Excellent reviews, man! No bs, no salivating over moonroofs, but one of those rare reviews where a guy who know how to drive a car gives you good and valid point that help with the car purchasing decisions.
This review sold me on this. Purchased last week and I'm loving it. Your production is top notch, and the review style you have is sorely needed and much appreciated. I honestly feel as if you did me a service, and even if my car ends up being a piece of crap in the future, I would still feel that way. Thank you, keep on doing what you're doing, and if you ever need any audio production work, let me know!
I don't know how you've managed to do it, but this one is even better than what you've done before! Myself I've not been a fan of Mazdas, but after watching this video, I plan on booking a test drive of the CX-5 to see what I've been missing.... you've done a far better job of selling this car than any salesman, any online review and any article I've ever seen on it. Congratulations on another excellent production!
+Carlos Choy Glad you liked this one. There are so many crossovers after awhile you don't expect much so it's nice when one brings driving enjoyment. Hopefully the rest of the reviews this year continue to improve.
I had a ‘92 Mazda Navajo (2 Door Ford Explorer), decent vehicle. I got rear ended on the Belt Parkway, in Brooklyn, by some DB that just repo’d a car, his car was destroyed and steaming, as he backed off and left the scene, my Navajo, NOTHING, not even a scratch. Solid rear bumper was his disaster.
Savage Geese is the real American Top Gear. I thoroughly enjoy the cinematography, review quality and detail, and of course the commentary between you and Turbowski.
Feel the same. I would even go further and say Savage Geese should replace Mr. Super Annoying Chris Evans. Its just physics :) P.S.: Turbowski needs to join as well
That was a killer review of a killer car. Very well done. Thank you. Great production quality with a perfect focal width for the interior shots. The audio was absolutely perfect for listening to the motor and its shift points. I couldn't hear the lane departure thumps but didn't really care either. The concept is cool enough. I just got the 2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring FWD last week, and one thing I might consider pointing out is the overall comfort of the seats themselves. Volvo has the best and most comfortable seats out there, we own a brand new 2016 Volvo XC60 and it sure is an incredibly comfortable seat, but I would confidently say this CX-5 is just as comfortable as the Volvo, but the Mazda has a more durable leather surface better suited for families with cleats and bookbags and toys. Again, an awesome production and a great review for a great car. Zoom zoom.
Wow!! Really enjoyed this video - so unique and different than so many others out here on You Tube. An intelligent auto man. Appreciated the technical analysis. I chose this Mazda over the Subaru Forester - they were my 2 favorite small crossovers....but this one felt sportier and more upscale. Driving matters as Mazda says.
I wouldn't have given driving mine in manual mode much thought, until I watched your video. You made driving it in manual mode look exciting and fun. Keep up the great work!
I love how in depth your videos are. This video is going on 8 years and the quality and commentary all holds up. My wife and I were in an accident last week that totaled my 2014 Mazda cx5 (bought used in October). Your videos have been a great way for me to compare models and determine what I want to drive next.
I just bought a CX-5, in red. I didn't opt for AWD because I live in a place where it barely rains or snows. That way I saved money on the purchase and will on gas too, supposedly a 2-3 MPG difference. So far I love it because it really doesn't drive like an SUV at all. It feels more like driving a midsize car. The infotainment system is very intuitive and easy to use, just as stated in the video. I haven't put any donkeys in the back yet, but I did actually capture an internet troll and put him in the back. Even he loved it! Thank you for your great videos Mr. Goose. Your video helped me narrow down what I wanted to test drive, and after that my mind was made up. Keep up the good work and congrats on 2 years making videos.
We recently bought one for my wife. Very happy with it so far. Only negative that I have noticed is it has bad blind spots, that make lane changes a bit nervous for me. The side mirrors are an odd shape, which seems to be part of the problem. I'm getting used to it, but... Besides that it's great. Love the handling. Seats are very comfortable. Zoom, zoom, zoom!
Thanks for explaining the AWD system! I've had the 2.2 AWD Diesel version of this car for over a year and had no idea how the AWD worked - like the review mentioned, I've just never felt any loss of traction under any condition, including heavy rain with deep puddles at highway speeds. Good low-end torque from the Diesel, flat cornering (for an SUV), and great AWD all inspire confident driving (and loads of fun doing it). BTW, the entire review is spot-on. Any plans on reviewing the 2016 Civic Touring (or any of the 1.5T models)?
One reason for the plastic trimmed bumpers...a huge portion of these crossovers are used in the city, the painted bumpers typically get destroyed. That's why many manufactures use black plastic molding on the lower part of the bumpers to hide scuffs better and to keep it coherent, they carry the black plastic trim around the entire car. I remember seeing a video with some marketing suit discussing it
I’m in the marker for a used 2016-17 cx-5. This video is great. I really like how you went under the hood/car. I tend to do a lot of maintenance by myself so seeing how the engine bay is fairly open and the drain plugs, etc are easily accessible is really helpful.
I own a 2012 release model cx-5 (2.0 individual) and yes it's very easy to maintain almost everything is easy to get too. Only hiccup i had so far was replacing the serpentine belt. That's because you have to remove the wheel and a cover to get to it but still takes about 30min to do the job nothing major. Mine has 177000 km on the clock with absolutely no problems. Thinking of trading in on a 2016-17 AWD 2.2 diesel because of the high mileage. Don't like the interior of the newer model tho.
