I bought a 22 CX-5 Turbo. I came from a 2003 Forester XS I put 250k miles on. I test drove 22 Forester, and RAV4, all variations. Nothing compared to the driving dynamics, power, and refinement of the CX-5 T. The Outback XT is a better comparison because of the Turbo, but still a CVT. I love the infotainment in my CX-5. No issues. I’m shocked anyone would choose a Forester over this. Maybe if they brought back the Turbo in the Forester and improved the driving dynamics I would consider it again, but not until then.

@rams3955

Ай бұрын

Almost an inch and a half more of ground clearance. A better AWD system especially in snow. Significantly more cargo capacity there are plenty of reasons to get a Forrester over a CX5 completely depends where u live and what ur using ur vehicle for.

The knob is so much easier and safer than a touch screen. The touch screen forces your eyes off the road and more often than not you have to navigate through multiple screens to get something done.

@aperson5062

Ай бұрын

I own a Mazda CX-50 and a Mercedes C300 with a giant touch screen in the middle with all controls on the screen. The Mazda infotainment system is easier to use. Trying to tap on icons and sub icons to find everything while moving in a car means you are trying to put some fingers on the edge of the screen to steady your hand while using your thumb to tap or other unusual compensations for the movement and reach. The dial is under hand and the car moving and reach never have to be considered to enter inputs.

I think the reason the cx-5 sells more than the CX-50 is because it’s a better vehicle…. Built in Japan and with a more sophisticated independent rear suspension…

That brief acceleration delay went away for me once I switched to high octane fuel. Using the infotainment system is absolutely fine. The command dial feels and works great, voice commands for Apple navigation and Apple Music works great. I’m a tech idiot yet I had no issues favouriting radio stations. I can now access them using the favourites button and scroll through them on the steering wheel. All the Mazda settings are pretty much set and forget once you buy the car so needing to access them using the command dial is a non issue.

Please sell merch…I want a “legs torso proportionate” shirt.

I have a 2022 CX-5 signature turbo and average 22.5mpg in a suburban area. Love the vehicle, an excellent daily driver.

@MeliorIlle

Ай бұрын

That isn't good at all.

I don't see the CX-50 as the CX-5 replacement, I see it more like an Outback competitor.

Your channel is quickly becoming one of my favorites! Love the off road tests.

Mr. Coleman's response to your suspension question is actually so good. Really nice to hear a corporate employee give out a REAL answer to a question that isn't massively dumbed down.

@drivingsports

23 күн бұрын

Dave is the real deal. He also builds and races LeMons race cars on the weekend.

Ryan, It is such a pleasure to see a Mazda CUV with an independent rear suspension and reasonable rear seat headroom. 😉

I love this car with the turbo but the price is so too high for me. I want to get one of the lower trim models to save some cash. Thanks for the review!

@MurashPavel

Ай бұрын

And it will be even better choice in terms of value. You’d still get leatherette interior, a lot of amenities and great handling vehicle, best in the class.

Ryan’s “fun forest” should have a more Climactic finale -by the time he’s at the logs we know the outcome!

Great as a daily car and sometimes go to the forest or fishing. Great review as always. Greetings

I have a Black 23 cx5 turbo. It is a fantastic suv. I switched out the stock tires with some Bridgestone Weatherpeaks. It drives great in all road conditions

Mazda is the best super reliable car and who wants to get a durable super reliable car they will go with Mazda definitely

Once again, great review. Idea for you. Create a “Legs Torso Proportional” LTP Rating. A 1-10 rating regarding the overall comfort level in the vehicle. Front/Rear legroom/headroom and ability to be slept in. Your welcome.

In my 2011 Mazda 3, turning off traction control was basically secret info that I had to look up heh. You had to hold down the Dynamic Stability Control button, while starting up the car. DSC could be turned on and off via that button while the car was running, different story with the traction control though.

People want the CX-5 not the CX-50. I own two CX-5s. They're great for what they are. I paid under MSRP for my 2022 even though it was just after the pandemic. It's been very reliable and I have 80,000 miles on it now. The only thing to go wrong was a CV axle which are common failure points so there's rebuilt ones for $75 on rockauto. I live on some of the curviest roads in NA so it's much more of a pleasure to drive compared to the competition. They're one of the best value for money mid sized SUVs on the market. If I was in the market I'd drive this and the RAV-4 and whichever I liked better I'd buy with no hesitation.

@plohish1337

Ай бұрын

well, if you drive 40k miles a year which is very high, I'd rather go with prius to save on fuel.

I am watching this as i get ready to go offroading with my CX 5. Just put good tires, and you are good to go.

