Nice CX-5 ..enjoy! Looks like the top Signature trim too with nappa leather - very nice! But that's no 2026 that being released practically everywhere else so why I wanted to clarify. Which is a good thing as you'll have plenty of readily accessible accessories to choose for it.
I'd start with the rubber/all-weather floor mats from Mazda, and the cargo retractable cover to keep your cargo area private. If you don't like the rubber mats, check out [TuxMats](https://www.tuxmat.com/products/8360-mazda-cx-5-custom-mat?variant=43282579783740&year=2025) from Canada.
For dash camera, anything [VIOFO](https://www.viofo.com/collections/2-channel-front-rear) makes great dash cameras. See r/Dashcam for their advice and discussion as well. A great one is the A329 and A229 Ultra or Pro if that fits your budget - I prefer the 2-cameras kit for the rear view too as too many times accidents are occuring from the rear to capture.
If you're handy and DIY, you can apply a ceramic coating as well to make washing quicker, or go with a [spray on ceramic coating](https://www.amazon.ae/Turtle-Wax-53409-SOLUTIONS-CERAMIC/dp/B07XYPS3PS/) which lasts about 9 months for me.
You can install a [car starter](https://www.amazon.ae/Start-X-Starter-2014-18-2014-21-Vehicles/dp/B08XYF618C/) where using the mazda keyfob (pressing Lock 3x) you can start the engine without paying for Mazda's Connect monthly fees.
I've personally bought the [VIOFO A329SW 2CH](https://www.viofo.com/products/viofo-a329sw-2ch-4k-60fps-2k-waterproof-rear-camera-with-sony-starvis-2-sensor?variant=41717296398399). with a 512gb sd card.
So far, happy about it. The rear cam is above the licence plate, right of the EU speck rear camera.
Viofo A229 Pro 2 Channel. It's €280. Check out my posts for some video from it. https://www.reddit.com/r/Roadcam/s/qi1dEUeSRh
You can order from Viofo.nl and they deliver quickly enough. You'll also want another high quality Sandisk **Max** Endurance SD card.
https://www.viofo.nl/en/products/viofo-a229-pro-2ch
If you wanted to spend a bit more, the A329 Pro 2Ch will get you better night parking mode, ability to record to an SSD, and 4K 60FPS (for which you'll probably want that SSD anyway).
I've posted this before, but I think the Nextbase Mounts are rubbish.
If you're getting someone to install it, or doing it yourself, make sure that they don't run the cables past the side curtain airbags.
https://www.reddit.com/r/irelandsshitedrivers/s/3PdVAtmCcU
It’s Black Friday. Last year, I got the VIOFO A329 two channel and had Best Buy install it.
The VIOFO is great. 4K front and back. Was a bit concerned about Best Buy but apparently it’s not that hard and the Best Buy is in the California Bay Area so a G05 is whatever to them.
No problems since.
Yeah that's an old model. Go for at least the 229, or the 329. Yeas, they will work with the USB plug for your cigarette lighter, but there's no protection for it, so if the dashcam will consume power, until the battery is dead. If you hardwire it, than you have protection. Alternatively, you can buy a large power bank that can be installed underneath the seat, and just hardwire it into there, and that box can be charged when it's empty. Hard-wiring isn't difficult, all you need is a multimeter, and some common tools, the problem is where your fusebox is located at, and how terrible it is accessible.
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Top-tier video, reliable evidence, but app struggles.
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