We've had our 2016 for 6 years now and ownership has been absolutely flawless. The lower bolsters are wrinkled in the seats, but nothing has gone wrong on this car. Normally when the term is up we're ready for a new car but not this time. It's so good I sold my 21 Mazda3 Turbo hatchback and ordered a Miata Club manual. #perfectgarage.
I’ve had the 2016.5 GT for a bit over a year now and I absolutely love it. I almost bought a focus RS the other day, but on the drive there decided this is just fun enough to continue to be an adult instead. It is not fast, but definitely handles and rides really well. The styling is awesome too...especially on the 2016. Would recommend to anyone who needs to adult, but also retain some driving enthusiasm
Your videos are just great. I never watch reviews of cars, trucks, and SUVs I'm not interested in, except on your channel. The content is excellent due to your humor and automotive knowledge. Thank you and keep up the great work.
savagegeese you need your own tv show, your car reviews are the best I have come across. Just bought the mazda cx5 for my wife and I found your video very informative. Its amazing that I pay hundreds of dollars for cable tv and all you can get is motor week which sucks. Your videos are A+ and better than anything comcast can produce, keep up the great work!
+Brandon Poirier Thanks, thats funny and nice to hear. There are so many people doing this however we'd be more likely to have an AM radio station show at 3AM. Thanks glad you liked the video and enjoy the CX5.
+savagegeese I'm really curious about the CX-9's performance...the engine seems underpowered for such a large SUV (something like 225 HP and 310 torques, as Top Gear would say). That engine in the CX-5/Mazda6 would be HEAVEN...
Watched this as I'm interested in getting this gen cx5. It's nice to see how this channel evolved over time. it is definitely more refined now, but nice to see Mark's values and therefore level of genuineness have not wavered one bit. Keep harping on the piano blacks and touch-sensitive buttons until they stop doing it!
I really like your review and I can tell you you're absolutely right with all you've said about that car! The sense of humor you guys are using for your reviews is just perfect and so far the best review of the CX5 so far...I have a brand new CX5 2.5 l since about 2 months and I'm absolutely happy with this car. Not too big and not so small and just perfect for the roads in Switzerland and so far nothing negative about the Mazda. I just love this car!
i'm glad Scott touched on the un-painted body panels on suvs, i been bitching about that dumb trend ever since it became the norm the facts is painted body panels will always look better than un-painted parts period.
+Dee T Agreed, and it is easier to buff out minor scratches from painted surfaces. Some assalope vandalized my car by deliberately scratching up the plastic panel divider on the side window and I have been unable to completely remove the damage. It wasn't deep and would have buffed right out of the paint surfaces.
+Luis Coqui trust me it's not about saving money, it's about following a trend. it's like LED daytime running lights, i think it's safe to say Audi started that trend with the first generation Audi R8 and slowly other manufacturers started to follow.
Dee T Probably right another thing the paint tended to chip off these plastic parts as well. If the car is black it blends in. We have a white Cx5 and actually the contrasting colors dont look to bad. Ive think thats because i got use to seen this style by now my eyes have adjusted.
David Klotz I just bought one with 55k miles and it's great. Fuel economy is good it's quiet the interior is nice and it's pretty good to drive. The only thing I'd watch out for is when you test drive play a bass heavy song on high volume. Some panels can rattle
One of your best car reviews. I'd like to see you mention the MSRP on the vehicles you review. Great to see the undercarriage of the vehicles and your comments; I don't know anyone else doing that.
I just purchased a 2016 CX5 Grand Touring, with only 7K miles, from a dealer, so far, very happy, still had the “brand new” car smell. I also have the same year Jeep Wrangler Sahara, what a different driving experience. Both are easy to work on, Mazda Oil change would be $150 at dealer, but do it myself for about $60 with OEM parts and fluids.
I own a 2016 cx5. Spot on review. Adding a turbo would be an excellent option in the future. Mazda has turbo in their cx9. If only Mazda gave the back seats recliner's and more comfortable seats.
+Minh Chu The back seat recline will likely make it next gen, they have to re-design the release mechanisms. A turbo is a must next gen. I don't see them stuffing it into any existing designs.
+KONIENTZ we bought the 2016.5 Mazda CX-5. Got the GT in that dark blue which looks fantastic. We got it last Thursday. Just got back from our first road trip. Beauty ride
As someone who had the same feeling as Mark, without watching this first, I completely agree with his points. It’s a damn good driver’a car. Fuel Econ is great (when conservative, I get 6.5L/100km, 8-8.5 when aggressive). Has a fantastic auto transmission so no CVT drone Has a manual mode that I enjoy. Plus the 2016.5 Middle trim gets the 2.5L, sunroof, blind spot, backup cam, rims, navigation. Great package for the price for my mom
I test drove a Mazda 2016 CX-5 GT and a 2016 Hyundai Tucson Limited. Took me a whole mouth to finally decide (bought the Tucson). They are very similar in many ways, both great vehicules!
Was not expecting to enjoy this review as much as I did. 👍🏽 good job with the facts and humor. Kept my short attention span from changing videos like I typically do
It's kinda useless on big ones too. Realize that you're not lifting that weight, they all have a spring or strut setup that does the work. A liftgate usually weighs over 100 lbs!
