I bought the Touring Deep crystal blue a month ago and boy oh boy! everytime I drive this bad boy, it gives me a grin on my face! Best choice ever! (My first car by the way)

I'm picking up a GT with the premium package at the end of the week. So I've been watching reviews all week just to drool over. Yours was by far the most informative and comprehensive. Thanks for the hard work!

@Realistick

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations and thank you!

I have the Touring AWD with the preferred package in soul red crystal and I love it. Best car I've ever had.

@Realistick

3 жыл бұрын

The soul red color is probably my favorite color on any non-luxury car!

@ryankieth1675

3 жыл бұрын

@@Realistick it really is eye catching.

@esweetpea8able

3 жыл бұрын

@@Realistick do you have any problem with paint chips on the soul red?

thumb up for a video from Bloomington!

This video helped me decide even more favorably towards the Mazda CX-30 instead. It has a way better modern look and can still seat 5. Most likely you won’t have 5 tall people in your vehicle always. The CX-5 would have to have the similar CX-30 look and gadgets for me to consider one. Probably coming in a later year model.

@paulm2467

Жыл бұрын

CX-30 is ugly, that huge plastic trim everywhere makes it look cheap.

Fantastic review! Keep up the excellent work! Very well paced and detailed.

Overall good review. I bought a new 2019 CX-5 Grand Touring with the premium package last December in machine gray. Came close to buying a Hyundai Tucson Ultimate, but glad I opted for the Mazda. Been very happy with it so far, as it just feels more high quality over the Hyundai. I'll disagree slightly with you about the interior being somewhat dated, but that's subjective. I do agree however with your view of the infotainment system, which I definitely think is the weak spot in this vehicle. Needs an update ASAP. Again, good review.

@ryankieth1675

3 жыл бұрын

I will say this for the infotainment system, if you have black interior the home screen looks like the rest of the dashboard with its black and chrome. Blends in beautifully.

Hey! Great review can u please review the mazda cx30 in the select package thanks.

@Realistick

4 жыл бұрын

I will whenever I can get my hands on a 2021 model!

Any thoughts on the long term reliability of the turbo version of the engine compared to the naturally aspirated? NA has a much longer track record vs the turbo only being around since 2019. Especially for those planning on keeping the car for the duration of its lifespan.

@Realistick

4 жыл бұрын

Well, I can't really say just yet what it would be. There are some reliable turbo engines but this one hasn't been out for awhile. That's why I just left it at 'there's more stuff that could go wrong and it puts more stress on the engine.' That's kind of basic advice but it's true. I should note that this generation CX-9 uses this turbo engine and its first 3 years of reliability have been stellar!

@KingRockets

4 жыл бұрын

@@Realistick Yeah good point. I would have gone with the NA engine hands down if weren't for the issues surrounding cylinder deactivation. The turbo doesn't have that issue, but i'm still concerned about its long term reliability. I guess time will tell!

Wich color?

If you don’t like it just say so geez!😮 I love mine!

Mazda changed the steel in their vehicles after the rust issues they had. It’s no longer a problem.

@Realistick

4 жыл бұрын

Really?! I was trying to find that information but I couldn't, I only saw reports that they recalled up to 2016 model year mazdas. Could you send a link to your source so I can sleep at night!

@2007MXV

4 жыл бұрын

Furthermore, it was a lack of spot welds in the rear fender arches, which was also corrected.

@Realistick

4 жыл бұрын

@@2007MXV sources please! I need that so I can put a correction in the description

@2007MXV

4 жыл бұрын

@@Realistick body shop intel.

What's your favorite SUV?

@Realistick

4 жыл бұрын

Well, it depends what kind of SUV we are talking. If I could have anything at all, it would be a new Toyota Land Cruiser! If I was buying it, 2020 Subaru Crosstrek 6 spd MT or the CX-5. If we are talking cheap stuff, a 2002 - 2006 Honda CR-V 5 Spd or 2nd Generation Outlander V6.

I hate the gross black plastic, and I wish that Mazda offered more colours on their cars.

Awkwardly empty means not full of fake garbage for future rust. Good review but stop running stoptionals.

@Realistick

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, anything for the shot!

Lousy review. Seems you are obsessed with Subaru. Kinda irritating just review CX5 man!

@Realistick

3 жыл бұрын

😂How am I obsessed with subaru? I loved the CX-5 if you finished the review, sheesh.

@saurabhkoparkar751

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, he compares some Subaru model to every car in all of the videos at some point. Must be one of those Subaru fan boys, something which just doesn't make sense. Subarus other than the WRX have underpowered shitty CVTs and somehow, typical woke hipster Americans love those emasculated underpowered Subaru models.

@Realistick

3 жыл бұрын

@@saurabhkoparkar751 I think if you actually watched my videos, you'd see I'm critical of them the same way that I am all other cars. In fact, Subie fan boys get pissed at me all of the time. I have close connections with a Subaru, vw, and audi dealer so that's why I review a lot of them. They are also great benchmarks in each of their segments. They tend to be well rounded, comfortable, but lacking in the thrills department. I personally would only buy a Manual Crosstrek or Outback XT if I was shopping in their respective segments. I would choose a CX5 over a Forester too, yet, I can't deny that the Forester is the more practical SUV, some will appreciate that more. It's beyond annoying when people get upset about an opinion, a well supported one at that.