Wanted to say this was a great video! I’m in the market for a new car and I’m really leaning towards a CX-5. Funny enough I live in Lexington so maybe I’ll go to Paul Miller and test drive one! Thanks for the review!
Mazda's most popular vehicle got some new standard equipment for 2018, despite only coming out 9 months ago! Enjoy our review on the LOADED 2018 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring, and don't forget to hit those LIKE and SUBSCRIBE buttons if you enjoyed :)
For the money, this is really nice small SUV with amenities you wouldn't expect to see in this class. I'm not partial to the location of the touch screen but it's great having a control knob on the console.
I love your detailed review. My mind was set to get Mazda 6 GT but after watching this I might consider getting CX-5 in a couple of months. My top 3 choices now are Mazda 3 GT, Mazda 6 GT and Mazda CX-5 Touring/GT. Thanks for your detailed and hands on review
I love my Navy Blue CX5 Touring it’s been the best car I have had in awhile. Love to drive it parents love the back seat ride. This red at the time was $500. Extra
Great video and thorough run through of the car! I just test drove the car and it was a HUGE disappointment. Before test driving it I was almost certain I was going to walk out with it; but boy was I wrong. The inside is so tiny and there were not many features to begin with! I'd rather have a sedan then this thing. I was adamant on not financing another Honda but this car doesn't hold a candle to the Honda CRV. The CRV is amazing with wonderful features, so much space and much more comfortable seats. I'm so glad I made the right choice.
New crv has that crappy CVT transmission. The gt with $1300 premium package more Than the crv dreamt of. Interior and exterior design and quality blow the completion away. Mazda seats get even more comfortable with use (like leather shoes). Yes Crv gives a little more space if that’s most important for you. We got a free lifetime power train warranty on ours. We love ours sooo much
I like the interior except for the placement of the touchscreen. It just sticks up from the dash and that makes it look small. It also seems like it might be more of a stretch to access than if it was right in the dash like other cars. It looks like they wanted to make it a popup screen, but forgot to add the functionality.
I just checked out your video for CX5, CRV, RAV4, and Rogue! Really good videos! But I still can't decide... I am about to buy a compact SUV, and considering between CX5, CRV, RAV4, and maybe even Rogue. I went to check out the CX5 yesterday, the touring model. Everything is awesome, the style, the test drive, and the interior/exterior. But I was disappointed by the leg room for the back seats, it's literally impossible to sit a person in the middle with the high hump. Right now I am driving a rented RAV4 2016 and the back seat is more spacious than CX5. In the next few days I will be checking out the CRV and RAV4. I know it all depends on your preference and what you are looking for. Just curious which of these SUVs would you choose based on your personal preference? (mid class trim or lower) and the main reason? I am looking for comfort, safety tech features, seating and cargo spaces, which one would be the better one for me? (budget concern, so I am considering no more than the mid class trim for all of them) Thanks in advance for any kind of opinions, it would help me a lot!
Jason Hong Thanks! Yeah it really does have a lot to do with personal preference since they are all competitive products. Our personal favorite is the CX-5 because it delivers with such a refined cabin even in the middle Touring trim. We also really like the CR-V which is a little less stylish but has the best space of between the four choices. You are right to check them all out in person, it will help the decision greatly. Best of luck picking!
Jason Hong Buy the Nissan “Rogue” 👍🏻 before buy any SUV, call your insurance company for rates for your insurance per month or year. In Canada the Honda CR-V is the cheapest one for insurance rates.
My wife is going for the cx5 .. Safety is main. She will be dealing with slippery roads, so traction was a big concern. The cx5 traction is always working by the sensors to help tell road condition. So its on b4 you need it unlike the crv its on after it starts to slip. She now has a 2001 rav4 front wheel drive, 250000 miles on it. We looked at a few and it was down to CRV forester cx5. Storage was not that important but as long as we can safely transport our grandkids. All are nice and have pros and cons. But it came down to the passenger seat being comfy and most adjustable for me, Im 6ft and not thin.
IAre the rear seat USB charging outlets only on the 2018? I didn't see them on your 2017 review, are they not available? We like your detailed reiviews, thanks.
I’m a newbie in cars, fell in love with Mazda and I’ll be checking one out this Saturday. It’s 2018 Mazda CX-5 Grand touring and got 100k miles on it. The listing is $21K+. Is it advisable to buy it at that price with that mileage? Thanks 😊
Enjoyed the review! I will be pulling the trigger on a CX-5 later this year because my 2002 Corolla is finally giving up on me... Coming from someone who has very little experience on those advanced car electronic, I am a bit concerned (some may say paranoid) to be honest... Would you recommend going with the base trim, and add a few desirable features? Or just go all out with a higher trim level? I am considering the Spots trim, and maybe add the i-Activesence package. What is your take? How are the quality of those extra features? Will those be headaches down the road? Thanks again for all the info!