Btw this is undoubtably the best CX5 (or any Car really) review I’ve seen... and I’ve seen most all of ‘em ;) Redline are excellent, but I love the undercard as well as dry humor won me over. Good work
Thank you for beating the 💩 out of it. When test driving last week i felt that would have been frowned upon. Anywho can't get the CX 5 out of my mind, I'm sold. ZOOM ZOOM 💨
I know this is an older video, however I recently purchased one of these. I wasn't in the market for a car at all until some guy an an F150 decided to rear end me. Coming from a 2007 Pontiac G6 Coupe GTP with a 3.6L V6 engine (RIP 😭😭😭)...Its...different and I'm getting acquainted with it. It does the job I need it to do as an in between dreams vehicle. I miss my G6 immensely, but I like the CX 5 so far.
i ussually like your reviews but i feel this one was biased, you tried to sugar coat the negatives of a mazda but you failed. feeling all the road noise, wheel noise and engine noise have never been things considered to be intentionally designed to give you a "visceral feeling" . it is just called being cheap. mazda as ussual did not put any insulation which is a problem they've always had. i owned a 15 year old mazda and i sold it as i was so sick and tired of the road and wind noise on long commutes, came to check out the review of new ones turns out the problem still persists
+OhPoWneDiel I have to agree with you in some ways. Went a bit soft on the CX-5. The road noise is not out of line compared the competitors. The CX-3 however is absurd in terms of road noise which we pointed out bluntly. Good points.
Nope. While I agree about insulation, more engine noise is usually due to a less restrictive exhaust to eek out a few HP, road noise tends to come from a stiffer suspension and/or tires that improve the performance. If you want to feel like you're floating down the road on a couch, certainly a Mazda is not right for you, but they do intentionally choose the sportier market segment. It does not cost any more to make softer struts or another baffle in a muffler. Well okay maybe $1 for the baffle lol. Hint: You'll find the same thing in sports cars. It's just that the CX-5 can't truly be sporty when set up for fuel economy. To be fair, not everyone wants a sports car for the same reasons.
Now that is how a car review is done !!! excellent job , useful information in an intelligent and informed way. Tuned in to see the car info and found a new channel to subscribe to.
I've had mine for a year now and this review is dead perfect. I can win races against smaller sportier cars. Climb mountains and pack for camping. It's a great car. White leather is awesome too!
So I watched this video twice to try to figure out which compact SUV to buy for my daughter who is moving to California shortly. Looked at a 2017 Lexus NX, thinking they would discount depreciation aggressively (they didn't). Next we looked at the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5. The reviewers basically call the Honda the leader--best mileage, biggest rear compartment, most comfortable drivers seat. Not the sportiest drive but good. She liked the lane keeping assist (works down to a fairly low speed). Drove the Mazda which she liked right away--not as voluminous (a good thing). Very nice cabin. Drove nicely with comfortable seats. She's leaning towards the Mazda (I favor the Honda but the cars not for me).
I think the Grand Touring should also have the Remote Start feature. The sport mode switch reminds me of the automatic window control in a 1988 Cadillac Seville, strange choice of switch they used, a bit hard to find when your driving.
At the 11 minute mark when they say the CX5 wasn't really about performance. Well this engine and transmission combo has ten times better throttle response and shift response then my old Outback. In fact I've yet to be in a situation where this engine or trans has failed to respond to my needs. Granted its not a rocket, but it accelerates with enough authority when needed to keep me happy.
Bought a CX- 5 last year and love it. The AWD is great and really shines in snow even with the OEM tires. On the open road look for 28 mph fully loaded. You should have mentioned the excellent headlights but the viewers got a glimpse of them in the video. For your weekend warriors I can get 18 bags of mulch in the back with the seats down. Coming from a Accord 6-6 coupe ( which I still have ) I still feel I have some sportiness to enjoy with the CX- 5.
+Thomas Niner Good to get actual owner feedback, the tires are really good in wet and snow too compared to other cars. With a 300 wear rating will likely tear up faster but they work. Headlights are pretty good. Left some things out just for time reasons but glad you mentioned it.
I know mazda does not have a strong resale value, and considering the holding period cost, what's the maintenance cost, and how it compares to rivals such as forester, RAV4 and CRV? Thanks.
Really late to the party, but I just bought a beautiful used 2016 and it’s an awesome vehicle. So much to like about these. If it had another 100 horsepower it would be perfect.
I wonder how it performs compared to Subaru Forester XT? Can You say something about it? You said You are impressed by the AWD system, suspenssion and You would want to have a little more horse power. It sounds like Forester, except it is powered by 2.0 l turbocharged boxer engine instead of 2.5 l straight engine. Subaru cars also have a pernament four wheel drive.
Great review. Subbed for more. I was in the market for a sporty SUV. Came down to this or the 2015+ Edge Sport w the 2.7 v6 w/ twin turbo. Ended up with the CX5. Edge was around 7k more but the torque was amazing and had a few extras the CX5 didn't have. CX5 is the best fuel efficient, decent sized, sporty suv. Thanks a million!
I love the Savagegeese reviews and subscribe, but I just came across this video. My wife has a 2015 CX-5 GT just like this one but with the older infotainment system. We've put over 84,000 trouble free miles on it and she likes it. I drive a 2019 CX-5 Signature with the Turbo 2.5 engine (33,000 trouble free miles) and it's great car also and love the additional power. My only compliant about my car is that the brown leather is too dark and I can't get directly to the spark plugs to change them like my wife's 2.5 non turbo model. Plus he's right about the liking the non power lift gate on the 2016 model. Mazda makes a great vehicle for the money and deserves higher sales.
