once they have gained customer confidence sales will soar
Non-turbo if you want to keep it longer than your loan. Just better chances of avoiding any engine issues. My opinion. I hold onto cars for, on average, 10yrs. Thanks for the reviews! Looking at these used. Base CX-30.
The CX-5 is way better value than RAV4 and CRV , you guys did a great review but still lacking the judgment of recognizing how beautiful , high quality , driving dynamics , old school technology of simplicity without 500 sensors that could malfunction any minute , no CVT transmission , ease of repair , quietness , solid construction , reliable and high quality parts , interior , drive train , suspension , sound proof and much more in the CX-5 than other SUVs in this segment . Who cares about 1 mile less per gallon when you're driving this beauty combined with the beast .
I still don't get the touch screen thing....why are you playing with the screen while you are driving? When you are driving, please drive!!!
The turn signal is LED not your typical halogen like you said!! Everything on the outside is LED now.
Next year in 2025 there is a new CX-5 coming out, with a rumored hybrid from Toyota. This car because it is so old is known for it rock solid reliability. If you want to have a reliable SUV that will last 200,000 miles, this is your car. You want something more modern and maybe not as long-term reliability, look elsewhere. We just looked at the CX-5, Honda CRV, Toyota RAV4, and Hyundai Tucson. The interior of the CX-5 and ride sold my wife on the Mazda. If we can get one for the right price, we will probably buy one next year.
nice! if you get one, welcome to the club
Thanks for the detailed review. Helped me narrow down which trim package I Want very easily 👍👍 premium or signature trim for the heated steering wheel is a must for the winter.
Mazda is running 0% for 60 months until first week of January on CX-5. Something to consider.
Which country bro?
@@mars1393 In the U.S. They are still offering it in most areas.
@@night5091 I’m in Canada. 😭
@@mars1393 Gotcha, not sure what they’re running there. Hopefully something palatable. Like on CX50 here they’re doing 1.9 for 60. Which is still good.
Big reason why we went with our non-turbo CX-5. We love it. Fuel economy could be better, but its not much worse than the non-hybrid counterparts from Honda/Toyota.
Wife's car was 2016 Mazda 3 GS. I fell in love with it while I had a 2016 Tucson and a 2018 Tiguan. Tiguan crapped out so bought the CX5 GT in 2023. She now has a manual Mazda 3GS and our son inherited the 2016 Mazda 3 GS.
Why I love this car is because it's tried and trued. Independent suspension and independent rear suspension. It's probably me favourite car having owned a CRV,Tucson and a Tiguan.
Regarding the infotainment. I love the dial vs the touch screen. Hated the smudgy gross touch screens when teenagers used my car. Dial works when you know the inputs. So it's the best to date.
Theres actually a setting buried where you can use the touch screen all the time. Just turned it on and now can use both the scroll and the touch all the time.
That zircon sand with the terra-cotta interior really does gives off that 70’s vibe and I like it :)
nice😎
Reason I love Mazdas is they are not over engineered so one still
needs to rely on their skills to drive it. So I actually consider the lack of driving assist technology a pro.
i think theres a setting in the options to allow devices to be used in motion. So the infotainment screen can be touch screen while driving. You need to select it though and is off by default.
Settings ->
connectivy settings
bluetooth/ iphone connectivy
select phone
and check touch screen in motion for all devices
How would you compare the tech in this one vs 2023 Santa Fe XRT
I ordered a 2024 Mazda CX5 Kuro (Canadian) Jet black mica exterior with a garnet red interior seats 😍 I can’t wait
enjoy it!
You can in fact configure the screen to be touch while driving using Apple Car Play or Android Auto. It is a Blue Tooth menu setting but not a default.
I just bought the Signature '24 version in Mexico 🇲🇽, I thought the LKA was active but it's only passive, also doesn't come with remote car start and no homelink for garage opener, also no heated seats only cool option. It does drive well and the Bose sound system is awesome.
Was using CZcams Premium (YTP) music, went over to Spotify and then went back to YTP but on screen Spotify was fixed so infotainment system is somewhat gimmicky.
I like the terra cotta, but think it would be great with other exterior colors. Looking for more flexibility to mix and match. Ex. I think a black exterior and the terra cotta would look great.
Black would be nice but you can’t get that with carbon turbo🥲 the only other exterior color is white for carbon turbo
Just came home with a new 2024 CX5 and the Apple CarPlay touch screen CAN be turned on. Yay!! It’s easy to make the change in settings.
Hey guys I enjoyed watching your video on the mazda cx5, do you think the cx5 natural aspirated engine is reliable as the Rav4 natural aspirated engine which one would you choose personally based on power train and driving dynamic if you are planning to keep your vehicle for at least 10 years, please respond I am looking forward for your answer thanks stay safe.
