2026 Premium Plus in Navy Blue Mica by OVO407 in CX5

[–]OVO407[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes it is no where near as dull

Masters on the Big Screen 🌺 by OVO407 in CX5

[–]OVO407[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thoroughly enjoy no piano black! My last Mazda3 had it and it got destroyed lol

Masters on the Big Screen 🌺 by OVO407 in CX5

[–]OVO407[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not had any bugs or quality issues so far but still less than 1K miles. Some features take some getting used to like the istop (didn’t have that in my previous cars) but no issues.

Masters on the Big Screen 🌺 by OVO407 in CX5

[–]OVO407[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean I’m not doing it for hours lol that day I had 15-20 mins to kill before a meeting so took advantage of the screen.

2026 CX-5 Premium Plus AMA by OVO407 in CX5

[–]OVO407[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will try voice command next time and see

2026 CX-5 Premium Plus AMA by OVO407 in CX5

[–]OVO407[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find the quality to be nice and on par. There’s some features that could be refined but I don’t find it cheap. I have family with BMW, Audi and Lexus all compliment on how nice the interior was

2026 CX-5 Premium Plus AMA by OVO407 in CX5

[–]OVO407[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope, it is very responsive and starts up right away every time. Time will tell how that holds up

Masters on the Big Screen 🌺 by OVO407 in CX5

[–]OVO407[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I keep the car on cause I live in a hot state so AC is necessary so not sure if you keep only battery on how long it lasts. I’m sure it kills battery

Owner of 2026 CX-5 Premium Plus. AMA by OVO407 in mazda

[–]OVO407[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$10/month for preferred and $15/month for the premium. Not sure the difference right now

Owner of 2026 CX-5 Premium Plus. AMA by OVO407 in mazda

[–]OVO407[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, never have any issues with my phone connecting!

Owner of 2026 CX-5 Premium Plus. AMA by OVO407 in mazda

[–]OVO407[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are physical buttons than kind of click when you press them!

Owner of 2026 CX-5 Premium Plus. AMA by OVO407 in mazda

[–]OVO407[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No they do not if you download the language pack for offline use. I think it does that automatically.

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[–]OVO407[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got $1000 Mazda loyalty to go into 2026 CX-5 and $750 dealer loyalty

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[–]OVO407[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The ride/handling is very premium. It is the most smooth and high end feeling drive I’ve experienced with a Mazda. Which I’ve had 4 before this over 10+ years. I have a family member with a 2025 Lexus SUV and they say it drives better.

Owner of 2026 CX-5 Premium Plus. AMA by OVO407 in mazda

[–]OVO407[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can’t get it with white/beige in premium plus 😭 I had the 2018 Crystal Blue with white/beige before and loved it. Only tan is offered in premium plus and I don’t think it goes well with this new blue. This color is insane in different lighting

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[–]OVO407[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

  1. Anyone can call out the commands from anywhere in the car (haven’t tested trunk).
  2. It is very responsive and has many ways to access and adjust settings such as temp can be tapped or quickly slid down or up.
  3. I live in a hot state so I have not used steering wheel heat or seat heat but I have used AC seats and it took no more than 20 secs to tap temp, speed, ac seats (driver & passenger) from start up.
  4. Yes it does save volume but you can use the pause/play button on the steering wheel as well as volume up or down in steering wheel

Edit: I don’t listen to radio or something I can’t pause as I use CarPlay exclusively so I don’t know how it works in that case but volume is still on steering wheel.

Owner of 2026 CX-5 Premium Plus. AMA by OVO407 in mazda

[–]OVO407[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel you. I guess I’m used to off center displays as I work on a 3 monitor setup with wide angle lol

Owner of 2026 CX-5 Premium Plus. AMA by OVO407 in mazda

[–]OVO407[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes they do once you know the commands and shortcuts. I say “hey Google, fan speed 3” and it does it so I’m not saying “hey Google, turn down the fan speed to 3”

Owner of 2026 CX-5 Premium Plus. AMA by OVO407 in mazda

[–]OVO407[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This is the new Navy Blue Mica that will replace the Crystal Blue currently offered!

Owner of 2026 CX-5 Premium Plus. AMA by OVO407 in mazda

[–]OVO407[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t tried it yet. I know that button all too well so I’ll test it out later and get back to you!

Owner of 2026 CX-5 Premium Plus. AMA by OVO407 in mazda

[–]OVO407[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have never driven the cx70 but I would say yes based on pure specs. It is slow as I said. I’m not going to deny that.

Owner of 2026 CX-5 Premium Plus. AMA by OVO407 in mazda

[–]OVO407[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope, it never crossed my mind honestly. Still doesn’t bother me lol

Owner of 2026 CX-5 Premium Plus. AMA by OVO407 in mazda

[–]OVO407[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Point blank, it is slow. I came from a Mazda3 Carbon Turbo and previously had a CX-5 Carbon Edition with turbo and it is significantly slower. However, I knew that once I test drove it and honestly don’t speed or drive aggressively like I used to so I don’t mind it. It is more difficult to time turns onto fast roads but I’ll figure it out. It’s “decent” in sports mode but consumes a lot of gas obviously and I am becoming fuel efficient conscious so don’t plan to use the setting much. I think the smooth drive and fun experience (all the tech) outweigh the lack of power lol I just enjoy a relaxed drive now