Mazda CX-5 or CX-50? | Which Would I Buy?
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- čas přidán 19. 11. 2023
- I was asked if I would buy the Mazda CX-5 or Mazda CX-50. This video I explain my answer based on a few touch points and driving experience.
The Mazda CX-5 is my first love when I came to Mazda. Everything about it works well: great fuel economy, great comfort and performance.
The Mazda CX-50 changed a few things up, and it gives me the more rugged feel with updated interior design and updated technology.
It’s hard for me to choose which vehicle I would buy because they are so close in size and offerings. I think some days I’m a CX-5 driver, and some I’m in a CX-50 mood. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
I chose the CX-5. I sure hope Mazda doesn’t replace the CX-5 going forward. I get the appeal of the CX-50, but the CX-5 is such a refined and proven platform. I hope Mazda just keeps refining it and maybe offering a hybrid version in the future. It’s going to be Iconic like the RAV4 and CR-V.
Iconic only if Mazda is smart enough to keep it and I hope they are. The CX5 came many, many years after the CRV and the Rav4. But its sales numbers are increasing slowly but surely year after year.
There is a CX50 Hybrid in the works
Cx70 phev will dethrone the rav4 prime.
I bought the cx5 because of the looks, one looks casual cx50 and the other classy cx5.
I’ll go with the CX 5 because it has more of an elegant look.
I agree
@@JSS So is the CX 70 is gonna be as big as the CX 90?
I'll take CX-5
I own a 21 CX5 GTR and a 23 cx50 premium plus and the CX5 is much more refined in every way. The cx5 build quality is more in line with BMW and Audi while the cx50 is no different than Toyota, Honda or Hyundai. When I shut the door of the cx50 it makes a hollow sound and it feels like the door handle could break off. The ride quality is unrefined and interior quality feels cheaper than the CX5.
And it’s a lot more expensive for an equivalent model of a CX5. My wife loves the looks of the cx50 so that’s what she drives.
So true🤔🤫🤯😯
I guess the wife always win 😂
@@JB-yx9gryep! Are you married?!? lol
Myself driving a cx50 long term but occasionally driving and previous owner of a cx5, what I appreciate immensely over the CX5, making me choose the cx50 all the way is 1. The wide body drive, isn’t “tippy” on the road, always hugging and ready to corner at high speed. Even way better than some sedans, which blows my mind.. 2 Bose sub speakers being removed from the frontdoors and placed in the foot well, way deeper, richer bass without losing any notes in the high mid and lows thanks to separating these speakers individually, 3 pano roof/meaner look/ head turner everywhere you go especially in zircon sand.
Love the CX5 so much, when I get in and drive one it just always brings me back but the CX50 just has this driving behaviour that feels like no suv could possible have and yet this one is the has it. Man I am always in sport and manual mode ripping this car into curbs, on the highway, down winding roads 1 year and 30,000km later and it’s still extremely addicting and fun, when you know how to drive it properly. Don’t think I can ever let the CX-50 go and that’s the feeling I’ve never had from any of Mazdas before no matter how much I loved them
Do you have a turbo CX 50 or a non-turbo?
This is a great review. I'm really starting to lean towards the CX-50 over the CX-5... The premium right now is 0% for 60 months.. I'm just nervous about the build quality. I keep hearing a few things here and there
I appreciate the timing of this video, as I'm actually in the market and comparing these exact two cars currently. I keep hearing cx50 owners talk about the lack of comfort in the seats and increased road noise, so I'm keeping track too.
I have owned both and they each have their loveable aspects, as you've pointed out. Now driving the CX-50 for the past 19 months. You didn't mention the panoramic moon roof which is super nice and how much easier it is to get kayaks, skiis, luggage on and off the roof. I live in the mountains and the CX-50 is better driving over broken dirt/gravel roads for long distances. The CX-5 is a bit dated in design but a nicer looking city/grocery/kids to school kind of car. It is also more refined while the CX-50 is still getting some minor kinks ironed out. I still would pick the CX-50 as better for my own needs.
