I wonder what kind of powertrain it will get. Here's a teaser image.
I wonder what kind of powertrain it will get. Here's a teaser image.
I want to get the better half a CX-90 with the more powerful version of the engine. We don't need the 3rd row seats, but the 90 has a few other standard features the 70 doesn't have.
But they are both the same size. Seems weird to have a new model designation for amounts to a few options.
z31maniac said:I want to get the better half a CX-90 with the more powerful version of the engine. We don't need the 3rd row seats, but the 90 has a few other standard features the 70 doesn't have.
But they are both the same size. Seems weird to have a new model designation for amounts to a few options.
I'm also a little confused by the 90 and 70, but I'm eager to see what Mazda has in store for the new CX-5. It's kinda been the go-to "fun SUV" for as long as I can remember.
We had a 2018 CX-5 and now have a 2023 CX-50. Both of them are at the top of my recommendations for a medium-sized CUV any time I'm asked. They drive great, look great, and are reliable. They really nailed it with these cars. My only complaint with either one is the infotainment; It's sort of annoying to use and takes a while to get the hang of the controls. We did have a few trim/quality issues with our 50 early on, but it was an early build car and that's to be expected. The CX-5 was perfect in that respect.
I wonder what changes they will make to improve on an already near-perfect formula.
Tony Sestito said:We had a 2018 CX-5 and now have a 2023 CX-50. Both of them are at the top of my recommendations for a medium-sized CUV any time I'm asked. They drive great, look great, and are reliable. They really nailed it with these cars. My only complaint with either one is the infotainment; It's sort of annoying to use and takes a while to get the hang of the controls. We did have a few trim/quality issues with our 50 early on, but it was an early build car and that's to be expected. The CX-5 was perfect in that respect.
I wonder what changes they will make to improve on an already near-perfect formula.
I 100% agree. We have a 2023 CX-5 Carbon Edition. Fantastic car and the BOSE is pretty damn good as well.
I can't talk the fiance in to letting me lower it and put a supercharger on it though.
In reply to z31maniac :
Our CX-50 has the 2.5 Turbo. I love that engine. They also offer it in pretty much everything they make except the Miata, including the CX-5. That thing in Sport on 93 is a blast to drive for such a large vehicle.
In reply to Tony Sestito :
We just have the regular 2.5, the same as in the '18 Mazda 3 it replaced. I was worried about that engine in such a large vehicle, but it's still surprisingly peppy.
That's why I want one of the new ones with 340hp I6........and we could tow a small travel trailer with it. Something we've been wanting to do for a long time.
I have a 2023 and had a 2016.
Performance-wise, I felt the 2016 was above average for its class, but the interior was lacking.
The post-facelift 2023 is the opposite. The interior is nice, but the performance just isn't there - it's unpredictably sluggish to the point where it's put me in bad positions.
The 2023 has been a bit of a letdown with just weird issues. The area around the timing cover was leaking oil with less than 30,000 miles. The heads-up display got a burned spot in it with less than 30,000 miles. And, the weirdest issue of them all, it had a set of lugnuts on there that did not fit the wrench in back, nor was there any key for the locked lugs, leaving me stranded waiting for a tow truck rather than being able to change a tire (and I was in the perfect spot to change the flat tire at a gas station). The brake feel also doesn't inspire confidence. Plus, Apple CarPlay crashes whenever my Google Maps has an alert. It has only done this on the current post-facelift CX-5s.
Overall, disappointed in this CX-5. I hope the next generation improves on those issues.
My 2019 CX-3 has given me 140,000 miles of far more satisfaction than any econobox could possibly be expected to.
I was just going to get a CX-30 but this will give me an opportunity to cross shop (a little).
IMHO, Mazda reliability, their signature crisp handling, and their excellent infotainment / HVAC interface make it really easy to rule the competition out.
Dials, I'm the one cutting the check and I want dials.
In reply to J.A. Ackley :
We had a 23 with a lot of similar gripes. Overall I liked the car but it felt like a dog when you needed it to pull out into traffic. We also had a strange issue with the fuel gauge randomly saying the tank was empty. They had to replace the whole fuel pump unit under warranty but that was a week of diagnostics since the issue was so random. This was less than 15k miles of ownership. The worst offender of all was the infotainment knob thing. What on earth were they thinking? Every time I drove the car I had to relearn what the hell the controls did which was difficult to do while already in motion. If I remember correctly you also have to plug your phone in to get Carplay to work.
