Mazda CX-5 SUV 2020 in-depth review | carwow Reviews
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- This is the Mazda CX-5! It’s a decent size family SUV that’s looking to go head-to-head with the likes of the Ford Kuga and Volkswagen Tiguan. But with such an array of SUV options available on the road today, how does the CX-5 stack up against the competition? Join Mat for a full run-down of this SUV, along with some real-world testing where you can find out just what it’s like to drive and live with on a daily basis!
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Centimetres, litres... oh... so refreshing to hear the proper units all over this video.
It is
Foots and stones will break head bones
He is 179 cm
Matt is a chemistry grad so loves using metric 😀😀😀
Then only watch European car videos lol
This video is our first new in-depth review style. Please let us know what you think. We are going to try to shorten them a little so they're about 14mins max. Would you prefer that?
Do a drag race with the Mazda 6 Sedan. Up against other cars in the same category...
I like the length mat. It’s good
Personally, I like this. Especially the fact that even though the test car is a high spec model, there’s references to what the cheaper models might have which is great!
Shorten the videos plz
I would not mind if they were a few minutes shorter but this is nice too.
1. People who collected/bought CD's will still use them obviously
2. The CD player is an optional extra
3. It's well integrated
its not that well integrated thats the problem if it had some sort of cover it would look nicer
It definitely doesn't look well integrated to me, it's just plopped on the dash front and centre
@@shroomyesc I'm glad you're not in charge of Mazda's design department.
Love a CD player in a car, don't want a 20 year collection to go to waste. My gripe would be that it's a single player and not a multichanger.! 😁
ShroomWalrus ok but it’s not prominent. The huge brushed aluminium vents are the eye candy that takes the mind off the CD player.
11:50 *demonetized*
j.ng - carotica
Ewe
Naughty naughty
😑😑😑
This is my first SUV (and Japanese) after a string of premium German sedans and wagons. They all have given me massive headaches and left me stranded on the road before, so I hope the Japanese cars will be better and after three years of owning this CX5 I am a much happier man!
I have a 2015 AWD Sportnav first generation and after 7 years (55,000 miles) no problem at all so far.
Do you reccomend bying this model for family of 4 members and long road trips?? Thank you
@@smorior709 yes definitely! It is supremely comfortable, quiet, well balanced suspension, and the best car seats in the business! Only downside is mediocre trunk space for its size
@@ddnn974 Thank you very !!! I'm definitely considering buying this one... Have a great day.
Had a Toyota 86 for 7 years, and now looking for my next car. Will be looking ONLY at Japanese cars… after 7 years my car was showing tiny signs of wear, inside and out they’re just so well made!
I’ve just been to Japan and visited the Mazda factory in Hiroshima where the CX-5 and other models are made. Amazing facility and incredible attention to detail. Mazda is a company I can really get behind for more reasons than one
Better than Toyota and Honda? Don't think so
@@MrWalker1000
Toyota's never been known for fit and finish quality. I purchased a 19 RAV4 Hybrid and I'd say Mazda definitely deserves that premium title. As for Honda, quality is good, but at least in Canada, features are spread out like a mess. LEDs only on the top trim as well as BSM is a yoke
@@Lucky8s yeah but Toyota lasts longer. The quality is all underneath where you can't see it.
What about subaru?
@@MrWalker1000
Honestly, that statement doesn't carry as much weight as it did a few decades ago. My friends have a 2007 Pilot, 2007 Mazda 6, 2008 Civic Hybrid, 2006 Nissan Altima, another 07 Mazda 6, a 2008 Mazda Tribute, and a 2012 Genesis. All of them are going mechanically strong. It really does come down to how the car is treated and how well it's maintained.
Personally I've got a 2014 Ford Escape that I love to pieces. It's had the coolant reservoir changed at year 5. Otherwise, it's been 2 C$80 scheduled maintenances a year, nothing more.
Better than Honda that's for sure. Ice had a couple of money sinks from them. Toyota are solid though at least in my experience
Who else was disappointed the cd slot didn’t suck his card in? I was 😞
A real bisexual petrol-head No u.
i know right. idiot.
