![]() Though it’s confidence-inspiring, the CX-5 doesn’t have the ground clearance of some rivals to make it a true off-roader. The system can transfer up to half the torque from the front wheels to the rears when traction falters. Mazda estimates 0-60 mph times in the mid-seven-second range in our drives, we noticed better passing power and a more responsive feel when we put the drivetrain in a selectable Sport mode, but we experienced some turbo lag when driven normally in urban commuting.Īll-wheel drive is available on every model. With all-wheel drive, performance improves, but not vastly. The more expensive versions of the CX-5 can be equipped with a turbo-4 that spools up 227 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. It could benefit from more gears, but what’s there works well enough for decent highway passing and acceptable straight-line performance. The engine’s not especially quiet or powerful, and it’s paired with a 6-speed automatic, not an 8- or 9-speed like some rivals. With a 2.5-liter inline-4 rated at 187 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque, most CX-5s can turn in 60-mph acceleration in just under nine seconds. Prices start at $26,470 for our recommended model, the CX-5 Sport.īase models are strictly midpack. Mazda’s control-knob interface takes a lousy number of spins and clicks to land where you want it’s like the Vegas version of “Wheel of Fortune.” All come with power features, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and a 10.3-inch infotainment screen that’s not wired to respond to touch. Cargo space is fine, but for the same price, a Honda CR-V delivers much more interior room Mazda’s high-spec CX-5 cabins with nappa leather and wood trim trounce most rivals, though.Ĭrash scores are top-notch, and every CX-5 has a full ration of standard safety gear including automatic emergency braking. ![]() It’s somewhat narrow, and though its front seats have lots of bolstering for great long-distance support, the back seat trims back on head room and seat comfort. The CX-5’s slim hips betray a slim interior. Spend up into the 227-hp turbo-4 and the CX-5 scoots around more quickly, with a bit of turbo lag and a fair amount of powertrain rumble. It’s also saddled with a 187-horsepower base engine that puts out government-grade acceleration through a 6-speed automatic, through the front wheels or, if we’re getting fancy, all four wheels. It feels weighty but precise, taut and well-controlled, all at once. The CX-5 doesn’t fumble with clumsy steering feel or bumbly ride quality like some of its rivals. Inside, it’s handsomely arranged on horizontal lines with a few standout details, like its geometric air vents, doing a lot of visual work. The grille and headlights are slim, the body sculpted to Pilates perfection. The pictured interior is of a 2024 CX-5.The 2021 CX-5 wraps pretty lines around a compact interior, and from the outside we can’t come up with a single complaint. Inside, the interior has brown Terracotta leather upholstery with black suede accents and gunmetal trim accents. They also get gloss-black trim pieces including mirror caps, grille trim, and wheels. Following the previous Carbon Edition that combined a gray exterior with a red interior, this new Carbon Turbo model flaunts a brown on brown color scheme.Īvailable only for models equipped with the optional 256-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-four, the Carbon Turbo cars are finished in Zircon Sand exterior paint, a hue first introduced on the CX-50. Mazda is adding another spin on the Carbon Edition for the 2024 versions of the CX-30 subcompact crossover, CX-5 compact crossover, and 3 sedan and hatchback. We'll get more details soon on the 2024 model-year pricing and equipment. ![]() They're finished in Zircon Sand exterior paint and have an interior that combines brown Terracotta leather and black suede. The 2024 Mazda CX-5, CX-30, and 3 are all adding a new trim level called Carbon Turbo with a special color combo. ![]() 2024 Mazdas Add Brown-on-Brown Carbon Turbo Model Mazda
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