How quiet is the cabin between these two models? Thanks
@@kennethz4466 - First, I highly recommend that you personally drive both cars. The feel and design of the interior and the driving experience are very subjective. The CX-5, in my opinion, has a quieter cabin. It uses different, noise resistent glass in the windows. Also it has a smaller moon roof. The CX-50 is like a pair of jeans while the CX-5 is more like khakis. The former is a country and mountain car (or sportier for people who use roof racks and lots of gear) whereas the CX-5 is more a townie car with a more refined, polished feel. I wouldn't buy the CX-50 without getting the Turbo charged engine; that makes a huge difference, especially for passing on two lane roads.
@@hermit9852 Thanks. That helps a lot. I'm surprised they use lesser noise insulation windows on Cx-50. I will definitely test it out. My top list is Toyota Highlander, Lexus NX or UX or Mazda Cx-5 or CX-50. Only thing missing is the hybrid on Madza. I like the look and performance of Madza more than Toyota or Lexus.
@@kennethz4466 - the CX-50 interior is beautifully understated like a BMW. Top trim and engine on CX-50 costs about the price of lowest trim BMW.
Jonathan I currently drive a CX5 signature. I have owned 3 cx5 's and two 2 were turbos. I love the ride of the 5 and see no reason to move to the 50 unless the cx 5 is discontinued.
Love our CX5 and love all your videos. But I must say my favorite part of this video is the last 5 seconds when the woman in the RV behind you waves her hands in frustration as you aren't moving quick enough for her!
Don't get a turbo. Oil consumption prb is fatal but as car gets older u do not want the cost / expense etc... will be significant.
I've got both at home. Both with n/a engines. I like seating position/visibility better in CX5. For anything else, I prefer CX50.
Cool! Thank you for sharing. I agree with you.
Thanks you for your very important video
You are welcome!
I'm a city boy so I'll keep my CX-5. If I was in a rural setting I think I'd go for the CX-50.
Good plan!
Thanks, for the videos. As the owner of 2 CX-5's in our family, a 2015 GT and 2019 Signature, I really prefer the CX-5. We like some of the features and the design of the CX-5 that the CX-50 doesn't have, such as the 40/20/40 rear seats and the cargo cover that goes up with the hatch. Also I prefer the interior and exterior design and IRS. They both have been very reliable. I'd love to see them add a hybrid in the next redesign and bring it to the USA. I wish Mazda well with the CX-90/CXD-70 but I'm not interested in them. I prefer the CX-5/CX-50/CX-30 AWD/FWD based product mix.
Thanks, again😎
Well I am 6'-2" and found myself tying to move the seat back in the CX-9 during the test drive. The CX-5 would undoubtedly have the same issue. The CX-50 meridian in the show room had enough room for me and the interior was nicer than the CX-9. I would take the CX-50 because I fit and it's not a plain Jane from yesteryear but I would want the comfortable seats and smooth quite ride as well. If the CX-5 eventually gets phased out they will need a premium ride package for the CX-50 IMO.
I agree, maybe the only negativity that I have on my CX50 is on the not so great roads it needs a better suspension or dampers. I’m curious when they finally add that improved feature on the 2024 CX50 if we can tell the difference
@@eleanormassaro5195They don’t unfortunately. Mazda used a torsion beam rear suspension for the CX-30, and CX-50 as it’s cheaper and less complex than the multi link rear suspension in the CX-5. When the road surface is smooth, you don’t notice the difference. When you have to go over railroad tracks, rough pavement, or speed bumps, that’s when you notice the difference in suspension setups. I wish Mazda had put a multi link suspension in the CX-50 since it’s marketed as a more off-roady vehicle, but I guess they were trying to keep the cost of the vehicle competitive.
@@eleanormassaro5195 @eleanormassaro5195 the Meridian has 18" tires which ride better than the 21" tires on other CX-50s. If you have 21 inch tires on yours, go test drive one with 18" tires and consider converting if you see the difference. Jonathan has two CX-50 car Vids on this topic. One where he doesn't like the ride with 21" inch tires and one where he is happy with 18" tires.
@@ROB-12013 They're actually 20-inch wheels on my premium plus trim. I love the look of the 20's though. Don't care for the styling on the 18 inchers on the Meridian
For me, I like the longer console in the CX 50, the panoramic sunroof, and, at the time, the wireless CarPlay connect, and I like the fact that it has hood struts for the hood. When I was test driving the CX5 and the CX 50, I found the back part of the seats very hard on the CX5. Yes, the bottom part of the seat on the CX 50 is kind of firm, but the back part I can get to perfectly contour to my back.