I would have been happier if it had sucked him in. I hate how being rough with your sandwich or lemonade bottle Is always integral to his videos. And that accent. Uggggh
I made a compilation with all the best moments of the channel autoblog! Here is the link, a like would be appreciated! ;) czcams.com/video/NgkgRCtz5ns/video.html
Why they keep on having CD slots instead of USB slot?
its practical , stylish and most of all - very low cost maintenance in
services , just got rid off two premium audis, that were constantly
breaking up and costing me fortune in maintaining them on road,
it was just failure after failure , oil leaking , water pump problems ,
battery replacement cost of 800 dollars ! overheating constantly,
engine light that no one can fix even under warranty ,
2 year service that cost 2000 dollars ! spurk plags replacement that cost cosmic price ,
the list goes on and thats all under warranty !!!!! bay bay german cars for me ...
I recently got two new mazdas CX5s GT turbo and i love it :-)
THANK U for the review :-)
Reached 100.000 after 3 years with my CX-5 and still no issues at all.
Thank you Matt - Love the longer format - Been waiting for the CX-5 for a while
The CX-5 is not only an awesome vehicle but probably the best in its segment. Mazda is doing very well these days.
Hi Ivan, Hope you're well ? are you still driving the CX-5. Have you thought about new CX-60 thats out in September. Currently work at Mazda Gloucester. Would be happy to answer any questions you have. Regards
Omar
Best car review channel - hands down! Thank you for being informative and entertaining.
“It’s a shame you can’t recline the back seats “
Reclines backseat
“Well, you can”
Doh ! 😂😂😂😂
Great review there Matt, it’s good to see comparisons across specs, as the car wow intros always start with the ‘starting at’ price but the vehicle in the video - especially German ones, are always ‘upgraded’.
One humble correction: You can indeed store the load cover underneath the floor by first removing the side covers. It's explained in the manual (I'm a proud CX-5 owner :)). Great video as always btw and I have no issues with the new longer format, except for some of the music maybe.
There's only four annoying things about it then!
On the models with the bose system there is the subwoofer in the way, so at this particular car it's still annoying ;-)
@@mahu142 Nope, my car has the Bose system and the subwoofer does not prevent the load cover to be stored underneath the floor. Are you sure you did it right?
@@firatsirma So maybe it's just not fitting with the 184HP diesel engine, because it's AdBlu tank?
@Ma Hu I don't think so because this car has adblue. So I don't know what you saw. Cheers mate.
Mat and Doug are the true OGs of car reviews! Love it!
Mathew Laygo that and saabkyle and redline
So good to finally see more Mazda views :)
I still play my cds so well done Mazda 👍
Your review has an excellent improvement with the implementation of the categories. Smart move from you and your team.
I love the new review style, especially the trim comparisons, worth d extra mbs plus Mat O.C's on point as usual with d metal trim on d door mirror switches 👍👍👍👍
2:31 - you had me... I was looking at my door "wait, who's there?!"
So happy you're doing Mazda reviews now. They're my favourite mainstream brand and you're my favourite motor journalist, so now I've got the best of both worlds. ❤🔥👑
Nice review Matt and I like that you have compared the high spec model to the entry level model
The new in depth review is something new! Feel so fresh, nice review as always. Please do a Mazda 3 Hatchback 2019 review!
You guys need to do more of these on the road tests. Much better than a high speed test road.
Well done Carwow, you're certainly improving with time, it actually explains why in just a year you've overtaken carbuyer when it comes to subs. I myself just love this !new way of reviewing cars, gives tonnes of additional information, even though the old wasn't bad at all!
I own a Mazda CX5 2018 model And it's now 2022 and never had a problem with It full stop ✋️
You’d be suriprised to find out how many people still use CDs in their cars. Especially the elders
I'm 29 and I still love CDs
@@adam145 yeah he already said elders
@@OOOOOO-dx7zu you are wicked! Lol. A 29 year old is not elderly.
@@mnqolivia hahaha mmmm well how old are you? ;)
@@OOOOOO-dx7zu Positively ancient. So ancient that I remember 29 and can think back to how young I was then.