I like how relaxing is your reviews !and honestly im shocked why you don't have much more views. any way you got a very thorough review of cx5 . i have a rav4 and i got to say cx5 is the winner in this category.
i agree. but cost maintenance wise, esp in long term 4-5 years and up, RAV4 seem easier and cheaper to maintain with its proven 'toyota-reliability' if not for its simplicity philosophy. I'm curious to know if the difference in maintenance expense is significant. paging @savagegeese and other petrol heads
Great review. I strongly considered buying this last year as a family hauler, but the lack of power was too big an issue to overcome. Would have been happy to pay a significant premium for a more powerful engine, even if the fuel economy were worse. Unfortunately, there does not seem to be many (any?) non-luxury crossovers that combine the handling characteristics of the CX-5 with decent power and a good automatic transmission.
+Isaac MacDonald Yes I agree, the Tucson 1.6T is ok it would be ideal if they gave it 2.0T. But only sportage has that and interior is bad. Mazda knows they are behind in the performance game, I hope they will have a 2.0T in the next gen if they can't fit 2.5T.
7yrs ago the dealer let us take one of these home for the weekend after test driving the Mazda3 as well, but the seat felt like it was made for a fat person, when I took it back I asked drive the 3 again and it was like there we go, this feels right, where do we sign? 7yrs later, were waiting for the ship from Japan with our new CX5 Carbon turbo in Zircon sand.
man, what an original you are! love the "shoppe" segment so i just has to subscribe to your channel. just so you know you can get a fully loaded version with a six speed manual shifter in Europe, now that's some zoom,zoom! my question is why is Mazda so very late in rolling out the new version when its competitors have been selling newly redesigned models since September of 2016?
I like this video , thanks , first time I watched every second of a CX5 review. I see you drive the car like manuel , shifting gears up and down , I have not used that maneul mode myself do you keep the acceleration on when you shift gear or you let go of the accelerator when you shift like manual ?
Thanks for this video, it confirms why I am going to recommend the CX-5 to my mom to replace her aging RAV4! Unfortunately, I think the things you point out in the video will be way over her head (including your humor) but it should translate into a good driving experience for her.
Great review for "car guys" if you are looking for a quick answer to if you want to buy this car or not, well you may want to ty other more price specific, trim specific reviews.
Great review - easily one of the best reviewers out there! If I could get past the weak 0-60 (drive an '04 Subaru Forester XT now) this could be my next car.
thumbs up..... first time seen a reviewer look under the car
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Welcome to geese nation
first video that I saw from you and immediately fell in love with the production quality. Subscribed
+Waqas Ahmed Glad you enjoyed it!
Skyactive is that some cloud based thing lol Turbowski. You guys are the best.
LOL yeah a very DUMB answer hehehe :+))
these two blend well together, one is kinda technical in all seriousness, the other one is 'formally' humorous = win :-)
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i got this cx-5 just because of this video. same color, same model
zheng shuyu you should wrap the plastic bit in gloss black, to have a nicer finish.
yep im sold as well. tradin in the 6 for the cx im gettin older but shit what a review
You guys happy with your purchase?
Like to know as well :D
I might be doing the same, i currently have a Mazda3 2014 but was thinking of going to the Compact SUV market. This looks like my next car.
Excellent reviews, man! No bs, no salivating over moonroofs, but one of those rare reviews where a guy who know how to drive a car gives you good and valid point that help with the car purchasing decisions.
This review sold me on this. Purchased last week and I'm loving it. Your production is top notch, and the review style you have is sorely needed and much appreciated. I honestly feel as if you did me a service, and even if my car ends up being a piece of crap in the future, I would still feel that way. Thank you, keep on doing what you're doing, and if you ever need any audio production work, let me know!
I don't know how you've managed to do it, but this one is even better than what you've done before! Myself I've not been a fan of Mazdas, but after watching this video, I plan on booking a test drive of the CX-5 to see what I've been missing.... you've done a far better job of selling this car than any salesman, any online review and any article I've ever seen on it. Congratulations on another excellent production!
+Carlos Choy Glad you liked this one. There are so many crossovers after awhile you don't expect much so it's nice when one brings driving enjoyment. Hopefully the rest of the reviews this year continue to improve.
Ford no longer owns Mazda. That's why Mazda is more reliable now
QBert Ford investment only had a 33% "ownership" in Mazda !!! They did NOT own Mazda !!! But they did work together !!!
I had a ‘92 Mazda Navajo (2 Door Ford Explorer), decent vehicle. I got rear ended on the Belt Parkway, in Brooklyn, by some DB that just repo’d a car, his car was destroyed and steaming, as he backed off and left the scene, my Navajo, NOTHING, not even a scratch. Solid rear bumper was his disaster.
@@wilburfinnigan2142 They still used a shitton of Ford parts
@@L1pslide And conversely Ford still uses a lot of Mazda parts....and Volvo.....and Rover !!!!! DUUUUHH!!!!!!!!!
Savage Geese is the real American Top Gear. I thoroughly enjoy the cinematography, review quality and detail, and of course the commentary between you and Turbowski.
+Ornery Duck Haha that's a stretch but greatly appreciated!
Feel the same. I would even go further and say Savage Geese should replace Mr. Super Annoying Chris Evans. Its just physics :)
P.S.: Turbowski needs to join as well
That was a killer review of a killer car. Very well done. Thank you. Great production quality with a perfect focal width for the interior shots. The audio was absolutely perfect for listening to the motor and its shift points. I couldn't hear the lane departure thumps but didn't really care either. The concept is cool enough. I just got the 2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring FWD last week, and one thing I might consider pointing out is the overall comfort of the seats themselves. Volvo has the best and most comfortable seats out there, we own a brand new 2016 Volvo XC60 and it sure is an incredibly comfortable seat, but I would confidently say this CX-5 is just as comfortable as the Volvo, but the Mazda has a more durable leather surface better suited for families with cleats and bookbags and toys. Again, an awesome production and a great review for a great car. Zoom zoom.