One note on Mazda Turbos: they require premium fuel to unlock their rated power. On regular, you'll loose 20 - 30 HP. Would also suggest trying before buying as the interior, though well finished, is more like a fighter plane in terms of front legroom (Ryan's legs look pretty tightly packed widthwise).

@daineseboy78

Ай бұрын

If you want more room go and buy a bmw x7.

@scotth5503

Ай бұрын

@@daineseboy78 Even an X3 feels a lot roomier and the exterior dimensions are nearly identical.

@daineseboy78

Ай бұрын

@@scotth5503 at the end of the day does it really matter. You like what you like and buy what you buy

@michaels3003

17 күн бұрын

@@scotth5503, X1 is a much better comparison.

I’m really torn. For my next car/suv, I’m looking at the Acura RDX, Subaru Outback or Forester and the CX5 or CX50. Part of me wants not to get the Subaru because of the CVT but the list of features are amazing. The Acura RDX suffers from the same thing as the Mazda. The dang infotainment system are both less to be desired. However the driving experience are both great. Only reason I’d go with RDX is the blue ASpec with red leather is beautiful.

Just here to listen to the legs torso proportionate line 😂 jk great video Ryan! Always the best 👌

Looks the exact same as it has for the last 8 years nice

still love it

Is it difficult getting parts for Mazda?

I wish most all of the manufacturers, and especially Mazda, would quit this trend of big body panels while making the windows smaller and smaller. Soon you won’t even have windows at this rate

@rikusalainen8617

4 күн бұрын

It's about crash safety. Mazda takes safety very seriously, you can see it from every aspect of the car. The new cars also have sensors to warn about nearby cars, so seeing a little bit less doesn't matter much.

Wireless Apple CarPlay in my Signature Turbo is inconsistent. Sometimes it turns on and sometimes it doesn’t. And yes, it’s setup correctly. Maybe this is a software glitch that Mazda hasn’t gotten around to fixing. Otherwise, a terrific car. Drives great.

It is a very quiet ride too...

If the power distribution front to back is usually 90 to 10, does that mean the center clutch pack is always slipping? How long does that last before wearing out?

@4x4.tests.on.rollers

Ай бұрын

Mazda claims it's 100/0. It used to be like 98/2 but it doesn't do any harm to the clutch pack, that's how these systems work for over twenty years.

Seemed like the CX9 does a little better offroad...maybe due to the longer wheelbase..?

Had a 2022 CX5 for a short time. I liked everything about it - Except the seats. They were uncomfortable enough for me to trade the car on something else. They were shaped oddly where you sit on the faux bolster, and they were too short.

Let's see that CR-V Hybrid already ;)

Definitely scratched the hell out of that front passenger bumper lip.

Ryan next time can you make the video longer and fun and more action camera angles shots. And also make more car review with fun off roads. Thanks

The menu is not confusing at all if you RTFM.

@salsamancer

Ай бұрын

It might not be a big deal for owners who live with it but this guy does reviews and only spends a few days with each car. Not surprising he's only giving you first impressions.

@larrythes

Ай бұрын

​​@@salsamanceryou have a point but the menu is really easy and the dial too. It was one of the reasons I chose Mazda. It literally took minutes to get used to it.

@salsamancer

Ай бұрын

@@larrythes honestly I would prefer a dial as well. I drive a Forester and it's not that easy to use the screen while in motion. I'm just glad I got the last gen car, the newest version got rid of most of the buttons and moved everything to touch. I hate that and I hope this trend eventually dies off

Cx5 All the way

Sad to see the CX-5 go. This model saved Mazda a decade ago…

Turning off the traction Control. Will let you steer with one finger. My cx-3 is the same. 2024 CX-5 I test drove is the same. Steering is really easy in tight spots. Now I've also found an increase of 15 percent in fuel mileage. And I have tracked every tank for 50,000 miles. So try it. It's a hidden gem. BTW Did you succeed in getting your TCS turned off? The 2024 CX-5 has TCS switch on the left side here in Canada.

I'm not sure about the controls being hidden in the armrest in the back seat. If there's a fifth person,, I don't see how they can control the climate without moving around.

Ryan, do you feel like the cx5 did better than the cx50 on your course?

@drivingsports

Ай бұрын

Hard to say since it was t the exact same course. Need to get the CX-50 back again. 😂

In terms of on road handling... does this fair better than a NX300?

@skiddmcmarx5368

Ай бұрын

The NX300 is the prior gen NX and to be honest the CX5 was as good in most situations, it was also firmer. We had a 2019 NX and the CX5 was 2021. We have the new NX250 and it is far and away the more sophisticated vehicle.

These are great cars but even better long term prospect is the non-turbo. We have 2015 mod, 09 maz 3, 09 maz 6. All excellent, solid.

