THE DRIVER'S CROSSOVER? 2021 Mazda CX-5 100th Anniversary Review
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- čas přidán 4. 12. 2020
- The mid-sized crossover segment is one of the most hotly contested in the car business and it's filled with perfectly good vehicles, but Mazda builds cars for drivers and they've added a powerful engine to the CX-5. Is it the driver's crossover?
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I lived in Québec for 40 years; all wheel drive and winter tires are the way to go (in the winter). I like the CX5; my daughter lives in LA and has a 2018 Grand Touring 2.5 naturally aspirated engine (dont need all wheel drive in California). She likes it a lot and has had no problems so far.
Agreed!
Just got mine yesterdsy, I love it!
Congrats! Enjoy!
I bought one two weeks ago. Love. It
if you would indulge me someday. brian, please do a review of the passport.
i saw one today and as much as I love the turbos, the long term reliability and smoothness of a V6 is always gonna take top choice.
i get into my 09 Mazda 6S and enjoy the 3.7 every time. it just feels soooooogood.
That’s on my list, Paul. Haven’t scheduled it yet, but perhaps I’ll get that sorted for later in the winter.
"Drivers crossover". Well said. Agreed.
Just wish they added the new info system in it.
Great review as always!
(your glasses match the interior lol)
Ha ha! That wasn’t the plan...
The greatest vehicle ever made.
Still a compelling compact crossover Good review
Glad you enjoyed!
Well reviewed and the heads up about polarized sun glasses was appreciated, but the most meaningful upgrade to the ’21 over the ’20 is the improvement to the infotainment, no touch 10.25" screen, sharper 360° camera, and that Anniversary Edition, though new is, appropriately, a ’20, with the old infotainment.
I'm not totally dialled in on Mazda updates, thanks for the info.
I use mine with polarized raybans, it dims the hud but I can still see it
@@ttscruz Thanks for that. It would be too bad if one of the better features was negated by a very common necessity.
I wear polarized Spys fwiw.
Hi Joe
Unfortunately Canada didn’t get the new infotainment system for 2021. I just bought the 2021 Signature series and it still has the smaller screen old system. Apparently the new system will be in Canada in 2022
Could you get the Yaris Sedan 6MT for a review?
Lol how much are you paying for that?
What was the little picture in the corner of the infotainment screen? Does the Canadian version have a built in dash cam?
Nah, that’s my business card. Don’t ask why...
@@BrianMakse Thanks for the quick reply. I've got a 2020 CX-5 Signature. I find the seating position comfortable although I wish the center console armrest slid forward to support my elbow when driving. I agree with everything else in your review. All in all, I couldn't be happier with my car. I take the long way around to the supermarket just to enjoy driving it a little more!
It’s a great drive, isn’t it?
@@BrianMakse I bet it’s so the GPS don’t show your location
@@MrMazda-yw1cr precisely!
Loving my Cx-5 i bought the 2021 carbon edition turbo FWD did not purchased the AWD i don't need it in Florida
Good choice!
@@BrianMakse Thanks
Thought the 2021 CX-5 had a new larger 10" screen?
Maybe in the US.
@@BrianMakse It is on all 2021 US models
i had a brand new cx3 while my 09 was being serviced for new tie rods and stabilizers and my experience was horrible.
noise...lotta noise.
and that engine...always winding out and complaining every time I needed just a little power.
just could not see this as an everyday struggle.
and what is with the ONLY large screen being a tach??? i mean, this is NOT a track car...people never will look to see their engine's rpm...they just wanna glance down and see the speed.
so glad they are adding the turbos down through the line.
Which engine is in the CX-3? I haven’t tried it yet.
@@BrianMakse should be the 2.0 so its been around a lot.
trust me...that buzzing and straining would only last me a few days before found myself in a new car.
perhaps they really, really went cheap on the noise reduction.
There is a huge difference in noise levels between cx-3 and cx-5.
Is this coming to the USA
Pretty sure I covered this.
Still torn between machine grey and white.
How do you think this does in deep snow versus the new subaru xt? how about handling vs outback?
Art, I haven’t driven the Subaru, so I can’t comment directly. Ground clearance and tire are going to be the most important factors, regardless of the car. Even without driving the Subaru, the Mazda interior is light years better.
And handling, the Mazda hands down, don’t need to drive the Subaru. Mazda has handling dialled.
@@BrianMakse I test drove the outback premier xt (in canada), and mazda gt turbo awd...the premier interior is better--more comfy seats, better infotainment screen..also the tech like lane centering
@@BrianMakse Yeah handling mazda was better . Outback was good enough in that dept. I need a bunch of cargo space and comfortable seats for a long road trip move coming up...and need it to be exceptional in snow/steep conditions.
