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Finally decided - glad I did
Tom, 05/23/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
179 of 183 people found this review helpful
I spent too long determining what car to buy. At first, I just made a list of what I wanted : close to 30mpg (avg), AWD, good cargo space for work and fun with options available for more (trailer hitch & roof rack / roof cargo allows for more), 'modern' electronics (HUD, lane departure, USB most things, phone integration), and more, but I will try to keep this short. There is a good number of vehicles that provide these things, or close to my list. Came down to 2 cars, 2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring, or Subaru Outback Limited. With options as close as I could get them, Mazda had 1mpg less gas mileage but slightly more HP, and about 3k cheaper. Not super fast, but fast enough (I'm a relatively fast driver, but not smokey and the bandit fast). Handles corners at higher speeds well ! there is a corner I take daily going to work, and I smile every time, as long as I can take it at 'my' speed. Road noise is quiet (to me). Love the "Fuel Economy Monitor" screen. Seats are comfortable. It seems the car is well thought out with position of controls and designed with the driver in mind. To be fair, I will say the 4 things I do not like that much. 1 - if you are driving at 30 mph or so, and let off the gas, the transmission will slow you down, instead of the car coasting . You can minimize this problem by manually downshifting. 2 - The FOB - the buttons protrude a little, and I have accidentally hit the buttons (with FOB in my pocket. 3 - the volume knob is the only fit/finish complaint I have - its loose - no other way to say it. 4 - I wish the 'infotainment' screen would come up faster. To summarize, I think the importance of my gripes are minimal (especially the volume knob thing & delay of entertainment or maps) - especially taking into account every thing else the car has and does well. I'm happy with my purchase and look forward to the next 10 years of driving. If I can find this review, maybe I will update it at year 5.
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The best driving car I have ever owned
JerryP, 04/17/2019
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2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
160 of 164 people found this review helpful
I had a CX-3 since 2016 (which was my first Mazda after many years as a Honda/Acura owner) and loved it plenty. Impressed with the overall build quality and the oft-mentioned Mazda "zoom-zoom". However my needs dictated a somewhat larger-sized vehicle was required; not too much bigger, but larger than a sub-compact SUV. I initially looked at the CR-V since I did own a 2002 CR-V for many years but that was then and now the ongoing issues with the 1.5 liter turbo quickly eliminated the Honda. Also, the frequent build-quality problems I encountered over 7 years of owning an Acura MDX convinced me that Honda quality has drastically slipped in recent years. The refreshed 2019 RAV4 is a nice vehicle certainly, but in non-hybrid trim, it's 203 hp 2.5 feels sluggish, kind of like it misplaced 50 of those ponies somewhere along the line. Also, the limited trim I looked at was over 38k (i.e. a few dollars past the Mazda CX-5 Signature price tag) and its' interior, though very plush, just did not measure up to the CX-5 Signature's interior. Also, I got tired of waiting for the Hybrid to make its' appearance (though it just came out - finally - it is in very very short supply and Toyota dealers are not taking a single dollar off it's sticker). So, I test drove a CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve. The fantastic handling coupled with the turbo power convinced me this was the one. BUT, and this is capitalized for a reason, the things I had in my CX-3 such as parking sensors and ambient LED interior lighting were things I wanted and to add them brought me almost halfway toward the price difference to a Signature trim. So, I sat inside a Signature in the showroom and I knew this would be my new vehicle. The interior is better - yes better - than the interior of my Acura MDX (which was top-of-the-line). The car (in sonic silver metallic) brings a smile to my face every time I enter it. I have never looked forward to driving so much as I do now. Yesterday, I entered an interstate on-ramp and accelerated briskly around a sharp curve which I could never attempt in my wife's RAV4. Very impressive. I love everything about this car. The seats are very comfortable (though I understand some have found them opposite). The infotainment loads just as fast as the one in my CX-3 did, so I find it acceptable. With just under a thousand miles so far, I am seeing an overall MPG of 25, which I think is very reasonable. Looking forward to many years and miles of enjoyable driving. Update: one year and 9k miles later I am very happy with my CX-5 and would definitely buy it again, without question. Superior quality and outstanding driving characteristics that are not matched by anything in its’ price class. I recommend this for anyone looking for a compact crossover.
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Luxury feel with less than luxury price
Art, 01/14/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
111 of 114 people found this review helpful
I love this car. I bought the 2019 signature edition in Machine Gray. I looked at some of the competing compact luxury SUVs and I really couldn't find much that those had that this car doesn't have. On top of that, I liked the feel and size of the CX-5 more. Thus, I couldn't justify paying $8-10 more just for a luxury brand. I love the way the car handles and accelerates, as well as the luxury features--heads up driving display, heated/vented front and rear seats, heated steering wheel, etc. Only negative is that I feel that the infotainment system is a bit sluggish when loading at the start and when toggling back and forth. Otherwise, I couldn't be happier!
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Brings the fun back into driving a SUV
Mike, 03/09/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
189 of 196 people found this review helpful
I bought a new 2019 CX-5 with the touring preferred package. I have had the car for almost three months now, so I think I am ready to write my review. I found the car to be quite peppy when you need the acceleration. The shift points seem to be set up about 4,000 rpm which is higher than most competitors. The car shifts smoothly with no jerking or hesitation. The front bucket seats are European influenced from Audi and they practically wrap around your body. Very comfortable once you get used to them. The car has a stiff suspension so it corners wonderfully. The steering is very responsive, no mushy feeling. The downside to that is the ride can be a little bumpy. If a smooth ride is important, you might want to look at the CR-V. The Bose speaker system is wonderful. The sound is evenly balanced, seems to just fill the car with music. The car comes with Android Auto. I would advise you to try your phone with the car before you buy. My phone, which admittedly is four years old, would not sync up with the car. The dealer told me it was my phone but I had already tried it on the Honda CR-V and it worked fine. So I think the Mazda software may be different and not compatible with all phones. The dealer did step up and gave me a free navigation package to make up for it. The Infotainment screen mounts on the top of the dashboard and is touch sensitive. However, the car comes with a wheel on the center console which can be used to control everything. I found this to be easier to use. There also is a volume knob on the console, a big plus. This is a big advantage over Honda which does not have this. There are also buttons which can get you from music to navigation to favorites with one touch. The wipers can be set to automatic and they will then speed up or slow down depending on the amount of rain. The side collision warning lights up on the side view mirrors and is easy to see. Verbal alerts sound if you start to change lanes. The rear backup camera is ok, but I find that if it is raining, the rain seems to accumulate on the camera lens and blurs the picture. Very annoying. The backup warning is excellent. It warns if something is about to cross behind you and also senses pedestrians. A visual warning will display on your dashboard instruments to show you where the danger is. The car doesn't have great traction in heavy rain but I suspect that is the fault of the Yokohama tires which came with the car. I am going to switch over to Michelins when these wear out. The LED headlights are superb. I didn't realize how little of the road I was actually seeing in my old car. The headlights illuminate the entire road, both sides! The one thing Mazda really messed up on with this car is the storage pockets on the doors. They are stylish but pretty useless as they are too shallow to hold anything as large as a piece of notebook paper. A minor issue, but something Mazda should have fixed. The car came with the Homelink equipment to open your garage door. It was a hassle to get this to work with my garage door opener but I haven't had any issues with it since then. The button to open your garage door is mounted on the rear view mirror. Unfortunately the button does not illuminate at night so you have to feel your way along the edge of the mirror until you get to the button. The exterior of the car is where I think Mazda hit a home run. The front hood is raked forward over the front grill to give it an aggressive look, unlike the bland CR-V which is rounded back. The rear of the car bulges out a little and holds the taillights. The liftgate is powered one touch open if you get the preferred package. The color selection is a little different. Silver is standard, but if you want white it will cost you $200 extra. I thought this was a ripoff but I bought it anyway. Let me just say I now stand corrected. It is a pearl white with a little metallic in it. When I park it next to a white car from a different company it makes the other car look dingy. Well worth the money! If you really want to splurge, get the metallic red for an additional $800. Overall, I am very happy with the car. We will see how it holds up over the years, but I bought the extended warranty so I'm not too worried.
