On this episode, we share our first impressions of the 2026 Mazda CX-5. We cover the CX-5's redesign, including its new, large touchscreen infotainment system, mourn its lack of physical climate controls, and discuss how the top trim model we rented doesn't feel that special. We also answer a question about 360 cameras and how to keep the lenses clean in rainy places like Oregon.

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SHOW NOTES:

0:00 - Intro

0:17 - 2026 Mazda CX-5 Overview

1:18 - What we love about the 2026 Mazda CX-5

7:05 - What we dislike on the 2026 Mazda CX-5

30:50 - Is it worth buying top trim vehicles?

36:05 - What we'd buy instead of a 2026 Mazda CX-5

39:10 - Audience Question: What's the best way to keep a vehicle's 360º camera clean?

LINKS:

Mazda CX-5 Model History: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/mazda/cx-5/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

Redesigned 2026 Mazda CX-5: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2026-mazda-cx-5-review-a2402724881/EXTKEY=SOCIAL_YT

Mazda CX-50 Hybrid: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/mazda/cx-50-hybrid/2026/overview/EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

Compact SUV Ratings: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/types/new/suvs/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

We're live from the floor of the 2026 New York Auto Show, and sharing our first impressions of the vehicles announced at the show, including the Genesis G90 Wingback and Hyundai Boulder concept cars, the Subaru Getaway 3-row EV SUV, Kia Seltos Hybrid, Volkswagen Atlas, Kia EV3 all-electric compact SUV, and the rise of the softroader!

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SHOW NOTES

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00:00 - Introduction

00:56 - NYAS Show Floor

02:43 - Softroaders

08:17 - Subaru Trailseeker

08:29 - Subaru Uncharted

09:59 - Jeep Recon

10:58 - Subaru Getaway

11:53 - Hyundai Boulder

13:46 - Genesis G90 Wingback

14:07 - Our Favorites

16:23 - Best of Show

18:07 - Most Absurd

20:19 - Minivans

21:26 - Fuel Economy

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Preview: 2026 Jeep Recon Electric SUV

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/2026-jeep-recon-electric-suv-review-a1341965777/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

Preview: 2026 Subaru Uncharted Electric SUV

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/2026-subaru-uncharted-review-a1017237029/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

Preview: 2026 Subaru Trailseeker

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/2026-subaru-trailseeker-review-a5418969450/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

Preview: Next-Gen 2027 Kia Seltos

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2027-kia-seltos-review-a1747520334/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

Preview: All-New 2027 Subaru Getaway

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/2027-subaru-getaway-review-a5360151843/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

We purchased a 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander SE for our test program and share our first impressions of the updated compact SUV, including its new 48-volt mild-hybrid turbo engine, improved interior controls, and why the tiny third row and rough ride may give shoppers pause. We also discuss whether a hybrid system may harm the gas engine if short trips prevent it from fully warming up?

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SHOW NOTES

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00:00 - Introduction

00:16 - Overview: 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander SE

02:10 - What we liked

07:39 - What we disliked

18:16 - Would you buy it?

25:07 - Question: Could the hybrid system harm the gas engine if short trips prevent it from fully warming up?

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Test Results: 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/mitsubishi/outlander/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

Who Makes the Most Reliable New Cars?

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/who-makes-the-most-reliable-cars-a7824554938/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

10 Best SUVs You Can Buy Right Now

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/10-best-suvs-you-can-buy-right-now-a8518508556/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

Which Brands Make the Best Cars?

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-driving/which-car-brands-make-the-best-vehicles-a6159221985/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

Hybrids Are Still the Most Reliable Cars

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/electric-vehicles-are-less-reliable-than-conventional-cars-a1047214174/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT