I have a 2022 CX5. Idk why people think the non touch screen is a negative. I personally love the knob and not getting fingerprints on the screen. It also makes using the interface less distracting since I dont have to reach forward to touch the display, my palm lands right on the knob. I love it

Everyone talks about the underpowered Telluride, or the other boring KIA SUVs. In my opinion, Mazda makes the better looking, and better performing SUVs.

The Honda CR-V is a good vehicle but I’d lean towards the Mazda. I just like the looks better. Thanks for the great review Joe and nice job Lori! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

Attractive car from the inside and outside. Cant go wrong with any red seats on any car. They look sexy. It's a guaranteed 5 extra horsepower plus the seatbelts too

Just went car shopping with a friend today. She was leaning towards the Rav4 or CR-V. The Toyota dealership wouldn't even work with her so I suggested taking a look at the CX5. She took a test drive in a turbo model and said she didn't want to bother looking at the Honda. She said that the handling and braking felt very natural plus it had all the safety features she wanted. A sale is in the process and I got a free lunch for directing her to Mazda which wasn't on her list when we set out this morning.

I must admit I bought my 2021 Carbon Turbo Edition CX-5 after watching his review and couldn’t wait to see the 2022 version. If you are hesitant, go test it out. Yes, you will sacrifice mpg and a bit of cargo room to the CRV, BUT the “ZOOM,ZOOM” more than make up for it all!

I am loving the changes that Mazda has made to the CX-5 so far, Joe! It looks amazing.

This is exactly how I would option it, also with the turbo. I've owned 3 Mazdas over the years and I loved them all. One of my top favorite brands overall.

Hey Joe! Just bought the 2022 Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition a week ago. I had been waiting for your review on it and was so happy when I saw the review finally up. You always do amazing reviews every single time, and Lorie’s camera work is second to none. Absolutely loving the car by the way! It just looks so sleek, and turns heads when I’m on the road. Everyone I show it to loves the look, and once they open the doors, they’re just blown away with how good the red seats and interior look, and just how well it all goes together. This thing drives so smooth and has an arsenal of safety features. I love everything about it. Thank you for your videos, and your humor. You always make these fun to watch beginning to end. Can’t wait for the next one!

Can’t argue that Joes enthusiasm for cars is unmatched. And he’s always pumping content

Bought a CX5 last July and have NO regrets. Such a comfortable ride. I feel like I'm floating on air. Looks SO much better than the boring looking Honda.

Yes it is! More premium and stylish with better driving dynamics.

Just the CX5 transmission alone makes it better than the CVT CRV!

Just love the CX-5 and I am anxiously awaiting the CX-50 before I trade in my Toyota 4Runner. I just can’t stand the RAV4 (interior looks so cheap) and the Honda CRV is so boring to me. I have never owned a Mazda, but have read so many great reviews from current owners. Great review!

I couldn’t wait for this. I freaking love Mazda and I love the SUV line up from them.

CX 5 for sure! Love the fit and finish of all Mazdas. Drives very well and zoom zoom! We have a 2016 Mazda 3 and after all these years, it still a fun car to drive. Steering feels great and no issues with anything. Mazda is definitely an underrated car manufacturer. Great review Joe as always and Lori is fantastic at her job!

Purchased the 2021 carbon cx5 based on previous review from Joe and Lori. Don’t mind not having the touch screen at all. I would definitely pay the extra $ for the turbo.Gives it plenty of zip for passing. Car is absolutely a stand out amount this class and very fun to drive. Thanks Joe & Lori!!

For 2022 I believe the higher trims include painted cladding, now. Or maybe its the top trim? Either way the changes made look fantastic. Oh, looking so forward to the CX-50 too.

Test drove a Escape, RAV4, CX-5, & CRV & all of them have their short comings but all in all, comparing the equivalent trims & cost, I picked up the 2022 CX-5 Carbon Edition this week. It has a good balance between standard features & less expensive. Looks & styling is hands down better & the fun handling just blows everyone out of the water. Thanks for an awesome review of the carbon edition. Ben happy with my purchase.

Hey Joe the answer to your question is YES, it's a better SUV than the CR-V. Love driving my '21 CX-5.

No other brand gives you such a bang for your buck. I bought a cx9 carbon edition today and the moment you sit in the car you feel like a high end luxury car. At the price point Mazda offers these vehicles at coupled with the great driving experience that comes with it all I can say is that this brand is terribly underrated.