On my first road trip in my CX 50 I went to the mountains of North Georgia and got to cross some streams and stuff and I had that feeling just like you were saying, Jonathan, about feeling I could go anywhere in my CX50!😁. And, yes, I do feel like sometimes I wish I had gotten the turbo versus the non-turbo.🤷♀️
Thank you for sharing! I’m glad others feel the same way. Continue enjoying your CX-50!
I bought the 2023 CX-5 in June. The more premium looks is what I was looking for plus the AWD for the rough driving days. I've had a '89 Nissan Pathfinder and a 2006 Toyota 4Runner (still have) and only went truly off road 20% of the time or less. For me, it's a daily driver so why not choose the better looking option. If you go off road more then choose the CX-50
Love your videos Jonathan! I will be ready to buy in 25 and you helped me make the switch from a life long honda guy. Tired of the CVT and tiny turbos!
I am leaning to the cx50 but the road noise thing is reminding me of honda. But I did hear that the large rubber area of the 17” wheels really makes the difference in the CX 50.
Supposedly those 20” low profiles are horrible with noise! I am looking at the preferred trim. Top trims way too pricey. Thoughts and experience with the 17’s and road noise.?
This is significant for me because Honda’s are infamous for tire and road noise. Thanks !!!
Thanks for the honest review. I'm going to test drive both in non-turbo models next month, as I think that it is time to replace my 2011 Chevy Impala. This would be my first non-GM vehicle. I think it will come down to which one my dog likes better and how my golf clubs fit in the back.
Did you get one?
@@guitarplayer4429 yeah, we want to know, @kalawrence9!
I will be doing the same thing in March ... non-turbo for me too.
@@ksrmk I got the 5 non turbo and love it.
@@guitarplayer4429 I did not and I feel shame. I was all about buying a Cx5 CE, test drive went great. Pondered buying it one day too long and it was gone. Ended up getting a very cheap lease on a Chevy Equinox for 2 years that I couldn't pass up (although I feel dumb for leasing but it was under $200 a month). I will definitely reevaluate in 2026 and hope Mazda has some kind of hybrid in a CX5-sized vehicle by then. At least my dog love the additional space in the Equinox.
@@kalawrence9 the equinox was the first car I test drove, it’s not bad at all. And at a measles 2400 a year, not bad.
COP OUT!!! 🙂
I appreciate this comparison, Jonathan. Sounds like we can't go wrong either way. Will be test driving both shortly and will choose one or the other probably in the MArch timeframe.
🤣 it’s a tough decision. My gut leans toward the CX-5
@@JSSthanks. Is what I am thinking too.
You forgot to mention the cargo space is much lengthier in the CX-50. Plus it is more planted specially while driving at curves which inspires confidence.
I just order one nice Mazda CX5 Homura... its beautiful, very nice engine and all quality techonology and equipment...can't wait Jan.24 to get it 😁
Interested in the updates on the Nov builds. Any idea when they will be showing up? Would be interested in your opinions on the updates.
I like the CX-50’s face, but that’s it. The tech it boasts is just unnecessary luxury crap that I can effortlessly do without. Just like me and 99% of other buys can do without this fake trend of off-roading. Its wider, longer body would be great if that translated to significantly more storage or seating space, but it doesn’t. It’s just bigger with no real benefit. And that plastic cladding is so overdone it hurts to look at
The CX-5 is the clear winner for me which is a shame because I was rooting for the CX-50 from the start
I went with a CX-5 Signature instead for the comfort and luxury. The CX-50 didn't give me the same amount of features price-wise. The stitching in the CX-50 down the middle annoys me, the interior pieces also seem to have more play and rattle more. The panoramic moonroof is overrated because it only opens a tiny amount.
IMO, Mazda missed their chance at a hybrid that would be a hot sell. At that price range, however, for someone going off-roading, they would probably consider a Bronco or Wrangler instead.
Mazda could have completely changed the game if they offered some sort of hybrid drivetrain with removable body panels like the new Bronco or Wrangler. This gives them reliability of Mazda with the features that Jeep have monopolized for so long. C'mon Mazda.