+James Wang The Sport with iActivSense package would probably be a good choice. That gives you all the modern safety systems but won't overwhelm you inside the cabin. I'm sure you noticed that the CX-5 is very well equipped at all levels.
If you can afford, get atleast the Touring with the tech package. Once you start using adaptive cruise control and active lane keep assist you will honestly love it and appreciate its value.
It should be soon. Our local dealer has around twenty 2018 CX-5's, so they are quite widespread at this point. A few weeks would be my estimate! And thanks for watching!
It is probably adequate, but four cylinders are just not enough for me. On a car this size, the four has to work fairly hard, regardless of its "skyactiv" technology. Perhaps if it were turbo or super charged, that could be the ticket. I want the diesel or at least 5 cylinders...
Maurice - There has not been a four cylinder in my experience that did not make me wish for just a bit more power. Not that you can't get the horsepower or performance out of four cylinders, I just like the increased, inherent smoothness or extra cylinders. Yes, there are some amazing, ass kicking four cylinder engines, and that is all good. But, my preference is (regardless of gas consumption) at least six cylinders, and better still, eight.
In my 2017 Grand Touring for Scandinavia I have integrated CD player and parking sensors that shows up on the screen with a moving frame showing the position of the car.
We'll keep that in mind for our future videos! We didn't do it on this car because we were ready to get home (and it was a not-so-nice 12 degrees outside)! Thanks for watching!
Very comprehensive and thorough review. Well done. Unfortunately for me this Mazda is not to my liking. Interior styling turns me off, the engine choices are quite lame and the wheel design looks horrible to me. It seems to be a well built car though. I'll keep looking elsewhere.
The CX-5 does not come standard with a remote start system on any trim level. The CR-V does give you that on EX trims and above, so that's something to consider when you are comparing at the two. Thanks for watching!
@MikeBereck Correct. You may use something called "Mazda Mobile Start" to remote engine start your car from your smartphone, however, it has a $65 annual fee. Honda has the remote start on the fob itself (so it's free for life). Does that help?
Mazda Mobile Start is an accessory that you can add to the CX-5 for $550. It does allow for remote start from the smartphone app, but its important to remember that it does have a yearly subscription fee. Hope this clears things up.
Wanted to say this was a great video! I’m in the market for a new car and I’m really leaning towards a CX-5. Funny enough I live in Lexington so maybe I’ll go to Paul Miller and test drive one! Thanks for the review!
Thank you! We appreciate that! We always love hearing from local people!
Michael Cox well done
Mazda's most popular vehicle got some new standard equipment for 2018, despite only coming out 9 months ago! Enjoy our review on the LOADED 2018 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring, and don't forget to hit those LIKE and SUBSCRIBE buttons if you enjoyed :)
Great video, one of the only real 2018 CX-5 walkthrough!
Thanks! We're glad you liked it!
Just got mine today, GT fully loaded same color as well, sweet ride!
Congrats! It really is a great little 'ute!
I just got a 2018 CX 5 with only 3000 miles on it and a lot of options. Your reviews helped me make my decision.
That's awesome! Glad to hear it! And congrats on your new CX-5!
Excellent video! Covering all aspects of this exceptional family SUV. One of the best review videos I've seen. Thanks for sharing
Thanks so much! Happy New Year!
Great vid the quality of theses vids have gotten way better over time good job
Thanks! We appreciate that!
For the money, this is really nice small SUV with amenities you wouldn't expect to see in this class. I'm not partial to the location of the touch screen but it's great having a control knob on the console.
Great review! I got a 2017 CX 5 a month ago. I’ve been waiting for the day the 2018 came out to see the upgrades. Thank you.
+Jorge Roman You're welcome! Happy New Year!
Interesting. You caught an undocumented tweak for 2018: Auto Down on all 4 windows. On my loaded 2017, it is only Auto up/down on the drivers window.
Just bought a CX 5 AWD Touring for my wife.....It's a pretty sweet car so far
Congrats! It is a fantastic crossover!
I love your detailed review. My mind was set to get Mazda 6 GT but after watching this I might consider getting CX-5 in a couple of months. My top 3 choices now are Mazda 3 GT, Mazda 6 GT and Mazda CX-5 Touring/GT. Thanks for your detailed and hands on review
Thank you! So glad we could be helpful! They are all great choices, so you can't go wrong!