I just bought this vehicle and I love it. I wish I had the red seats though… I came off of a leased BMW X4 and I’m happy! This car is affordable luxury and best of all, you can use regular gas. I also purchased the warranty that’s going to keep me happy for a long time. The BMW was ridiculous in terms of upkeep. Thumbs up here. This is real luxury at a great price. Btw… totally agree about the red stitching. Thought the same thing myself.

I have a 2018 cx5. Driven 56k miles and couldn’t be happier with my choice. Phenomenal car.

Excellent review Joe and precise audio/video as usual…thank you Lori. As you mentioned the black emblems, additional red stitching and a touch screen would have been appropriate. I’m gonna zonk the infotainment screen for not being integrated…looks like an afterthought.

I just bought a 2024 CX-5 Carbon Edition. I chose this trim because it was the only one at the dealership near me that came with a hitch for my mountain bike. Plus, for 2024, Mazda included the Bose audio system in this model for an MSRP of $34,411. I considered the CX-50, but it was more expensive, and I felt cramped in the headspace. Plus, it's made in Alabama, whereas the CX-5 is made in Japan. I also checked out the competition, but at $34K, none of them met my needs. So, for me, it's Mazda for the win. By the way, this is my first Mazda. I've previously owned a couple of KIAs and a Hyundai, all in the $32K-$35K price range, and I've noticed a huge difference in quality, inside and out, as well as handling, comfort, and incredibly low cabin noise. On the other hand, the Bose audio system in the Hyundai was better than Mazda's. I hope to enjoy this Mazda; so far, I love it. I live in New Jersey, where the roads are teeming with this exact CX-5 Carbon Edition.

Mazda kills it every time. Beautiful car

I've always liked Mazda. It's a quality brand. My wife had a Mazda 3 for years and that little car stood up to Atlanta traffic for 11 years and we only had to change out regular wear-and-tear items on the vehicle like the alternator, battery and the clutch once. She now has a Toyota RAV4 and she likes it a lot. The CX-5 and the Turbo model will garner a lot of sales though. I see a good amount of them on the road here. Thanks for the review, Joe. Good day, Sir.

Most of the SUV's around this size seem to start in the $30-35K range. The value seems to be there with this one.

Awesome combo and great review as always boss .

this guy said Carbon dating! LOL i just found him but i appreciate how funny and unscripted these reviews feel!

OK your references to Ren Faires and He-Man ALONE has earned you new Sub!

My wife drives the non-turbo 2021 Grand Touring CX5. I just purchased a 2022 CX5 Signature. There are some differences: The turbo + the new suspension + the new transmission tweak + supreme gas (more HP and Torque) = a super amazing driving experience...BUT...and this is VERY IMPORTANT...the OEM tires that come with the SUV are terrible. Best to add $800 to purchase good tires to REALLY made the ride rich. We replaced the OEM tires with Vredstein Quatrac pro and what a difference. Better handling and much better on wet roads. And less rolling resistance. Tires truly do make a difference in the driving experience. JOE: As always, GREAT review. LORI: As always, you make Joe look fantastic...your camera angles and positions are professional. Suffice to say, without Lori's keen eye, Joe's reviews would just be average. Cheers!

7:51 As the owner of the new Trailblazer RS, I can say yes, making the badge black-out would’ve been ALOT better!

Thank you Joe and Lori for another great job! It’s a nice carbon edition. I’m enjoying my 2021 Mazda CX-5 GT in snowflake white pearl with premium package and parchment leather. I leased it in June and have 6760 enjoyable miles.

I pick up my 2022 CX-5 Carbon tomorrow. It has the black leather seats with red stitching and the Bose stereo. Test drove it on an Ohio snow belt snow day and was more than impressed by the handling and performance, as well as the comfort. It will be replacing a 2021 Outback that got totalled in a hit/skip crash. I was going to replace with another Outback but they are so hard to get at the moment with no stock. My Subaru dealer asked me to try out the CX-5 which just happened to be a Carbon and i told him I would take it on the spot. Infotainment system made sense and looked easy to use and no finger prints on the screen. I think i prefer the black seats to the red.

man I'm mad they got rid of the Turbo version for the CX-5. Having a entry level turbo version was the reason why it made the CX-5 a hot seller.

Awesome as usual Joe. Had a Mazda B2600 pickup back in the day. They are still doing the business baby!!

I have the 2021 Carbon Edition Cx-5 and Love her so much!!!!!!

