Mazda CX-5
Mazda CX-5
The Mazda CX-5 bills itself as an enjoyable drive with a well-designed yet quiet interior. This year’s upgrades include cylinder deactivation to heighten its fuel economy, a leather steering wheel, a leather gear shift, and technology for blind spot monitoring. It’s steering and throttle response is also impressive.
Engine and fuel economy
The version of the Mazda CX-5 has a 2.5-liter engine with 187 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque, connected to a six-speed automatic transmission. While the EPA ratings for this vehicle aren’t yet out, it should be pretty close to the previous version which got:
- 25 to 31 miles per gallon with the two-wheel drive model
- 24 to 30 miles per gallon with the four-wheel drive model
Safety
The Mazda CX-5 is the only compact crossover to receive the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award and award for good lighting, with its optional adaptive lighting system available on all trims (optional on the base Sport). It earned 5 out of 6 points in forward collision prevention (a ‘Superior’ rating), and a ‘Good’ rating on every crash test.
Safety features available on all models include:
- low-speed emergency braking;
- rear cross traffic alerts;
- blind spot monitoring.
Safety features available on the Touring and Grand Touring models include the above as well as the following:
- high-speed automatic emergency braking;
- responsive cruise control;
- lane-keeping assistance.
The safety features of the Sport models include the above as well as:
- Sport I-ActivSense package.
Storage
This vehicle has 30.9 cubic feet of storage capacity which extends to 59.6 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded. Also; the Mazda CX-5 can tow up to one ton of weight.
To test-drive the latest edition of the Mazda CX-5 in Chesapeake, Virginia, get in touch with a member of the team at Cavalier Mazda by calling 757-777-3200 as soon as possible.