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ZoomZoom with the Mazda CX-5 Turbo
Steve Marcus, 04/05/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
39 of 40 people found this review helpful
This is more of a driver's car. Fantastic engine that accelerates effortlessly. The handling is also excellent. Can get a bit choppy on rough roads, but not excessive. Interior is gorgeous with high quality materials on par with cars that cost many thousands more. Great stereo, though it takes a bit to load up after you start the engine. My gas mileage has been decent so far. I get about 23 - 24 mpg with about 75% city driving. I have only two complaints. The back seat is a bit tight, especially if you put a rear facing child seat in there. The front seat has to be moved so far forward that it makes it uncomfortable to sit with the car seat back there. My daughter loved my car, but chose a CRV to purchase strictly because of the issue of the rear facing car seat. Also, the gas tank is only about 15 gallons so more frequent fill ups. But overall, I highly recommend the CX-5 Turbo unless it is the primary car used with an infant rear facing car seat.
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Finally enough power!
Sam, 10/10/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
23 of 23 people found this review helpful
I had been researching for 2 years to find a replacement for my Toyota Rav4 V6 Sport. I wanted a similar size SUV that had decent power and was fun to drive. I was having trouble finding anything except German makes (BMW, Mercedes, Audi) that came close and I did NOT want a CVT transmission like what came with many Japanese choices. I knew the Mazda CX-5 met most of my criteria with one big exception. The power and resulting 0-60 time was not enough for the fun I wanted to have when driving it. When the 250HP Turbo engine was offered, I was very relieved. I read all I could find on it and then did a test drive. One drive and I was sold. A week later, I bought one. I have had my CX-5 for 7 months and report the following: PROS: - 310 Lb Ft of torque give it low end punch - It is a blast to drive in all situations - Sport mode raises the fun factor by 50% - The interior is VERY high quality - The safety tech is great and functional - The design is attractive and different from most - The seats are very comfortable - The control knob/joy-stick screen controller is slick - The cabin is quiet and the engine sound is pleasing - There aren't a million of them on the road (like CRV & Rav4) CONS: - The factory tires are junk, I replaced them at 600 miles - I mounted high performance all season replacements in size 245-50/R19 - The new (wider) tires are the same overall dia. with same ride & speedometer readings - The display screen is slow to load and has just OK graphic quality - Rear camera clarity suffers because of the graphic quality - Rear seat room is just adequate and suited best for short trips only Overall, the few negatives are insignificant compared to all the positives this vehicle has. Mazda has a strong quality record over the past 8-10 years and is approaching that of Toyota and Honda. As long as you don't need tons of hauling space for passengers or cargo and rate fun to drive high, the CX-5 is a choice well worth considering.
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We really love our choice
Chethan Murthy, 02/06/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
138 of 146 people found this review helpful
We looked around for an Audi, Lexus or an Acura. Finally gave the Mazda store a casual visit as we had seen a lot of CX5s around as we drove and the design did catch our attention. The soul red crystal really caught our attention as we walked into the store. The exterior profiling and the design really impressed us. Inside the cabin it did really feel upscale. Built in support for Android Auto and Apple car play was a plus. We never felt a downgrade from the luxury choices we had. We took it for a test drive and there was nothing to disregard the CX5. The 6 speed auto would rev until it picks up but then it just gets better as it up shifts. The HUD is amazing. With adaptive cruise control traffic jams are no longer a pain. They were premium add ons with some other European luxury brands. So the premium package for $1400 made complete sense and a decent ask. After having used for a month with 1200+ miles only thing I am unsatisfied is the infotainment system. Feels out dated. The paint job appears to be below par. That's only to nitpick. We also feel there is too little storage in the cabin. 2 pairs of sun glasses and center console is full. A user manual and documents fill up the glove box. Comfort and ride quality isn't compromized. Luxury brands are not worth their price tag when you have a CX5. Rear boot space is a compromise but wasn't a deal breaker for us. Overall very happy with our choice.
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CX5 is the compact SUV you should buy.
Monty, 01/03/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
105 of 111 people found this review helpful
Okay I have had a number of Mazda vehicles and currently own a 2018 CX5 Grand Touring and a New 2019 CX5 Signature. I got the new CX5 to replace a Mazda 6 I have been driving for 3 years as I have a back issue that makes bending down to get in a car right now an issue. Getting in and out of the CX5 is easy and the space in the cabin is good with a good seating position easily achievable. My commute is 37 miles each way on a mix of roads and I have been impressed with the road holding of the CX5 and its economy, neither of which I expected to be as good as the Mazda 6 but they are close! The interior of the Signature trim I would put up against a lot of more expensive vehicles in the class, excellent comfort, easily used technology, clear instruments and plenty of bells and whistles.
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Look out Q5
LGPfeifer, 12/20/2018
2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
127 of 135 people found this review helpful
Drove Mazda CX-5 GT Reserve and Audi Q5 Premium Plus back to back. Was already planning on purchasing the Audi but my son who has a 2018 CX-5 convinced me to give it a try. Mazda is quieter, corners flatter, slightly slower but quick enough. Interiors are of equal high quality. Audi has more features but I found them a distraction from the driving experience and Mazda is head and shoulders above Audi in ease of use. My first drive was from 100 miles north of Sacramento to Palm Desert, a trip of over 600 miles. Weather was a mix of heavy rain and sunshine. No driver fatigue, no sore spots from driving nonstop. Heads up display was a plus driving in traffic on I5. All in all no complaints and arrived ready to go out for the evening. It has all the features and quality I would expect in a much more expensive car with a more prestigious decoration on the grill. Second trip was to Santa Cruz, Ca on Christmas Eve and home Christmas Day for a total of 550 miles. Highway 17 through the Santa Cruz mountains was exceptionally wet with multiple spin outs and accidents. The CHP provided a controlled speed escort for a portion of the trip. CX5 performed flawlessly. I was unable to detect the all wheel drive system engaging and it handled the wet corners with no drama. For comparison my son with his 2018 CX5 with FWD was in front of me and noticed his traction getting lose on his drive wheels. One final comment on the handling. Going into a corner mild understeer can be detected, a little more throttle and the back end gets pushed a bit and the steering becomes neutral. It is a very easy car to drive on a windy road.
