2019 Mazda CX-5 Road Drive Review

* Please Watch the full video**I touch on/Show You a few Good Points, Including Lane Keep Assist Abilities, or lack thereof**

To sum up this SUV.... As every reviewer on this Vehicle has said, it's really top notch for a sporty, great feeling driving vehicle. Interior is very luxury feeling, above it's direct competitors, for sure. Now with it's turbo option, it's really a great drivers drive !
Is that all that one looks for in a new vehicle ?
How about safety ? which it's got highest IIHS rating, so thumbs Up !
How about cabin space ? It's on the smaller side, but overall, it's actually more than adequate, as it has plenty of room for most. Only really Tall & Chunky people will have an issue., so O.k. there too.
How about cargo space ? Well, it falls short here, as it's cut design rear end loses lots of cargo space, and with No dedicated hidden cargo area under floor, and small centre console cubby and other cubby's on small side, it's on the lower scale and thumbs down !
How about techy features ? Overall, it's o.k and similar to everyone else, has the ususal stuff.... but the lane keep assist is very poor in this model, so thumbs down.
How about Lux features ? it's lux feeling, but doesn't have other lux things, like side mirrors don't save w/memory seats, or curve down when in reverse for parking.
- Lumbar support has no up/down setting (most don't)
How about Ride Comfort ? Well, it's nice and smooth.. until you hit bumps.. even if you have 18" rims, instead of the 19" in top model, it'll still just be o.k. comfort ride, So thumbs down (exchange for sporty handling).
- - Subwoofer in bad spot, which has it's wire run thru the seats and folding armrest leather gets pinched by it.. seems it's hard to move that wire, prolong use of the armrest/cup holders will damage the leather or fabric on it. Top model with subwoofer only.
- Center Armrest is way too short.. bothers me.. and the door armrest is narrow side and elbow doesn't reach it as well as I'd like it too.
- Fuel Economy for the power it has, is pretty Good ! thumbs up !

* But, overall, I do like it very much and it is on My Short list (top 3, other 2 are the Equinox & Outback)... I hope to make a decision soon !

** You have to consider other factors and decide for yourself which features are more important to you, and select your vehicle.
*** See below links to IIHS tests and other info links for this car. IIHS Tests crash results & Headlamp b=Beam Distance/Visibility !! Check these out for all cars you're comparing.
https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/mazda/cx-5-4-door-suv/2019
NHTSA Report:
https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/MAZDA/CX-5/SUV/AWD
- Good test results in test below...done in Australia.. check it out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs7PSpIMJYk