Wow!! Really enjoyed this video - so unique and different than so many others out here on You Tube. An intelligent auto man. Appreciated the technical analysis. I chose this Mazda over the Subaru Forester - they were my 2 favorite small crossovers....but this one felt sportier and more upscale. Driving matters as Mazda says.
I wouldn't have given driving mine in manual mode much thought, until I watched your video. You made driving it in manual mode look exciting and fun. Keep up the great work!
I love how in depth your videos are. This video is going on 8 years and the quality and commentary all holds up.
My wife and I were in an accident last week that totaled my 2014 Mazda cx5 (bought used in October). Your videos have been a great way for me to compare models and determine what I want to drive next.
This video caused me to spend twenty thousand dollars. You are the Best Mr. Geese!!
Scott is one viagra away from burning the shop down !!
lol great comment
I just bought a CX-5, in red. I didn't opt for AWD because I live in a place where it barely rains or snows. That way I saved money on the purchase and will on gas too, supposedly a 2-3 MPG difference.
So far I love it because it really doesn't drive like an SUV at all. It feels more like driving a midsize car. The infotainment system is very intuitive and easy to use, just as stated in the video. I haven't put any donkeys in the back yet, but I did actually capture an internet troll and put him in the back. Even he loved it!
Thank you for your great videos Mr. Goose. Your video helped me narrow down what I wanted to test drive, and after that my mind was made up. Keep up the good work and congrats on 2 years making videos.
do you still own the cx5 ? how is it? still running good?
This guy has to be the best auto reviewer on youtube. Simply superb videos.
We recently bought one for my wife. Very happy with it so far. Only negative that I have noticed is it has bad blind spots, that make lane changes a bit nervous for me. The side mirrors are an odd shape, which seems to be part of the problem. I'm getting used to it, but...
Besides that it's great. Love the handling. Seats are very comfortable. Zoom, zoom, zoom!
Thanks for explaining the AWD system! I've had the 2.2 AWD Diesel version of this car for over a year and had no idea how the AWD worked - like the review mentioned, I've just never felt any loss of traction under any condition, including heavy rain with deep puddles at highway speeds. Good low-end torque from the Diesel, flat cornering (for an SUV), and great AWD all inspire confident driving (and loads of fun doing it). BTW, the entire review is spot-on.
Any plans on reviewing the 2016 Civic Touring (or any of the 1.5T models)?
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One reason for the plastic trimmed bumpers...a huge portion of these crossovers are used in the city, the painted bumpers typically get destroyed. That's why many manufactures use black plastic molding on the lower part of the bumpers to hide scuffs better and to keep it coherent, they carry the black plastic trim around the entire car. I remember seeing a video with some marketing suit discussing it
+T P Ok, what is the reason for the stupid plastic "fender flares"?
+Scott P For style points when you bagged it and drop it on the frame? Other than that, I can't think of a good reason lol
+T P Now you're talking. iBagz should be a option.
First video in and I can already see that this is a fun channel. Subscribed!
How does this guy not get more views?
+Cervelo R5 We have to do more click bait and probably girls in bikini videos!
and maybe answer questions in comments?
+savagegeese if I ever see Turbowski in bikini will unsub and report your channel
because the humor is dry and NOT funny?
He is very funny i had to pause just to laugh
I’m in the marker for a used 2016-17 cx-5. This video is great. I really like how you went under the hood/car. I tend to do a lot of maintenance by myself so seeing how the engine bay is fairly open and the drain plugs, etc are easily accessible is really helpful.
I own a 2012 release model cx-5 (2.0 individual) and yes it's very easy to maintain almost everything is easy to get too. Only hiccup i had so far was replacing the serpentine belt. That's because you have to remove the wheel and a cover to get to it but still takes about 30min to do the job nothing major. Mine has 177000 km on the clock with absolutely no problems.
Thinking of trading in on a 2016-17 AWD 2.2 diesel because of the high mileage.
Don't like the interior of the newer model tho.
We've had our 2016 for 6 years now and ownership has been absolutely flawless. The lower bolsters are wrinkled in the seats, but nothing has gone wrong on this car. Normally when the term is up we're ready for a new car but not this time. It's so good I sold my 21 Mazda3 Turbo hatchback and ordered a Miata Club manual. #perfectgarage.
I’ve had the 2016.5 GT for a bit over a year now and I absolutely love it. I almost bought a focus RS the other day, but on the drive there decided this is just fun enough to continue to be an adult instead. It is not fast, but definitely handles and rides really well. The styling is awesome too...especially on the 2016. Would recommend to anyone who needs to adult, but also retain some driving enthusiasm
Your videos are just great. I never watch reviews of cars, trucks, and SUVs I'm not interested in, except on your channel. The content is excellent
due to your humor and automotive knowledge. Thank you and keep up the great work.
It baffles me that you don't have more subscribers. Some of the most insightful, honest, dry-comedy reviews on youtube. Keep up the good work.
savagegeese you need your own tv show, your car reviews are the best I have come across. Just bought the mazda cx5 for my wife and I found your video very informative. Its amazing that I pay hundreds of dollars for cable tv and all you can get is motor week which sucks. Your videos are A+ and better than anything comcast can produce, keep up the great work!
