2018 Mazda CX-5 consumer reviews

This car is comfortable, handles well, is relatively quiet compared to other models in its class, has loads of safety features, and has - hands down - the best sound system of any car I've owned. the console cupholder location is awkward, and there is no good place to rest my iPhone when connected via USB for CarPlay. It's too soon to rate reliability because I've only had it for a week, so I gave a totally arbitrary 4-star rating

I am a stickler for a quiet cabin and good handling and this delivers in spades! There are literally too many features to list here, but if you test drive this car, you'll not consider anything else. It is comfortable, extremely safety conscious, nimble, and honestly, fun to drive! Best of all, it's an AWD that handles as well on rainy, snowy, and even icy roads as it does on bare pavement (with appropriate caution, of course). Love, love, LOVE this vehicle!

So far I love this car. Super smooth drive, comfortable and modern interior. Love the navigation system, back up cameras, blind spot monitoring and the heated seats.

I like it so much more than the 2017 Ford Escape that I totaled. It's so much fun to drive. Depending on positioning the steering wheel and how you adjust the seat, you can get the feel of a 50's stock Car, or a Indy Car or a LeMansCar. It really holds the line on curves and the Gas Mileage is great. I love it......However the Instrument cluster sucks so bad on the 2018 that I plastered Mickey Mouse Stickers all over it. If the sun hits the information Gauge it disappears. I can get the same information that I got on my '38 Chevy. The 2019 model is entirely different. I'm a little peeved that they didn't recommend the 2019 if only for that reason. I jacked knifed my trailer both ways and broke out the 2 lower reflectors on the back bumper. The Shocker was that practically the whole rear end was one piece and would cost $1000.00 to replace. I cobbled it back together with Gorilla glue and zip ties. Got a reflector from Amazon for $54.00 and glued the other one. Bottom line if fun is a big factor then get a 2019 CX-5, I overlook the drawbacks of the 2018 but fun is a big factor for me and I'll trade up in a couple years.

I have two complaints about this gem, only two. The A-pillars are too thick, they have hidden pedestrians from my vision several times. I have learned to move my head and look around them. And the onboard infotainment system seems like was designed for a 1994 Edsel, if there had been one. It is just awful. Installing Android Auto helped a lot, but one must then remember to plug the phone into the USB-C, wait and wait for the onboard (perhaps vacuum tube operated?) system to wake up, recognize it, and manually establish the link to Android Auto. It is SO clunky. Other than those niggles, the CX-5, mine's a GT, is a delight that is pleasant to drive, carries two bicycles in back, is quiet, so comfortable that passengers often compliment it, and feels like it's going to last a very long time. Very likely, longer than I will. And here's a unique good thing about this car: I thought I'd miss my Honda S2000, one of the best sports cars ever, which I traded on the Mazda. The CX-5 is so all 'round good, that S2000 ain't even a whistle down the valley.

I absolutely LOVED my CX-3 but had a baby so needed a slightly larger car. Liked and went with the CX-5, which is really great for a small family

I've had my CX-5 for over a year and it has great handling, provides a smooth ride, continues to look great inside and out, and had plenty of space in back to accommodate 2 huge suitcases and 4 fair size duffel bags.

It has a lot of options but I’ve had more comfortable cars for this type of money and the options without all the medical issues this one has caused me. The seats are narrow and hard even in the upgraded leather option, and the features are not made to everyone’s height. Would recommend renting this vehicle for a few weeks before buying one to see if it really fits what you want before committing.

Enjoy the car, once we figure out each issue with the interface. Drives nicely and is comfortable on long trips. Cars are difficult for my 6’6” husband, and he has no complaints about fit.

After researching Nissan Rogue, Toyota Highlander, & Honda CRV, I decided to test drive the Mazda CX-5. I’m glad I did. I loved the cars style, & the test drive was fun! It’s just enough space for us. Not to big & not too small.