I love my Navy Blue CX5 Touring it’s been the best car I have had in awhile. Love to drive it parents love the back seat ride. This red at the time was $500. Extra
I want this to be my high school car. I love it!
FANTASTIC DETAILED VIDEO ..MUCH APPRECIATED....ANY TURBO OPTION AVAILABLE ???? Which MODEL YEAR HAS THE TURBO OPTION ????
Great video and thorough run through of the car!
I just test drove the car and it was a HUGE disappointment. Before test driving it I was almost certain I was going to walk out with it; but boy was I wrong. The inside is so tiny and there were not many features to begin with! I'd rather have a sedan then this thing. I was adamant on not financing another Honda but this car doesn't hold a candle to the Honda CRV. The CRV is amazing with wonderful features, so much space and much more comfortable seats. I'm so glad I made the right choice.
Thank you, Janice!
New crv has that crappy CVT transmission. The gt with $1300 premium package more Than the crv dreamt of. Interior and exterior design and quality blow the completion away. Mazda seats get even more comfortable with use (like leather shoes). Yes Crv gives a little more space if that’s most important for you. We got a free lifetime power train warranty on ours. We love ours sooo much
Great video. Love the slow pans and details. Good job.
Thanks, Jason!
I like the interior except for the placement of the touchscreen. It just sticks up from the dash and that makes it look small. It also seems like it might be more of a stretch to access than if it was right in the dash like other cars. It looks like they wanted to make it a popup screen, but forgot to add the functionality.
Yeah Like Mr. Mauro stated, having it placed higher at eye level is far better than always trying to look down all the time.
You can’t use it while you’re driving! You have to use the knobs on the center console .
Excellent review! Thank you!!
Glad you liked it 🙂
Happy New Year, guys. Great vid as usual!
+22Kevi Happy New Year to you also!
12:53 MJF has entered the car
I love this video Car Confections
Love that white interior!! But is it practical ?
Happy Early New Years Car Confections!
Thanks you too!
I like the look of the roof rails.
Im pretty sure the passenger seat power adjustment is standard on the GT model. Nice Vid be seein ya on the how to tech .
I just checked out your video for CX5, CRV, RAV4, and Rogue! Really good videos! But I still can't decide...
I am about to buy a compact SUV, and considering between CX5, CRV, RAV4, and maybe even Rogue.
I went to check out the CX5 yesterday, the touring model. Everything is awesome, the style, the test drive, and the interior/exterior. But I was disappointed by the leg room for the back seats, it's literally impossible to sit a person in the middle with the high hump. Right now I am driving a rented RAV4 2016 and the back seat is more spacious than CX5.
In the next few days I will be checking out the CRV and RAV4.
I know it all depends on your preference and what you are looking for.
Just curious which of these SUVs would you choose based on your personal preference? (mid class trim or lower) and the main reason?
I am looking for comfort, safety tech features, seating and cargo spaces, which one would be the better one for me? (budget concern, so I am considering no more than the mid class trim for all of them)
Thanks in advance for any kind of opinions, it would help me a lot!
Jason Hong Thanks! Yeah it really does have a lot to do with personal preference since they are all competitive products. Our personal favorite is the CX-5 because it delivers with such a refined cabin even in the middle Touring trim. We also really like the CR-V which is a little less stylish but has the best space of between the four choices. You are right to check them all out in person, it will help the decision greatly. Best of luck picking!
Thank you so much!
Jason Hong Buy the Nissan “Rogue” 👍🏻 before buy any SUV, call your insurance company for rates for your insurance per month or year. In Canada the Honda CR-V is the cheapest one for insurance rates.
My wife is going for the cx5 .. Safety is main. She will be dealing with slippery roads, so traction was a big concern. The cx5 traction is always working by the sensors to help tell road condition. So its on b4 you need it unlike the crv its on after it starts to slip. She now has a 2001 rav4 front wheel drive, 250000 miles on it. We looked at a few and it was down to CRV forester cx5. Storage was not that important but as long as we can safely transport our grandkids. All are nice and have pros and cons. But it came down to the passenger seat being comfy and most adjustable for me, Im 6ft and not thin.
IAre the rear seat USB charging outlets only on the 2018? I didn't see them on your 2017 review, are they not available? We like your detailed reiviews, thanks.
+kilgore trout Thanks! They we're still on the 2017 model, we just accidentally skipped them (oops). Hope this clears things up!
