One thing I feel you have neglected to mention (as in most reviews I've seen) is Mazada's Blind Spot Monitoring System. The CX-5 is the only CUV in this class that provides this feature and you don't have to go to the high end GT either. It's available in the GS trim level as well and in my opinion one of the most advanced safety features available. I purchased my CX-5 six months ago and love it. The BSM system is something all vehicles should have.

i don't want to know about the honda i want to know about the mazda so stop comparing so much

One of the best reviews on this car out there. I like your closing statement as well.

Awesome review, all the basic information needed for an average daily driver is mentioned.

Is this a cx5 review or a Crv comparisons?

Thanks, that's very nice of you to say.

Great videos Zack - I really enjoy your program. Have you done a review for the Scion/Subaru FRS?

KZfaq selects the image, I'm trying to change it but often you have to wait....

How much flood level CX-5 to drive through.

would you recommend this over kia sportage and hyundai tuscon ? thx for the nice review

Great review Zach. Keep it up. You are the best on youtube. Even better than the big guy reviewers

Nice review, you saved me a lot of money. (my other options) What do you think about the VW Tiguan and the Q3? I'm sure the Q3 is better but, is it worth the price difference?

Yea i agree with you on that. Usually 1st time models have some issues here and there but only time can tell what those will be.

Ok I've driven sports cars since I first got my licence. From a Nissan Skyline to a 190E AMG. I picked one of these up four months ago now and my family thought I was nuts but I love it. It's a very nice driving vehicle. One of the many things I like about it is if you on a GS option package and you want the in dash GPS it's just a slide in module that links to your radio. All be it it's TomTom but it's very nice you can easily add it after the fact.

Zack Spencher: Since you did a review on the Mitsubishi RVR on your previous video, which Crossover SUV would you pick? CX-5 or RVR. Also which one has good gas milage. Since I drive the RVR GT I can get 610km for $64. How much does the CX-5 cost for full tank?

Thanks for the great review. I'm downsizing from my 2009 F150 King Ranch and I think you've helped with my decision. I had a Mazda 6 wagon previously and I loved it. Too bad they wrecked the 6 and aren't offering Canadians the new 6 in a wagon. The lack of power is my only beef with this vehicle, but I'm sure I can get used to that.

Why didn't you call your review CRV vs CX5. I test drove the CX5 yesterday, getting one today!!

Can you please talk about the CX-5 and not the CR-V? Just do a comparison video if you like Honda so much.

If you are still wondering they both have a really nice grip on the road, the CX-5 is surprisingly well planted even with a ride height of 8.5 in. The CX-5 however is a little pokey with 155hp but makes up for it with mpg's. The Mazda 3 is more balanced with the 2.0 skyactiv.

I am atenting to buy this vehicle, im really in love with it 😍

I didn't even notice with that badass jacket he was wearing!

Getting my 2014 AWD CX-5 later this week. Really excited.

i'm not a writer at all, but i just went through the car-buying process in the USA and have had a CX-5 for a few months now. At least here in the states, this video is right on. The Mazda is fun to drive, roomy for 5 people on a 16 hour drive, and probably gets the best gas mileage in its class (I get 30 mpg with 80% highway driving). having driven a rouge, crv and a subaru outback, i would take the cx-5 all day every day. its worth 3 more months of payment. :P

Iz the mazda cx-5 deisal coming to canada and when

As I mentioned, you have to have the key. No key, no start.

thank you your're the first person ive seen on youtube that sees this problem they are so full of themselves and completely messed up the english language

when we were shoping the crv was $2500 more than the Mazda. The Mazda drove way better but i liked the CRV extra HP. We went with the Mazda, I have no problems with it and we have had it for about 18 months. There is now a Mazda CX5 2.5 litre, Get that one, Hoping they come with a Speed CX5 with 250 horse power. A Speed cx5 would probably be as good or better than a Porche Macan

how much

As our diesel fuel in Canada is less that regular unleaded I would wait for the diesel. The Yanks unfortunately pay premium prices for their diesel fuel which is a shame as this is why Canadians have a shortage of diesel options. Excellent review Zack as per usual.

tomorrow I got mine!

I will wait and see what the new Rav-4 is going to be like.

hello video uploader..where is this place? so beautiful

I agree, the CX-5 is less expensive then the CR-V and when you go up to the highest trim level GT, the price difference is even higher. As a matter of fact, when you compare the high end CX-5 GT to all others it's the least expensive in it's class.

No worries, keep it up!

Is it mesdah or mazda!?

Review starts 2:39

for the rust problem it depends on where you live. In nyc i haven't seen mazda with rust problems and im a mechanic so i would know but in more snowy climate i have seen them.

I heard a few CX-5's in between CRV's.

I recently .just brought the 2022 mazda cx 5

Nice car

Both C&D and Motor Trend prefer the CX-5 to the CRV. But this guy is spot on. I'm looking at CUV's and right now and a CX-5 Touring with the Bose and sunroof is $25,479 street 1.9% for 3 years. Honda CRV EX (with sunroof standard) is $23,500 street with .9% financing for 60 mo. And CRV has better reliability ratings than the CX5 per JD Power. There's a premium to pay for zoom zoom. About $2,000+.

I LOVE MASDA

I test drove one today. It had a 2.0litre engine that was very smooth and quiet compared to others in the same category and although it wasn't totally gutless, you could tell there might be issues for some people especially if you were fully loaded with passengers and cargo. I liked it anyway. you can't top the fuel mileage savings this offers. What I really want to know is how reliable this SUV is going to be. Only time will tell I guess.

Push-button start is very common these days. The key still needs to be on your body, either in your pocket or purse and the car car sense that it is near, then it allows the car to start. No key, no start!