Yeh liked the town driving and reverse parking, also the overtaking was informative, the also consider alternatives is very good so you can look at various similar typed cars 👍
In my humble opinion Matt is entertaining and gives well rounded, insightful reviews. I almost always chose Matt and carwow first when looking for car reviews. Keep up the good work. Funny how some comments express irritation with the presentation style yet they refer to the numerous carwow videos they don’t care for... here’s a thought, watch something else.
Totally agree. He’s much, much less annoying than most other car presenters. Gets to the point, not too clever clever.
I like this new review style, very thorough! Only one small complaint, the music while you explain the different trim lines is a bit too loud, also in some other parts of the video it makes it harder to take in all the information that is being told!
please do a mazda 3 2019 review. :D
2019 Mazda 3. The 2018 one is irrelevant now, as they're only on run-out before the 2019 comes out April/May. Depending on your market, you will get the SkyActiv-X engine later. The Europeon market is first, then Asia, Australasia, then America last.
The 2019 3 is the first of Mazda's 2nd Gen SkyActiv cars, and so far, it looks really good!
2019 3s are available here in Canada now.
2019 with Skyactive X, the current European engines are nothing to write home about.
czcams.com/video/vuEgfmBXHFA/video.html there bro
I love when he review Mazda cars, please review more Mazdas!
Sometimes I watch these just to see how Matt is doing today, don't care about SUVs one bit
Mazda is really making good cars, it's surprising that this car is from Japan.
It's practical, fun to drive, fuel economy is bloody good and it's reliable for me it ticks all the right boxes. We want a review on the Cx-9
I like that you guys are showing at least a bit of the different trims
Thank you Matt, great video and an impressive SUV, rather luxurious interior, does it drive much differently to the earlier gen?
Could u compare mazda kia and vw together?
Great to see you are doing road testing rather than on a test track.
Hi Mat,
Do not forget your personal touch and technical details you have put in many videos.
I regard you as one of the best on car reviews and you honestly 5 annoying things is important stuff.
BR//Henrik Sweden
Mat and Carwow is my source for car reviews
Reviews just keep getting better and better ....!!!
Love the new breakdown of the varients.
Hey Mat... Great reviews all around! When can we expect C5 Aircross review? Thanks!
Been waiting for this review, definitely buying this.
Where u able to get it?
Looking forward to 2019 Mazda 3 review! Get on it Matt!!
The reviews here in this environment were the best times for Carwow
I'm from japan. Many people say Mazda interior and exterior are high quality in that price. And saying " hey TOYOTA, this is how you make car."
David Mc iam Chinese i love mazda zoom zoom ~
Without cvt
True
Mazda's of late are all good,. Driver's cars with decent quality and a solid price. Only real let down is the engines are a bit outdated. They can keep the purist naturally aspirated engines for the MX-5, Mazda 2 and pushing it a bit on the Mazda 3. The family cars definitely need more modern/ efficient engines and no a 2.5 l turbo is not practical unless its making above 200kw, which Mazda is not doing even in the 6 and CX-9. Downsize forced induction and electrical assistance is the way to go.
True about the interior quality and design, it's simple and beautiful. However not so about the engine and transmission. Their skyactive engines have a poor reliability record and are one of the most notorious engines to fix. Same goes with their transmission. If you are planning to keep your vehicle 3-400000 miles new skyactive Mazdas are not a good choice. In the long run, you don't give a crap about the interior quality but the reliability. Hence Toyota is still king on the hill.
The weird storage area in the rear armful is used for the rear seat heater controls when fitted. Could always be used to hold a phone sideways though.
This is my favorite car of the year. I really like the design and fuel efficiency
Hi Ryan, Hope you're well ? are you still driving the CX-5. Have you thought about new CX-60 thats out in September. Currently work at Mazda Gloucester. Would be happy to answer any questions you have. Regards
Omar
Great review Matt. Bought one just off your review.
Beautiful.
i-Eloop is for (modest) fuel economy gain as you mentioned, but also for (modest) performance gain. The extra-beefy alternator is on a clutch, so that when there is sufficient charge stored and the driver wants acceleration, the alternator gets disengaged so that more of the engine power is available to drive the wheels.
Who's been waiting for Mat doing a review on Mazda CX-5?
