I own 2015 mazda 3 sp25 awesome car .wouldn't mind a turbo version though

Just bought a 2021 CX-5 GT... now my dad wants to sell his Infiniti to get one lol...

Mazda mission statement lol

It’s a enthusiast brand not underrated

Ive had a mazda 3 and currently have a mazda 2. Yeah I hate the RUST ISSUE, the very thin paint and will never get another Mazda. Very nice handling though.

tfl does to. they both do a great job

@@loukasantoniou8054 Sarah n tuned does a good job too.

@@anonymous00117 I could care less about all of that. I only watch her channel because she does a good job imo. All the power to her if people only watch because they think she’s attractive and sexy.

2022-2023 unfortunately didn't have any upgrades

As long as this generation of CX-5 has been around, they have no choice but to make year-to-year changes.

The tranny is Mazda inhouse

How is its performance off-road?

@@sm3ool9383 My CX-5 is basically the exact same model as the one shown here. Took it for a drive out to a nearby lake - the winding highway part of the drive was fantastic and it had no problems handling the last stretch down a dirt gravel road with quite a few potholes. It wasn't off-roading to the extent you see here but outside of a firm ride (which basically you compromise on for looks with those 19inch wheels), I had zero issues. IMHO I would say the CX-5 Signature is (still) a class-leading 8/10 on paved roads and a good-enough or capable enough 6.5/10 for light off-roading situations.

@@Alboravin Thanks mate! I have already bought one 10 days ago. The car is beautiful from the exterior & interior and it's so exciting to drive! I really love it.

You should've got cx9. cx5 is way too low and too small

Same I'm in LA and dream to get one soon

i have the same car and i'm with you, this is my favorite vehicle i've owned and that includes BMW's, Audis and VWs. Very fun car to drive and punches way above its weight. Although like you I can't see myself ever taking it off road.

Nice to hear that someone who has owned luxury brands likes their Mazda more.

I'm in a serious bind between the rav or a cx5.. it's such a tough toss up. Obviously the Mazda has more luxury on even it's base model but the Toyota I feel slightly more confident about as far as longevity. As far as finances.. Toyota are pretty stiff and have a higher interest%. Mazda seems more likely to give incentives and rebates plus a lower %. Tough call. I seriously cannot decide.

@@T-roccBABY Toyota makes fine vehicles that last but so does Mazda. My son has had his 201O Mazda 3 for 11 years, he plans on keeping it for years to come. It has been flawless, I have done all the oil changes since new and he just spent his first money on maintenance, the car has a 160000 km or 100000 miles, he got his first tuneup, brake job and coolant change. I had my 2015 Mazda 3 for 6 years, it was Flawless. My CX5 is 8 months old, only 8000 miles but has been perfect and just a blast to drive and I love blowing the doors off new Rav4s, ha ha . As far as financing , in Canada Mazda uses Scotiabank and I made my best deal and then got 0 % interest. I have sold cars and know that in most cases 0 % is not really a no cost item but even back in 2010 and 2015 , both my son and I got 0 % interest after negotiating our best deal which is getting up and walking out, if a dealer lets you walk, you have made your best deal, trust me , I was a car salesman and that is the only way you know you got your best price. Remember the sales guy gets 30 % of the dealer’s profit, the conversations with the sales manager are not about giving the customer the lowest price.

@@healthballnut thanks for the response! Indeed I love being able to walk away. I'm considering waiting until December for even better pricing; whether they'll have a legitimate sale going on or just my own knowledge that they'll want to move 2021 stock, I'd imagine I could get the GT trim for the same price I'm looking at for the GS right now. The one thing I'm not crazy about is how barebones they've kept it. So, the rav already has a built in block heater and I love the little port on the bumper for plugging it in, way cleaner than having a cord hanging through your hood. The xle trim I'm looking at that's neck n neck with the gs trim does have fully power seats, which had a great lumbar support, whereas the cx was manual. I'm going to test it again in a few hours now to see how the manual lumbar holds up, but like I'm saying, if I wait until December that may not even be an issue. The GT trim also has stuff like fog lights and adaptive front lighting which I always thought was neat. I'd like to be able to talk them down on a gt trim but I think given the timing of the year it's not likely they'd match it to the gs trim haha. I'd also like to see them throw in a winter package or at least spare tires on rims.. I heard the stock tires on these are quite useless in snow. But I am definitely overall leaning more towards the Mazda. I like that they have ditched the Ford motors and have their own transmission now. More confident in craftsmanship in my opinion. I probably wouldn't spring for it but do you know if the turbo version of the cx5 would hold up? I've heard factory stock turbos are better for longevity than an aftermarket but I do still think that I'd have better engine life without a turbo all together.

Mazda basically overestimated their target market by not including a dedicated button, so in the update they added it. People are too lazy to read manuals or even visit Mazda website nowadays.

True.

Interesting

For some people it matters for others it doesn't. For me it is a downside but I'll still chose CX-5 as it comes with standard automatic transmission and a diesel on my market. CR-V offers CVT, terrible AWD and a failing small turbo engine. No amount of trunk space will counterbalance these flawes :)

CX5 was too small for my needs (do a lot of camping). Text drive was also underwhelming, stiff ride especially over pavement and seats much too firm. Opted for RAV4 hybrid XSE with upgraded 235/55R19 wheels, handles nicely yet smooth

I personally like the RAV4, and the hybrid is the best choice (short of the plug in hybrid). I have heard that the engine can be loud on agressive acceleration; is that true? PS I drive a Camry XSE; the XS trim is much more attractive than the LE line.