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Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring is a joy to drive
SNW, 02/02/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
69 of 73 people found this review helpful
We found the Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring to be an amazing vehicle. We looked at comparably-equipped Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4 and Nissan Rogue and they did not come close to the handling, interior layout and features. The key features in the Mazda CX-5 that made the difference for us: active driving display, iActiveSense safety features, BOSE sound system, 40/20/40 rear fold-down seats.
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Compelling, excellent small SUV
Mike C., 04/08/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
31 of 32 people found this review helpful
I’ve been driving a CX5 signature for 3 weeks now, and overall, very pleased with my purchase. Long time Honda man, previously owned a Civic, CRV, and Accord. Traded in a 2015 Accord because I really missed the driving position, space, and practicality of an SUV. The interior of this vehicle is gorgeous for the price. I’ve heard a few people griping about seat comfort. I have a a terrible back, and after some intital seat adjustments, I find the seats to be totally comfortable and supportive- with the Accord, I had to have a 1/4 inch of padding added to the front seat, as it was driving my back crazy. Pluses- This is the best handling vehicle I’ve ever owned, bar none. The steering precision is just perfect. Infotainment is good overall, not as bad as some make it out to be. My only gripe is that it’s slow to boot up, but once it’s “warmed up”, it works very well. Bose speakers are also a big upgrade for me. Minuses- Not many, but a couple. My biggest issue is that sometimes when I release the brake from a stopped position, the car judders a little bit before catching itself. Minor judder, but noticeable. Other issue is that I feel it’s a little laggy when accelerating at slower speeds (<20mph). Once it gets going though, the turbo accelerates nicely. However, I believe this issue has been mitigated since I’ve started feeding it higher octane gasoline (or maybe I’m just starting to break the engine in). Great job Mazda- consider me a Honda convert!
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Take a long test drive!
Charles, 10/13/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
49 of 52 people found this review helpful
Bought my 2019 CX-5 four months ago. It's a Touring with the sunroof/Bose package. Found the ride too rough with the lower profile tires on the Grand Touring. Beautiful, nicely trimmed car. Initially very happy, but quickly started having acceleration issues, especially if the car was rolling, like after turning a corner or merging onto a freeway. I initially thought it was just me and not a problem with the car. Then I received a notice about a recall related to the cylinder deactivation system and thought that was causing my issue. The recall was performed and didn't solve the problem, so I took it in for repair. I was informed by the service manager that there was no resolution. All the models with the base engine drive like this because of the deactivation system. He suggested taking a really long test drive the next time I buy a car (he said it very nicely) and to keep checking back for software updates. Wow. Stop and go traffic is hell with the lags and surges.
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I WANT IT BACK
Robert Harris, 01/17/2019
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2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
99 of 107 people found this review helpful
(2022 UPDATE) Last Year, I had to give up driving because of health issues. So, at the peak of enjoyment, I gave (sob, sob,whimper) my CX-5 to my stepdaughter, with only about 25,000 miles on it. However, she lives close by and I have the opportunity to keep an eye on it. She now has about 50,000 miles on the car and maintains it obsessively, even following the dealer's oil change intervals, which are much stricter than factory requirements. The car still makes that lawn-mower-on-steroids engine sound when accelrating, but it isn't noticeable now that the drivers' brains have edited out that noise. Handling, stabilty, cornering, stopping are all exceptional. Power still gets only a passing grade (I chose the smaller engine to save fuel costs). Also, I chose the metallic gray even though the flaming red would have been my choice. The cost-benefit calculation prohibited me from adding $600 to the cost just to get red. The 2019 Mazda CX-5 is a wonderful, reliable car, comfortable to ride in and a joy to drive. (Hey, that sounds like a great advertising line. Mazda, why don't you hire me to review your cars?) In short, the CX-5 is the first car to make me jump the "safe, fun, and reliable" requirement I have had for automobile selection, ever since I discovered what poor choices I had been making with Chevrolet (1969 Nova) Buick (1977 Regal), and Pontiac (1972 Firebird). I switched to the "safe, fun, and reliable" decision matrix and the only cars that became my next purchases were Toyota Celica (1986), Honda Accord (1993), and others, including Nissan. I declined to purchase Hundai, Mazda, and others. But with the advent of the CX-5 in the 2019 model year, my analysis told me to take an informed risk on this car. I am glad I did. UPDATE: With still only a few thousand miles on this car, I still find it satisfying, fun, capable. Go to the beach with the sunroof open, carry three or four two by sixes by 8 feet long, haul some sandbags, or just let the seat down and take a nap. The two female drivers say the car is "fine," but they aren't into the driving pleasure the CX-5 offers to the male brain as transduced though the male body. The 2019 CX-5 is a driver's car. If you want to haul kids and sports equipment to the playing field, get a Honda CR-V. It has a larger cargo space and better gas mileage. It's a transporter. But if you want to enjoy the experience of driving, the CX-5 delivers, really delivers. I test drove another brand at one dealer, and the car was fine. It insulated the driver from the road with soft suspension, the way many American cars do. Then I got into the driver's seat of a CX-5. Within a quarter of a mile, I knew this was the car for me. Other reviewers have had the same response. The twin anti sway bars, the wheel alignment, the suspension design, even the feel of the steering wheel, all contribute to that solid, driver-in-charge experience. I've told friends that the car has a "Teutonic road feel" like some of the German cars (BMW, for example). Altogether, this car provides the most satisfying driving experience I've had, better than all my previous cars (Mustang, Nova, Buick Regal, Celica, Accord, Camry, Tacoma). Things I don't like: The engine sound as the car accelerates is whiney; the brakes seem a bit squishy at times--I'm still getting used to them.
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CX-5 is a 5
Tony, 09/10/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
The CX-5 Touring Preferred has many electronic systems that take some getting used to in order to make it second nature. Once there they are very useful. The car drives great and is stable at all speeds. One big plus is it has a regular transmission, not a CVT which requires more diligent care, such as fluid change. I researched all cars in this size and the CX-5 came out on top.