Since it came out lol
Finally!
Here!
Me
Finally....
Keep doing the in-town driving experience showcase!
Superb review @MatWatsonCars . I rented one of these a couple of weeks ago and loved it, but I said pretty much the same as you. The 2.0 is sluggish and thirsty, and having a manual gearbox just ruins the adaptive cruise control in stop/start traffic. That infotainment system drove me mad too
It has the best parcel shelf of all and you (otherwise obsessed with parcel shelves) didn't even comment on it?
Its retractable, attached to the boot door. It never bothers you, it is soft and can over extend so it stretches over any luggage. The best shelf I came across so far.
Matt Watson did a review on Mazda??? It's a MIRACLE!
The way you messed around with the leather around the isofix points lol.
Naughty boy.
Great review Matt, not surprised your subs have risen so much! Drinks are on you then, lol.
Some of still use CDs, thank you very much... lol. Thanks for the review, been waiting a while for the 2019 release.
thank u mazda for the CD playerr!! I used CD's and wished to cont to do so
Very sexy car from Mazda. To think this is a car that came out some while back and you can see how miles ahead they were of the competition. Definitely love how Mazda puts the driver first, and all the other stuff really seems complementary to that goal. A dying breed in this new age when most cars make this sublime skill so artificial with too much assistance systems. Pretty sure a facelift will iron out these tiny misgivings.... as has been seen in the new Mazda 3.
Eagerly waiting for your take on the new Mazda 3 😁
This video showcases the Mazda CX-5's commitment to making every drive an unforgettable journey. A true masterpiece!
another great review, keep it up!!!
2019 owner here - it's an absolutely FANTASTIC automobile. I have been a Honda/Toyota boy for years....Mazda has now entered that realm, if not just a tad above.
Hi there, Hope you're well ? are you still driving the CX-5. Have you thought about new CX-60 thats out in September. Currently work at Mazda Gloucester. Would be happy to answer any questions you have. Regards
Omar
@@omaraziz5647 CX-60 comes out at Europe also?
@@Venakis1 lp
2:33 - I thought someone was knocking at my door.
Exactly, me too, I need to play it few times to make sure it is... :D
?
I know the first words of every carwow review will be “...this is the (insert car name here)”...it’s like the anticipation of the Top Gear theme tune. Loving it
Absolutely brilliant as usual thank you
I use CDs, Matt! Still the best sound quality you can get in cars :)
@wird klap the highest quality Spotify outputs is 320kbps, and that's only for modern songs.
@wird klap kbps is the quality of audio formats(80,160,320) Spotify typically use a bitrate of 160 kbps, which is less than that of MP3s. If you spring for Spotify Premium, you’ll still only have access to 320 kbps tracks, which is equivalent to MP3s. Tidal is one of the only streaming service that streams in lossless CD quality.
Couldn't agree more. As any audiophile will know the best sound reproduction comes from CD.
@wird klap you'd be surprised how big of a difference it makes, though I'm sure the average person cant tell the difference and the convenience of Spotify is worth the trade off.
@wird klap No, no, just no
8:07 we hooked up a wireless charger in ours so whenever the middke seat is free we just leave our phones in there along the journey
finally carwow.. ive been requested this review for such a long time.. thanks.. next new crv
Mat you're the best car reviewer out there! When are u reviewing the new cx30? Looking forward master
"You're ending resting your arm on the bottle..." Than put the bottle in the left cup holder ! Problem solved.
Please do a review on the Mazda MX5-RF. would love to know what you think. Thanks
Had my CX 5 for over a year now with no issues. Must agree that the infotainment system does need some work, needs a bigger screen with better graphics and a less complicated nav system. Solid and very reliable car.
Oh no, its started, the old man specticles. Nice review you do a good informative video.
If you've ever driven a CX-5, you know it just gives you that good feeling that's hard to explain. If it had a better infotainment system it would truly be a fantastic SUV. The looks are just great, especially in the glorious Mazda red.
Hi Simon Hope you're well ? are you still driving the CX-5. Have you thought about new CX-60 thats out in September. Currently work at Mazda Gloucester. Would be happy to answer any questions you have. Regards
Omar
Would appreciate a comparison review with other SUVs in this popular category.. Toyota Rav4, Honda CRV, Ford Kuga, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Subaru Forester and etc.