Thanks Joe and Lori for a great review!! Just my opinion regarding the infotainment is that is much better to use the control knob. Reaching the screen when driving is much more cumbersome and is less safe when driving. It all has to do with getting used to it. When you do, that will give you muscle memory and it is really quick to operate Thank you Mazda for holding on that philosophy! My Mazda 6 from 2015 has the same, even though it has touch enabled when standing still. However, I never use the touch capability, the controller has been an extension of my hand 😊

I'm getting it man, You told me everything I needed to hear to make my decision.

We have CX-5 for eight years beautiful car still runs like first day never problem

One year ago today!! Thinking of buy one.

Love the cx5. Would like to see a panoramic sunroof and the infotainment system integrated into the dash like the Tiguan. I don't mind the gloss black like it better than that silver. Great video

I love it my boy Joe and Lori and keep up the work and I love the video lot real true 💯

Awesome vehicle, cant wait for your cx50 review.

Don’t really understand why Mazda discontinued the turbo carbon edition for 2022. I seriously considered the 2021 carbon turbo, but both dealerships in my area had wait lists last summer and folks were paying full sticker price for them. So there is clearly unmet demand for that trim. I ultimately upgraded from a base engine 2016 CX-5 to a 2021 GT Reserve CX-5 with the turbo. In some cars, a turbo can be a relatively modest upgrade, but it makes a huge difference in the CX-5. As much as I loved my original CX-5, it often felt a bit sluggish to me. Not so with the turbo - acceleration is both quicker and smoother. Seems odd for Mazda to limit the carbon trim to the base engine…

This gets me excited for the CX-50!

Just purchased a 2022 Mazda Cx 5 carbon edition! It’s a beauty!!!!!

That cx5 looks amazing in grey with the black rims. That is the spec I whould go far as well.

Absolutely love the CX5 and the red guts that come with the Carbon. Top of my list, even though the CRV and Forester have more space and get better MPG, these Carbons catch my eye and break my neck every time I see one - top tier styling and fit too. Always appreciate your reviews!

Thank you for sharing this car thank you Lori and Joe

I've been watching yours videos since month's! I was between Rav4 xse hyb, Honda CRV and the Mazda CX5. Today we finally have our brand new 2022 CX5 carbon ed! My wife love it and the interiors are amazing. Was a hard decision because there's many choices on the market right now but really hard to get a good deal at the dealership due the problem with the production and inventory. Therefore, prices are going over the MSRP sometimes around $10k. At the end I'm "toyota lover" but we get a better deal with this unit and we are exciting to take a nice ride tomorrow! Thank you for your videos! Was really helpful and funny as well! I'm going for some twinkies now because there's a lot of room to put somes!😋

Hi Rides Can You Make 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug In Hybrid Range

Give me this over the boring Crv any day

Mazda should follow LEXUS, leave the ''no touchscreen policy'' behind. LEXUS finally made its moves for all their new cars.. and their touchscreen and UI are beautiful !

Lookin good with the led turns

I literally just bought the 2022 CX 5 Carbon edition yesterday and I am in love 😍

My wife loves the car, its everything you need for a 3 people family, does everything right, looks great and feels great on the road, Mazda nailed this segment.

I test drove 2022 Honda CRV AWD as well as the 2022 Mazda CX-5 S model. Though the CRV was really good as a CVT/Single Turbo, I personally prefer the Mazda CX5 much better for the drive-ability feel and handling, and to top it all, its non turbo/non CVT. Maybe that's why it felt very natural! ZOOM! ZOOM! is still very relevant today.. ZOOM ZOOM is gonna get my hard earn cash...

This guys “what you can fit in it” references are on point. 🤘🏼

I get mine tomorrow!!! Thank you so much for your videos☺️

Saving up for this car as we speak🥰 My current dream car for the past few years’ Thanks for reviewing!!

What sold me on the cx5 is how quiet it is. Very comfortable ride

I thought it was an F pace for a second. Very beautiful suv.

Wow! I love Mazda CX-5 and this color combination including the interior is AMAZING, yes it should be in red stitching but it still the Carbon edition that I'm dreaming of, sorry I'm not a Honda crv fan. Looking forward for your premier presentation of the new Mazda family of SUV, the CX-50.👍👍🏎🏎

The CR-V is nice but I'd rather have the CX-5 more fun and very reliable. Mazda has come a long way such underrated brand remember when in 90s this brand had lots of models they were famous in the old days as late 80s miss the 929s that were replacement of the Millenia.