+Brandon Poirier Thanks, thats funny and nice to hear. There are so many people doing this however we'd be more likely to have an AM radio station show at 3AM. Thanks glad you liked the video and enjoy the CX5.
I hope you can do a CX-9 review as soon as it's available.
+Ennio Cenko CX9 on list.
+savagegeese I'm really curious about the CX-9's performance...the engine seems underpowered for such a large SUV (something like 225 HP and 310 torques, as Top Gear would say). That engine in the CX-5/Mazda6 would be HEAVEN...
Me thinks it's pronounced hex-AG-uh-nul vice hexa-gone-ul. Don't let that get you down, this was your best work yet.
Bought a lease returned 2016 CX-5 after watching this video multiple times - absolutely love the vehicle so far!
Watched this as I'm interested in getting this gen cx5. It's nice to see how this channel evolved over time. it is definitely more refined now, but nice to see Mark's values and therefore level of genuineness have not wavered one bit. Keep harping on the piano blacks and touch-sensitive buttons until they stop doing it!
you basically sold this car to me right now. love your analysis
It's very rare to be underneath a new car and still admire a lot. Thanks for such a passionate presentation.
Folding the middle section backseat is perfect for fishing rods!
I'm sold. 🤦♂️
This review made me spend 22 thousand dollars
I really like your review and I can tell you you're absolutely right with all you've said about that car! The sense of humor you guys are using for your reviews is just perfect and so far the best review of the CX5 so far...I have a brand new CX5 2.5 l since about 2 months and I'm absolutely happy with this car. Not too big and not so small and just perfect for the roads in Switzerland and so far nothing negative about the Mazda. I just love this car!
This review helped me pick this car for my wife 6 yrs ago. I love the body lines and drive feel in the car.
Love your reviews. Keep it up and I love the subtle humor.
Amazing thorough review. It was extremely helpful. I just bought the 2016.5 Grand Touring yesterday and LOVE IT!!!!
do you still own that 2016 cx5. is it still running good??
i'm glad Scott touched on the un-painted body panels on suvs, i been bitching about that dumb trend ever since it became the norm the facts is painted body panels will always look better than un-painted parts period.
+Dee T Agreed, and it is easier to buff out minor scratches from painted surfaces. Some assalope vandalized my car by deliberately scratching up the plastic panel divider on the side window and I have been unable to completely remove the damage. It wasn't deep and would have buffed right out of the paint surfaces.
+DrunkBunny I'm sorry to hear that. but it's a trend that needs stop it's like the car manufacturers are moving backwards.
+Dee T I think it was a way for them to save a few dollars. Someone started this and when people didnt complain other manuf followed.
+Luis Coqui trust me it's not about saving money, it's about following a trend. it's like LED daytime running lights, i think it's safe to say Audi started that trend with the first generation Audi R8 and slowly other manufacturers started to follow.
Dee T Probably right another thing the paint tended to chip off these plastic parts as well. If the car is black it blends in. We have a white Cx5 and actually the contrasting colors dont look to bad. Ive think thats because i got use to seen this style by now my eyes have adjusted.
Great review, I'm looking into purchasing a used one and this is the most in depth review I've seen
David Klotz I just bought one with 55k miles and it's great. Fuel economy is good it's quiet the interior is nice and it's pretty good to drive. The only thing I'd watch out for is when you test drive play a bass heavy song on high volume. Some panels can rattle
Michael Taffe still running great?
why did i never think about the trunk like that. now i kind of prefer doing it manually
Man, I love your videos. So much sarcasm and dark humor. Cheers from Pakistan!
One of your best car reviews. I'd like to see you mention the MSRP on the vehicles you review. Great to see the undercarriage of the vehicles and your comments; I don't know anyone else doing that.
I just purchased a 2016 CX5 Grand Touring, with only 7K miles, from a dealer, so far, very happy, still had the “brand new” car smell. I also have the same year Jeep Wrangler Sahara, what a different driving experience. Both are easy to work on, Mazda Oil change would be $150 at dealer, but do it myself for about $60 with OEM parts and fluids.
would you say Mazda cx-5 better then 2016 Toyota rav4 ?
I own a 2016 cx5. Spot on review. Adding a turbo would be an excellent option in the future. Mazda has turbo in their cx9. If only Mazda gave the back seats recliner's and more comfortable seats.
+Minh Chu The back seat recline will likely make it next gen, they have to re-design the release mechanisms. A turbo is a must next gen. I don't see them stuffing it into any existing designs.
That intro was PRICELESS! Great review! 👏
I thought this was a great in depth review, very descriptive and helpful in right areas
Been looking at this vs the Tucson now that we have two little ones. Thanks for the review
+KONIENTZ we bought the 2016.5 Mazda CX-5. Got the GT in that dark blue which looks fantastic. We got it last Thursday. Just got back from our first road trip. Beauty ride
As someone who had the same feeling as Mark, without watching this first, I completely agree with his points. It’s a damn good driver’a car.
Fuel Econ is great (when conservative, I get 6.5L/100km, 8-8.5 when aggressive).
Has a fantastic auto transmission so no CVT drone
Has a manual mode that I enjoy.
Plus the 2016.5 Middle trim gets the 2.5L, sunroof, blind spot, backup cam, rims, navigation. Great package for the price for my mom
On a cx5(2015) I remember approaching a tight curve on a rainy day at about 80km/hour and the turn was smooth. I got nervous but car did well.
This is one of the best reviews for a car I've ever seen in my life. I will be getting this car for sure. Thank You for this
+Abraham Hassan Glad you enjoyed.
