We get some quality time with Mazda’s updated CUV.
Last year, Mazda debuted an updated CX-5, with some nip-and-tuck styling updates and interior enhancements. Last week, Leftlane finally got its hands on one as part of a seven-way comparison test of compact crossovers. We’ll bring you that feature before the holiday next week. Today, we’re taking an in-depth look at Mazda’s compact crossover.
The Mazda CX-5 is a compact crossover built on the same modular platform that underpins the Mazda6 sedan. As with most compacts CUVs, it seats five passengers and offers ample cargo space (30.9 cubic feet with the seats up; 59.6 cubes with them folded) behind the second row.
The CX-5 is powered by a naturally aspirated, 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine that produces 187 horsepower and 186lb-ft of torque. It’s offered in front- and all-wheel-drive configurations and both come standard with a six-speed SkyActiv automatic transmission. Front-drivers are rated at 25 MPG city, 31 highway and 28 combined. All-wheel-drive models, like our tester, have been certified at 24/30/26.
Mazda has long been known for tuning even its mundane vehicles for sharper response and engaging dynamics. The CX-5 is no exception. It’s underpinned by a MacPherson strut front suspension and a multi-link setup in the rear and offers G-Vectoring Control (Mazda’s torque vectoring system) for better acceleration out of tight corners.
We get some quality time with Mazda's updated CUV.
Last year, Mazda debuted an updated CX-5, with some nip-and-tuck styling updates and interior enhancements. Last week, Leftlane finally got its hands on one as part of a seven-way comparison test of compact crossovers. We'll bring you that feature before the holiday next week. Today, we're taking an in-depth look at Mazda's compact crossover.
The Mazda CX-5 is a compact crossover built on the same modular platform that underpins the Mazda6 sedan. As with most compacts CUVs, it seats five passengers and offers ample cargo space (30.9 cubic feet with the seats up; 59.6 cubes with them folded) behind the second row.
The CX-5 is powered by a naturally aspirated, 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine that produces 187 horsepower and 186lb-ft of torque. It's offered in front- and all-wheel-drive configurations and both come standard with a six-speed SkyActiv automatic transmission. Front-drivers are rated at 25 MPG city, 31 highway and 28 combined. All-wheel-drive models, like our tester, have been certified at 24/30/26.
Mazda has long been known for tuning even its mundane vehicles for sharper response and engaging dynamics. The CX-5 is no exception. It's underpinned by a MacPherson strut front suspension and a multi-link setup in the rear and offers G-Vectoring Control (Mazda's torque vectoring system) for better acceleration out of tight corners.
