Mazda CX-5

Family car is for work and family use.
Car is used on daily basis.
Car is service as per manufacturer's advice. I receive email when service is due.
When I raise issues with the mechanic, I get answers that suits them.
My braking system has been a continuing issue since I bought it in Feb 2020. I have raised complaints after complaints and but the issue comes back after sometime. Mazda does the checks and keeps the car overnight to test but issue is still there. Often we were blamed indirectly for not taking care of the car, which is not true...

I bought Sport model in March 2021, a plated Jan '21 model. I previously owned 10 year old Peugeot 3008. I cannot begin to tell you how unsafe i felt in this car. Friends all recommend Mazda..usual things eg reliable engine etc.
When I took it for a testdrive I realised I was driving Japanese vs European! .Enough said.
Too many things to list here but it was its lack of power to get out of situation on open road..the ridiculous cruise control system, even over riding the darn speed limiter, the engine noise..oh goodness, and the changing gear...

I have travelled 1500kms in my new CX5 GT Turbo and I am averaging 11.4l/100. Compared to my previous 4Wd's this is pretty poor. Why are Mazda quoting 9.8l/100 when this is totally impossible to achieve. Whilst the car is well put together, Mazda have not focused on making their engines as economical as their opposition. Using 98 octane seems to improve the economy, but at what cost??

Bought this car to replace my Subaru Forester. Using it mainly for longer trips and camping out, have a smaller car for around town. The quality is good, though I dislike the automatic stop start feature that needs to be switched off each time manually, as well as the keyless entry / start. The best part is the fuel economy, a full 25% better than the Subaru. The 4WD is not as capable and the ground clearance is less than the Subaru's. The cruise control is very accurate and smooth, the cabin is spacious and surprisingly roomy. I love the flat cargo space with a clever folding down arrangement of the rear seats. Service every 10,000km is more frequent than other cars, but costs indicated should be much less than for the Subaru.

Major Safety Concerns for a young family, Mazda Australia has shown little care to date.
We really enjoyed our CX5 diesel which has been in the family since new (1 of 5 new Mazda's bought from Hornsby Mazda). Early in 2021 the car started stalling without showing any warning lights. The car has stalled at an intersection with mum and daughter, picking up the kids from pre-school and the worst, entering the highway at 100km with the whole family. The car is extremely dangerious to our family and other motorists.
After each stall, the car was r...

We bought a 2013 Mazda cx-5, 6-speed manual back in 2017. It was a one-owner car before we bought it, they having purchased it brand new.
Prior to purchasing, we had test-driven a Kia, Rav4, Hyundai Tuscon, and a Mitsubishi. While I don't have anything particularly bad to say about those cars, once I jumped into the Mazda, I felt comfortable, safe, and didn't want to get out. It's now 2021, we still have the car. No issues have presented themselves thus far. I still feel safe in it. It has so much space in it for our family, for holidays and ro...

I was very pleased with my new Mazda CX-5 - a great car..... until the $500 key fob fell apart. I haven’t dropped it or damaged it so I went back to the Mazda dealer and they told me (after 3 visits, emails and phone calls) it was a Mazda Australia warranty issue.

Mazda Australia declined the claim - in my view the warranty is worthless.....which was one of my main criteria in buying the car.

I now find the ACCC took Mazda Australia to court for “unconscionable conduct and false and misleading statements.”

We love this car and use it with two kids and two adults. We have the 2.5 litre petrol AWD maxx sport. Two baby seats fitted plus a factory tow bar and after market roof racks. Had family trips , I regularly tow a small boat, been to the snow, out west on road trips, commuting etc. always serviced - we have no major issues. We have replaced things like brake pads, tyres etc but nothing major.

The CX-5 is used for mainly commuting as well as the occasional long drive.

With the leather seats (cool / heated at the front), LED lighting inside and out, HUD, bose sound system and safety features paired with a petrol turbo it really feels like a premium SUV. It is a great car to drive with its 6 speed auto.

Boot space is a little smaller compared to other SUVs but it is also easier to park.

Car is serviced in line with recommended timing / distance and is reasonably priced (though not capped).

The car has good performance, it's economical and comfortable to run...

But:

In the manual gearbox - The first gear is to short for a smooth ride, becoming a bit jerky if using low revs...

Head rest of the front are too much leaning forward becoming very uncomfortable in long rides, causing back pain at times ...

This car is used now for shopping or visiting family or church events. Last year I would have used it almost daily; this year, because of corona virus, Probably once a week. This car is serviced whenever the reminder comes up on the dashboard. I expect that the GPS in a top-of-the-range model would last much more than seven years. Mazda Australia was plainly not interested!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This car is great for both my wife and I with one little fella 1 year old. Perfect size to fit a car seat in and a pram and some shopping in the back.
Should be big enough for two kids and two car seats but I would say definitely not 3 - well at least not 3 in car seats anyway. It is small enough that it is easy to park and get around town but big enough that I feel that it is safe and would protect my wife and boy in the event of a crash.
Seems to have all the electronics and nice features but without having to pay so much extra! My first Mazd...

VARUN failed to help. Maps don't update even with valid subscription. POOR customer service, expect me to pay because he dragged his feet and didn't get it done in time

I treated myself to my first brand new car and chose the new CX5 maxx sport in Deep Crystal Blue
it is a beautiful car with loads of useful features including call controls and cruise control on the steering wheel. Fully integrates your mobile phone to make everything seamless and easy.
Very user friendly, intuitive design and extremely comfortable to drive.
Senors ensure that parking and safety is easy and the design means no blind spots. Sound system is excellent and the split air conditioning controls mean the driver is always comfortable.
I love my new Mazda. Zoom zoom!!!

Purchased the cx5 akera and every little feature in this car is great, the safety pack has everything we need to feel even safer in the car, and the leather interior and sunroof give it a luxury feel. The push button handbrake is also great for saving space.