@@10tenman10 Test drive the RAV4 XSE hybrid to see noise for yourself. In town extremely quiet being in hybrid 1/2 the time. Highway noise pretty good (slightly above average), engine is somewhat loud when you stomp on it but not nearly as loud as gas models as they don't come wifh hood blanket or electric assist (although my dealer said 2020 they added more noise insulation at engines firewall)

Short answer: NO. Long answer: Trail mode uses the fact that it has open differentials, you may know that in an open differential power goes to whichever wheel offers the least resistance to spinning, so having for example a wheel in the air will cause it to spin and spin, this system basically uses the ABS to brake individual wheels which then transfers the motion to the opposite wheel (the one with traction).

After 8 months of your comment, what is your feedback about the car? How is its performance off-road?

@@sm3ool9383 Overall very satisfied. I haven't do any off roads yet, but it handles heavy snow and ice very well. (with nice winter tires)

That's good to know. Thanks.

How is the suspension on it? Looking to buy in the UK

I have the GT and it drives amazing even without the turbo. You can always put it in sport mode if need be to speed up.

The premium gas just gives more torque but it does great on reg gas as well. If you want more than you can put in premium

It's very reliable just make sure that you get the 2.5L model

The 2020 Mazda cx5 got number 1 spot in reliability. Also number 1 in safety in its class. It was a no brainer for me. I love this car! I always look forward to driving it.

The dual-clutch-equipped Sorento would be a poor choice for any off-road conditions. Almost all the dual-clutch systems we tested overhead at some point. The standard clutch with a smaller engine might be a better choice, but we haven't tested either yet. So, YMMV.

They should have more premium packages/options. It is easy to raise the price but it doesn't necessarily make sense to offer features some people do not care about. Saying that, I do think offering more options is a reasonable idea if Mazda is serious about entering premium market. I'll likely go for 2017 CX-5 AWD diesele soon. It is available in my market and it comes in competitive price, especially considering what it offers in return.

@@valdius85 yes, we get here in NZ Diesel. Don't take me wrong, I think Mazda it's a great product, but if you really care about some tech, and how it works, I think Mazda it's a bit behind. But if you are into driving experience, fun, design, and the quality you perceive, Mazda it's brand you should check.

@@subazealand9158 diesel and conventional automatic transmission is what brings me to Mazda. Sat Nav can be upgraded so no problem. Will see though as I like Forester as well and it fits my needs well. I could use a square trunk right now

Based on how this system works. What would enabling it higher speeds do? I’ll say this. After ~ 90 mph. Lots of features get turned off. So maybe go to your local race track and find out.

I was thinking the same way. I'd love to add this software to the 2017 model that I will likely buy soon. I do not want to spend money on the new one but could really use the trail functionality for snowy conditions.

Someone above commented that "Trail Mode" is not new tech: it simply turns traction control off.

@@kenhoward3512 hahaha. This person should have watched more videos where this system was tested.

No need to update, they didn't actually change the AWD system. Mazda just added a new button to turn on off-road mode. Good news, you can turn on off-road mode in 2017-2019 CX-5 s by pressing the traction control button. It does the same thing (google WHAT’S THE DIFF? MAZDA CX-5 UNLOCKS ‘SECRET’ OFF-ROAD MODE and read Mazda's article about it for more info).

Watched a video with a Mazda tech saying they literally replaced the TSC off button with an off road mode looking button.

No complaints about the seat. I'm 6'1. But everyone is built different. - Ryan

My fiance is 6'1 and has no complaints. He finds it very comfortable.

I found that Ford Escape to be a huge let down. It felt cheap and was very noisy. CX-5 and RAV4 were much nicer imo.

Yeah, totally dismissive in the 2019 review because he didn't realize that car also had the off-road mode, he just didn't know how to activate it. Does he even do research on the cars he tests before he makes the videos?

We are ready. As soon as Mazda can get us one.

@@drivingsports Can't wait!

More interior room, smoother suspension over potholes and rough roads, comfier seats, better fuel economy, less feminine exterior, bigger infotainment with touch screen.

James I think you need a less feminine exterior 🤕

@@MrMoose-mf1oy 😅😅😂 This comment made my morning! Lol love my 19 cx5 signature 😎

An inch more of ground clearance might be nice, without too much of a sacrifice in on-road behavior.

@@James-il3tq After 6 months of rough roads in Houston, TX, I’ve marveled at how smooth it is over tough roads given it’s got minimal roll in corners and is tall/heavy. The interior space is great for what I need but if I needed more space there are plenty of other cars to look at. I have 3 gripes. The screen brightness is almost never right for me and adjusting it is a lot of clicks. The power band hits a cliff earlier than you expect. The 6 speed is ok but a dsg would set it off.

Lack of cargo space too.

Actually, this "effective" AWD system is also in the older models, you just turn it on using a different button. Sadly, he didn't seem to realize that when he tested the 2019 CX-5. Mazda has released an article detailing how to activate off-road mode in older CX-5s.