2022 VW Taos vs Mazda CX-5 Review - BEST AFFORDABLE LUXURY SUVs

Mazda CX5 vs Volkswagen Taos comparison review by The Straight Pipes. The VW Taos is putting down 158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque and the Mazda CX-5 is putting down 227 hp and 310 Lb-ft of torque. With the Taos at $38,195 and the CX-5 At $43,200 CAD, would you take it over the Mazda or VW?

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[TheStraightPipes]

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[GordonBaird]

It's comical that these are being promoted as "compact" and "sub-compact" - and I think that has everything to do with the fact that the largest three-row SUVs on the market like the Tahoe are now approaching the size of an Amazon fulfilment warehouse...

[marc-andreluce]

I've own 3 Mazda. One CX-3 GS, one CX-5 GS and now a CX-5 Signature in that beautiful Soul Red. People who owns Mazda (specially the CX-5) have such a strong love for their vehicle. So am I. Till you drive one everyday, see the quality's and reliability long term and the fun to drive you have in town, highway, or little roads, you cant understand why owners are so die hard Mazda's fans. There's a reason why owners are re-buying them over and over again. Not saying it's perfect but definitely a strong contender that's worth to try when you are shopping for a new vehicle.

[gheffty]

In the Taos (or really any VW/Audi product), you can get heavier steering by doing a custom drive mode. Put the steering in sport and keep the drive in normal for better efficiency. I think that improves the drive experience.

[techtv]

Being from New Mexico Yuri has the more correct pronunciation of Taos.

[doggedlydetermined]

I’d be going for the Mazda! I’d skip the Taos and go for the Tiguan if going vw though

[maxsvidgal]

got a Taos about 5 months ago and its holding up pretty well. It has pretty much everything I want in a car except more power, which is really my personal opinion. Its fast enough for day to day driving and to have a bit of fun with but every other aspect of the car is really good: the space, the comfort, the tech features (but the infotaintment does have a few quirks), and the styling of everything. Overall a pretty solid car.

[RT-upgx]

The CX-5 is 4 years old now and still knocking it out of the park. Crazy.

[blautens]

As a 2018 Mazda CX5 owner, I approve this video. It's a little tight in space, but otherwise punches way above it's weight. I will say there is a great sweet spot ignored here - the Touring trim - for $25k (in 2018), you get most of what counts and the interior is still super high quality. That makes the value equation really tip in the Mazda's favor.

[brucelifechannel]

My girlfriend bought a black CX5 signature last month during the sale, what a great car. Good amount of power and space, very high-quality interior, also looks really good from the outside.

[pangiokuhli]

The CX-5 just looks too good in that red. If only they still made the RX7...

[spxvfx]

The CX5 looks good, sounds better, lives longer, and is nice and built nicely

[hassankhan-xqet]

Yuri gets the cx-5 as a long term while jackob gets the E63 wagon 😅😂

[fidzzz]

Taos is pretty nice comparing these side by side it’s a no brainer for me to choose the vw

[gobear]

CX5 has always been a great choice and continues to be very reliable ….

[strengthdignitylaughter]

Just bought a new Taos yesterday I really love driving it. This is my first subcompact SUV I was in a Jetta before. Really looking forward to my 1 hour drive tomorrow!

[heliumhunterr]

that red looks incredible in person when the light is hitting it. i really like it.

[MrOktsx]

I'm still amazed my 2017 CX-5 still looks amazing after nearly 4.5 years of ownership. The fact that my CX-5 is virtually indistinguishable from a 2021 model doesn't hurt, either.

[MikeyDAngelo]

I've been driving a CX-5 for years and still love mine (2013 Touring). It's getting a little older but it still has relatively low miles and has been very reliable over the past 5.5 years that I've owned it. I'll probably trade in for a new CX-5 Turbo next year or something. It's a fair bit smaller than my Dad's CR-V for being in the same segment, but it's been totally adequate for my needs, I fold down the seats and haul all kinds of stuff without issue.

In the past I've owned VWs and Subarus, cars with cults of their own... and I've got to say that my experience with Mazda has been a lot more enjoyable. The Taos is an intriguing model to me, but as someone who tries to keep cars for a long time and does not want to have to be in the shop all the time.... I don't think I can in good conscience buy another VW.

[rmelotto]

I think you cannot compare a 1.5 baby engine (fake pipes), baby blue, front wheels with the 2.5 turbo red blood 4x4 Mazda.
Mazda is more sport/luxury oriented and way more reliable.