I test drove a Mazda 2016 CX-5 GT and a 2016 Hyundai Tucson Limited. Took me a whole mouth to finally decide (bought the Tucson). They are very similar in many ways, both great vehicules!
Absolutely love your review. Bought a 2016.5 CX5 yesterday and wish I saw this first! Reaffirms my decision however. Thanks for sharing!
Was not expecting to enjoy this review as much as I did. 👍🏽 good job with the facts and humor. Kept my short attention span from changing videos like I typically do
I always thought that it was kinda useless to have a power lift gate on small SUVs like this and to see Mazda break the mold is quite amazing.
It's kinda useless on big ones too. Realize that you're not lifting that weight, they all have a spring or strut setup that does the work. A liftgate usually weighs over 100 lbs!
Btw this is undoubtably the best CX5 (or any Car really) review I’ve seen... and I’ve seen most all of ‘em ;) Redline are excellent, but I love the undercard as well as dry humor won me over.
Good work
Thank you for beating the 💩 out of it. When test driving last week i felt that would have been frowned upon. Anywho can't get the CX 5 out of my mind, I'm sold.
ZOOM ZOOM 💨
I know this is an older video, however I recently purchased one of these. I wasn't in the market for a car at all until some guy an an F150 decided to rear end me. Coming from a 2007 Pontiac G6 Coupe GTP with a 3.6L V6 engine (RIP 😭😭😭)...Its...different and I'm getting acquainted with it. It does the job I need it to do as an in between dreams vehicle. I miss my G6 immensely, but I like the CX 5 so far.
Yeah this was a solid gen, it has a few issues but nothing catastrophic.
i like the dead pan humor while giving you more info than most ppl would require
Great light-hearted, but technical review. Love the dry humor! Nice job! Thanks!
The manual lift gate got me.
i ussually like your reviews but i feel this one was biased, you tried to sugar coat the negatives of a mazda but you failed. feeling all the road noise, wheel noise and engine noise have never been things considered to be intentionally designed to give you a "visceral feeling" . it is just called being cheap. mazda as ussual did not put any insulation which is a problem they've always had. i owned a 15 year old mazda and i sold it as i was so sick and tired of the road and wind noise on long commutes, came to check out the review of new ones turns out the problem still persists
+OhPoWneDiel I have to agree with you in some ways. Went a bit soft on the CX-5. The road noise is not out of line compared the competitors. The CX-3 however is absurd in terms of road noise which we pointed out bluntly. Good points.
Nope. While I agree about insulation, more engine noise is usually due to a less restrictive exhaust to eek out a few HP, road noise tends to come from a stiffer suspension and/or tires that improve the performance. If you want to feel like you're floating down the road on a couch, certainly a Mazda is not right for you, but they do intentionally choose the sportier market segment. It does not cost any more to make softer struts or another baffle in a muffler. Well okay maybe $1 for the baffle lol.
Hint: You'll find the same thing in sports cars. It's just that the CX-5 can't truly be sporty when set up for fuel economy. To be fair, not everyone wants a sports car for the same reasons.
Now that is how a car review is done !!! excellent job , useful information in an intelligent and informed way. Tuned in to see the car info and found a new channel to subscribe to.
Great, honest and in depth reviews!!! It would be also good if you can show some details such as bulb accessibility e.g. Keep up the good work.
I've had mine for a year now and this review is dead perfect. I can win races against smaller sportier cars. Climb mountains and pack for camping. It's a great car. White leather is awesome too!
Jake Austin I love the transmission too Mazda needs to sell this transmission to other car manufacturers
I appreciate your point of view SG. I like the manual lift gate too. I have had one for years!
+kenander45 Glad you agree, manual lift gate so simple.
So I watched this video twice to try to figure out which compact SUV to buy for my daughter who is moving to California shortly. Looked at a 2017 Lexus NX, thinking they would discount depreciation aggressively (they didn't). Next we looked at the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5. The reviewers basically call the Honda the leader--best mileage, biggest rear compartment, most comfortable drivers seat. Not the sportiest drive but good. She liked the lane keeping assist (works down to a fairly low speed). Drove the Mazda which she liked right away--not as voluminous (a good thing). Very nice cabin. Drove nicely with comfortable seats. She's leaning towards the Mazda (I favor the Honda but the cars not for me).
I think the Grand Touring should also have the Remote Start feature. The sport mode switch reminds me of the automatic window control in a 1988 Cadillac Seville, strange choice of switch they used, a bit hard to find when your driving.
Great video. Nce production and great review once again
At the 11 minute mark when they say the CX5 wasn't really about performance. Well this engine and transmission combo has ten times better throttle response and shift response then my old Outback. In fact I've yet to be in a situation where this engine or trans has failed to respond to my needs. Granted its not a rocket, but it accelerates with enough authority when needed to keep me happy.
LOL the manual gate skit. How right that is!
Bought a CX- 5 last year and love it. The AWD is great and really shines in snow even with the OEM tires. On the open road look for 28 mph fully loaded. You should have mentioned the excellent headlights but the viewers got a glimpse of them in the video. For your weekend warriors I can get 18 bags of mulch in the back with the seats down. Coming from a Accord 6-6 coupe ( which I still have ) I still feel I have some sportiness to enjoy with the CX- 5.
+Thomas Niner Good to get actual owner feedback, the tires are really good in wet and snow too compared to other cars. With a 300 wear rating will likely tear up faster but they work. Headlights are pretty good. Left some things out just for time reasons but glad you mentioned it.
do you still have the cx5 ? ever had any problems?