I love this vehicle
KeyLime, 08/26/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
Perfect cross between sporty and utililitarian. I have had SUVs for years, I loved my 2005 Ford Escape, and enjoyed my Subaru Forester. The Forester's biggest drawback was the lackluster engine, and the biggest plusses were the visibility and mileage. I had a powerful sedan that ticked all the boxes on fun and loaded with techy stuff, and the Forester for a safe and comfortable ride that I could stuff to the rafters. I replaced both with the CX-5 Mazda Grand Touring Reserve, which so far is the perfect blend of everything I loved about my two favorite vehicles. You can find plenty of reviews covering the technical details online. I love the feel of it, it's pure pleasure to drive. I didn't want a black interior but the blue exterior at that trim level only comes with a black interior. The ventilated seats help a lot on that front, and I'll get the windows tinted which will help. Seats are comfortable and infinitely adjustable. I love the HUD, it really is not distracting like I thought it might be, and it has what I feel I need to be looking at for normal driving. I'm still getting used to the display for navigation and music, and haven't thoroughly figured out Android Auto yet. There's a lot to look at. The styling inside and out is sharp without being wierd, it's just a well made good looking nice driving vehicle. I don't need tons of cargo room, this isn't the biggest capacity SUV out there, but I don't need more than this has. I was looking for a luxury feel, and the CX-5 has it. I was looking for fast, and the turbo gives me peppy. I was looking for a good sound system, and the Bose 10 speaker audio gives me that. I feel it's roomy enough for as small as it is. So far, I love it.
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Eye catching, breathtaking, amazing
Nathan T., 05/01/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
This is the first new car I ever bought and did a bunch a research. I'm a tech guy and love all the features in this and really wanted an SUV without the bulk. I have also driven luxury cars( range rover, Mercedes, Audis and BMWs) by family and friends and this has impressed me more than their vehicles. While this is lacking in cargo room it makes up for in comfort, design and the drive. A whisper quiet drive, you can have a conversation without all the road noise. The leather seats with the cooling and heating are phenomenal. The hud display is bright, crisp and easy to see and read. Driving this thing is a dream, its smooth, powerful and delivers with each press of the accelerator. The headlights are amazingly bright and clear. The 360 camera makes parking a breeze. The safety features are great and gives you a definite sense of ease. The only gripes I have are as follows: the fuel mileage, while understandable, is still on the low end especially if you drive in a city. The arm rest are a little short for me and make it a little uncomfy on longer trips. The infotainment system is a bit dated( but I use android auto and it mitigates this), as are the camera on the car. No remote start on any trim which I feel at least for the top trim should be included. Those are my only gripes. Otherwise I believe this car is the best value for the money in its class.
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Repeat CX-5 Customer
Ray, 04/02/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
I just traded in my 2013 CX-5 on the 2019 touring model. I love the quietness in the cabin now. The engine is also more responsive and peppy, making the ride much more fun. This is a great car for tall people, and is easily adjustable for my wife who is 12" shorter than me. The infotainment system took a few days to master, and I love the apple car play feature.
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Zoom Zoom!
MTREE, 03/26/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
We're loving our new CX-5 ! Excellent ride with almost no road noise. The engine has plenty of pep without the turbo. Awesome interior and safety features. Feels like an upscale SUV.
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Solid car!
Mark F, 10/17/2020
2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature 4dr SUV AWD (2.2L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Bought a 2019 CX5 Signature Diesel in the soul red paint at the end of May and have close to 7,000 miles on it now. I had a 2016.5 GT CX5 but needed an AWD due to moving to a new state were it would be necessary. I considered a few other cars, including the RAV4 Hybrid, Kia Seltos (which was smaller but brand new), and even the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (which has the brand's only 10-year/100,000 mile warranty) but the Mazda is a much superior driver's car to all of those. It's a good thing most Americans don't seem to appreciate them because it feels like you can always strike a deal on them- for this one there were huge discounts on this model (the MSRP on mine was $41,680 but after discounts and available rebates, my purchase price ended up being just over $29,000); it was too good of a deal to pass up on. Although I stayed with a CX5, I've found this one to be even more comfortable than my other one and I can still say that after having driven it nearly cross country this summer. It drives just as well, taking corners with ease and accelerating decently but this signature version has much more comfortable seating than did my 2016.5. This version of the car also has just about every feature you can think of, from ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, endless safety features, automatic opening of the back, etc. One thing I absolutely love is that this car is killing its estimated MPG rating most of the time. I drive about 150 miles each week for work and driving on hilly (but not steep uphill) roads between 65 and 75 mph, I've gotten as high as 40 MPG, with 37-38 MPG being most frequent, meaning I can get between 450 and 500 miles in each tank. For a non-hybrid AWD, this is killing it and it's way over the estimated rating of about 30 MPG. Things I don't like about this car: slow startup on the infotainment system, not being able to touch the touchscreen while the vehicle is in motion (so the navigation installed is almost completely useless), the low volume of anything being played on my phone over the car's speakers (so I have to crank the volume up to 30-40 to hear it and that can be unpleasant), the overly-sensitive warning system (especially when using cruise control- it starts slowing you down well before you really need to and makes using cruise more of a hinderance than help), and the fact that no Mazda dealer ever seems to recognize that this diesel version was sold with two years or 30,000 miles of free service and maintenance (they always have to look it up and it takes 15-30 minutes and they still don't have clear answers when they do, saying they have to check with their managers, etc.- I save the URL for it but get prepared for a hassle every time I take it in). Another drawback connected to this particular model is that there are so few of them that getting basic things like an oil change can take forever because they often don't have the right type on hand and it costs nearly $100! I'll not be looking forward to dealing with that once the free service period ends. I'm crossing my fingers there will be some resale value, which has always been a drawback with Mazdas- my 2010 Mazda 3 Touring with 60,000 miles on it and kept in solid condition only got an offer of $2,500 when I was buying my 2016.5 CX5- what a waste! My 2016.5 CX5 did a little better but that was also at the height of the time for used cars in general and the dealer sold it in less than a week for almost $5K above what they bought it from me for.
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3 MONTHS WITH A SIGNATURE
bob plantenberg, 03/07/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
35 of 39 people found this review helpful
I bought the first CX5 Signature delivered in Minnesota. Love the balanced handling and overall performance. First time I've driven a vehicle with a turbo. It sure delivers the power, without even using the sport setting on the console. The hud display is a great addition to previous sedan.
