2023 Mazda CX-5 | Compact SUV Family Review

The 2023 Mazda CX-5 is a compact SUV that competes with the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, and Kia Sportage. In this video, we drive a Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Carbon Edition to review its positives and negatives from a family perspective.

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00:00 2023 Mazda CX-5 Review
0:16 Information Explosion
0:46 Interior & Safety Features
4:20 Arm Rest Test
5:06 Exterior Review
6:39 Driving Impressions
9:33 Evie Drives
10:36 Emotion Factor
12:03 Infotainment Review
13:46 Engine Choices & Fuel Economy
14:02 Which CX-5 trim is best?
14:34 Mazda CX-5 Competitors
14:55 Synopsis

[johnf]

I've had a CX 5 for about a year now. I'm not sure i can go back to touch screen. I love it.
Love the car too. Very happy with it.

[theconformist]

Given how old this car is & how minimal its refresh was a few years ago… it’s a testament to Mazda’s design ethos that you’d probably never suspect this design came out so long ago. It’s aged really well.

[jw]

Had a rental for a 1000 mile road trip. Pre face lift and fwd. was just a fabulous road trip car. Comfortable, just enough space, drove so nice for an suv (maybe they changed it to make it softer?), and averaged 36mpg

[agent]

I cleaned my piano black plastic with "Meguairs Ultimate Compound" polish. It's looking brand new and all the scratches are gone!

[sreerajkdy]

I don’t believe about the comments on steering. There is no play in the center and it’s feels pretty accurate here in Australia

[richiejrich]

Seeing that the Muzio household enjoys listening to Crumb on their drive brings so much joy to my heart. They’re one of my favorite artists!

[JerusMohammed]

Interesting that you both had so many negative comments on the steering and handling of the CX-5 when all other reviews I have seen praise it as best in class.

[stillwaters]

I bought my 2023 Mazda C X 5 Carbon Edition last week and I love it. Mine has the Bose system automatic hatch

[EscobarRodrigoHernandez]

I have the exact vehicle and I love it! Color combination is perfect. Rides amazingly smooth and quiet on the highway. This is my 3rd CX-5 Carbon Edition. Headlights are perfect for those challenged night drivers. They pave the road with great clarity. Keep up the good work!!!

[farcinue]

Ouch! The Micah of suv’s. Both you and the CX5 still rock! That being said, I was given a loaner CX50 and loved it. Now, I just need to convince my wife that that is her next car.

[Michael-urqb]

This vehicle has aged so well. I think they could pull a Subaru and just tweak and streamline the design and people would be happy. It’s a full 6” shorter than the CX-50 so I think they could keep both around. Maybe continue on with the compact size on the CX-5.

[Tb]

My CX-5 (2019) is as reliable as it gets, really comfortable, and I do not find any issues with the steering feedback at all. And I’ve owned VW GolfGTi, Audi A3 turbos and a BMW 3-series. The looks definitely have aged well, and the interior quality and look is awesome.

[inodesnet]

As an owner of a CX-8 (stretched CX-5 sold in Japan/Australia and other APAC markets), I initially was reserved about the non touchscreen.

But after living with it, I would not go back to touch (although Mazda should give an option).

The reason is simple. With the command knob you can select most things by muscle memory while looking at the road. And even when there are many scrolls, it require no dexterity whilst using the touchscreen requires both dexterity and taking eyes off the road.

So basically if you haven’t lived with system it sounds terrible but living with it’s good.

The steering hasn’t always been vague off centre. Sounds very unlike Mazda. But worth noting various countries have different steering tune. The US tune was done in the US by Mazda USA from US feedback. The Australian tune and Japanese tune are different but both have no vague centre.

[mukaiiii]

I just bought a CX5 last month, the same polymetal gray. Quite satisfied and enough for a family car. Because it is made in Japan, the tax rate for imported cars in Taiwan is really high, about 60%. So I spent about 35, 000 dollars on the car I bought a CX5 2.0, which is quite close to the annual salary for a whole year. The annual insurance and taxes are about 1, 500 US dollars. I don’t know whether it is high or low.

[JoseGarcia-ydxz]

Hi. I just bought my '24 CX5-carbon edition. Just hit bullseye in every of my expectations. Just retired and wanted a sporty SUV to enjoy sightseeing in my beautiful Puerto Rico. Our other car is my beloved '17 Passat Rline... The CX is a beauty, rides prime and the AWD let you feel secure and in control. Full of features and excelent quality, fit and finishes.

[GeorgeGeo]

Had a 2016 Grand Touring.. was awesome, no real issues other than tire changes and oil. I drove the shit out of it and traded it in 2018 with 75, 000 miles.. got a great price for it too. Anyway.. still looks great.

[Mike-dfye]

We bought the exact same year Carbon Edition like this with the red seats. We were fortunate that it came with everything, the Bose stereo, the power liftgate, heated seats, etc. and that nothing was deleted due to the supply chain shortages. It was difficult from an enthusiast perspective going from a Challenger Scat Pack to an SUV but we needed the ability to haul larger items, drive in all seasons and the insurance and gas costs in the Dodge were killing us. This was our choice over the Subaru Forester and others because we felt it was much more luxurious inside and we don't trust or enjoy driving anything with a CVT. We couldn't be happier with the Mazda. It is proving to be a great vehicle that we hope to keep for at least the next ten years.

[ramonchitocortez]

God bless your whole Family. Keep up the good work!!!

[m]

I have a 2021 and plan to keep it until it no longer runs, great car

[arman]

Just got my dad's 3rd CX 5, this one with Turbo package and 4x4
Love it