A collection of Autoexe parts reviews for the Mazda CX-5. This will be continuously updated and is listed from newest to oldest review. For Japanese reviews, they have been translated to English.
Name: San-Chan
Location: Nagano Prefecture
Vehicle: CX-5 (KF)
Date: 12/28/2021
Parts used: Motion Control Beam (MCB)
This is amazing and should definitely be installed. It is designed to absorb slight vibrations and it feels like the car has become better because the car has become smoother. I'm very satisfied as you can feel this slight change especially when you accelerate. It is understandably expensive.
Name: Not provided
Location: Kanagawa Prefecture
Vehicle: CX-5 (KF)
Date: 12/28/2021
Parts used: Lowering Spring, Adjustable stabilizer links, sports tie rod end
The CX-5 is originally a cool car, but I couldn't stand the gap between the tires and the body being so wide. I wanted to lower the car at some time, so I asked the dealership to install the lowering spring prior to taking delivery of the vehicle. Since the CX-5 is an SUV, it doesn't make sense to lower the vehicle height too much, in addition, it looks uncomfortable and uncool. However, the Autoexe lowering spring does not lower the car too much and makes the car much more elegant and sporty, offering a good balance.
When I took the car home initially, the ride was noticeably stiff, and I thought I had made a mistake by having the lowering spring installed. However when the mileage exceeded 5,000km, the feeling of stiffness had nearly disappeared, and by the time the car hit 13,000 kms, I could not even sense it anymore. Now I feel like I can handle uneven roads with confidence, though it will take some time to get used to it.
I don't feel like I'm driving an SUV, probably because I have the adjustable stabilizer link and sports tie rod for handling, and I get the impression that I can corner in the bends comfortably. Since I had all items installed at the time of delivery, I can't compare what it was like to before.
Another big advantage of having the lowering spring is that even though I am 167cm tall, I've noticed that it's much easier to get in and out of the car compared to when I test-drove a standard ride height CX-5. My wife can't tell the difference, but I think she is benefitting a lot from the lower ride height.
Name: Shin
Location: Shizuoka Prefecture
Vehicle: CX-5 (KF)
Date: 12/21/2021
Parts used: Front Bumper
I used to have the Autoexe front bumper, but this time I bought their front bumper. Since this is a KF with only a few installation examples, going this route was a pretty drastic choice. Yet I think that this bumper goes well with Soul Red and is quite cool.
I feel like I've been seeing more and more glancing at the traffic lights because of the new bumper, but I'm not sure. My only real complaint is that there are no side and rear body parts... it's a quirky design, good or bad, so if you try to mix it with someone else's product, the choices are narrowed down considerably, which may make it difficult to organize the whole thing.
Name: Not Provided
Location: Tokyo Metropolitan Area
Vehicle: CX-5 (KF)
Date: 12/07/2021
Parts used: Front Grille, Strut Tower Bar, Motion Control Beam (MCB), Ram air intake system, sports muffler, etc).
The sound of the intake and exhaust is fun and irresistible! With the MCB, the cornering and straight-line stability are wonderful! This is nearly a fully complete Autoexe car!
Name: Sawacchi-San
Location: Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Vehicle: CX-5 (KF) (Diesel 2.2)
Date: 12/03/2021
Parts used: Sports muffler
Since this was listed in the genuine parts catalog, it was installed at the dealer when ordering my new car. Appearance-wise, it looks cool and helps the visuals of the back of the car. I haven't been able to compare it with the stock muffler, however, I like the bassy tone of the exhaust when accelerating. The fit and finish are excellent, and it does not feel much like an aftermarket product - it is very much OEM+. I highly recommend it.
Name: Katsu-kun
Location: Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Vehicle: Mazda CX-5 (KF)
Date: 10/19/2021
Parts used: Lowering springs, adjustable stabilizer link (front), Sports Stabilizer (Front)
In an attempt to bring my CX-5's handling closer to the turning ability of my previous car (Mazda MPV LY3P), I installed Autoexe's lowering springs and adjustable stabilizer link. The handling improved considerably, however, I was worried about the tires, so I went 1" larger in wheel size and added the Autoexe sports stabilizer.
The handling with the Autoexe bar has been tightened up to the point where even if I accelerate into a corner, there was plenty of room for me to accelerate even further. After I went for the larger wheel size, there was more roll, however, the stability with the sports stabilizer eliminated the roll. I can't drive the car without the bar anymore. Since the CX-5 is FF, I only installed it on the front. I recommend it.
Name: San-Chan
Location: Nagano prefecture, Japan
Vehicle: Mazda CX-5 (KF)
Date: 10/06/2021
Parts used: Strut Tower Bar, Lower Arm Bar, Floor Cross Bar
I previously had a KE Mazda CX-5, after switching to the KF model, I bought the Autoexe strut tower bar and floor crossbar. The lower arm bar I was able to re-use from my KE. When coupled with G-vector control, the tightness of the car's body has increased, and cornering has become very comfortable.
Name: Mr. Sun
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Vehicle: Mazda CX-5 (KF)
Date: 10/06/2021
Parts used: Sports Damper, Low Down Spring
Half a year after taking delivery of my car, I decided to install new suspension components. Since my previous car had sports suspension, I was aiming to tighten up the fluffy ride quality of the CX-5. There is noticeable ruggedness when driving on rough roads, which makes me wonder if going to a smaller size from 19" wheels will make the ride gentler. In addition, the feeling of acceleration has increased compared to the factory suspension. I suspect that this is due to the fact that the rear tension is increased when accelerating. I am totally satisfied with the suspension. It was installed by a Mazda dealer so that the safety equipment of the car would be adjusted at the same time. In the future, I want to experience the handling differences on the highway.
Name: Toyama
Location: N/A Vehicle: Mazda CX-5 (KF)
Date: 8/24/2021
Parts used: Shift Knob
This is my second review following my post regarding the muffler. I was always interested in the Autoexe shift knob so I decided to buy it. As expected, the fit is excellent., giving the car a whole new image with just a small change. If you are considering buying this product, I highly recommend it!