NEW Mazda CX-5 Review – Has Mazda RUINED its Family SUV?

The Mazda CX-5 has long been celebrated for having one of the best, most premium interiors in the family SUV class. But for this brand new model, Mazda has taken a massive risk: it's completely removed the rotary infotainment controller and the physical air-con controls! Have these controversial changes, along with a dip in interior material quality, ruined the brand's best-selling car? In this comprehensive review, we test the new Mazda CX-5 to find out if the bigger 583-litre boot and excellent driving dynamics are enough to save it. 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe! If you enjoyed this video, hit subscribe to keep up to date with our latest in-depth reviews, group tests, top 10s and more: @whatcar 🚗 Looking for a specific model? Read our full in-depth review on every new car, including the Mazda CX-5, here: http://www.whatcar.com In this video, we take a detailed look around the 2026 Mazda CX-5 to see how much it's grown and the impact on rear legroom. Up front, we test the new 15.6-inch Google-based touchscreen, the new digital driver display and decide if there are too many hard and scratchy plastics in the interior. Finally, we take the 2.5-litre e-Skyactiv G petrol version of the new CX-5 out on the road to see if 139bhp is enough power for a family SUV of this size. What Car? is the UK's biggest car-buying brand and has been helping buyers for more than 50 years. Our tests are widely regarded as the most objective and in-depth. Our YouTube channel brings you trusted reviews on all types of car, plus car news, reveals and features. In-depth written reviews are available on our website whatcar.com, where you'll also find advice features and the latest new and used car deals. Follow What Car? here: LIKE What Car? on Facebook: https://goo.gl/yv5jF8 FOLLOW What Car? on Twitter: https://goo.gl/SJzmT8 Check out our full video catalog: https://bit.ly/2W81iu9 Video chapters: 0:00 – Intro: Mazda's Bestseller! 0:54 – Exterior Design & Bigger Dimensions 1:27 – Boot Space 2:13 – Rear Seats 3:10 – Controversial Interior Changes 4:00 – New Google Infotainment 5:01 – Driving Position & Visibility 5:59 – Quality Downgrade: Scratchy plastics? 6:43 – The Engine: The 2.5-litre Petrol & Optional 4WD 7:23 – Handling, Ride Comfort & Performance 9:10 – Trim Levels: Prime-Line to Homura 9:52 – Pricing, Warranty & Reliability 10:38 – Euro NCAP Rating & Safety 11:02 – Verdict: Should you buy the new CX-5?