Yes Thank God I will buy one for myself

Nice work tony hawk 😁

Good review, front headlights look great. Info screen needs to be touch really nice vehicle. Honda CRV is going to be redesigned from what I seen going to wait then decided

I wonder which is better, CX-5 and CX-50.. Both look great to me.

Cool ride😁🔥🔥🔥. Keep it up!

“You could fit… 4 HE-Man action figures easily “ perfect 😂

I LOVE THE HEADLIGHTS!!! Mazda should be expanding into the 3D style kinda headlights like BMW. Giving it a new kind of roar.

Hey Joe, Lorie. You guys are machines, it doesn’t matter the season or you self health, you’re always focused. 👏 Great job.

Ill be picking up this exact car this week! Ive watched this video so many times lol. Im definitely gonna have to chrome delete those hockey sticks and the chrome badging!

CX 5 Carbon Edition is one of the most beautiful modern cars I’ve seen! I love the design cues they took from BMW, very tasteful. And really the only similarities are the headlights and interior. The rest of the design is uniquely Mazda and they did an incredible job!

I’d take it if it came with the turbo. Unfortunately the carbon edition doesn’t come with it. I’ll probably go with the 2.5 turbo as I like the black paint around the wheels. This gives the CX5 a little more definition vs painted the same color as the body. I’m still waiting for my Mazda dealership in Harrisburg, Pa to receive them so I can take it for a spin. By the way Joe, I used to live County Rd 1 between 580 & 586 back in the70's My goodness that whole area has changed! Everytime you take your road tests it brings back memories. Thanks.

Thanks you mazda for not making this car with a cvt transmission 👏👏🤜🤛keep it up👌👌

Looks pretty good but I would go for the tubo version.

Love your videos! Keep it up

I have a 2019 CX-5 Grand Touring, I'm due for an change at the end of my lease. This is the next one. Great review, thanks.

I bought mine two months ago and I'm still soooo in love with it!

I’ve had my 21 Carbon Edition Turbo for about a year now, but was hesitant to buy it because I knew a redesign was coming for the 22’s. Very glad I didn’t wait since the removed the Carbon Edition Turbo Trim.

BEAUTIFUL!!! Wish they had a turbo option. I think the wheel arches need to be gloss black like the 2.5 Turbo. It also needs a black headliner and heated wheel. This thing is a head turner. I love what Mazda is doing! Every time you say that the circles on the engine cover are cup holders I actually believe you and give Mazda credit for being so innovative and thoughtful of the mechanic! 😂😂😂😂😂😂. Great review, you two rock! 💪🏽

Best looking compact suv out.

Hey buddy but I'm glad that you review the cx5 but nice suv

I'm holding out for the CX-50. Been a Mazda 3 owner with two model years since 2004. Looking to trade up. Liking the CX-5 but, what's with the tiny front turn signals?

Anyone else feel like the black, red, and tan interior ceiling is a weird combo? I think it would be sleeker with matching dash and ceiling.

So keen for this new CX5 when it lands in OZ

I love everything about this vehicle but the radio setup i think an in dash radio like in the Hyundai Tucson or Subaru Foresters layout would look amazing!

Thanks for the review. When are you getting a CX-50?

Looks good, color too

HI Joe \thank you for sharing great videos and happy Chinese Spring Festival~

Just got mine, did the black interior. I’m surprised how well equipped it was!

Those headlights almost look like aftermarket ones you'd find on ebay. Not that its a bad thing, just my opinion.

20:00 Instead of 60-40, this CX-5 offers a better 40-20-40 folding back seat.

I jus buy it and is amazing! Thanks for your review! I has the Mazda 3 2021 before this one, and I don't know why, but I feel more agile and quickly the CX-5. Also, I cant believe but is better on gas than the 3... I think if for the way that works the transmission on the CX-5, is absolute better the shifts on this one. ... Yes yes yes i am in Love with mi CX-5.

Can't afford a new cx5 so picked up a 2016 GT with only 35k miles on it. Traded in my 3 for it. Love it

Just got this same cx5 today and it looks n drives great. Traded in my 2015 cx5 sport

I'm a little upset the taillights and headlights aren't fully functional like the gt and higher trims. The rear at night looks terrible. And not having Bose is a disappointment. And a panoramic moon roof should be standard these days or don't put any at all.