For me, I love the combination of family car & sports car, Wife & I got the 2023, cross wind is not a problem. Great Video !!

Beautiful car.

Just drove my 24 turbo 4 hrs my passengers kept saying how quite it is not sure if they added more damping somehow, but it's pretty good with road noise Now the cx9 does have better seats for sure I wish they put in those seats

2023 cx5 non turbo for us, runs great, don’t need a turbo for any reason.

@jimmy5634

5 күн бұрын

Pretty much agree. I don’t really need the turbo as we use our CX5 for short jaunts mostly. It’s pretty peppy around town and is geared for that type of driving. I have been using 93 octane just for fun and it seems to get better mpg and runs better. I will say that our 2018 Kia Sorento 2.0 liter turbo at 240 hp matched with a real 8 speed tranny is very nice, especially on the open road.

What did you replace the CX-5 turbo with ? Good video.

@VacLab

8 күн бұрын

A red 2024 CX-5 preferred. Non-turbo.

Those Toyo A36's get hard and loud fairly early in their life. There's a noticeable difference vs new, and even more so vs better tires altogether.

@VacLab

4 ай бұрын

These tires stayed about the same through my 2 years of use. Check out my 2023 CX-30 review for tires that make noise at 200 miles.

Just got a 2024 CX5 Turbo signature.

@ChicagoRob2

2 ай бұрын

You rascal!

@Sazonman

2 ай бұрын

Your going to regret it, if that turbo goes out on it... Look at the KZread video

@888Longball

2 ай бұрын

@@Sazonman good warranty.

Yeah, that’s one major gripe I have with some modern vehicles is the ride and comfort of the seats is on the harsh side. Even when you have everything adjusted properly and drive a little slower, still can be just a little bumpy. If only cars had a way to adjust the firmness or softness of the suspension, definitely would be interesting if something like that existed on every day vehicles.

@seana806

4 ай бұрын

@@Tendertroll1 standard tires on both the 2004 Honda Odyssey and 2006 Honda Accord. Suspension is also 100% stock. Hopefully that all changes this spring when I end up with something shall we say is from a bygone era without a stiff suspension.

@NERDLYFE-es9ef

4 ай бұрын

​@@seana8062004 & 2006 are not modern vehicles, those are 20 year old vehicles that will soon be classified as ANTIQUES

Thanks for the video! We are looking at a cx-5 presently to buy to replace our small car. I couldn't agree with you more about big wheels and small tires. Our Acura MDX Advance has 20" wheels with a 50 profile tires and the ride is so harsh. Unfortunately, it has become a status symbol. I'd much prefer a 19 inch tire with 55 or 60 profile tires for a smoother ride for potholes and the like. The concept of premium models coming with huge wheels is a real head shaker. At the same time I am torn between CX5 and CX5 turbo because 184hp is just so lacking. Our previous V6 CX-9 was the perfect car and sold at 14 years over 100k miles with only a leaky shock as the sole failed part. Mazdas are great.

Any car with 19” rims will have that crappy bumpy ride on those bumpy Ohio roads. I agree that it’s a better “short ride” vehicle, but on the interstate with decent pavement it’s fine for long trips as well. My 2024 is quiet inside, even in strong crosswinds. The 2.5 liter “S Select” package has 17” rims and it rides very good. I noticed that as the outside temps drop below 60 degrees the OEM tires get hard and the suspension does as well. It rides much much better in warmer temps, as in the summer.

@vlreviews

5 күн бұрын

@jimmy5634 it's actually the aspect ratio of the tires, not the wheel size. Typically, taller tires flex more.

If the car goes 200k miles without a bunch of problems I am happy!! I don't give a crap how it rides. I own two Mazda CX-5 wife is blue mine white. I will let you know how I like them when I hit a 150 plus!!!!

@MG-wx8yx

Ай бұрын

They are great cars to be honest. I love mine.