I personally own a 16 cx5 with the n/an engine and it’s approaching 120k miles and no issues so far! Cant personally speak to the RAV4 reliability but I know it’s quite good as well
And what's so revolutionary about a newer chassis, compared to one from only 10 years ago? If anything, newer vehicles are worse because automakers in-general are cutting more corners than ever, & using cheaper materials than ever to keep costs at a point for maximizing profits. As an example, my (less-expensive) 2015 Toyota Yaris SE hatch 5-MT (with older Toyota tech & design dating back to early 2000's) was a *much better* vehicle than my (Japan-built) 2020 Corolla SE sedan 6-MT (with the new TNGA platform, etc.), which I ditched after only 2 years & 10K miles due to so many problems & quality issues.
How do you zoom in and out of maps with the rotary dial?
I went through car dealerships in Orlando and didn't find a RAV4 cheaper than the Mazda Cx5.
And generally you won’t.
Dealerships make money on add-ons, not base models.
@@jimmy5634 you 100% right.
Understand your impression lane correction Mazda doesn't want to put money. But for my preference dislike auto-drive packages. prefer the driving vision and experience of the Mazda
The Zircon Sand with these Terracotta leather interior makes it a way more unique color combination in a sea of CX-5s on the road
Got the top spec turbo 2023 in Sonic Silver. Love it. Not sure what your issue is with the 2024 steering because mine is perfect.
I made some fabric seat cushions to keep my butt happy on the leather seats.
No touchscreen in mine is no issue at all. It has wireless Apple CarPlay and that can be used successfully with voice commands for both Navigation and Apple Music.
Radio stations can be favourited and then selected from the steering wheel.
Appreciate it can accomodate a full size spare Alloy wheel though for now I’m ok with the temporary spare.
The radar cruise control works as required. Lane keep assist I don’t bother with, I know how to drive and don’t want the car telling me what to do.
Speed warnings are great and very useful.
If I have any criticism it is that the plastic and chrome door trims are not durable, they scratch very easily. I’ve had PPF put on the gloss plastic and have to take extra care when cleaning that and the chrome door trims. Mazda need to do better there.
The signature trim has the "kick under" back opening feature. I love my CX5, the only thing I would change is adding a panoramic sunroof.
The fact that a hybrid or plug in is not available right now would not deter me from buying a non-turbo CX-5 right now.
I wouldn't say the interior and exterior color "match" per se, but I'm one of those people who hate it when manufacturers limit what color interior you can get by the exterior paint. So to answer the question, I like the zircon sand and the terra cotta interior...and you don't see both at the same time so I see no issue.😊
I have a 21 cx5 non turbo and use premium fuel and get about 29 to 30.
The 2024 touchscreen also works on Android Auto and is easily set to allow using when driving. The HUD also links to Android Auto navigation / Google maps and shows detailed route, lane guidance and turns which is really nice!
you can enable the touch screen on ACP and/or AA and make it work while driving - there is a settings for it
This was a very honest and well done review. I own a 2016.5 CX-5 GT with under 70K miles and I'm thinking of trading in my car to get a 2022 CX-5 Sport edition as I believe that there is much better value buying a used car with low mileage. I also have read online that there were more issues than normal with the 2016 CX-5 trims however I have not experienced any problems but I do wonder about long term reliability for the 2016 edition.
i love most everything about it except the color and no moon roof panoramic.Thanks for the review.
thanks for watching🙏
Soul red crystal metallic is the way to go for the exterior and white or black interior
Interior color doesn't match the exterior but it pops like an accent piece i love it.❤
I loveeeeee the terracotta seats. The reason I bought it over the higher price
no, i don't like that seat finish with that sand color. people should pay a tad more for the turbo premium
Just drove one of these yesterday. The HUD also shows alerts in the appropriate corner to designate presence of another vehicle (kind of a supplement to blind spot monitoring,) It will also show the next instruction if you are using navigation (i was, via Apple Car Play). Towing: Careful on your CRV ratings. 1500 lbs for the 1.5L turbo. It drops to 1000 for the CRV Hybrid. And you lose any kind of spare tire with the CRV hybrid in lieu of a "tire repair kit". Terra Cota looked nice, but not sure it is the best match for the exterior shown. IMO, it's livable but would be a better match with white. The rear seat room is probably smallest in class. Sitting three across would be tight (and as noted, block the USB ports). Leg room is scant. If I sat behind myself, my knees seriously hit against the front seat back as I tried to get in. Once in, I could splay my legs out and "fit", but it is tight back there. I'm 5-11+. All that aside, it drove really great. I drove a Forester Wilderness right after driving both the turbo and normally aspirated CX-5, and it felt like a truck. I drove a non-Wilderness Forester a few weeks ago, and I think the Wilderness is less responsive and feels more mushy than the other Forester trim lines. It feels like anything you buy in this segment may have compromises, and you'll have to choose some things to give up. None of the CX-5's come with fog lights, nor are they offered in the Mazda accessory listings. The headlights are "adaptive" in that they turn as you turn the steering wheel (Foresters have that too, but they add fog lights).But, Subaru, in the infinite wisdom of the Marketing Dept, decided to quit offering the XT, so no turbo option. The 2.5 Boxer is "adequate", pretty much like the 2.5 non-turbo CX-5. On the Subaru side, the 2.5 becomes, IMO, INADEQUATE in the Outback, which is trying to drag along another 450-500 lbs. The did make an XT there, but it lacks the feel of my current Forester XT. Looks like the CRV hybrid can get you to 60 in the low 7 second range, and handles "almost as well" as a CX-5 with more room, but there is that towing capacity, lack of spare, no fog lights, and some reliability hiccups. I haven't fully checked RAV 4, but as far as I know so far, nobody else offers a HUD in this segment outside of Mazda. Good luck in the mighty car hunt folks!
