2020 Mazda CX-5 Off-Road Test and Review

The 2020 Mazda CX-5 takes the "secret" Trail Mode and gives it a proper button. Does it make i-Activ AWD any good on a rough trail? We take it off-roading to find out. Plus, a look at the interior and features of the loaded Signature edition, a 0-60 timed test and a lot more.

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CONTENTS
00:00 - Introduction
00:41 - Features
06:02 - Gravel Slip Test
06:39 - Radar Cruise Control
08:49 - 0-60 Test
09:29 - Gravel Driving
10:49 - Rock Trail Test
14:54 - Conclusion

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[mazdarene]

Mazda is always underrated, but always shuts up the haters

[christianbryant]

Mazda cracks me up.. one of the only cars to still look pretty and sophisticated while crawling around in mud and rocks😅 amazing machine

[freedom_foz_]

Driving sports=the only channel that takes crossovers where only car commercials have before!

[stevey]

That 6 speed torque converter aisin/toyota auto is the best thing about this thing, it just responds and delivers power. Hyundai/kia don't tell you that the dual clutch transmissions do NOT live up to off road adventures, at all- they get away with it because 98% of owners don't leave the road any ways.

As far as suspension, I find it to be perfect. The stiffness is what allows this car to go to 80k miles before it feels like the suspension is getting weak and due for some damper replacements. The stiffer suspension surprised me when loading up a 230lb motorcycle with a steel bike carrier in the rear hitch, the cx-3 handled it like it wasn't even there, even on railroad crossings, the suspension just took it and it handed the winding high speed canyon with that load with no issues at all, totally impressive.

[TimiStyle]

Most amazing part about mazda is that they do include improvements year by year, whereas other manufacturers wait for a new model or a facelift

[allbaugh]

Unfortunately he's correct, the suspension is pretty tight and great for the highway and around town, not so much on rough roads at all. Although it is very capable off-road. I was able to do the Pot Ash Road with one.

[farcinue]

I’m impressed by the cx5’s abilities. I am excited for the cx-50, great styling and some soft roading abilities. I live in LA, and have no interest in “real” off roading. After a recent road trip to Monument Valley, the idea of doing some scenic soft roading (such as the Valley of the Gods) looked like fun, but I would still want a compact, decent handling suv for urban dwelling and tight parking spaces.

[healthballnut]

This was a fun video to watch. I have a 2020 Signature CX-5 and it will probably never go off pavement. No vehicle is perfect but in my 54 years of buying new vehicles, 17 to be exact, this is my all time favorite . I only use 87 octane after trying a couple tanks of premium. I felt no difference. 310 pounds feet versus 320 is not something I could feel but this amazing amount of torque in a small vehicle is what makes this car an absolute joy to drive. The Edwards video tests show the turbo CX-5 is 2 seconds faster to 60 than a new Rav 4 and 1 second faster than a new CRV. Both Toyota and Honda make fantastic vehicles and I have owned both. I had a 2015 Mazda 3 GT for 5 years. It was flawless and fun to drive and held its value very well.
My new CX-5 is even more fun, just hope it will be as reliable. Thanks for a great video.

[rmelotto]

So proud of my car.
2 months and loving it.
Cant wait to go to light trails like in this video.

[Birdmacher]

"Trail mode" isn't a new feature for the CX-5!! They just added an individual button to activate it. Off-road or "trail mode" can be activated in older CX-5s (like the 2019 you complained about last year) by disabling traction control. Mazda even details this hidden feature on their website, just search "WHAT’S THE DIFF? MAZDA CX-5 UNLOCKS ‘SECRET’ OFF-ROAD MODE". Your review of the 2019 CX-5 was very frustrating because it had this feature and same capability but somehow you think the 2020 is completely different when it's exactly the same, except they added a button.

[StacyMontes]

I love my 2016 CX-5!!! ❤️💕❤️ Nothing drives like a Mazda! Zoom Zoom 🚗

[ALMXDP]

Always good to wake up to a Driving Sports review!

[xboxonexchannal]

One of the best suv on the market and value for money

[LeeLoKins]

I never knew they had a 4x4 version. Looking to buy this car and will be perfect as I live in Australia where its always handy for trips. So excited!

[shalijose]

I really like the way you are explaining. Descent way

[PacLevkov]

In my CX5 2017 owner manual, they said, the model is not recommended for offroad. The AWD system is mainly designed for safety. No scratches on mine on the piano black, guess someone carefully used it. Also has CarPlay. Real pleasure to drive. Love it!

[mikerupe]

Hack for the piano black you can get a strip of packing tape and place it over and cut it out and it works really well. Just peel clean and replace and it keeps it looking good underneath

[POSS]

i just installed falken AT 245/55/19 on my 2023 carbon edition. They look awesome and performs extremely well on light offloading. this car definitely can haldle rougher trails

[tenman]

Most people buying this car don't need a lot of room. I've seen a lot of reviews comparing it to the CRV. Yes it's smaller but it doesn't matter (in fact it's probably a good thing.

[mati]

The wood applique is actually real wood.