I have a 2024 non turbo and it's very quiet I believe they improved on the wind noise also seats are comfortable

Late to watching this video. I am deciding between turbo and non turbo. The clunking noise you described concerns me on our back roads. Do you miss the turbo??? And are the seats better in the 24? I was confused to what you were saying

@blakespower

Ай бұрын

yeah I seen some low miles cx 5 on car max and even local dealers premium and premium plus for 30k its great when you consider new ones are 40k

Noticed the chips on hood. Do Mazdas chip easy? I’m thinking of getting CX-50. Non-turbo. Any thoughts? Bad thing is 20 inch wheels so there’s that. But I’m coming from a 2004 Civic so to me it’s not so rough all things considered.

@VacLab

2 ай бұрын

Mazdas chip about the same as all my other past vehicles. BMW, Nissan, and older Mazdas.

@sschevmale24

Ай бұрын

Clear bra my man

I just traded my Mazda 6 signature for a 2024 CX5 signature....the seats are much much more comfortable and the sound system has been upgraded. Did you really get better gas milage with premium gas? Also just wondering what you think about the turbo vs the other engine? I'm turbo all the way but wondering the longitivtiy? I will say that my Mazda 6 seat on the driver side was replaced and the one they put in was much softer. Mazda does keep improving little by little but I hear that the paint chips.

@vlreviews

4 ай бұрын

With 93 octane and only 700 miles total on my new 2024, I'm peaking at 33.1 MPG at around 65 MPH average. When I swap to my favorite full synthetic, I hope to reach 36 MPG. Non-turbo 2024 of course. BTW, I've been doing this and tracking the results since the 1980's. I usually experience a 20% increase in MPG and 10% increase in power.

@joebruhin2098

4 ай бұрын

I averaged 30 mpg in my 6 turbo with 87 gas. Too soon for the 2024 cx5 sig, but it's a bit sad a little less than 25 so far. 20% increase, had to believe but I will try it, it's a buck more a gallon....do you moss the turbo? @@vlreviews

@vlreviews

4 ай бұрын

I don't miss the Turbo. The power increase is nice, but simply couldn't use it. Too much traffic. You don't get full power with any of Mazdas newer turbos unless you use 93 octane as per their website. I've known about this power increase for 4 decades in a wide variety of tested vehicles. Foreign, domestic, carburated,, fuel injected, etc. When you combine full synthetic with high octane fuel, your MPG goes up dramatically when not flooring it. Again, I have 4 decades of testing to prove this. Lastly, my son's 2018 Mazda3 2.0L, achieved 44 MPG with the above mods at 70 MPH and 3 people. With just 1 person, it peaked at 48 MPG highway consistently. Many owners have confirmed this over the years.

@Mrtellitlikeitis

3 ай бұрын

@@vlreviewsbull

I'm not sure why your car is so noisy, because from 2017 and on Mazda added 150lbs of sound deadening materials, and installed double thick "audio glass" in all CX-5 models, My 2018 GT is by far the quietest car I've ever owned.

@vlreviews

4 ай бұрын

The newest 2024's are astoundingly quieter yet. I now have 2 of them.

@ritterengine1289

2 ай бұрын

@@vlreviewsCan you comment on what tires you have? I just bought a 24 Select and a find that noise coming from the front wheel well is fairly noisy. I’m not sure if it’s the tires or just the vehicle and I’m just used to less road noise. Not experiencing wind noise but like I said definitely lots of noise from wheels and it’s a brand new vehicle with OEM Geolander tires.

@vlreviews

2 ай бұрын

@@ritterengine1289 remember, this 2022 turbo is long gone and I now have two 2024 CX-5 non turbos. Yokohama Geolander's only now.

@ritterengine1289

2 ай бұрын

@@vlreviews To me they seem crazy loud. Either that or I got spoiled with very quiet interiors.

@VacLab

2 ай бұрын

The 2022 Turbo was much louder than my 2024 non-turbo​ twins.