5:07, this generation started in 2017?

@drivingsports

Ай бұрын

CX5 was introduced in 2012. Second generation was 2017 and that brought new engines and tech but had the same underpinnings.

I will have to give it to Mazda, they have improved dramatically for the last few years. My first Mazda was a 2015 MX 5 club and, honestly is the most fun car I’ve ever had. I still have it. My prefer brand of car is; # 1 Subaru and then Mazda. Thanks for this video Ryan. I am thinking about about buying a new car in a couple of year and this one will be my first pick. It would be a Subaru Forester if the Subaru franchise that represents them were I moved would be Subaru of America. I retired and move to Puerto Rico and the local franchise is killing Subaru. They are marking up the cars prices like over %40 which is crazy.

I genuinely hope the next gen CX-5 is what we thought the CX-70 would've been. This is still a great CUV imo but I think it's really let down by being rather outdated not having a touch screen and not having a PHEV or HEV option whatsoever.

@garrettw99

Ай бұрын

Should have brought the CX-60 to the U.S.

@OutruntheWind

Ай бұрын

The 2024s have a touchscreen that can be enabled while driving, but once you get used to the knob you never use it anyway

Do you have any concerns with the tiny rear differential and skinny little axle? The CX50 seems to have the same tiny stuff.

@ALMX5DP

Ай бұрын

Should be perfectly adequate for a road-biased small CUV.

@fordrac1ng81

Ай бұрын

I've never had an issue on either of mine and I've taken them places they never should have been.

Love your videos. Seems like the CX-5 did quite well off road considering the tires and muddy conditions. Cant believe they stubbornly stick to the non touch infotainment system. At least it has independent rear suspension. If buying in this class my choice would be between the CX-5 and the Forrester.

for me I like the cx50 more, the problem with is that it is more expensive, and on higher model trims, stupid expensive. If they were the same price, I like the driving dynamics and style of the cx50 more. But since its more expensive, I'll pass. Hopefully the low demand will cause it to have some better deals. I still want a hybrid variant of either. Too bad its no where to be found except in china.

Nissan Rogue E-power could be an interesting testing video

I think its a choice for mazda. In mexico they only sell the cx50 in the signature edition, forcing clients to go for any version of the cx5 over it. I recently bought a signature cx5 but if i had the option I would’ve probably bought the 50 on a lower trim

Test the new Outlander PHEV.

I'd get a natrually aspirated and install a SUPERCHARGER-- MUCH better - for the engine and for power- which is INSTANT- and gentle across the full range of pedal.. and WON"T hurt the engine like the turbo will (they wear an engine out MUCH faster and are expensive to replair) .

This would have been perfect if the legroom and cargo space were a little bit bigger🙏

@charlydallas2035

Ай бұрын

It’s a car to get you where you need to go not a car for hauling things

@Laughingtulfo

Ай бұрын

I have a forester and want to get a CX5. And 2 of 2nd row legroom and cargo space were the dealbreakers. I have a stroller and a carseat thats why.

@knotslip8862

Ай бұрын

Maybe a CX9 would be better? Or the new CX70...

@aussie8114

Ай бұрын

He’s 6 foot yet still has a few inches of knee space, plenty of head room and lots of foot space.

How is mazda resale value?

@fordrac1ng81

Ай бұрын

Depends on model but these are very good, rivaling their other japanese counterparts.

@dioralcide8490

Ай бұрын

Thanks

@garrettw99

Ай бұрын

They hold their value much better than a few years ago, but not quite as well has Honda and Toyota. Reliability I’d say is second to only Toyota/Lexus

But there’s literally a favourite button by the knob

227 hp on 87 Octane, using premium you get 256 hp.

New Kona, please test it.

I believe it has more hp than 227.

why doesnt mazda listen to you auto writers all of you seemed to complain about the screen are they that stubborn to change it.also your opinion whats the better off roader cx5,or cx50.

@aussie8114

Ай бұрын

It works perfectly well so there’s no real need to change it. They have added touch for Apple Music, implemented correctly because you shouldn’t be using that stuff while driving.

@michaels3003

17 күн бұрын

It is a small company with a recent focus on the CX 60 to CX 90. If they redesign this vehicle and still keep the same display, then it would be good time to complain.

Скажите пожалуйста а на модели с турбированным двигателем тормозные механизмы такого же размера как и на предыдущих версиях СХ-5?... Тормозов и на старых версиях не хватало, а с более мощным двигателем совсем не будет хватать... А если медленно ездить то зачем такой двигатель?

close but, i'd rather have forester wilderness

Also what's with the butt-wiggling at the start of the off-road course? Is it twerking edition of AWD?

Mazda, what is the point of a small SUV that averages 20MPG??

