Mazda CX-5 - If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It (ENG) - Test Drive and Review

Mazda CX-5 2022 after the second (I think) facelift is proof that "if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it". I insisted the press car had the Zircon Sand paint so that someone would notice this is the new model in the YouTube thumbnail :)

We often joke about VW making modest changes, when it comes to facelifts or even new generations. Mazda seems to be even better at this game. Not only the facelift carries very few changes, but even the second generation was - in my opinion - more of an extensive facelift, than a new generation. Perhaps with the exception of moving the A pillar 3,5 cm back.

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↔ 2022 Mazda CX-5 dimensions:
✔ length: 4570 mm
✔ width: 1845 mm
✔ height: 1680 mm
✔ wheelbase: 2700 mm
✔ boot/trunk: 506-1620 L

💲 Mazda CX-5 starting price: 28 290 euro

💲 Mazda CX-5 Skyactiv-G 2.5L AWD Newground price as tested: 40 000 euro

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Index
0:00 intro
0:30 facelift
1:50 boot/trunk
3:00 rear seats
3:45 cockpit
4:50 navigation
5:40 engine lineup
6:10 diagonal approach test
6:50 performance
7:15 driving impressions
9:30 pricing
9:48 conclusion

[raydionangy]

I have the new Australian version which has a spare tyre in the boot and a 2.5L turbo engine. It is a lovely car to drive and after a month of ownership I have no complaints. The interior is very quiet and has a luxury feel. We tried several other competitors (Honda CRV, Toyota RAV 4 Hybrid, Skoda Kamiq and Karoq, Hyundai Kona, Peugot 308). The Karoq was closest for me, but the Mazda was better value we felt.

[DaveDVideoMaker]

In North America, Japan, Australia and some south East Asian countries, they sell a turbo Mazda CX-5 with 227hp (filled with regular fuel) and 250+hp (filled with premium fuel).

[MrSunnyBhoy]

Beautiful car and interesting colour. I like the background music and love those Mazda dials.

[kofi]

Marek, this was a really good review. Good job!

[RaduB.]

4:28 The digital fuel gauge gives you the estimated range with the remaining fuel in the tank.
What I miss from my Mazda3 is the average speed... The CX-5 seems to be suffering from the same thing.
Otherwise it does look more like a facelift than a new generation.
Thank you for the review!

[leonsiric]

Big like for explaining manual transmission advantages.👍
Greetings to You from sunny Croatia!🇭🇷

[Ambienfinity]

I really like the look of the CX5 and Mazda interiors are the best of any Japanese brand save Lexus, but as you say it looks a bit big and ponderous without the flexibility of a turbo. But it'll be safe and reliable. Great review.

[SeventySoyer]

I drive Mazda 6 2016 2.5 with auto transmission and I really don't think the transmission is slow. Slower - yes, but I have driven quite a few VAG's with DSG's and while they are very quick at shifting, I definitely had a few wtf moments when it got confused which gear I want. Mazda is more consistent in being slightly slower. It might be like 33% slower, but I don't think it's a deal breaker.

[sandyboxer]

Very very good review - just what I wanted to know

[kevinn]

thank you for keeping me distracted these last several days. I ended up in the emergency dept at hospital and ended getting surgery and spent 3 days recovering. Laying around recovering now. Thanks again Marek

[francoisvola]

Great review thank you. I just want to point a couple of details, the cargo cover does fit under the floor right close to the bumper, you have to take off the two floor triangles on each side. The car can be locked from the exterior trunk (hatch), there is a button hidden right of the license plate up underneath the overhang. I have the top of the line 2.0L 165hp and love it!

[allborosnyc]

CX-5 Turbo premium. Its fully loaded, nappa leather interior, adaptave cruise control. All bells and whistles included even 19" rims. Top of the line, US $40K.

[RichardDCook]

Hi, I'm in the USA, just bought a 2022 CX-5 in the glorious red. I've been driving manual transmission Mazda sedans since 1988, this is my first automatic transmission and my first SUV. I love the car! I was a bit disappointed that now only all-wheel-drive is available, though they claim that the sacrifice in mileage is minimal. Also only automatic transmissions are available here in California.

[johnfrancis]

We've got a 2021 Kiro edition, really like it - looks great, drives very well. Only complaint is it doesn't have a rear parking camera - even our 14yr old qashqai had one!

[gregj]

be nice if they had flush reverse sensors, current ones look cheap and tacky....40-20-40 split on the rear seats is very useful

[rusanescutraian]

Nice car. Mine is 2017. The paint is very bad on newer models.
At least the bonnet edge on mine I can peel the paint

[sandykavor]

There is a button on the right above the license plate which locks and unlocks the car.

[tonybarclay]

You can look it from the boot on the outside to the right of the open button there's another button which does this feature

[planiolro]

I also like engines with higher nowadays in European Union the taxes you have to pay for a 2.5 engine are substantial and I am afraid that on the medium and long term will be even higher as the EVs, PHEVs, HEVs will further develop and become more affordable. From my point of view buying a Mazda with a automatic gear is a NO GO since Mazda have the best manual gear boxes unfortunately in these days the trend is to build cars with automatic gear box

[vincoIndo]

great review. Does it drives better then the VW Tiguan?