CX5 for its refinemment.
CX50 for spontaneous adventure.
Owner of a 2020 CX-5 Grand Touring Premium Package and I would definitely say CX-5 or CX-50. Made in Japan. With the Premium Package, mine is basically a Grand Touring Reserve with no turbo.
If cost wasn’t a factor, I would take cx-50 over the cx-5. It’s just looks upscale compared to the cx-5. The ruggedness is plus too.
I’m debating between the Mazda Cx5 n Cx50 and another RAV4 I did test drive the Cx5 it drove really nice! I do Uber and Lyft so I need the space n have a cabin in the mountains so I’m in the pickle to which between the three suvs that I’m deciding on
Leaning on getting the CX50 because of the wider stance. I also like vehicles with wider tires like BMW Mercedes. I have a CX9 and just like the cx5, the cup holders are way out of place. The physical buttons (climate control) are really nice and designed well.
Cx5 built in Japan! Enough said.
Replaced Torsion beam with independent suspension might be a better choice for CX50
I recently test drove both and chose the CX5. It felt more buttoned down with a higher quality feel. Also in testing the 50, I gunned it off or a right hand turn and when I straightened it out, I felt torque steer through the steering wheel under acceleration.
Do you have the turbo? Just wondering if you notice more power for gettting on the highway.
@@JB-1184 yes i have the turbo. I can’t compare it to a non turbo because its been a while since I’ve driven it, but getting up to freeway speed and up hills is no problem. The issue is with mileage, this engine is thirsty. If all the bells and whistles were available in the non turbo were available, id probably opt for it. Better mileage and reliability over time.
@@panographiximageservices3147 I'd rather have a turbo for some power. This is tougher than I thought choosing between these 2. I'd prefer the cx-50 I live in PA and someone said sits higher and it's built with better off road a little bit more than the cx-5. If that's true I'm going with CX-50.
@@JB-1184 they cut corners and made some compromises czcams.com/video/JVry9F-sdKg/video.htmlsi=CQnJSrkDEm5GHBwS
@@JB-1184 czcams.com/video/GQSXA2QqkNg/video.htmlsi=nuxXzPwvjiAspXkf
I am planning to buy CX 50 Premium Plus Non-Turbo 2024 in Canada it is call CX 50 GT Non-Turbo.
How is the road noise Behind Passenger Rear Seat, my child non verbal and really hates road sound.
How is rear passenger seat road noise vs Honda CRV Hybrid 2024?
I chose the CX50 base model. something about it I like more, I don't know what that is though. Also, I'm not a fan of GDI and turbo as it tends to wear the engines out faster. I buy my vehicles for longevity.
CX50 not built in Japan and has issues since it’s only been out one year. Horrible stop/start is a deal breaker for me. The turbo 50 has that annoyance and the non turbo model 5 has it. Even though it can be turned off I don’t want a vehicle with a more expensive battery and more complex engineering to accommodate constant engine shut off.
After 4.5 years in two CX-5s, and now one year in a CX-50 (all non-turbo) I have to concur with Jonathan with his comments. I do find that the cheaper side windows on the CX-50 allow more noise than those of the CX-5. I do like the greater length and width of the CX-50, especially for cargo space. I also find that there is less body roll in the CX-50. As for quality, I had regular issues with the forward camera system in my 2018 CX-5, where I would notifications that there was an error, and would go offline, something which has not happened with either the 2020 CX-5 or the CX-50.
I went to my Mazda dealer to test drive a CX-30 turbo. It was very fun to drive but the interior was way too confining for me and the outside visibility was poor. The sales person invited me to look at their larger models. I loved the look of the CX-50 both inside and out. I sat in one but didn't even bother to test drive it. The driver's seat bottom was terribly uncomfortable for me. Had it not been for that, I would probably have bought one. The CX-5 had comfortable seats but it strikes me as a model that is likely to be discontinued soon. Living with tethered CarPlay in 2024? Not a chance. I'll stick with My Subaru Crosstrek for now and hope that Mazda fixes the seats on the CX-50 in the future. I see plenty of people complain about them online.
