A closer Look Into The Mazda CX-5

If you pride yourself on driving a compact crossover that has style, class, luxury, and handles more like a sports car than a SUV than you need to know that you should be looking very closely at the Mazda CX-5. There is simply no other vehicle in its class that comes close to comparing to the value you get in this vehicle.

Driving a vehicle that looks luxurious, sleek, and sophisticated is a joy for any driver. The hidden delight of the CX-5 is that you don’t have to pay for this privilege. Everything about the CX-5 makes it seem like you’ll have to spend more than you actually will for it. The styling is gorgeous and it handles like a dream. This incredible value adds to the appeal of this crossover.

From the outside, the CX-5 is attractive. Derived from the design of the larger CX-9, a sharp athletic shape accented by slanted LED headlights make this crossover pop from the rest of the vehicle in the field

The interior is upscale, attractive and the high quality materials used to create this space when taken alone give the impression you are in a luxury vehicle. The visibility for the driver is excellent and there is plenty of room so that all are comfortable. The steering wheel is placed at an optimal position for the driver while the armrests are also placed just right so that can be comfortable while driving. Increased sound insulation and a thicker windshield provide a quiet ride, too, adding to the sense of comfort when on the road. The climate controls is excellent meaning that you’ll never worry about the temperature inside the vehicle. Two rows seat five passengers comfortably. It’s easy to maneuver in and out of the vehicle.

No one goes anywhere without bringing along their devices and the interior storage of the CX-5 has several small compartments and nooks and crannies where passengers can store their belongings while along for the ride. There also pockets where water bottles can be stored and seatback pockets that provide some additional storage space. The center console also has tray and bin with removable shelf. Folding up the rear seats provides some additional cargo storage as well.

The infotainment center in the Mazda CX-5 doesn’t lack in design. The 7-inch screen would look right at home in any luxury vehicle as it looks like a tablet right above the dash that maintains full potency even in sunlight. The screen does respond to touch but only when the vehicle is at a stop. A four speaker sound system, two USB ports and Bluetooth also come standard with options to upgrade to a 10 speaker Bose system, satellite radio, additional USB ports, added navigation and even a moonroof.

The 2.5-liter inline-4 engine is responsive and paired with the six speed transmission shifts with ease. It makes 187 horsepower with 186 torque.The CX-5 is the best when it comes to handling twists and turns on the road, this vehicle has precision steering and handling corners down. Driving down rough roads will no longer be a burden since the CX-5 stays smooth at every level of the game. When driving around town, the CX-5 responds quickly to acceleration so while the performance of the vehicle may seem less than other vehicles in the class have, it’s going to satisfy you. This sporty little crossover continues the trend of seeming like more than it actually is as you’ll rarely notice that its specs are less than you might wish they were.

The braking system is efficient and performs well and combined with the ease with which the CX -5 handles curvy roads, you’ll want to take it out for a spin on a particularly twisty road in order to enjoy the agility of this small crossover. The fuel economy of the CX-5 is great logging in at up to 31 mpg which means you are going to want to take it for many pleasure rides.

The IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) named the CX-5 as a Top Safety Pick and Mazda continues to keep the safety features of this car affordable. A blind spot monitor and rear cross traffic alert now come standard and a full suite of safety features is available for the CX-5 sport. Some of the optional safety features include adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, lane departure warning, rear parking sensors, lane keeping assist and more.

As you can see, the CX-5 stands alone in its class as an exceptional vehicle. There are three trim levels for you to choose from the CX-5 Sport, the CX-5 Touring, and the CX-5 Grand Touring. Add additional options such as leather seats or heated seats to create the vehicle of your dreams. Call us today for a test drive!