Mute point here.... nearest Mazda dealership is 200 miles or 3 and a half to 3 hours 45 minutes away here

👍🙏🙏

Lexus / Toyota V6 will be made in collaboration with Mazda. The future CX-50 hybrid system will be the Toyota Rav4 synergy components! Both made in same factory in Alabama!!

I'll still take a Toyota.

my cx50 has had more problems in 5 months of owning than all of my toyotas in 10 years combined

Thanks for the unofficial tip. Waiting to compare the hybrid to the turbo.

Thanks, I finally decided to buy a Mazda and you mention a hybrid coming soon.😢

Currently car shopping and looking between Mazda cx50, Toyota Highlander, and Kia Sorento. I’m leaning more towards Mazda! 😃

What kind of employee discount do you get working there?

Saw something that the CX-50's projected lifespan is only like 80,000 miles (a Mazda dealer actually said this). Do you think that's true? I know the CX-5s last a long time so why wouldn't this?

I had a few they are okay

CVTs are still too new for me to be comfortable buying one

Dodged a bullet not getting that Subaru

I'm in Australia. Looking for a used car myself, and here the Mazda holds a far better resale value than the Subaru, and I think there's multiple reasons for that.

CX-50 does look nice, but I'm not planning to get stuck so I'd rather Subaru

​@@thndr_5468 Nonsense, CVTs have been around for decades. Just buy the correct one and they're perfectly fine reliability wise.

Love to hear this! 👍 I have this same model on order, right now. Only a few more days! 😃

Hmmm...I'm only seeing 0% for three years for several turbo models, and 2.9% as low as 1.9% for the non-turbo model. I'm considering the 2024 Turbo Premium. First considered the Meridian, but certain features are not available.

Is the control dial a nuscanse for you? That is the main thing that makes me not want to give it a chance

@@trentrizza4572 You can use the touchscreen directly (both idle and driving) with your fingers without having to use the control dial.

​@trentrizza4572 it's a touch screen on android auto and apply carplay. Only dial for Mazdas home screens

I wholeheartedly agree. this is excellent and most informative. Thanks Scotty

He has a few of these going back years. It's just rare he posts them

honestly, just wanted to echo this. whoever did the production of this video is amazing! this format is very educational and engaging, please do more videos like this. i feel like i actually learned something about car mechanics and terminology beyond the usual specifications.

You are Very lucky. Our CX5 2016 with 76000 miles has had a lot of issues. Compared to my Toyota and Nissan experience, the maintenance and repair is way higher in this Mazda Model (3 times at least). 2 Axles(very expensive) , 2 Arms(expensive), bands, lamps, rear seat latch, head gasket, regular maintenance is more expensive at least in MX. It is also very, very noisy (wind) when driving above 65mph. I was going to buy another Mazda before the Axles issue because I like the look of the car, but now I'm going to buy an ugly Toyota RAV4, more reliable.

@@edrodriguez5105 You must have harsh conditions where you live. I've never heard of any of those issues with either generation of the CX-5.

@@scotthiddleston8246 I just traded in a 2016 Mazda CX5 for the CX50. The CX5 had a 100,000 miles with no issues whatsoever. Rode better and was quieter than when it was brand new as the OEM tires were disappointing to say the least. They wore out quick and were the source of noise that I thought was the car. Only bought the CX50 for the wife to be under warranty again. I guess either I got lucky or the 76,000 mile fellow got a lemon. Then again he did mention MX at the end of his comment after saying CX5 at the beginning so I’m unsure what vehicle he had issues with.

Why you buying SUV my car wtf is wrong with all you sheep?

I am not sure I understand your CVT comment. I had a 2019 Honda Accord with CVT, the most powerful car I ever owned. That car ran like a rocket while boasting 35+ mpg. Simply unbeatable, unstoppable. I did 168k in 16 months with that car! Incredible!! Consistently set my adjustable cruise at 88 on Texas Interstates from South of Houston and San Antonio through DFW to New Mexico. Me, the trucks and all those oil bound pickup trucks. Just an amazing machine!! I had a Mazda 5 in about 2007. Loved it, but it started feeling like an old go-cart at about 45k. Certainly, the cx-50 is better quality. It is just hard for me to go away from Honda ever again.

@@davidlemons5650 168k in 16 months will work with most any CVT logging long miles on interstates. But if you live in the mountains on non-public roads, a CVT get wrecked by the continuous torque load climbing steep hills that do not exist on public roads. I hear the regularly coming past my house, and the sound is unmistakable. Sort of a task/purpose/use mindset.

​@@davidwalker7945I am sure mountains are harder on any transmission. I climbed plenty around Los Alamos, Ruidoso, Cloudcroft, back down to Alamagardo. New Mexico doesn't have the biggest mountains, but they are no joke. You are right, I spent a lot of time on Interstates. I certainly didn't drive 88 mph climbing up New Mexico hills and mountains. I trust them.