I am confused, most/all reviews that I've read and watched they all mentioned that the cabin is calm and quiet "quietest" cx5 turbo 2022 and up, at least here in Australia.

@VacLab

6 күн бұрын

The 2022 noise was reduced compared to previous models...at the time. But time has marched on and 2024 models are much improved over the 2022 models.

How about the actual turbo and the transmission? Did you find anything wrong with it? I currently own one in the turbo signature trim. I find it really quiet, very minimal wind and road noise as well, seat comfort is also okay with the nappa leather. But mine’s only 9mos old. Thanks you for this! 😊

@VacLab

4 ай бұрын

I've not had any repair or usability issues, just hard ride, hard seats and roaring wind noise when it's gusty outside. Our 2 new 2024 models, non-turbos, eliminated these issues.

@johnpanagiotopoulos8539

4 ай бұрын

I have 2022 cx5 select non turbo, seat comfort is good, very very quiet. When its very windy all cars are noisy! 😊 I noticed a few chips on the front of hood, but overall the paint looks good.

@VacLab

4 ай бұрын

@@johnpanagiotopoulos8539 I now have two 2024's (non-turbo) and Mazda has made them even quieter, especially when it's windy outside.

Something that I have noticed in other reviews is that the back seats do not lay flat if the front seat is set for someone at or about six feet tall. The back seat will catch on the front seat. Seems like a bit of an oversight for a CUV that people will buy at least in part for the cargo space. Have you noticed this? Can the back seat head rests be removed?

@jasonliu2383

4 ай бұрын

Interestingly enough the US backseat headrests are taller/bigger than those found in other markets like the Japanese market, those models of CX-5 don't run into this issue and also have more rearview mirror visibility. Some people have swapped them out. Might be a regulation thing with the US

@VacLab

4 ай бұрын

I'm not 6 ft tall, so the rear seats lay flat. But I believe all the headrests are removeable.

@matsudakodo

4 ай бұрын

Yup, removable

@cbeech1631

4 ай бұрын

​Thanks.

@cbeech1631

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. I should just run over to the Mazda dealership but I am afraid I would end up writing a big check before too long. 🤓

Missing from the 2022 CX5 turbo performance drop presentation is how the owner took care of the turbo itself - did he/his wife let it idle for 15-30 seconds after driving or did they unknowingly shut the engine off immediately after parking and thereby cooking onto the turbo shaft/bearings burnt oil deposits over time? This will cause the performance drop experienced. The 2024 NA cx5 transmission concerns should be a separate presentation.

@VacLab

4 ай бұрын

What turbo performance drop is mentioned in this video?

Which trims have seats that are good to go on the 2024?

@VacLab

11 күн бұрын

The air-conditioned seats are very stiff. Had them, won't have them again.

What are you going to replace it with?

@vlreviews

5 ай бұрын

Picking up a red 2024 CX-5 tomorrow actually. Non-turbo this time.

@tntmyth

4 ай бұрын

​​@@vlreviewsInteresting that you just traded for a new one. Which trim of the 2024 did you get? I just picked up a 2024 Turbo Premium a couple weeks ago. Looks a lot like your red one here except I got the Eternal Blue Mica. I find the seats firm but comfortable for a three hour ride and I'm 61. The roads are mostly OK here in Florida but I can imagine how it would be in Ohio. I wanted a quick rapid transport luxurious car this time around. I traded in a Honda Odyssey minivan. I love the car so far. Not so much the gas mileage but I am hoping it will improve a few mpg after break in. Getting about 20 city and 25 highway. I don't hear much wind noise. Very quiet.

@VacLab

4 ай бұрын

Just leased 2 CX-5 Preferred models. Wife got dark blue and I got my usual red. My 2022 turbo could peak out at 30mpg, but that's with 93 octane and full synthetic oil. As my 2 new 2024's break in, I hope to see 36mpg hwy.