With that said I'd like to get a CX50 with the turbo next year for the wife. They look so good and I'm hoping the lack of pep is mostly due to the NA 2.5 we had.
Last 10 years I have lease Mazda 3, Cx5's, Cx-9's, and now the Cx-90. I test drove the Cx-30, but it was the same size as the 3 and just needed a little bigger so we went with the Taos, cx-30 is a pointless model. I would have gotten the 5/50 but couldn't get a deal. I really like the Cx-50, I am hoping that when the Taos is done we can get a Cx-50. I would likely opt for the Gas only rather then the electric. When I had the Cx-90 3.3 engine for a week it still has outperformed and a better ride then the PHEV I currently leasing now. 3.3 was also better then the (3) Cx-9's that we had as well, I really enjoyed that setup it was a smooth engine for a big vehicle. Now if they put the 3.3 in the Cx-50 that would be fun.
In reply to captainawesome :
I never had the issue with getting in traffic. But I'm used to driving 4 cylinder cars so I just mat the throttle or in the BRZ grab a few gears and mat the throttle.
In reply to z31maniac :
I think it was the delay of throttle. It eventually started moving but it was lazy to do so, which I'll attribute to fuel efficiency measures more than anything. Almost felt like a turbo car but without any delayed power surge. I got used to it and the wife never cared.
Sort of an aside, but I find the hybrid CX-50 to be an attractive option because of the Toyota hybrid powertrain.
I'd also love to see the straight-six engine from the CX-70/90 featured in more of Mazda's offerings. (Maybe even put in a Toyota, too?)
J.A. Ackley said:Plus, Apple CarPlay crashes whenever my Google Maps has an alert. It has only done this on the current post-facelift CX-5s.
This frustrates me to no end. Carplay/AA has been a thing for 10 years now. How is it still so flaky?
I am biased, but I think the CX-50 is the best looking thing Mazda makes right now.
I love the pseudo-box flares they have! It drives like a big WRX, and it's a comfortable car with a bit more interior room than the CX-5, especially in the cargo area. I've driven a N/A CX-50 as well, and it felt peppier than the same drivetrain in our CX-5, as if they recalibrated the transmission to be more engaging. But if you can get the Turbo, that's the way to go.
And it sounds like I'm not alone with the animosity toward the Mazda Connect infotainment. It is overly complicated, sluggish at times, and annoying to use. I do like the wider screen on this car vs the one that was in our CX-5, but the controls/interface are still the same annoying stuff. Mazda knows how to build cars that perform and look great, so I have no worries that the new CX-5 won't continue with that tradition, but for the love of God, fix the damn infotainment!
In reply to Tony Sestito :
Agreed on the looks! Every time I see one, I notice. The flares are perfect. The proportions and lines at every angle just look right. That's tough to pull off.
On the contrary, the infotainment has a physical interface which is much better than a touchscreen for most use cases.
I find compelling cases for each of the CX5/50 powertrain choices:
(extra zing available above 4K if you're willing to feed it premium)
I've been quite happy with the 2.5 Turbo in my CX-9, which I'm guessing is heavier than the little CX-5. Worst part is the wheelspin on take-off if you get into it. 
Even so, the CX-90 with inline 6 power will be on the short list when it's time to find a successor.
TravisTheHuman said:J.A. Ackley said:Plus, Apple CarPlay crashes whenever my Google Maps has an alert. It has only done this on the current post-facelift CX-5s.
This frustrates me to no end. Carplay/AA has been a thing for 10 years now. How is it still so flaky?
I wonder why it's so flaky with Mazda. I've used my phone with many other brands, and never had an issue.
J.A. Ackley said:I wonder why it's so flaky with Mazda. I've used my phone with many other brands, and never had an issue.
Carplay/AA issues are definitely not exclusive to Mazda. I've had them with numerous other brands.
In reply to TravisTheHuman :
Understood - and I believe you. However, in my experience, this issue only seems to be only affecting me with Mazda and my phone, for some reason. I even bought a new phone and new USB cable to see if those were the issues. They were not.
Brand new Lexus GX550? Tons of issues with Android Auto.
Harrumph.
In reply to J.A. Ackley :
I was having some issues with AA disconnecting on both our Mazda and the Forte GT. In my case, it WAS the USB cable. We were using some cheapo ones from Amazon, so I ponied up for some decent Anker ones and the issues haven't come back. But yeah, it can also be the firmware on the HU itself as well. Some OEMs make you go to the dealer to upgrade, while some now have the ability to upgrade over-the-air. One of those two things is typically the culprit nearly every time.
Isn't technology fun?
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