@@davidlemons5650 I’ve owned several Hondas over the years with regular transmissions. Great cars. In 2015 I was in the market for a mid size SUV. Honda had gone to the CVT. At the time they had issues with it shaking when stopped while in drive. Some even nicknamed it the shimmy/shake CVT. I went with the Mazda CX5 instead of the Honda for this reason. No issues whatsoever with the Mazda CX5. I recently purchased the CX50. I’m glad to hear Honda has the shimmy/shake problem corrected. I still like Hondas but Mazdas just as well. Both are great vehicles for a reasonable cost……

Because hybrids aren't available in large numbers. Hybrids sell faster than EVs or ICE. They can't wait 6 months to get 50 Hybrids when there are 50 ICE sitting on the lot collecting dust for dirt cheap.

@@mikej238 - A potential factor might also be that hybrids tend to be 7% more expensive to insure. Repair costs for hybrids are often more expensive as well.

@@richardm4706 wrong wrong and wrong . 3x you are out@. People who rent cars don't give a crap about mpg Rental companies are figuring that out. They only keep their cars for 2 or 3 years tops before selling them off. Have you ever rented a car?

Good points

Mike is correct. Most car rental is business travel, and mileage/gas bills are just on the expense report turns in the following Monday. At first it was novel and exciting to rent an EV, especially on the company dime. However like the Prius before it, eventually the novelty wears off and people realize a Model 3 is just a pretty boring economy car. The Model S was sexy as a style copy of an Aston Martin but the T3 and Y are just appliances.

I purchased my MAZDA after lousy FORD sold their MAZDA company shares holding after 2009. What a big improvement to quality afterward.

owned a mx3 and mx5 over 20years

New broncos are crrrrap….

I'd take a 200k mile used FJ Cruiser over the new Bronco 😂

@@markg999 me too, great vehicles

Probably more reliable, but the cx50 looks like any other cuv blob. On styling Bronco please

I'll take a Toyota

Im in the same place age-wise and pov. I have had 6 Mazdas going back to the 70s RX7 up thru the GLC hatchback, 626GT,another 626GT, Millenia S and now a 2011 Miata MX5. In between, have had a Lexus SC 300, Honda Prelude, Accord, Camry as my wifes cars. The older Hondas and Toyotas were very good cars too but only the Prelude was remotely fund to drive. The Lexus looked sporty and was quiet as hell inside but drove like a Camry. Meanwhile, even my little 80 GLC with a stick had balls and was fun. All were very reliable except the only one that was heavily Ford influenced and made in MI, the Millenia. Fun to drive but at around 93K miles and 10 years it started to have lots of issues, all Ford components. Looking to replace my wifes 2006 Accord with 145K miles and have driven the CRV and the RAV4 and neither is exciting driving dynamics. The RAV is loud and feels underpowered and handles poorly. I was actually disappointed because I see lots of them in HI where I live but a good friend who is a mechanic says they have lost their way with the CVT. My nieces 3 year old new CRV has had issues with oil and gas mixing, trans slippage and a few minor things. NEW car. Her first new car out of college. Her prior CRV was 20+ years old and a beater that went 230K miles. The new ones are NOT the same. I will say that with Mazdas, I like buying the ones from Japan better. The QC just seems to be better. I have been stalking alot of FB groups for the CX5 and 50 and there are some issues with the 50 like windshields, rattles, etc. Nicer looking vehicle but I might be more inclined to go with the CX5 as older, more proven technology.

So would've a $3k Lexus 😂

@@FATmenDRIVEtrucks show me a Lexus SUV for $3k 🤡

@@FATmenDRIVEtrucks ? Your comment makes no sense whatsoever

@@RowBeeFilms you don't need a SUV

@@lizzieb6311 you don't make sense

Reading this while reading how their skyactive technology increases fuel efficiency.

Mazda turned me off because I will need to use dials for all Android auto controls. In Toyota I can type where I want to go without having my phone out, try that in the Mazda. Other than that Mazda is really good for non-hybrid, would also like to see Skyactiv-X come to the US.

I shopped for rav4. Test drove cx 5. I ended up buying the cx 5 I love it

Better get a spare transmission before it goes out.

RAV4s are selling for too high a price compared to their competitors on the used market right now. Comparing the used CR-Vs and RAV4s with similar specs, the RAV4 will always be selling for 2 or 4 thousand more than the CR-V. I think it's just a known car that people go for but there isn't enough people trading it in yet to satisfy the demand. I'm currenty leaning towards the CR-V but now will consider the Mazda based on all the comments I've been reading on this video.

What cx5 trim did you get?

​ @@CrimsonLegacy

I'm picking mine up tomorrow!

Prices for 50 use to start little over 26K

These have been selling incredibly fast. I'm convinced they will be a dime a dozen. It's still new to the market and I see several a day now.

I have owned a CX-50 Turbo for almost 2 years now. Gas mileage--combined city & highway--is 29.3 mpg using regular fuel.

Regular as in 85 or 87? @@hermit9852

@@hermit9852 oh dear, really that bad?