Hi Matt, When you finish a review could you please also mention the available competition for the car reviewed. Cheers.
Nonono Matt! You CAN store the shelf in back!
I got my wife 2019 CX-5 Reserve and I absolutely love it myself to the point I felt a bit of jealousy but I do get to drive it around quite a bit. Here's what I found I liked and didn't like about it. The quarter panels on it have terrible visibility so it's a good thing it came with the blind spot monitoring and the backup camera, they help and essentially mitigate this issue. The lock/unlock feature used by pressing the little button on the door handle is LAME! Mazda should have adopted the one where all you do is place your hand in the door handle and it automatically unlocks and as you walk away it locks or you can manually do it by pressing a spot on the door handle. I have this feature on my 2018 Mustang and also seen it on BMWs and I absolutely love it! It feel much more fluid, polished and elegant. Another issue I have with it is the dashboard lighting. When it gets dark out and the lights come on in the cockpit, it was looking dark and gloomy so I tried to adjust them to look a bit brighter but when I turned the little adjuster they go from 0-100, there is no median and that really irks me. It either kills your eyes or they're a bit too dark for comfort. I'm not sure what Mazda was thinking but this is a terrible missed detail in an otherwise amazing and fun car.Here's another thing and some people are probably going to bash me but I don't care...the tires are too narrow. This car is FAST and this is coming from a Mustang GT and BMW owner. When you drop the pedal this thing had wheel spin and even slides to the point I have found myself sliding unintentionally trying to do a U-turn to get into traffic fast. I think it needs wider rubber than the simple 225 it has, after all this is at the top of the range. Also, the corners is where the tires also are noticed to be too narrow. I think something more substantial would really help this car, something like a 245 or even 235 would have helped a lot. The rims are very nice btw, it's just a shame they're a bit too narrow. I get this is not a sports car but trust me, it drives and feels like one, don't let the outer shell fool you. Heck it is just as fun to drive as my BMW if not more. The Mazda GPS is weird and don't like it but one thing I do like is how on the right side it shows points of interests like distance to nearest gas stations for example. The reason I say it's weird is because the usual GPS like Waze shows you going up and adjusts as you make turns and such where you always seem like you're going up and it makes you feel you're going in the right direction but this one will show you going horizontal or down and it's just weird cause it down't give you a sense of direction. It's hard to explain, you'll just have to try it on a long trip. Although the infotainment center gets annoying when you're driving and can't touch it to surf through settings and such, once I got used to it it becomes second nature and not obstructive at all. I will say that comparing this to my Mustang's Ford Sync 3, the touch screen makes things a hell of a lot easier. My dad noticed it when we went on a little trip and setup Waze using Android Auto on my Mustang and he saw how quickly I did it. He even commented how quickly and easy I made it look which even I noticed it was easier on the Ford than the Mazda. Again, it isn't a bad system but it is a bit sluggish and the no touch while you're driving makes things bit less easy to navigate. The worse thing about it is the reverse camera is very grainy, and I wish it had better quality like a 1080p in this day in age. I have to say with all it's flaws and no car is perfect, this little SUV is awesome and lots of fun!
All of your opinion about this car was all negative. I didnt see on thing positive you said about it.
@@mbenton6
I've got one on an 18 plate and love it.
Very nice to drive. The sound deadening is good, all the controls fall easily to hand and everyone I meet says it looks class, inside and out. It pulls well when you get moving and always feels stable.
Change the SatNav to 3d mode and the arrow will be virticle and easier to follow.
I'm going to get mine in about 3 weeks, can't wait
so how is the car after 2 years owning it ?
@@IRTEHLEETOKNPBB well, not much, I had a last minute change for Opel insignia, I got a 23% discount on it
My aunt is always taking my grandparents to doctors appointments so she traded her CX3 for one of these so it’s easier for them to get into. She loves it
Love your reviews
Hey ! I wanted to say that the mazda cx5 has also a 2.5petrol engine with 4x4 . I have that one here in romania and it's a 2018 model .