I like the CX-5 a lot but it does feel slightly dated in the keyless entry buttons on the handles (instead of touch like on the CX-50) for example and the center console being of a cheaper plastic. The CX-50 on the other hand has a much better center console but the door panels aren’t as nice as the CX-5.
It’s tough tbh
I wish they would just bring the CX-60
Id buy that
Yeah the CX 60 is nicer. It looks similar to a CX 5 but it’s more upscale than the CX 5
Yeah, I wish Mazda would bring the CX 60 over to the states!
Well, I purchased the 2024 CX5 signature, and regret it. It has a constant whine that is annoying and the speaker in the a pillar rattles. I've taken in it twice, still same disappointing results..I'm waiting to hear back from Mazda. I had a Mazda 6 signature the was much more quiet and was built better...I was very happy with it but needed an AWD. The 6 was a much better car in my opinion with better materials and I regret trading it for the CX5. I thought the 5 was more comfortable than the 50. My 6 had the same turbo engine....maybe a different vendor that is what I'm attempting to find out. I was so satisfied with the Mazda 6 signature and very disappointed in the CX5, I'm wondering if it had a rough transfer here from Japan, they told me the clips in the a pillars were worn out and cracked, how could that be it's brand new?
Concerned the CX50 reliability won’t match the CX5 built in Japan. Remains to be seen I think
I'd say the reddit threads are good indicators that, so far, the cx-50 is not to the level of the cx-5's reliability. Same can be said regarding Corolla Cross (built in the same factory as the cx-50 in Alabama) being less reliable than the Corollas as the latter are built in japan.
So far so good with my CX 50 after a year of driving it
@@eleanormassaro5195I'm really torn on which model to get CX-5 or CX50... Could you give me any more details and why I should pick the CX-50? Thank you
@@amc78 it really depends on what you want in your vehicle, I would imagine. The CX5 is a very good vehicle, and I’ve always liked it, but when the CX 50 came out, it had some features that I really like on that vehicle. for instance, the center console, I like to rest my arm on it when I’m driving and it was too short in the CX5 for me. I also feel like the extra cargo room was a better fit for me too. I also wanted a panoramic roof this time on my next car. And at the time, since it’s been over a year now, I liked the wireless CarPlay feature. Although sometimes the CarPlay can be a bit glitchy.🤷♀️
Most Toyota vehicles are made in USA and they're proven to be reliable.
I have had 4 cx5 I have a 2023 cx5 Turbo I got to test drive cx50 To low for me I like the drive way better in the cx5 I got to test drive a cx90 also Now that's better than Both of them Just can't afford it
If I could--- ONE OF EACH... :)
Yes! 🙌🏻
Absolutely CX5 for me better quality interior and exterior will not be out of style.
Can you go wrong with either... of course not!
I need the towing capacity, so my next vehicle will be the CX-50
Was waiting for the verdict either cx5 or cx50😢 then he can't decide on either or? Can I have the cx55 than? 😁
I own a CX5 and test drove CX50 and found the CX50 to be shockingly noisy. The CX50 looked absolutely amazing in soul red with cross bars--very rugged looking. But let's not kid ourselves. The CX50 does not have significantly more offroad chops than the CX5. If you love your CX50 then you bought the right car and more power to you. I love my CX5.
I probably should soften this post a little bit. If it wasn't for the noise at least relative to my CX5, so that's not to say that it's noisy, I might have actually bought that CX50. In soul red with cross bars it was an absolute thing of beauty. And Mazda SUV's can go off-road when called upon. I am definitely a convert to Mazda after having bought a Hyundai SUV which failed way, way too early in its life. At 30,000 miles and roughly averaging 30 MPG combined the CX5 has been great. Glad the CX50 is out there so it allows Mazda to grow the brand.
I am torn between the CX5 and CX50. Both are awesome looking vehicles. The price difference between the 5 and 50 is definitely a huge point as well.
I’m so sad cause the CX 5 is outdated I like the 50 size and design but it really sucks. The 5 is “nicer” cause it seems more premium than basic in the 50. I have a 50. So I recommend it? Maybe now if the 2024 issues were fixed but if not then NO I DO NOT RECOMMEND
So you're telling me I should not buy the CX50?... I was about to pull the trigger but I'm leaning towards CX-5. I don't know
@@amc78 wait for the CX 70 if u can
@@amc78 if you can afford the CX 70 which I think will range between 35 and 38,000. Just wait if you can. They’re supposed to reveal it at the end of January but I don’t know when it’s coming out.
