Adding paddle shifters to 2021 CX-5 Carbon AWD Turbo

[1killera4]

Can it be done? And what does it entail?

 

[1killera4]

84 views and nobody has done this?

 

[theblooms]

I have to ask: why?

 

[1killera4]

I have to ask: why?

Have them on my Audi, would like them on the Mazda.

 

[sm1ke]

84 views and nobody has done this?

A search in this subforum for "paddle" quickly led me to find this how-to guide for installing paddle shifters on a 2017, written in 2021:

Guide - Add paddle shifters to Gen 2 (2017 KF) CX-5 with heated steering wheel. "Easy"

This has been discussed here in the past, but I wanted to add a few details on my recent install of paddle shifters in my 2017 CX-5 Grand Touring w/ Premium Package. Here are relevant threads I referenced when researching this mod: 2017 Paddle Shifters Possibly a paddle shift swap into Gen 2...

mazdas247.com

The process will likely be very similar for a 2021 without paddle shifters.

 

[CarpeDiem]

84 views and nobody has done this?

Very few, but that is a small percentage of the members. As above, few folks either want to go to the trouble, or are worried about how it will affect the warranty. Both valid reasons, but if you want to try go right ahead.

 

[1killera4]

Thank you,

 

[cz5gt]

Follow the guide and it should be ok but honestly after adding them I rarely use them. Price was about 170-180 usd with shipping from Japan.
The biggest challenge for me was removing the airbag, the rest was easy. There are two types - one is if you have heated steering wheel, the other is without heating.

 

[Buzzman12]

I'll probably get a few downvotes, but I have paddle shifters on both my Mazda 6 and my Kia Stinger.
I don't use them on either vehicle. I wouldn't spend money on adding them, but that's just me.

 

[1killera4]

Yea, gotta admit I am rethinking this. With my Audis and a DSG it's required...but not on a regular auto trans.

 

[CarpeDiem]

I suppose it depends on the individual and his connection with the vehicle. I’ve had paddle shifters on four of my last six vehicles and used them 80-90% of my driving time in them. I use the Manual mode 80-90% of my driving time in my CX-5. I’d be very happy if it had paddles, but I am content as it is now.

 

[1killera4]

Thanks for replying...