It's like nails to a chalk board....everytime he says it.

How often can one say "Honda CR-V" in a Mazda CX-5 review? I hope Honda gave you one for plugging them.

A word about the price, there must be a difference between Honda/Mazda prices in Canada vs. the United States, because all trim levels of the CX-5 are ~$2000 LESS than Honda CR-V, whereas in this review it sounds like the opposite is true in Canada. Just something to consider for US folks watching this review. I think I want a CX-5 in the next few months.

I have a time machine!! Not Skyactiv, slightly different technology but pretty cool....

I hope Mazda does the same thing for the new Mazda6.

You know a lot of times when companies introduce new vehicle models that were created from scratch like the ford fusion when it first came out, tends to have a lot of problems on their first years vehicles. I bet the next generation CX-5 (hasn't come out yet) would obviously be more reliable this one lol

between Cx-5 and Mazda 3 which one is the better in (Road Grip - Handling) BTW I own a Honda Accord 98 and I consider it the best plz help me

This guy reviewed a Honda CRV in this video

no doubt, best driving dynamics among the bunch. german of the japanese cars.

wow very productive feedback

Protege had notorious rust problems. I personally know two former owners with this issue. You may have had different experience though. With the Skyactiv engines Mazda took a gamble: either they hit the jackpot or will go down the drain if their engines will not stand the test of time in reliability. While I like the CX-5 a lot I will not gamble with Mazda.

Great review! However, the 'preview' image before clicking on the video shows a 2012 Honda CR-V, not a CX-5, incase you wanted to address that :)

Check the Mazda Canada web site. 155hp and 13:1.

Nice review Zack. We get it, you told us twice the CRV is $2,000 cheaper. Who cares about the CRV? That vehicle looks terrible compared to this. The CX-5 looks great and will sell like hotcakes here in Canada.

Its a nice crossover but even with SKyactive, not sure its the best !

mazda is great and i love them but the rx8 burns oil and losses compression fast which mean you have to rebuild the engine constantly but if you love it buy just know what your going into.

I would get this or the Mini Countryman over the CR-V any day. My 2012 CR-V has undergone major repairs in just the first 6000 miles thanks to Honda's shoddy quality. The engines may last 300,000 mi, but the rest of the car won't go nearly as long w/o extensive repairs.

Not in North America. 155hp and 13:1

It looks better than the Hyundai Tuscon but they're both great cars

I paid extra for the hole, spendy jeans.

165 HP and 14.1

were talking bout power here lol

this is my issue with Americans on a regular basis, they always assume that their way of saying things is the standard universal way and only correct way ever, they often try to tell me how to pronounce Burrito, and I'm Hispanic! lol

LOL-4.40 "It reminds me of a BMW from about 10 years ago" the new design of Mazda, ha..

This review is from Canada and this is the way Canadians and Mazda Canada pronounces the name of their company. The US is the only country that pronounces Mazda the way you do.

I have drive my cx-5 for 3 month n so far, i loved it so much, comfort n good looking on interior n exterior. compared to honda cr-v which look ugly. in my country indonesia, honda even facelift their cr-v before launch it to the market, because that new cr-v is so ugly on exterior

Massda instead of Mahzduh? Guess it doesn't matter ... sounds funny though.

might cost more at first but the gas mileage will save you in the long run

yep, even in norway we pronounce it m-ah-zda

wow, "marry" three times in 15seconds. time to bust out the old thesaurus dude

Mahzdah

The starting price of this CX5 is over the top compared to Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson. The Korean brands have more meat and it comes with a 5 year warranty. Mazda only have 3 years. I have a 2006 Mazda3 and my next can will NOT be a Mazda.

just for you Americans, the cr-v is about 2grand more expensive than the mazda cx-5

You spelled 'you' wrong. He's actually pronouncing it how it's spelled. Us Americans have the English language all hacked up if you were to pay attention to such things. Think of the word mattress, how is the 'a' pronounced when we say it? Just like how he said Mazda, whose structure is very similar to mattress.

Capacité du réservoir

Masssda

Oh and Japan. You forgot Japan. They pronounce the "a" same as the US. You know, Japan. The country where Mazdas are made.

ohh then alright

North America -United States "of" America. The country name is United States. America is the continent. -Canada Canadians are technically Americans too. You should say U.S. citizens think they are the center of the universe.

That's because Japanese has no "Z" sound.

Nice review however... I can't get past the ugly shape of the grill. IT's a deal breaker for me. I wish Mazda would dump the "smiley" face.

mAzzda

lol good one no wonder she like honda

Ha funny, in canada165 and 14.1

Well, if you want to announce your identity you are more than welcome to make such a statement but the reality is that I make no money from Honda in any way. Motormouthcanada calls Billshit on this comment!

Thats a 3-way marriage and its a no no

LMAOO.. bro girls see a yaris an fall in love with it.. while us guys know is a piece of shit hahaha

music too loud dude

i want a britsh guy reviewing it

I love mazda and honda. However this video makes me hate honda. maybe actually mazda paid you say so many honda. isn't it :/.

it's pronounced "Mahzda" not "mazda"

is this bazooka reveiwing the mazda or the honda..... crv got this crv got that what is he the honda rep for ontario.

like if you hate Honda because of this guy

u said Mazda wrong.. Wow fail.

Not that anyone cares, but I am the designer of these engines and transmissions was not paid for my work. I have zero respect for Mazda now.

it's "Spaniards", and I wouldn't mind if they are correcting me on something that they originated, or have been doing for way longer than my country has, and it's nothing to do with anti-american sentiment, I love and live in this country for more than the economic opportunities, but it doesn't mean that I will reserve any comment on any idiotic behavior from most of its citizens.