I know mazda does not have a strong resale value, and considering the holding period cost, what's the maintenance cost, and how it compares to rivals such as forester, RAV4 and CRV? Thanks.
Great review mate. I have had my 2016 CX-5 for 4 months now and love it. Great channel. Subscribed!
Thank you for a kick ass quality review. Great balance of humor and juicy details!
Really late to the party, but I just bought a beautiful used 2016 and it’s an awesome vehicle. So much to like about these. If it had another 100 horsepower it would be perfect.
I wonder how it performs compared to Subaru Forester XT? Can You say something about it? You said You are impressed by the AWD system, suspenssion and You would want to have a little more horse power. It sounds like Forester, except it is powered by 2.0 l turbocharged boxer engine instead of 2.5 l straight engine. Subaru cars also have a pernament four wheel drive.
Nice review ! Hope you do a 2017 Mazda CX-9 with the 2.5T when it becomes available !
Thanks
Jo
+TechExplorer Already asked for it!
Cool
Great review. Subbed for more. I was in the market for a sporty SUV. Came down to this or the 2015+ Edge Sport w the 2.7 v6 w/ twin turbo. Ended up with the CX5. Edge was around 7k more but the torque was amazing and had a few extras the CX5 didn't have. CX5 is the best fuel efficient, decent sized, sporty suv. Thanks a million!
scott is the reason why i watch the videos.
I love the Savagegeese reviews and subscribe, but I just came across this video. My wife has a 2015 CX-5 GT just like this one but with the older infotainment system. We've put over 84,000 trouble free miles on it and she likes it. I drive a 2019 CX-5 Signature with the Turbo 2.5 engine (33,000 trouble free miles) and it's great car also and love the additional power. My only compliant about my car is that the brown leather is too dark and I can't get directly to the spark plugs to change them like my wife's 2.5 non turbo model. Plus he's right about the liking the non power lift gate on the 2016 model.
Mazda makes a great vehicle for the money and deserves higher sales.
That is the diffrences between 2015 and 2016?
Wait. So this car isn't controlled by the clouds? Forget it then
I like how relaxing is your reviews !and honestly im shocked why you don't have much more views. any way you got a very thorough review of cx5 . i have a rav4 and i got to say cx5 is the winner in this category.
i agree. but cost maintenance wise, esp in long term 4-5 years and up, RAV4 seem easier and cheaper to maintain with its proven 'toyota-reliability' if not for its simplicity philosophy. I'm curious to know if the difference in maintenance expense is significant. paging @savagegeese and other petrol heads
+ricstars95 you are right ,and to be honest thats why i had chosen the rav4.
That 'cloud-based' thing made me laugh so hard holy shit
The entire segment with Scott in the garage is savagegeese GOLD!
Great review. I strongly considered buying this last year as a family hauler, but the lack of power was too big an issue to overcome. Would have been happy to pay a significant premium for a more powerful engine, even if the fuel economy were worse. Unfortunately, there does not seem to be many (any?) non-luxury crossovers that combine the handling characteristics of the CX-5 with decent power and a good automatic transmission.
+Isaac MacDonald Yes I agree, the Tucson 1.6T is ok it would be ideal if they gave it 2.0T. But only sportage has that and interior is bad.
Mazda knows they are behind in the performance game, I hope they will have a 2.0T in the next gen if they can't fit 2.5T.
7yrs ago the dealer let us take one of these home for the weekend after test driving the Mazda3 as well, but the seat felt like it was made for a fat person, when I took it back I asked drive the 3 again and it was like there we go, this feels right, where do we sign? 7yrs later, were waiting for the ship from Japan with our new CX5 Carbon turbo in Zircon sand.
man, what an original you are! love the "shoppe" segment so i just has to subscribe to your channel. just so you know you can get a fully loaded version with a six speed manual shifter in Europe, now that's some zoom,zoom! my question is why is Mazda so very late in rolling out the new version when its competitors have been selling newly redesigned models since September of 2016?
This review was the reason i bought this car
@savagegeese keep up the sense of humor. it's one of the things that sets you apart
I like this video , thanks , first time I watched every second of a CX5 review.
I see you drive the car like manuel , shifting gears up and down , I have not used that maneul mode myself do you keep the acceleration on when you shift gear or you let go of the accelerator when you shift like manual ?
This video has aged so well. Unpainted black cladding is now ubiquitous and everyone is building "sporty" crossovers.
the ending is soo golden.
Thanks for this video, it confirms why I am going to recommend the CX-5 to my mom to replace her aging RAV4! Unfortunately, I think the things you point out in the video will be way over her head (including your humor) but it should translate into a good driving experience for her.
Get the new cx 9 when it comes out!!!!
I have this exact complaint about my 2015 Mazda 6, no padding there. I wonder why they can't figure this out.
Unless you don't want bigger!!!! Or more expensive!!!! Or want sportier handling!!!! Or less gadgets to break and cost money to fix!!!! lol!!!!
Ok I have given 20 thumps up to this review. This is like the 10th time that I see it, that good it is.
Greatest CX5 review on the net!! Have you tried the 2WD? What are your thoughts about it?
Great review for "car guys" if you are looking for a quick answer to if you want to buy this car or not, well you may want to ty other more price specific, trim specific reviews.
Great review - easily one of the best reviewers out there! If I could get past the weak 0-60 (drive an '04 Subaru Forester XT now) this could be my next car.