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First time I truly enjoyed a new car
Edward Overfield, 01/12/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
45 of 51 people found this review helpful
I have owned many cars over my life including Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring and Mazda CX-5 Touring. I purchased the new Mazda CX-5 Reserve a few weeks ago and cannot even begin to list all the reason I love this car. The window display is one, entertainment system another and navigation is great. I consider my money well spent
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Two years down and love my Mazda
Rod Miranne, 12/12/2019
updated 12/14/2020
2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Brought my CX-5 Signature 1 year ago on 12/15/18. After 1 year it's a great car with a few minor flaws. First, Full Disclosure, I like Mazda's and my family has owned several over the past 18 years. I traded in my 07 Mazda 6i 5-door with a 168,000 trouble free miles. Was a great car. Had my eye on a CX-5 as a replacement for the last few years. With the new Signature model we test drove and bought it. I love the value and luxury for the money. My wife has a 2015 CX-5 and this is like a Starship compared to hers and my old car. I've put 14,500 miles on it in the last year. MPG is 22-24 in the city and 28-30 on the Interstate. Love the power of the Turbo engine (use regular gas) and the rader cruise control. Very quiet compared to my wife's car. Great car for long trips and in the winter weather. It feels and compares to CUV's costing $10,000-15,000 more, for around $38,000. As to flaws. I wish the dark brown leather was lighter. More saddle or light brown color. I miss the CD player. Liked my old 5- disc player. Have to put my CD's on a flash drive. The Infotainment software is slow and I've had to reset my Satellite radio favorite stations a few times. The controller dial takes time, but I don't like touch screens, find them hard to use when I'm moving. The nav system is unnecessary and useless if you have a good smart phone. I use the phone instead. Overall a very good CUV, expect it to be reliable like my previous Mazda and I hope to travel more in it after I retire. After 2 years I still feel the same. It's a great car and value for the money. I've got almost 32,000 trouble free miles on it and am very pleased with it. I have made several trips to Boone NC from Detroit and back and it has gotten as high as 30 mpg on the road. I would recommend it to anyone and buy it again 🙂.
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Bang for the Buck w/ some Flaws
John, 11/24/2019
updated 11/27/2023
2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Money well spent. Luxury at a working mans price. We came from Toyota. Today, we feel that Toyota has lost focus and perhaps become a bit greedy. With Mazda, we feel we get a lot more vehicle for the money. We plan on purchasing a second Mazda in the next one to two years. Cannot say enough about the CX--5. We simply love it. Update: 11/24/2020 Not much has changed from my original review. The CX-5 is still a great vehicle. We did discover one issue which we really do not like though. That is the auto brake. If you are approaching a vehicle from behind, and you maintain your speed knowing that the vehicle will make the turn in plenty of time. The CX-5 is programmed differently and slams on the brakes with lots of noise and flashing going on. This will scare the crap out of you the first time it happens. The brakes come on so hard that the antilock kicks in. Many a choice cuss words were blurted out following this event. It's only happened twice to date. You do have to change your driving habits to avoid. I would like to disable this feature, but not sure you can. Other than that and trying to keep the white leather white, the CX-5 has been a wonderful vehicle to drive and travel in. Update November 2023 The Mazda is still running strong. No real complaints mechanically speaking. Probably the most irritable issue is the infotainment system. It has the "ghost touch" issue in addition to the constant rebooting of the system. Temperature extremes exacerbate the problem of the rebooting of the infotainment system. Eventually, when the temperature of the interior is brought to a comfortable level, the system stabilizes. Very annoying though. Speaking of temperature, when the temperatures get too high in the vehicle, the sensors appear to fail which disables may of the features associated with them. Again, once the interior temps are brought to a comfortable level, it seems to chill out and work as it should. Maybe too much tech in the car that is not robust enough for the demand placed on it. Anyway, we are still happy with the purchase overall. We most likely will not buy another Mazda though simply due to the fact that Mazda does not take responsibility of the infotainment failures and replace them at their cost. It's a small thing to keep a customer happy.
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Driving On My Second Engine in 5 weeks
mazdanotagain, 03/09/2020
updated 09/16/2024
2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
The CX-5 drives acceptably well, except coolant explosion at 2k miles required a new engine. Mazda immediately shipped the 2k engine back for root cause analysis, as they have a 2019 recall in Taiwan under the same coolant circumstances. Mazda refused to replace car, so now have a newly mated engine to the chassis. Dealer has no control, but happy to sell me a new car and take the old one in on trade at a large loss. Hard to imagine worse customer experience. Recently sold the vehicle, after yet more internal rattling, on to a Tesla Y. Turns out, that dealership received multiple engine failures respective to the CX-5, no surprise.
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Wow - nailed it. Almost...
return customer, 04/04/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
35 of 41 people found this review helpful
Had a 2015 CX 5 grand touring. Traded in for the new 2019 Signature model. What a difference. Really nicely upscaled interior. Napa leather seats super soft. Tons of power with the turbo. BUT, worse gas mileage than the previous model with the 4 banger. But like the power. Ride is much improved. Much more compliant over bumps. But still handles perfect. Really the best balanced ride ever in my book. They also put a ton of noise reduction stuff on this car. Doors close and seal so tight with a thud like i have never heard. Actually need to close them harder or they don't close. Road noise is very minimal. Controls are perfect and the safety tech works better than before. But there is BAD. Bad would be the front seats have a very narrow seat bottom... compared to the 2015. They push in on your butt. Wife doesn't mind , I do. Whats up with this mazda. I am not fat but a decent size. I don't like being squeezed in my seat. Back is perfect. Bad #2. Info/nav screen is embarrassingly small for todays cars and not as high rez as it should be. Camera quality sucks. . They say 7 or 8 inches screen but the image doesn't cover the entire area. False advertising? Graphics are the same as before so they are 10 years old. Other manufacturers are WAY better in user interface , speed and graphics. Mazda I know you can do better. Bad # 3 - auto climate control sucks. hot car, fan is like on low. 2015 was the same way. It should go to full blast automatically when the car is 100 degrees. Still a winner though....
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Wonderful Car, Horrible Infonavigation Interface
Skeezix, 07/23/2019
updated 01/28/2021
2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
Really excellent car to drive, I get over 28mpg in mostly city driving, cruising on the freeway, in the mid 30s mpg. This is an improvement over earlier fuel efficiency, I use the radar-regulated cruise control whenever possible and watch the mpg meter, but nobody has noticed that much less complained about it. Very nice. The infotainment system remains a disgraceful mess, slow and cumbersome to boot up, confusing and confused itself, its need for reassurance and repetition sounds like one of the old parodies of slow, frustrating phone robots in the '90s. Apple CarPlay is much better. One repetitive annoyance is that the automatic rear lift gate frequently opens, unknown to me, because the controller in my pocket has apparently had its button pushed. Then the car stands wide open to the thieving world until I happen to notice it; sometimes this has apparently gone all night. I have not been able to find a way to disable that threat; there should certainly be one. The A pillars are too thick. Vehicles and pedestrians are often hidden behind them, a problem I do not recall on any previous car I've driven, and there have been many since 1962. Driving it remains very pleasant indeed, it's quiet, smooth and the engine has sufficient power for today's traffic. I switched my service from Gladstone Mazda, sweet touchy-feely till they got my money then rude and uncaring, to Herzog Meier Mazda in Beaverton, Oregon. Herzog Meier has been pleasant, personable and efficient. For the life of me, I'll never understand the terrible treatment at Gladstone Mazda. The CX-5 easily holds my mountain bikes with the rear seats folded down, with them up rear passengers compliment the comfort and ride, and passengers with experience in much more expensive SUVs remark how the Mazda surpasses their rides in many ways.