Do not like how far back the cup holders are! Very hard to reach vack
How can driving and taking your hand off the wheel, then poking the screen, taking your eyes off the road be more safe? That’s insane!
I love the Terracotta leather interior & I wish they were available without the middle portion of the seats being black & Terracotta instead. The Caturra Brown leather looks so dark in the Signature it doesn't have enough contrast compared to the black door panels & dashboard. The doors & dashboard desperately needs an ambient light strip retrofit to the doors & dashboard of break up the sea of black in those areas. It looks way too monotone & darker than it should be
I don't like the safety features. The vibration Sterling wheel or lights coming on letting you know you are drifting over the white line. Solved those problems by putting painters tape over the devices that set those off.
You can activate the touch screen while driving. It’s in the settings
Pretty sure there is a setting to allow touch screen during driving. Check out the system options for screen.
We just bought one and I like the interior color. I agree on the entertainment controls on for Android.
Congrats on your CX5!
Does it work with Google Android Auto?
I have the non turbo carbon edition in the gray and there is no touch screen and that model does not have wireless apple car play.. dealer said it didnt come equiped with that until the next model up. Also wish this model was the size of the rav, its a little small.
Any problems with the radio? Specifically, have you been able to turn the radio OFF? Not merely mute it but turn it off? Pressing the volume knob for three seconds turns it off but 1) the Mazda Connect screen turns off, and 2) when the car is restarted the radio is on with the last station playing. The radio should have been turned OFF!
Great Video!!
Thanks 🙏
You can re enable the touch screen for driving in the settings. Its not a permanent safety feature.
Just bought a 2024 Turbo Signature. Don't regret the decision at all, but I do agree about the seats not being the most comfortable (the CX-50 had more supportive bolsters) and the steering feeling a little "mushy" (as compared to the 2012 Mazda3 I had prior). I also agree the options available on the different trims missed the mark a bit. The Carbon Turbo only comes with the terracotta interior and the Turbo Signature only comes with the brown interior. I don't really care for either color and would have much preferred black or white, but went with the top trim because it was the only was to get a 360 cam on a turbo.
The point around touchscreen being safer is a bit dumb especially coming from one of these guys who own a Mazda. If you primarily use the apple / android auto, the dial is very easy and intuitive and does not require you to take your eyes off the road. We own a CX5 and an Accord (with touchscreen) and I prefer Mazda's dial any day.
I have some comments and CIRTIQUE of your review below-- but OVERALL-- GREAT JOB.
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The cx-50 chassis may be newer, but did you see how tiny the differential is on it?
Love the Mazda CX 5
My hubby got me this beautiful ride, Dec 2023. It only had 6 miles on it. Showcase displayed. You read right (had). I've put so many mile on it already. My Mazada is named Coco. Also, we got our with zero interest under $39,000. It sits well for my body, not as comfortable for my husband, how he said he's driven worse 😂. However, he love driving it!!!! Ive tested the Rave4. I'm team Mazada, never thought I'll say that.
I could do the base model easily, but I want the active driving display. My 2014 Mazda3 has me spoiled, I can't live without the HUD.
You haven’t used the car long enough. It is easy to develop muscle memory with the knob. Also the CVT may save some fuel economy but the conventional automatic tranny is a more tested and proven design that is more reliable than CVT. Give viewers a fair view!