Dampers and stirring modified in the 2024 CX50S.
@@JB-yx9gr woo hoo that’s makes a difference 😭 get rid of the Suspension
Just put some AT tires on a CX-5 and call it a day.
CX5 to me!
For me the CX5 I'm not into that rugged look nor the stiff ride of the cx50
CX-5 with CX-90 power train options or hurry up with CX-70 & don't make it as long as CX-90 w/more ext colors & interior colors w/no plastic fender flares & a just RWD only offer. CX-70 wld then be #1 seller, out selling Lexus, Honda & Toyota. Plus IMO 84% of people will not go off road ever in their Mazda & even most people in south never need AWD, thus reducing weight & increasing mpg avg. Need a p/u also to compete w/Ford Maverick & other competitors all coming soon.
You’re not wrong about feeling like driving a truck. That’s what I like about it, more mature and masculine than the prissy CX 5
Mazda should have a car called CX-55 in the line up😅
That would be something!
Mazda is unlikely to develop a new platform for the CX-5. They are going to squeeze the current CX-5 as long as they can. When they can't do it anymore, they will probably bring a CX-60 or CX-55 to replace the current CX-5. CX-70 is going to be a 2-row CX-90.
50 looks 1000x better. The 5 has more feminine lines.
On the outside maybe but again, that's subjective as some ppl prefer the more sophisticated classy look of the cx-5 over the rugged boxy look of the cx-50. For the interior, though, the cx-5 wins hands down. Less hard plastics, more leather/premium surfaces, comfier seats and also better looking seats imo. The sport trim is so sexy with the red stitchings!
Fake vents look better? Hideous oversized cladding looks better? No way. Inferior rear suspension, not made in Japan, cheap interior, station wagon shape.
@@jbeechuk5 looks like an egg
@@milktop1 an egg looks better than a station wagon.
@@jbeechuk the CX 50 looks more like a sport wagon, which is not a bad thing!
Read my lips...CX-5!
Great video brother until the ending, not cool. 🤬
The CX-30 replaced the CX-3. The CX-50 did not replace the CX-5. The CX-90 replaced this past year the CX-9. Why? Because the CX-5 despite its age (7th year of production) is by far the best selling Mazda in the USA. As of November in 2023 they have sold just over 145,000 CX-5s. The second best selling CX-30 has 65,000 sold. They don't dare discontinue the top selling car as the CX-50 is not even the second best selling car. Not unless they want to kill their sales. So next year there will be a new CX-5 and it will not be discontinued. It is even getting one of the Toyota hybrid powertrain systems. They are going to continue to support that model as long as it sells, and they may discontinue the CX-50 instead.
They need to get the Hybrid CX50 out! It’s taking too long!
@@eleanormassaro5195 The bigger question is will they come up with a new CX-50 or not? Since the CX-5 is doing so well still and the CX-50 just has a fraction of its sales we will have to wait and see what Mazda announces for that car in the next year or two.
CX5 is a goner by 2025. They are just holding off until Cx50 hybrid is out. It aged so well but sad to say that it is going away. CX70 is also coming.
@@JB-yx9gr Yes, what I wrote above. I like the CX-5 and will possibly buy one this spring. We will see.
Both, need a hybrid option.
They’re coming. CX-50 in the fall, and CX-5 EV next year.
If Mazda is planning a next gen CX 5, I was wondering how they would screw it up since they seem to be good at this lately. Full electric, there's the answer. @@JSS
NO- no turbo.. they wear the engines out too quickly. I'll get the CX-50 and install a SUPERCHARGER in it-- it won't hurt the engine and will give a better boost consistently-- and NOT effect the mpgs as much.. and will NOT cause oil to burn hotter and many other advantages...
7 year old cx5 looks better than 1 year old cx50
Yes, it’s a beautiful vehicle!
To whom? RAY CHARLES...
Cx 5 model is been on market for more than 5 years now is like you buying 2018 on 2024