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A premium feeling, compact crossover.
Georgia Owner, 09/28/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
2019 Mazda CX-5 GT FWD W/premium package, a great driving Crossover. Very composed handling and a comfortable ride, the solid feel of the structure and body, the quiet and premium feeling interior, esp on the hwy, excellent gas mileage so far, averaging 29 in mixed driving, excellent headlights, great list of features and driving aids, it's a well made vehicle that has premium vibe inside and exterior. I do love the exterior design. I am happy with my purchase, good dealership experience too. I downsized from a very good quality midsize Crossover and was prepared for the CX-5 having a smaller size and interior space, it's only me plus one, so space is fine for us. It would be nice to have a panoramic sunroof, a bigger gas tank, locking glove box, and more or bigger storage cubbies. The CX-5 has very high reliability ratings from Consumer Reports and is a Top Safety pick + by the IIHS.
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Great Car / Poor Windshield
JR. Cameron, 06/06/2020
2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
There’s a lots of good things to say about this car but the problems with the windshield should not be taken lightly. If you want to be fixing rock chips or replacing windshields once every six months and that’s not an issue for you, there’s nothing bad to say about it and it’s loaded with power and features. I have 2019 and I’m on my THIRD windshield and have fixed 5 total rock chips to date. There is something wrong with either the strength of the glass OR the angle of the shield. I’ve owned 9 cars in my life over the past 35 years of driving and had 1 rock chip to fix out of all of that time.
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Surprise!
David T, 11/02/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Never owned a Mazda before but was genuinely surprised with the CX-5! Compared to the other SUVs we test drove, the Mazda was quieter, smoothest riding and had the most features for the money! Really like the 2.5 L engine compared to the 1.5L turbo charged engines most other vehicles are using which seems to be punishment for the smaller engine. The Mazda has the look and feel of a European car with excellent handling. We did not expect this but glad we made the purchase. My only knock would be the lack of small storage spaces in the rear for little things.
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My Cherry Bomb is the Bomb!
J Dean, 05/18/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2016 Mazda cx5 new and have driven it both long and short trips as well as on daily drives to work and back. It is by far my favorite vehicle and I've had some wonderful rides, from muscle cars to sports cars and 4 other SUVs by American made companies to luxury vehicles. It's a really fun drive with sports and shift options, great sound system and I love the red color. My only regret was losing my cable station option with my touring vehicle but understand that option is available with others...and I can use Pandora or other musuc options so I haven't missed it much. I've not run into any technical or mechanical problems and Tyrone Mazda has been outstanding with regards to support. I love it!
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Don't Buy ANY MAZDA until they disable Smart Brake
01SMG04, 07/15/2022
2019 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Advanced Smart City Brake and Smart Brake Support are HAZARDOUS. Without cause it will randomly and violently brake, on highway, Interstate or in the city. Currently Mazda does not provide a way to permanently disable.
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Little things not covered in reviews
Cam, 04/18/2022
2019 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2019 Mazda CX-5 Touring trim with an extra package. Little things that I noticed. The homescreen has an anti-glare film on it. Be very careful what you use to clean it with. I would use a dry soft cloth or mildly dampened. That film will rub off and it will leave a splotch easily. The plastic crystal over the gearbox (where the gearshift is) is cheap plastic. If you fart in the car, it can scratch it. I'm trying to make a cover for it because to it will continue to mar. I can't find one commercially made for this. Mazda admitted to me that it scratches easily. It's over $500 to replace. The tires had a treadwear rating of 260. That's not great at all. I replaced them with Hankook Kinergy PT H737 with an 860 rating. My mechanic said he's seen great wear with these for the price. In a wintry climate, heated side view mirrors are great. It's not a creature comfort, but a safety feature. Having to go up to a Grand Touring trim to get them is expensive. I drove a beater car from 1989 and it had heated rear view mirrors. This isn't something new. I miss a CD player. When I was looking at cars, Suburu still had a CD player and Nissan was phasing it out in the 2019 model. For us that have lots of CDs, we miss the CD player. Mazda's warranties are lagging behind the competition. Mazda has to up its game. Mazda is trying to position itself against the luxury models at a better price. My feeling is if you want that luxury quality, you may have to look at the luxury brands. Generally, you get what you pay for. Even a used luxury brand is worth looking at if you want that luxury feel. When I buy a new car, I will closely at the competitors again.
I wan to love this car but I can’t
Chuck Smith, 12/06/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
16 of 21 people found this review helpful
This is my first Mazda after many Honda’s and a few Acura’s. The vehicle is very stylish and reasonably fun to drive. The acceleration and handling are above average for a vehicle of this type. It is a comfortable and quiet ride while returning 27 to 29 mph in mixed driving. Now for the bad. The infotainment system is horrific. Most times I start up the vehicle I can’t change the channel for a minute or two. Over the course of 10 months I have had about 30 instances of the following: “Unable to connect to SiriusXM radio”. You have to love paying for a service and then the car telling you that you can’t use it. I have had the system just completely reboot itself while driving and then lose presets several times. There are times when you click on a channel to listen to and it just picks another one on its own. The system is just incredibly buggy and should not be in a vehicle for sale. The other big drawback is the dealership experience. I leased my vehicle at a dealership just south of Boston (much better pricing and professionalism). My local dealer is horrific for service. I had a defect with the seat cover that took numerous visits and phone calls to finally get fixed. I asked them to look at the passenger seat that rattles intermittently, but that never happened. They upgraded the firmware in the dreaded infotainment system which did nothing to solve the problem. There was a recall on the vehicle but they said my vehicle was not affected. Six weeks later I got a recall notice from Mazda saying I was affected. At the end of this lease this vehicle is going back and Mazda will be in my rear view mirror.