@jimmy5634

5 күн бұрын

@@VacLabat 3500 miles, my 2024 naturally aspirated is getting over 32 mpg on the highway at 70 mph. Combined city and highway is right around 28-29 on average. I’m happy with that. I burn 93 octane in it and it seems to like that. It’s more “peppy”.

And change the tires to falken at trail and the rough ride went away

Seems like you should have got the non turbo.. the turbo in my opinion isn't much faster

@VacLab

2 күн бұрын

Oh, the turbo is a lot faster. Especially when passing. Greater than 70% more torque.

Thicker tires will allow for a smoother ride

@VacLab

4 ай бұрын

Well, taller really. It's called aspect ratio. 😁

@jimmy5634

5 күн бұрын

Yes and the OEM Yokohamas on mine are a harder compound. I got them at 32 psi to help with the ride. If I were frivolous, I’d replace them with the Continental “True Contact Tour” tires. I have those on our 2018 Sorento and they ride like butter and are “quiet as a church mouse.”

Do you buy or lease vehicles?

@vlreviews

5 ай бұрын

Lease only since 2013. Wished I started earlier.13 two year leases and counting.

@yuant1533

4 ай бұрын

why? can you elaborate?? @@vlreviews

@VacLab

4 ай бұрын

I could make an exceedingly long boring video explaining the benefits, but suffice it to say, it's cheaper than purchasing and eliminates 99% of maintenance and repair costs.

@yuant1533

4 ай бұрын

@@VacLab please do. I've only heard cases for buying > leasing

@VacLab

4 ай бұрын

@@yuant1533 quick summary: no tickets, no accidents, 10k miles per or less, keep vehicle in perfect condition. I drive 6K miles per year.

One of my future dream will be to get a Ford F-150 in this exact same color. Although my favorite color is green but I feel like this red would suit much better on a pickup truck. :D

I was going to buy a CX50, but I couldn’t get it with Tan or Brown interior unless I bought a turbo model. I Don’t want a turbo, so Mazda lost the sale. Now 2 years later NOTHING HAS CHANGED, so once Again Mazda lost Another sale

@VacLab

5 ай бұрын

Yeah, those are great interior colors but aren't very popular.

@Doc1855

5 ай бұрын

@@VacLab And after 34 years of Gloomy Gray and Boring Black interior colors one would think that people are sick and tired of them. My wife’s Outback has Ivory interior and my Forester Touring has Saddle Brown interior. Our pickup had gray and black interior, so I had it reupholstered in Red with black trim and stitching to match the custom 2 toned paint (Silver over Red metallic).

@VacLab

5 ай бұрын

@@Doc1855 a long time ago, I had a Chrysler laser turbo. Red exterior and red interior. Loved it!

@Doc1855

5 ай бұрын

@@VacLab Yes, I had a Dodge with burgundy interior, a Firebird with Red interior and a Mustang convertible with Red interior. Red is my favorite color on vehicles. I miss the days when we could order vehicles with whatever interior colors that we chose as individuals. Now we’re being told what color we will get

@MuiKaHo

5 ай бұрын

@@Doc1855 nope, i love black interiors. i dont have to clean it at all and still looks nice. lol

Your sunroof is open

@vlreviews

4 ай бұрын

And?

@rideordiesquad7700

4 ай бұрын

@@vlreviews sunroof open or offset and that’s how you hear more winds

@aussie8114

4 ай бұрын

@@rideordiesquad7700100% With the sunroof even open to vent position you get plenty of outside noise.

We have 2022 some applecarplay glitches I think is all it is a wonderful sporty to drive SUV our second the first was 2016 non turbo so reliable not so fast

Oh go and get you a Traverse just like I got. Get you the High Country trim.

@VacLab

5 ай бұрын

😂

@jimmy5634

5 күн бұрын

Nope, I’m done with GM forevermore. I never owned one that matched any Japanese built/engineered vehicle or didn’t have issues. My daughter has a Cadillac XT 5 that clunks when it hits bumps.😂