I’m a newbie in cars, fell in love with Mazda and I’ll be checking one out this Saturday. It’s 2018 Mazda CX-5 Grand touring and got 100k miles on it. The listing is $21K+. Is it advisable to buy it at that price with that mileage? Thanks 😊
Hell no bro. Did you end up buying?
Enjoyed the review! I will be pulling the trigger on a CX-5 later this year because my 2002 Corolla is finally giving up on me... Coming from someone who has very little experience on those advanced car electronic, I am a bit concerned (some may say paranoid) to be honest... Would you recommend going with the base trim, and add a few desirable features? Or just go all out with a higher trim level? I am considering the Spots trim, and maybe add the i-Activesence package. What is your take? How are the quality of those extra features? Will those be headaches down the road? Thanks again for all the info!
+James Wang The Sport with iActivSense package would probably be a good choice. That gives you all the modern safety systems but won't overwhelm you inside the cabin. I'm sure you noticed that the CX-5 is very well equipped at all levels.
Or touring as well
If you can afford, get atleast the Touring with the tech package. Once you start using adaptive cruise control and active lane keep assist you will honestly love it and appreciate its value.
Is the heated back seats and steering wheel only available in u.s? I guess australia doesnt have those :/
When is Mazda making the 2018 builder live on their website for this model?
It should be soon. Our local dealer has around twenty 2018 CX-5's, so they are quite widespread at this point. A few weeks would be my estimate! And thanks for watching!
It is probably adequate, but four cylinders are just not enough for me. On a car this size, the four has to work fairly hard, regardless of its "skyactiv" technology. Perhaps if it were turbo or super charged, that could be the ticket. I want the diesel or at least 5 cylinders...
Maurice - There has not been a four cylinder in my experience that did not make me wish for just a bit more power. Not that you can't get the horsepower or performance out of four cylinders, I just like the increased, inherent smoothness or extra cylinders. Yes, there are some amazing, ass kicking four cylinder engines, and that is all good. But, my preference is (regardless of gas consumption) at least six cylinders, and better still, eight.
Great reviews and fantastic music holy shit!!
Thank you! Most people usually criticize our music selection haha
Nice review
In my 2017 Grand Touring for Scandinavia I have integrated CD player and parking sensors that shows up on the screen with a moving frame showing the position of the car.
does it have garage door opener?
gogo!
Can you do a review on the all new 2018 Kia Rio?
When we pick up a Kia dealer (hopefully in the near future), that will be on the list!
Good choice on cell phone!
Can the heads up display be disabled if not wanted?
Tony Morris yes
I drove it and I think the HUD is fantastic, especially with navigation (speed limits added).
In some videos I see a CD slot right on top of the center air vents but other videos like this one I don't see one. Does anyone know why?
Huy Hoang cd slots seem to be available in Europe or Canada.
Jorge Roman the cd slot is not available in Canada either
There is no change in fuel eficienty from the 2017
It increased a little bit, but nothing really significant. Thanks for watching!
Why don’t you guys empty the trunk before filming it? Also, please show any underfloor storage.
We'll keep that in mind for our future videos! We didn't do it on this car because we were ready to get home (and it was a not-so-nice 12 degrees outside)! Thanks for watching!
what lens did you shoot this on?
We actually just use a Canon 1080p camcorder to shoot our videos. We'll be looking to upgrade to 4K soon :)
Very comprehensive and thorough review. Well done. Unfortunately for me this Mazda is not to my liking. Interior styling turns me off, the engine choices are quite lame and the wheel design looks horrible to me. It seems to be a well built car though. I'll keep looking elsewhere.
Thanks! Glad we could help you make your decision :)
No cd player?
Correct. They got rid of it
What about remote start like the crv keyfob?
The CX-5 does not come standard with a remote start system on any trim level. The CR-V does give you that on EX trims and above, so that's something to consider when you are comparing at the two. Thanks for watching!
Can't you do it from the app?
@MikeBereck Correct. You may use something called "Mazda Mobile Start" to remote engine start your car from your smartphone, however, it has a $65 annual fee. Honda has the remote start on the fob itself (so it's free for life). Does that help?
Mazda Mobile Start is an accessory that you can add to the CX-5 for $550. It does allow for remote start from the smartphone app, but its important to remember that it does have a yearly subscription fee. Hope this clears things up.
Car Confections yes thks
White interiors is a bad idea.
Hi
OK.. Deep cup holders..still won't hold my 40oz.
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Where do you put your weed in this thing?
The inside is ugly Hate the shape of the heating vents.