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Great small SUV, Except for uncomfortable seats
Dennis, 08/12/2019
updated 02/12/2020
2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
16 of 21 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a small SUV, with enough power, well built, and a bit of luxury. The CX-5 Signature checked all my boxes for a loaded model. I did a lot of reading from reviews, and this vehicle is a stand out. Took it for a 10 minute test drive, and purchased it. I’m not impressed with its exterior style, it just seems bland to me (no haters please, just my opinion), but looks fine enough. Interior with Touring edition is very attractive. All was well until my first 1.5 hour drive. The seat was very uncomfortable for me and my 5’10”, 220 # body. The seat is narrow, and side bolsters are very stiff, pushing in on my thighs, and too short. I don’t mind a sporty seat, as I’ve had them in many cars, sport, luxury, and others. But after 30 minutes, I can’t wait to get out of this vehicles seat. Sure wish the seat was a little wider, or at least had adjustments for these unforgiving side bolsters. I’ve tried every adjustment, to no avail. I should have done more due diligence, and stayed with the car longer before committing, and this glaring issue would have presented itself, so I take the blame. I think it’s seats are much better designed for a smaller frame, like the Japanese craftsmen and women who build these? Not so much us larger Americans. With 800 miles on the odometer, I took the car in this morning to a shop that specializes in automotive seat modification and construction. They looked at it and said there was nothing they could do without compromising the integrity with air bags/sensors. The foam used is extremely dense and stiff in those bolsters, and the plastic sides come up too high. I’m faced with selling it or trading for another vehicle, which I’m OK to do and take some loss, but other makes now just don’t seem to stack up. The CRV Touring is a good option, better fuel economy and space, seats are more comfortable, but a glaring issue is no ventilated seats available, and in SWFL, that’s a must have with leather. So I’m going to try to do some leather conditioning, and maybe wear in the foam for a while before making a final call. As far as the vehicle is concerned, it’s has a nice ride, good power, beautiful interior, and loaded with safety features. The infotainment is lacking and not up to par with many, as others have mentioned, but I overlooked that. Fuel economy is not impressive, but it has a more powerful engine, so again, I overlooked that too. Transmission is only 6 speed, but it shifts very smooth and works well with the turbo engine. The clarity of the camera for backing, and it’s view is mediocre, and the parking lines in reverse stay strait. No curvature for better parking direction. That needs a fix in a vehicle of this caliper. Bottom line, wonderful, sporty handling SUV. A lot to like, but if you find yourself being a bit larger than average, spend some time with these seats first. If I knew now what I discovered after an hour in the seat, I’d have looked for something different. Update: I traded the car after 7000 miles.
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2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve
Ron B, 04/16/2019
updated 04/21/2025
2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
Lately Infotainment System has been quirky and rebooted itself a few times. Folding mirrors stopped working. Mazda admitted manufacturing defect, but would not cover repairs. Best Buying Experience ever. I have purchased new cars for 50 years. Very helpful staff and no pressure. Good price and trade-in. Beautiful look and design. Great performance with Turbo and Premium gas. Handles well, interior is lu7xorious. Has Bells & Whistles I would never have purchased: Heads Up Display, heated steering wheel, ventilated and heated front seat, heat rear seats. Dual Memory for drivers. Well after a year some issues The Infotainment System is very slow to load. The SiriusXm had constant issues. Had to replace the entire System. Still does not work all of the time. Just hit 15,000 miles and no other issues. SiriusXm seems to work for now. Navigation had wrong information on my most recent Trip. Had just updated it as well. Rear Brakes had to be replaced after only 15,000 miles? Service Dept. would not see my car before the Warranty was over regarding Rear Cross Traffic Issues. (installed by them!)
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Dre Mabins, 11/04/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
22 of 30 people found this review helpful
I recently bought a new 2019 Mazda CX-5 back in July. The car only had 6,500 miles on it and the motor is already having to be replaced. I am very upset that I spent 30,000 on a vehicle and already having to replace the motor.
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Happy with purchase
Hanna, 08/15/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
After much research I thought I settled on this because of the safety features. But I looked at a few before I definitely decided. I couldn’t be happier. It exceeds the epa stated mpg, I get over 30 mpg. I love the driver assisted safety features and it’s such a pleasure to drive. I’m 5’3” and no problem, husband 6’4” and very comfortable. Backseat passengers are also comfortable. It really is luxury without the cost. I’ve seen negative reviews of the info system being confusing or out dated. It’s very simple to use, I don’t know about out dated but it’s perfectly fine. I’ve also seen downside is limited cargo space. Unless you regularly move all of your belongings the cargo space is ample. My only complaint would be that although you can mute the radio you can’t turn it off. The nice part is scrolling only scrolls favorites and not all channels, but the option of being able to turn it off would seem normal. But it really is a small thing.
Short length on front seats is bothersome
CaliMacProMan, 01/20/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
44 of 62 people found this review helpful
I was very excited to see that Mazda addressed the power issue for the CX5 but found the front seats to be too short for my below average length legs, surprising and very disappointing.
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Donald milne, 09/27/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
44 of 62 people found this review helpful
I bought the signature edition And I am regretting buying this car The infotainment system crashes every time I drive the car It's is a real piece of junk The car is in the dealership for an extended period of time while they try to figure this out There are apparently other cx-5sthat have same issue It's definitely defective The lane keep assist is very weak as well and the Option to have it buzz with lane deviation does not work I would not buy this car again
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Good for the Soul
Fast Eddie, 11/15/2019
updated 05/18/2020
2019 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
The Mazda CX-5 is often touted for its style when compared to other mid sized SUVs but its shape has changed little since its introduction in 2013. The nose is slightly longer and the Touring addition has more electronic bells and whistles than in the old days but the engine and the body are mostly the same. The interior has nicer materials than past models but feels smaller in the front due to a bigger center console that encroaches on people space. Still handles well and base engine is definitely more peppy. If you want a cushy ride, with no noise and wide comfy seats, this is not your car. If you are interested in a better handling car that looks great and has a premium feel about it while still being mid price, this is it!
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Grand Touring 2.5 na
sword9mm, 12/24/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I came from a Genesis with the 3.8 v6/manual and this car is definitely slower compared to 350/300 from the Genesis but I'm fine with that. I wanted a more comfortable ride that is more compatible with my lifestyle along with more tech and features. This car is perfectly fine for the daily driving suburban person. The seats are comfortable, the transmission shifts well enough for a slush box, the climate control works well, the radio is fine enough. Downside really is the radio. The Bose speakers are ok (no factory radio no matter the make is all that good imo) but the system is a little slow. The nav works well enough as does Car Play. I've driven a Tiguan and no one beats VW group for infotainment systems so whatever. It could be better but it could be worse. None of these things are that good to be honest even aftermarket. Maybe Tesla but they crash a lot too so I just think it's the nature of the beast. I'd like a little more power so I'm going to tune it and add a few aftermarket parts but all and all it's fine. If I wanted a performance car I had one so I'm good. Looked at Ravs and CR-Vs and the like and I liked the look of the CX-5 more and the interior. Don't have kids so the room inside is good for me and the wife. All of these things are pretty much the same so it does come down to personal choice and what you need. I like the CX-5 but some would like the CR-V or Rav or Tuscon or whatever more and that's fine. I'm not comparing it to Lexus or Infinity or Lincoln cause I've never driven those SUVs.
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Excellent vehicle
Old Man, 09/13/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I downsized from a CX-9 and am completely satisfied. It's the first vehicle that I have had that has the heads up display. I will always want that from now on. Great economy when you drive sensible, 33-34 MGP regularly. Looking forward to the 2020 tubro. I have also owned 2 Miata's, loved them.
