Not for a family

@@FreddyFermin For a SMALL family. Like, 1 kid.

@@FreddyFermin Perhaps we should be looking at minivans.

@@FreddyFermin Eh? Its perfectly fine for two kids. Teenagers even are just fine.

@jonsilver5833 I agree. the storage is fine, there are tons of videos which show people packing tons of suitcases in the back. I'm going to this from an old school Venza and I'm not worried about the space.

I also don’t understand why people complain of the space, unless you’re having a big family then I may get it. But honestly this car has the right size for its segment and price!

I just bought the 2023 Premium addition and luckily it came with the Bose which is an amazing system at high or low volume. I had the same opinion as you about needing a Premium sound system as i usually only listen to talk radio but now I am listening to all my old favorite bands from my youth just because the sound is that good. I’m sure the regular system sounds good as well due to the acoustics of the build and how quiet it is inside. I also noticed brake dust on my front rims because I keep cleaning them but I think it’s because it’s brand new? I’ve always been an easy braker and have kept original brakes far longer than other people I know so only time will tell if this will still be the case. I’m also surprised in 2023 that it doesn’t have wireless Appleplay but to be honest I don’t even use the wired on mine because I already have navigation and my Bluetooth connection plays everything else I normally use. For driver experience this little vehicle is a blast to drive and I don’t even have Turbo. Handling is superb and the sport mode is definitely noticeable compared to normal. I’ve yet to drive in snow yet and that’s the part that worries me because the OEM tires it came with had terrible reviews. Have you driven in snow yet?

Sounds great!

I just ordered one and the dealer told me to just order the 2024 since the factory isnt making anymore new 2023's and is just fulfilling old orders. So I am down for a 2024 CX-5 Signature.

@jbrown4137 I did end up getting a 7 year extended warranty to protect myself against odd stuff failing. Also we drive our cars 10-15 years so hoping to get that long here.

How do you like it?

Just ordered my CX-5 as well. I'm waiting for the 2024 model which they are going to start producing next month. GTA as well.

I made a solid cushion to go on the armrest using elastic straps. Now it’s softer and extends out an extra couple of inches.

Yes.

Love it.

At least Beyond skin deep (Rhodium white and zircon sand), Since 2017 model year: 2. Turbo engine 3. Updated rear chassis 4. Tweak transmission

@@djhrjeiwhri Also, since 2017: Updated infotainment system, ventilated front seats, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, upgraded backup and surround camera resolution, etc. So yeah, besides everything @djhrjeiwhri and I said, it's basically the same car, lol!!

I hear you but as folks noted they have made important tweaks--I had a 2016 GT and now a 2021 Signature. I'll be moving to the CX-50 in 2-3 years after they get out the inevitable new model bugs and come up with a "Signature" level trim.

Yes, it's time for Mazda to say what's ahead for the CX-5. Will it be dropped and the CX-50 the standing replacement or is it going to be redesigned? Forget what Honda, and Toyota are doing. Look at what Kia and Hyundai are doing! The current platform had some age yet is on a great run. However, it's time for Mazda to redesign and release the sexiest, hi-tech Mazda yet in the next gen CX-5!

The cx 5 is NOT way to small.

The 2023 model does not have it

In my country it has it, but you can defeat it by having the front window fan on.

I agree 100%. Mine is only a month old and the pillars are covered in scratches. I’ve just had them protective film covered. That helps a lot because the micro scratches self heal in the sun. The interior black on the doors I’ve covered in a nice durable fabric stuck down with double sided tape. But it’s stupid that I have to do these things on a brand new car.

@@aussie8114where did you get the film covers from? Is there a business that does them or did you do them yourself? I definitely want to get this done.

@@jawsgreatwhite9966 There are businesses that install protective film known as PPF. Find a reputable business if you can and they can supply and fit it. They usually use a plotter to cut it out in their business premises. STEK Dynosheild or Expel Ultimate are the 2 common and decent films. They will self heal in the sun or a hairdryer but only the minor surface (swirl) type scratches will self heal, any scratch that goes through the top self healing layer will not heal. It’s not a perfect solution because you still need to treat them with a lot of care but it’s worth trying. In future once these look crappy I will decide whether to get them done again or replace the gloss pillars with the brushed finish from the lower model range. They don’t look as fancy but they seem to be more user friendly.

@@jawsgreatwhite9966 If you’re referring to the interior covers, I made them myself. Cut paper templates then used the templates to cut some nice fabric I bought. I painted the underside of the fabric with PVA glue to stiffen it up and help contour the curve, then used double sided tap to fix it to the black plastic.

It's industry nomenclature. Compact SUVs/CUVs compare to midsize cars or small large cars like Honda Accord. The Pilot, Highlander and Telluride would be mid size, and Hyundai Santa Fe too weirdly. Large SUVs would be Tahoe, Wagoneer, Expedition.

It’s compact. Smallest out of all of them.

@@SentoukiEX smaller than a CX-3? 😂

@@kbling2946 The person was probably referring to other competitors.

It is a mid size, not a compact. It’s plenty big enough.

I don’t mind it but cx-50 etc has touchscreen at least so it’s coming from now on.