Used 2022 Mazda CX-5 Consumer Reviews
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CX5! A Great Replacement for the Jeep Cherokee!
We are totally impressed with our new CX5 after 5 months and 4,000kms. We owned a 2017 Jeep Cherokee Limited with all the bells and whistles and liked the vehicle. We wanted to upgrade to the new 2022 Grande Cherokee 2 row, but after waiting for months for one to arrive at a dealer, we started to look elsewhere. We considered the Honda CRV, the Hyundai Tucson and the CX5. In reading reviews, the CRV and CX5 were tied at the top of their category. The disappointment with the Honda is the stupid CVT transmission. The Jeep GC would be bigger but I’m so glad I bought the CX5. The dealer gave us a 2021 to test drive and warned that any speeding tickets we got would be our responsibility. Part of my test drive was on a 4 lane divided highway and after a kilometre or two, I looked at the speedo and found I was doing 130 km in a 100 zone. Whoa baby! This thing goes! Part of not realizing the speed was in how quiet the vehicle is with considerably less road noise than the Cherokee. Then we drove some back country roads and again was impressed with the handling, quietness and how well it absorbed the bumps. The body feels really taut, quiet and the steering is precise. We ordered the Candy Apple Red Signature 2.5 Turbo with all the bells and whistles. The down side was that we waited 3 months for it to come. This was perhaps more to do with the supply situation for almost everything after the CoVid situation. So it arrived and we were really impressed with the upscale model over the test drive unit. And it came in almost 20 thousand less than the Grande. The colour is fabulous and well worth the extra $400. It is interesting to note that the Turbo model works fine on regular fuel, but you do get more power with premium. I’m sorry! This thing has loads of power so I won’t be spending money on premium. The adaptive cruise is the default setting and it works great. It’s much smoother than the Jeep which had grabby brakes when approaching a slower vehicle. The Bose stereo is simply amazing! It is like you are in a concert hall no matter which seat you are in. We like the heads up display on the windshield. It was a bit distracting at first but having that information directly in front of you is a huge safety item. I did drive in 6 inch deep snow a couple of days and the AWD handled this every bit as good as the 4W Drive on the Cherokee. Our first and only longer trip was 608 km and it got 7.4L/100 km or 38.2mpg driving 10 km over the speed limit. This is very impressive for a vehicle of this size. Around town it is still impressive. Pros - Quiet ride, great handling and fun to drive - Premium interior - Seats are firm and comfortable - Great gas mileage - Heated and ventilated front seats and heated rear seats - Heads up display is super. It even displays nav directions, speed limits and stop signs. - One button switches the entire speedometer display from miles/kilometres - Bose stereo - incredible sound - Paddle shifting is very positive unlike the Cherokee which might as well not have it. - Auto door locks with mirror fold up when walking away - Adjustable height of the lift gate prevents hitting the garage door. - Wrap around below the doors keeps dirt and moisture away from the door sill. - Great headlights that peer around corners - Back up camera with 360 display - A golf bag actually fits across Cons - Oil changes every 8,000 kms versus 16,000 - Operating Manual is 724 pages with many duplicates and confusing sections. Add a 191 page Connect Manual, a 79 page Nav Manual and a 3 page Apple Car Play Manual. - Driver settings for the seats are only that. The Jeep adjusted seats, mirrors, stereo source and even stereo volume. - Apple Car Play is not wireless, a huge disappointment - Location of the Homelink buttons on mirror can accidentally bring garage door down when adjusting the rear view mirror.
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Great Value - Comfortable and Fun to Drive
We had purchased 2019 CX-5 three years ago and love it. We needed to get a replacement vehicle for another car and started the search process again. We looked at the CRV, Rouge, Forester, Rav-4 and Tucson along with the CX-5. There are other options all have more cargo space and roomier back seats, but the handling, front seat comfort and features made once again choosing the CX-5 an easy decision for us. The 2019 version has been flawless, and we expect the same from the 2022 model. With AWD now standard, Mazda provides the best value compared to its competitors. I also wish that the gas tank capacity could have been increased so that fewer stops at a gas station are needed.
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Jittery ride with 19 inch wheels
I love everything about this car except the suspension is too stiff… and I drove a Mini Cooper for years. The 19 inch wheels and tires on the signature are constantly busy transmitting every tar strip, crack, and bump. On the highway, the car never settles down. There’s a constant buzz and bobble through the body of the car and the steering wheel. For the record, my tires were road-force balanced, and are at the proper inflation. The car just rides stiffly. I wish I had picked it up on the test ride! That said, I found a set of Mazda 17 inch wheels and tires and put them on, and the difference is profound. It may corner a tiny bit less sharply, but I consider that a fair trade for dramatically improved ride comfort every minute I’m in the car.
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If it aint broke dont fix it !
I remember when the CX-5 was launched in 2014 and liked the engineering aspects associated with the "Skyactive" engine and transmission. Mazda did what few other manufacturers did which was take the existing combustion engine and gear-based transmissions and take them to the highest level of performance, reliability and efficiency to date, while staying away from using consumers as guinea pigs for hybrid drive or fully electric drive technology. The Skyactive engine has a 13:1 or 14:1(Europe) compression ratio which increases power and efficiency requiring the engine be built to higher tolerances similar to those of diesel engines and racing vehicles. The transmission is where we were sold as few manufacturers are still making a traditional gear-based transmission which gives the driver outstanding feedback and superior reliability. Most other vehicles have switched to the unreliable, irritating CVT (continuously variable transmission) which to me feels like I'm stepping on a sponge when accelerating. CVTs are less expensive to manufacturer and have fewer moving parts, thus cheaper to produce..but performance and reliability suffer. Mazda stuck by the reliable 6 speed gearbox and enhanced the wear parts and design thus making the transmission smooth, confidence inspiring and incredibly reliable. Many CVTs seem to just make it past the warranty expiration then - kaput -. So you end up with around 100k on a vehicle that is still running great ...but needs a new transmission- I suppose if you are leasing its not a longevity issue but it still effects the residual value. Not the CX-5,..... and this goes to the title of this review.( If it aint broke dont fix it )...Mazda started making the Skyactive system in 2014 and has done nothing to it each year except refining it and working out small bugs. I wont review the other parts of the vehicle as they speak for themselves, the fit and finish is second to none and Mazda as busted their hump to make what I believe is one of the all around greatest traditional combustion engine and gear based transmissions ever made. I've heard some mention of minor electronic issues ( entertainment system , navigation etc ) but thats the case on about every new vehicle. There are very few manufacturers which still invest in making the traditional drive engine and transmission and making it well. We feel fortunate to have found one in the trim level we like. If you feel you need more power...go with the turbo. If you think you need more space, go with the CX-9 or the new CX-50. They are fundamentally the exact same vehicle but the body is different. My guess is this traditional setup will not be available at any price from any manufacturer, in less than a year or two.
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I’m impressed!!
I traded my 2016 jeep Cherokee in for the 2022 Cx5. I saw the car at the Cleveland auto show and boy o boy was I impressed! For me it feels like a luxury suv but not for the price, my jeep was clunky the Cx5 premium plus feels great it’s firm/steady. It’s a much different ride compared to my jeep. I feel like I’m driving $$ it’s a perfect fit for me I don’t have small kids so I’m ok w/the space, it’s really just me. I pick up a few bags of mulch that’s about as much space I need. I’m ok with the infotainment isn’t touch screen. I appreciate the knobs being right under the arm rest very convenient as opposed to reaching forward. I really think I’m obsessed w/this SUV lol.