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A used 2019 is almost as good as the 2020
Roy Tindula, 07/22/2019
updated 07/22/2020
2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The CX-5 has always been an SUV that handles like a good sedan. This new design has greatly improved the "road noise" that some people objected to in the 2013 through 2016 models. The Grand Touring now includes seat memory and navigation and all the driving aids (except for self parking) for much less than $30k real purchase cost. Jan,2020...Excellent highway gas mileage (30mpg on "blue" highways and 31mpg on interstates at slightly over posted limits). The back seat is fine for large adults. July 2020...Good handling, but remember it's not a sports car. Covid has killed the trips to RGV. Only have 6500 total miles on it. No problems.
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Headlight ripoff
Peter, 10/02/2023
2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2019 CX-5 Signature with 41,00 miles form a local dealer in Boise, ID. One of the headlights was out and they replaced it before purchase. 1,000 miles later the other headlight goes out and the part alone is over $1,000! The LED headlights are designed to last 15 years or 10,000 to 30,000 hours of use according to several MAzada Dealship websites. Both failed well before this and Mazda will not help me after several calls to their "Customer Experience" number. the total cost with labor to replace two headlights is $3,600 and then they will go out again at 80,000 miles. Mazda should be ashamed of the lack of quality and the ridiculous cost to replace. Think about a different car. Here are the links to dealerships telling you the lights will last a long time and lying about it. https://www.capomazda.com/blog/should-i-get-led-headlights/ https://www.floodmazda.com/blogs/2937/is-it-time-to-get-new-headlights-for-your-mazda/ https://www.hileymazdaofburleson.com/blogs/3654/does-your-mazda-need-new-headlights
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Great SUV, but a few quirks
dgiordano, 03/18/2020
2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my wife's vehicle. We love driving the CX-5. We've said if we were to win a lottery this would be vehicle I would be fine driving for years. This has all the technology you could ask for. There are a few little quirks that I wished Mazda would have thought of (one bigger than the other). 1. Back lighting - we have to feel and search for the garage door button on the mirror, same with the buttons for memory seats in a dark garage or in the evening. 2. Nav - the way you have to select a country every time you enter an address is a pain. Can't they just default the country to the US (for US markets), unless you change it? 3. The Infotainment system... my biggest complaint!... This is actually dangerous. I drive a GM, my wife came from a GM, so we have that background. The screen does not allow touchscreen access while moving, which I kind of understand. But, what this makes you do is look at the screen multiple times to see where your little cursor is highlighting just to change the station with multiple clicks. Now, I don't drive it enough to get real familiar with the controls, but it takes me well over a minute with many looks at the screen to go from XM to FM. There is no option (unless I just don't know the why to fine it) to know what station you are flipping to using the steering wheel controls. Yes, they are the saved favorites, but if I didn't save them, I don't know what is next so I have to keep on looking at the radio to see what station I'm on. So, in an attempt to make the system safer, I feel they've made it much more unsafe. So, currently I just listen to whatever my wife has left on the radio, sometime not so great....
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Just like a fake Gucci bag - terrible design flaws
Emanuel, 03/03/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
83 of 129 people found this review helpful
I own the car and while I love a lot of it, there is much to dislike. The bad: This car has such tiny seating area it’s the downfall of the entire car. There is absolutely no space for anyone’s butt except for a tiny person below 5.4’ and as you can see throughout reviews on YouTube, the drivers thighs are on the side bolstering the entire time. The worst seats I’ve set in in the past 15 years of any car brand. The AWD system’s front wheel drive bias is too noticeable and there will be lots of brake squeaking pretty much from the moment you own your car. If you are used to Acura, BMW, Lexus, Audi or Subaru AWD system, this one will be a huge let down. The Bose sound system is pretty bad because it has no mids adjustment at all, just treble and bass. The infotainment system is pretty good but takes long to initiate upon start of the vehicle. The paired Bluetooth device will for whatever reason not connect all the time and the car will default to USB or radio even if a mobile device is connected. It doesn’t make sense. The backup camera is still the worse in the entire car industry. It’s embarrasing. Just a like a fake Gucci back that will still hold your items pretending to be the original, this car will take you places but it fails to deliver key features that competitors have in spades. The seating area is simply unacceptable. The good: The transmission is fantastic! One of the best I’ve ever driven. The power delivery is amazing, although, very FWD biased. So make sure that does not bother you. Getting in and out of the car is a breeze. I have the premium package that offers the HUB display projection and it is fantastic, especially with navigation on. It’s cool to see your actual speed, next turn and speed limit on your windshield. The sign recognition is amazing too, but it does use small icons to show them. I also think the car is very good looking overall. If I could do my purchase all over again, I would not get this car. I would most definitely chose the CX9, the bigger brother of the CX5. Although the AWD is the same, the seating issue, which for me is the biggest downfall would be addressed. In the CX9 you also feel more like a part of a cockpit. If you are a short or slim person with no butt, these seats could be great for you. Otherwise I can’t see anyone who enjoys keeping their thighs on the side bolstering of the seats. Terrible design.
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I did my due diligence and Mazda came out on top!
Paul, 02/05/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
16 of 25 people found this review helpful
The CX5 feels solid, hugs the road, very comfortable and looks great inside and out! Has all the features in the GTR that I'll need.
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Mazda Listens (They have to)
floraliner, 11/21/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
You'll get Audi performance and quality, without the Audi price.
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Mazda CX-5 ... great awd at affordable price
Happily retired , 11/19/2019
updated 11/20/2020
2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
My first Mazda was a CX3 and I liked the awd handling. I traded up to CX5 awd, drove it 50,000 miles with no issues and last month traded up to a new CX5 with ventilated seats and heated steering wheel. A great vehicle at an affordable price. I’m retired, drive a lot on vacations, and I trade every year. Mazda value makes that possible.
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Torque-Vectoring is conservative
VChan, 01/31/2019
2019 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
39 of 64 people found this review helpful
I drove almost all SUV/SAV vehicles in this class/size from both mainstream and luxury auto makers. Mazda is in an interesting position in the market as they are comparing themselves to the luxury market on many fronts but still trying to maintain a down-to-earth, approachable feel. I drove the CX-5 back-to-back with the BMW X1 in dry, rainy, and snowy conditions on two occasions and can tell you that hands down BMW's torque vectoring and stability control system is superior. The CX-5 would understeer and push where the X1 would grip and rotate even in the snow. The BMW X-drive system was more confidence inspiring and ultimately sealed the deal for me. I also thought the engine was not as spirited as expected for being rated with 310 lb ft of torque. Kudos to Mazda for having the best steering feel among the mainstream Japanese competitors. The CX-5 is still a remarkable value for all the tech and high-end materials you get but at the end of the day a vehicle is for driving and I chose to spend a little more to get a better driving vehicle for the snowy conditions I live in.
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