But not in the UK.
instead of studying, I'm here watching your videos
Nice to see what it’s like in town
CD sound quality is unbeatable! If I was on the fence and a car had a CD player I'd buy it.
I drove one, and it was pretty nice!
I shortlisted it and then bought it 😉. Like any other car it has some anoying things, like deathpedal without cover...but overall it is a great car for money...very good diesel, suspension, interior...and to be honest, people like the exterior more than some other premium brands...
You finally listen to us, finally a mazda cx5 review
great review!
The reason why so many Japanese car still comes with a CD player is due to fact that the music industry in japan still prefer distributing new songs with disc rather than streaming or downloading from the internet
@A real bisexual petrol-head yes he is definitely right Japanese people like using physical hardware for music they are still the biggest market for cds and cassettes even
it would be appropriate to say that japanese prefer a high resolution audio with high dynamic range and channels, rather that an mp3 BTed from a mobile divice.
"not easy to use" spend 5 minutes in it and it's easy Matt! What you need to understand is that the money has been spent on the things that really matter - driving dynamics, a decent engine and quality parts. So what if the entertainment system is a little old-fashioned? A screen larger than that is totally unnecessary anyway! My point is that mazda is a small automotive company compared to someone like Volkswagen, but they quite frankly produce much more reliable, fun and better to drive cars.
And they actually released new version of this system in new mazda 3 and it’s better
Maybe the infotainment ist not important for you, but for many car buyers it is. We use smartphones, tablets and computers ervery day and they do not cost 27000£.
Why sould a car that costs that much have a sluggy software, UX and a screen with bad resolution? It's part of the car, as well as the seats, boot capacity and the fuel consumption. It's only right that Matt is criticizing this.
LMAO why are you so upset, if you can get better infotainment with the competition then he needs to point it out.
I own a Mazda CX-5 and yes, all is forgiven for the driving dynamics, it’s a great vehicle to drive daily.
@@chrizz754 lol get a Kia or Hyundai with an amazing infotainment center. Oh wait the motor will last 200k if you're lucky. Mazda is smart for worrying about the quality of the car not and spending tons of money on pointless things like an infotainment center. Before you say it's not pointless, again by a Kia or Hyundai and you will not give a shit about their nice touch screens when your motor is blown
@@chrizz754 if you are thirsty, buy a drink ,if you are hungry, get food, you don't complain that beer isn't filling enough. ofc he should point it out but foucus and priority must be taken when budget is limited
good to see an updated and expanded CX-5 review, I'm a happy petrol stone leather Sport Nav CX-5 owner, but would love to see the 2.5L petrol engine in UK thats offered in Germany & US, stop the use of 'easily scratched' black gloss plastic on all the bits you touch -- and tuuuuuurbo option, we don't all drive on flat roads!!! Agree with MZD & rear camera issues (playlist use that doesn't hang the unit on one song would be nice and not being charged £350 upgrade my 2018 unit to Android Auto) -- you cant really reach it to touch when driving, so command wheel is very good and you get very used to it.
No more pizza wheels is cool change, and i still love Bose sound system and ADD HUD! Slot in rear arm rest is to store/hold mobile or tablet devices when charging. I got the dealer to fit the Mazda LED bulb upgrade kit, along with rubber mats, and mudguards. Definitely a driver's car, its fun, comfortable, slick short throw gears and corners great.
Better finance deals than Ford offered, made me first time Mazda owner last year, stunned how much extra kit on Sport Nav compared to Kuga top spec.
I just love this guys reviews
Turn of the music so I can hear what you say
We are many with hearing problems
and it's not the music that is important to convey, but what you say
Hyundai Tucson = consider.
Kia Sportage = consider
But for Mazda CX 5 , in my opinion = buy😂
Mr. Hendry.
Your take on the 2l petrol?
I found a 2019 model that is very well priced...
I test drove it twice, trying to convince myself it's a reliable car. But it's a bit dull. In the end I bought SEAT Ateca.
A beautiful product from Mazda, this is surely my favorite Suv . Hopefully they will soon put the new generation infotainment in the Cx 5, just like the new Mazda 3
Love the new review style