Terracotta is best looking interior of all CX-5's IMO. Need CX-5 with 6 cycl & RWD only or CX-70 but not as long as CX-90
Very excited for the cx70 😈
I wush they had a trim level that didn't have all that electronic crap. Also, there is a Canadian couple on youtube that show how to make the screen a touchscreen when you're driving. But some people don't need or want all that junk.
Thank God they re-included the temp gauge!
HUD (Active Drive Display) shows much more than you have described.
I love the terracotta interior. The red color in the 2023 carbon turbo was much too bright for me, I wanted a darker shade of red.
I can dig it 😎
Here's the deal with the cargo floor: You can install it in two different positions.
The "high" position rises above the fixed floor in the rear corners where secret storage cubbies reside, but you'll also notice (hidden from view) open voids to the spare tire well. This is because the subwoofer is installed underneath the spare tire. This configuration also places the floor at the same height as the doorsill, to ease sliding items in and out.
The "low" position makes the floor flat with floor in the corners and eliminates the voids for the subwoofer. The floor is recessed from the doorsill, so you'll have to lift items instead of dragging them out. I suppose you get slightly more cargo space in this configuration (for slightly taller items?), but poorer subwoofer performance. The secret cubbies are still accessible in either position.
Having these two configurations makes shopping for a cargo floor liner difficult. If you get the one that covers the corners in the low position, it won't work in the high position. And it would block the subs and the cubbies. So they make models that don't extend to the corners and just jut straight out, but then the corners are not protected in either set up.
And BTW, the Zircon Sand/Terracotta combo is AWESOME! There's nothing else on the road like it. Haters gonna hate!
Just test drove this Mazda, and all who have found the steering to be heavily weighted to steer. I have found the perfect solution, turn off the Traction Control 🚙🏎. Using one finger you can now make tight turns with ease.
This is the best video I’ve seen on the CX-5. Well done! On camera, terra-cotta interior is not a pleasing match with desert sand exterior.
would agree, thanks for the love!
Love everything on my new 2024 CX-5 Turbo Premium, but they cheaped out with no parking/proximity sensors? Sheesh.
I want a change in my vehicle and Mazda has intrigued me but I test drove Signature CX5s a few years back and the seats unsold me. Someone said put a seat cushion in. I told them that spending 40k+ I should get a comfortable seat. No hybrid either. Now after 4 years they still can't fix their seats. I hope the CX70 hybrid can remedy this persistent problem. My existing vehicle won't last much longer.
Which exactly critical safety features do you miss here?
I’m kind of in a crunch right now In need of a new vehicle bc my 2013 Nissan Altima conked out on me 1 too many times over the last few months. I’ve replaced valve cover gasket, spark plugs, coils, crankshaft, multiple batteries, more recently the alternator and one week after the alternator it’s the transmission. Tired of throwing more money into it. Mazda came onto my radar as of recent but idk what the best bang for my buck is that fits in their line up with my needs. I live in Houston and I drive often. Maybe 15-18K miles a year. I have a 715 credit score through Experian. I don’t wanna pay more than $450 a month but I want a reliable SUV since I have 2 toddlers. I don’t care about all the bells and whistles. Anyone know of any good models that can fit my circumstance? Preferably Mazda. I don’t mind putting maybe 2-3K down but that’s the most I’ll go.
I think the terracotta interior is a complete mismatch with that exterior color. I think tan or parchment white leather seats would match perfectly.
Parchment would be awesome
My daughter with N/A AWD 2016 CX-5 gets 33.1, I get 27 mpg (more around town) on my AWD 2019 CX-5 Turbo signature.
@7:48 is pure gold lol
Lolololol a little Subaru shade never hurt anyone 🤷♂️
I’ve been wanting a Mazda after I had a rental one that was a 4 door sedan.😊
Specs in US are wierd im happy that in Europe we can spec CX5 how ever we want. The only downside that in Europe there is no turbo in CX5
IMHO, the Carbon Turbo (unless you truly love the exclusive paint and leather colors) is a waste. For only $800 more, you can get the Premium trim, which includes the following (I didn't include the heated steering wheel since Mazda's website does state that both the Carbon and Premium have it).
Windshield wiper de-icer
Automatic power folding side-view mirrors
LED map, dome, and cargo lights
Heated rear seats
Traffic Jam Assist.
NOOOOO! The combination of colors on this option looks terrible IMO (I’m in the process of choosing which trim I’ll go with) I’ve seen it in person, don’t understand why white seats is not an option, and I dislike tremendously black seats 👎🏼
Front turn signal are LED not incandescent.
Great review. Thank you Shaggy...😂
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This car feels more solidly built than the CX-90 for some reason...
does it drives like a Q5?
the steering feels. alittle similar but the Audi feels a little more solid and refined, especially on broken pavement
You’re wrong about the touchscreen capabilities with Apple CarPlay.