@@rmleider gotcha. Check ground clearance and get a good winter tire. Can you do studded where you live?
Mazda, why u no like Canada? In "Murica the '21 CX-5 gets a new 10-inch screen and the latest infotainment.
Excellent question. 22MY?
When would the turbo be used or needed?
I drive flat out, so 100% of the time.
@@BrianMakse That's when I drive my 'vette! and I leave my Pinto at home!
@@bradart7289 have you got honking turbos in them, too?
@@BrianMakse Just teasing, Brian. I bought one this past weekend for my daughter. She doesn't need a turbo. She loves it. I am a die-hard Mazda fan. My college granddaughter is still driving my old 2003 Protege ES.
@@bradart7289 same here! Well done, Brad. That's a proper dad move! I'm sure it's just fine without the turbo, but from my perspective, it's a must have. It's joy of a motor and suits the car so well, it's mandatory for me. I do appreciate that some drivers may not be interested, but we like power on this channel (most of the time!).
brian, i guess the reason i will not buy the newer mazdas is the design of pacing their grills out front of their bumpers.
enough cost to repair a front end these days with the electronics...but adding the grill and the enclosed electronics before a bumper can save some of it...
well, not for my car.
sooo glad somebody agrees with me on the number of gears in cars today.
with the turbos, the 6 is perfect. no constant shifting...just smooth.
and if you lose a little mpg, long term mentally feeling good about driving is worth it.
For me, I think most modern cars have expensive fascias. The turbo drivetrain is so good.
@@BrianMakse but they should have REAL bumpers.
A local Dealership told us this vehicle was only available with manual transmission??
This one is Automatic??
They're all automatic.
@@BrianMakse
I will call our local Dealership in Aylesbury Buckinghamshire and check again.
It could be only available in manual in the UK?
I don’t know anything about the UK specifications, but I highly doubt it’s manual-only. Let me know what you learn.
So this or mazda 6 carbon??
For driving dynamics, the 6. For utility, the CX-5.
Thanks. Don’t need utility, but head space in 6 is wanting
How tall are you? I’m 5’9” with a long torso.
@@BrianMakse 6’2 225
for $44990 CAD plus governent EV rebates , I think like $6500 Ontario & $13000 in Quebec !! , i would rather get the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime SE over the Mazda CX-5 top of the line trim , now that's gonna be a real game changer in the CUV/SUV market , a plugin hybrid with 68km electric range, great for people who want to move people & their stuff
I've got the Prime scheduled in a few weeks. We'll see!
I don't know what the wait time for the Rav4 Prime is where you live, but where I live (B.C.) the wait time is at least 1 year.
@@84imreplica dunno, but I am testing one soon!
Most people don't need a bigger SUV.
True!
just a general question.
since I love the mazda6 now with the turbo, luggage and cargo space becomes the question.
the SUV seems to be getting away with a lie about space.
real storage should ONLY be measured to the top of the rear seat...unless they give you a passenger gate guard.
reality is this is dangerous and likely irresponsible to advertise.
How so? I really don’t look into cargo volume. As long as it’ll fit my bikes and boards, I’m good!
@@BrianMakse well...the cargo stored above the rear passenger seats quickly become flying objects in any sudden braking otaccident.
a cage should be required.
This doesn't sound like a review. It rather looks like a sales promotion video for Mazda.
Great comment from someone without context. Watch the ‘21 Sorento review now. Have a better day.
If the CX-5 is truly a great vehicle, why should a reviewer lie and say it isn't?
@@kingkrimson8771 there is no 'truly great vehicle'. Every vehicle has its pros and cons and the job of a reviewer is to highlight both. In this review we can't see any major drawbacks of CX5 highlighted by this reviewer and that's why I have made the above comment.
@@buddhike_wijayathilake draw whatever conclusions you like, but it's clear that you have zero context with our channel and how I approach car reviews. Its major drawback is that it's not a Miata for crying out loud.
No 2.5 Turbo in Europe ... Mazda FAIL with decisions like these. RAV4 Prime will be my next car.
I’m certain that has to do with emissions regs somehow. So good with this motor. Trying the Prime soon. Hope it’s fun to drive.
Small suv and poor gas mileage compared to others in this category.
lol what
Boooring! I'll take the Mazda's far superior driving dynamics any day. But then, I'm not a soccer mom.
That's the thing, King. If you have to drive something like this and still want some driving enjoyment, this is it.