Better than anything Subaru makes.

Theres no way you sat behind your own seat and fit like that. During the rear seat test both front seats were even. A few moments later you are in the driver seat and its noticeably been moved back and no longer even with the passenger seat

@Rockybalboa541

19 күн бұрын

Cx 5 has decent leg room go sit in one

The LDA is nearly nothing. You will see a yellow warning in HUD and the car could not just return the line center.

@michaels3003

17 күн бұрын

Mazda does not claim to have a lane centering feature.

@adamh8140

16 күн бұрын

@@michaels3003 Considereing what the result it get. Yes it's not. i If it's not, what the icon in dash for? only drifting in over half kine it notice you. Other brand will simple give you more steering force when you close ti the line edge.

@michaels3003

16 күн бұрын

@@adamh8140 , I guess in this vehicle it is intended as a mild alert rather than a real intervention. The company's language is very vague, and this is on purpose. They should buy or license a better system, but I don't know the company's financial situation.

Who is the woman driving in your cut videos?

@drivingsports

Ай бұрын

Our top secret pro driver.

Turn off traction control…it should shift power better

@drivingsports

28 күн бұрын

You skimmed the video, didn’t you. This is addressed specifically.

19.4mpg is lower than my 2019 mustang GT.

@OutruntheWind

Ай бұрын

Average mpg for my first 5k miles is more like 24.4mpg. I have a pretty good mix of "fun" driving, stop and go city driving, and highway cruising.

Best thing Mazda did was going alone,and ditching Ford.

Love my 2024 CX5 but sadly didn’t want to pony up extra for Turbo. I’d Trump was prez still I could’ve gotten 2 Turbos!!! And a CX-90 CX5 Japan CX50 Mexico and America So… basically …

@aussie8114

Ай бұрын

Try high octane.

The Mazda CX30 and CX50 have very low headroom. If you are a big person and over 6 feet, you will find it cramped. The infotainment system is atrocious, annoying tablet sticking out of the dashboard.

That's not lane centering at all, can't even keep it straight on a straight road. Subaru Eyesight with steering assist stays centered on the merges and curves. Try this with Mazda and y'all be in the ditch. 🤮

@michaels3003

17 күн бұрын

Mazda does not claim to have the lane centering feature. You can criticize the omission, but not the nonexistent feature not working properly.

Mazda was synonymous with performance, youthfulness, forward thinking/ creativity... not anymore.

This car looks very dated

One of the many reasons I bought a subaru forester over this car was that horrible infotainment system. They market it as "safety" so it's not touchscreen and you use the knob. Come on mazda, you're just trying to save money. Embarassing for a 2020+ year car with no standard touch screen

@Handsanitzer792

Ай бұрын

Did the exact same thing. I bought a forester for the same reason. Also the ADAS was better. Still love the CX-5 but they need to improve in those two areas.

@OmarZ77

Ай бұрын

How is it about money when the screens have always had touch while you’re in park? They’re not saving anything. And they enabled touch in CarPlay since 2023 and onwards. Still definitely prefer controlling with the knob.

@smash4929

Ай бұрын

People who cross shop Subaru Forester and a CX5 aren't really the same. They are totally different cars, CX5 is the most fun and luxurious in the segment.

@flavio17021979

Ай бұрын

No argument here it's really nice suv ruined by this ancient headunit 😕 just put in 10" android touchscreen unit and problem solved dear mazda 👍

@fordrac1ng81

Ай бұрын

I love the knob. I know exactly what I'm doing without ever looking at the screen. Once you own it, it becomes intuitive and I'll never go back to reaching forward to touch something on a screen if I can help it.

Lol imagine buying an suv like this thinking it can handle anything other than a gravel road. No hill descent control, or wheel lock..."off-road" it if you want, but I hope you like having service done.

@OmarZ77

Ай бұрын

Except it did, and better than any Hyundai at that. Maybe watch before you comment next time.

@G_dan

Ай бұрын

I have a cx 5, and I do offroading every week. I just replaced my tires, and it's never failed me even once.

@matthewr.33

Ай бұрын

20:12...yeah kids...does it so well...hope you like servicing you shit.

@matthewr.33

Ай бұрын

​@@G_danit's the weekend, post a video then

@matthewr.33

Ай бұрын

@OmarZ77 hahah it doesn't even have hill descent control, or a wheel lock...the Santa fe xrt does....so...yeah lol 20:12 lol the pinnacle of off-roading capability...

A very boring car by now

The peak horsepower is wrong. It is 256hp.

I have a Black 23 cx5 turbo. It is a fantastic suv. I switched out the stock tires with some Bridgestone Weatherpeaks. It drives great in all road conditions