2023 Mazda CX-5

After receiving a large update last year, the 2023 Mazda CX-5 is a carryover model. The CX-5 is joined by the CX-50 – a rugged compact SUV with a lot of the same components and the same platform as the CX-5. The CX-5 continues to be one of the sportier and most luxurious compact SUVs in the segment, as well as an enthusiast favorite.

Mazda offers the CX-5 in eight trims: 2.5 S, 2.5 S Select, 2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 S Carbon Edition, 2.5 Premium, 2.5 S Premium Plus, 2.5 Turbo, and 2.5 Turbo Signature. Pricing ranges from $27,975 to $40,925 (including destination).

The CX-5 is available with two engines. Both are 2.5-liter four-cylinder engines, but one is turbocharged.

Every model comes with all-wheel drive (AWD) and a six-speed automatic transmission. To get the most out of the turbocharged engines, drivers will have to fill the SUV up with premium fuel. When running on regular gas, the CX-5 makes 227 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque.

The turbocharged engine is only found on two trims and the upgrade can cost over $10,000. That’s a lot of money, but the turbocharged CX-5 is one of the most powerful SUVs in the class and has quick acceleration.

The CX-5 is a compact SUV that can seat up to five people, though it has one of the smaller interiors in the segment. Cargo space is slightly below average with the CX-5 offering up to 30.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats and up to 59.3 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded.

The CX-5 comes with a lengthy list of standard safety features. The base trim comes standard with automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, automatic high-beam assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control.

Mazda saves parking sensors, traffic sign recognition, reverse automatic emergency braking, traffic jam assist, a driver attention monitor, and a surround-view parking camera for the Turbo Signature trim.

The standard infotainment system in the CX-5 consists of a 10.25-inch display, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, two USB ports, a Wi-Fi hot spot, four audio speakers, a 4.6-inch multi-information display, and an HD Radio.

The S Select adds rear USB charging ports and a six-speaker audio system. The 2.5 S Premium trim gains a 10-speaker Bose audio system, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, and satellite radio. A head-up display becomes standard on the 2.5 S Premium Plus. The Turbo trim gains a wireless charging pad, while navigation is standard on the Turbo Signature.

Standard features on the base trim include LED headlights, 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, remote keyless entry, push-button start, a tilt-and-telescoping steering column, manually adjustable interior seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and cloth upholstery.

The 2.5 S Select adds auto-leveling headlights, rear privacy glass, advanced keyless entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, leatherette upholstery, and heated front seats.

Moving to the 2.5 S Preferred trim adds a moonroof, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, a six-way power-adjustable passenger’s seat, and leather upholstery.

The 2.5 S Carbon Edition comes with a unique black grille, 19-inch wheels, Polymetal Gray Metallic paint, and available red leather upholstery.

The 2.5 S Premium has LED taillights, heated exterior mirrors, and paddle shifters.

This trim comes with a windshield wiper de-icer, automatic power-folding exterior mirrors, a power liftgate, and ventilated front seats.

The 2.5 Turbo shares a lot of features with the S Premium Plus but adds a turbocharged engine.

The range-topping 2.5 Turbo Signature has body-colored wheel arches, Signature badges, a frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror, LED vanity mirrors, layered wood trim, a black cloth headliner, and Nappa leather upholstery.

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