​@PazLeBon are you out of your mind? 29 mpg for a turbo awd vehicle that weights 3800 pounds is phenomenal

but most drivers dont like awd tbf

It is toyota hybrid engine + transmission so I wouldn't worry. If I could afford it, I would have probably get the cx50 hybrid

I had an ‘07. Starter went out within a month. Alternator went 3x, $1k a pop. Transmission shot at 130k. Put a new one in and motor mounts took a dump. I don’t think we even got to 150k on that trash pile.

Hated my 22 rav4, was super loud on the interstate, traded for the 22 cx5, which was wayyyy quieter

RAV4 2015thru 18 rule

We owned a 2009. It was a wonderful car

@chriskelly509 We switched from Toyota to Honda to Mazda, and have never been happier.

Well at least it wasn't -40F Oh wait it was.

​@@STho205lol

That's actually a really good point. No thanks.

That’s nothing. -60c out here in the west. Not a single EV anywhere 🥶

@@billyrock8305 what, how?

looking at cx 50 wih hybrid would be our choice

It's more than just the transmission. Skyactiv system is balancing the power between all 4 tires to optimize grip without losing control due to under or oversteering. The moose test simulates a high speed turn around a moose which crossed onto the road in front of you. Doing 40mph, you cut a hard left into the oncoming lane, followed by a hard right to get back to the right lane. Toyota Rav didn't successfully complete it as it could not maintain 40mph throughout. It barely did the hard left, but nearly rolled at the hard right turn. Mazda did it successfully all the way to a constant speed of 49mph before the rear wheels drifted slightly. If you want to see it in action, I recommend searching on YT for CX-5 hill climb, or CX-5 Nurburgring (This one uses a 1st gen, 1st model year CX-5 in 2013 and did it in 9:22 which is slower than a Ferarri Testarossa by only 8 seconds.)

Most people use the words “cheap” and “inexpensive” interchangeably, but these words have different meanings.

They worked out the kinks in 2019, just make sure you buy 2020+ models

Ours is a 2019 non turbo 2.5 What kinks should we look at? Dealer said that improved model came out in 2018 and was prefered…

Aww! I had a Lexus RX350 that I drove for 12 years before about my CX 50. They are quite different cars from each other, but I really like my CX50!

Hopefully Mazda will bring the Hybrid CX-5 to the US, bc other eye is on Lexus RX 30h in the next 2 -3 yrs for Mrs w. Newer Used Cert

How are you getting 32 mpg on a CX5? You must stay under 70 mph while on the highway. I average about 26mpg combined (not going off what the car says, I calculate it by how many miles I drive divided by how many gallons it takes to fill back up). The mpg calculated on the car is typically off by 2 mpg.

Yes both my 2015 and 2016 cx-5. Get 26 and 27 mpg when driven lightly 25 if my daughter drives them​@musicfame

Completely agree. Mazda is a sleeper that gives great value, reliability and performance. My only regret is not having a manual transmission.

yoda😂😂

​@@zhaoliu1031It's a toy!

do not buy the kia soul.... you wont go back

I have a blue driver obd2 reader too. It is a pretty capable tool for the money. I regularly scan each of the 4 cars I maintain and look at the live data while driving to detect any potential issues quickly.

My wife has a 2017 CX5 and it has been awesome. Highly reliable. Just change oil and tires and use good quality gas. It’s been super dependable and it’s quiet and fun to drive. Whenever we do purchase a new vehicle again it will definitely be a Mazda!

Wish they had kept offering mini b2300. My 93 was tough as nail …. Was forced into a midsize Toy

You wish it had smaller wheels? Why did you buy the top trim level? I don't understand the desire for turbo charged engines when we know they don't last as long as a naturally aspirated engines. I plan to buy the 2.5 S Preferred. Had you done the same, you likely wouldn't be dissatisfied with your purchase, except for the infotainment system, which is a nonissue in my opinion. Also, you would have saved $10K.

Wow! Never heard of that. I’ve had two CX5s with no turbo…first was the inaugural model 2013 that was released in 2012. I traded it with 196K highway miles in 2015 (I travel 3 states for work)…never a problem with ANYTHING. I traded my 2015 CX9 for a 2021 CX5 AWD GT…love it! Only thing I’ve done is regular maintenance and I’ve got 82K miles on it. Great cars. Three Mazdas in a row after previously owning a Honda Accord..Honda Element (which I loved)..Toyota Corolla and a Tacoma. Loved ALL those cars but have the most enjoyable experience in Mazda.

My 19 cx5 has no cyl deactivation that I know of. At 50k miles all is good so far at 34 mpg hwy.

I wouldn’t hold that against Mazda. If anything they tried longer than they should have to make the rotary viable. But fuel efficiency and torque are too important to the current market, not to mention reliability. If anything Mazda stayed in the niche market of driver-focused buyers for too long and are only now catching up to a market that values reliability, efficiency and performance. From what I see they are succeeding

I agree, but the factory in Alabama is brand new and shared by Toyota.

Include me on the list for a CX-5 Hybrid!

@@peterjordan2738 Agreed 👍

I bought Cx5 touring carbon edition, i love it but is not really quiet, how much pressure tires do you use? i think need more than 34psi, stiil with original Yokohoma? any advise? thank you