For more information about the CX-5's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website. We've tested both on our 75-mph highway route, which is part of our extensive testing regimen, and the standard engine returned 32 mpg compared with the turbo four's 30 mpg result. The more powerful turbocharged engine is rated at 22 mpg city and 27 highway. The base 2.5-liter engine is rated at 24 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway. With two engine options, the CX-5 has two fuel-economy ratings. The larger CX-50 can pull more, with a max trailering capacity of 3500 pounds, but that's only when it's optioned with the turbo engine, otherwise, it tows just as much as the CX-5. The Mazda CX-5 can tow up to 2000 pounds, which isn't much, but an improvement over some of its competitors, such as the Volkswagen Tiguan and Honda CR-V. Tested: 2022 Mazda CX-5 Stays the Course.The Signature model we tested had a reassuring brake-pedal feel that operated without delay and without being too touchy when you apply the brakes. The electrically assisted steering provides satisfying responses. At the same time, the Mazda comes alive on curvy roads. Pavement imperfections are isolated, road noise is minimal, and the damping is neither stiff nor floaty. This harmonious interplay of dynamics is unrivaled by its competitors. But it also soaks up rough roads without commotion and has the ride quality of crossovers that cost twice as much. Sure, its precise steering and composed cornering make for one helluva Sunday cruise. You don't need to drive the CX-5 hard to enjoy it or to appreciate its excellence.
Both engines pair with a snappy six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The 256-hp turbocharged version we tested provided much quicker acceleration. It's at higher speeds, such as when trying to pass or merge onto the freeway, that it feels underpowered. The CX-5's standard 187-hp four-cylinder engine has great throttle response when pulling away from stoplights or hustling around town, so it feels quicker than it actually is.
Its interior mirrors that sportiness with red accents and stitching. Its exterior is elegantly sporty with trim-specific gloss-black accents. With the upgraded 256-hp turbocharged engine, its quickness better corresponds with its athletic handling. We think the Turbo trim best exemplifies the CX-5. The 2023 CX-5 is largely unchanged from last year, but gains a new optional Rhodium White paint color. The CX-5 is joined by the similarly-sized CX-50 in the lineup this year creating a sibling rivalry within the same showroom, but Mazda says it plans on selling both models for the time being.
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Few compact SUVs can match the Mazda's panache, though, and in a segment full of pragmatic options the CX-5's charms are alluring. The CX-5 isn't perfect-although, that depends on who you ask-as it's not as spacious as rivals such as the Honda CR-V or the Toyota RAV4.
The entry-level engine is a pokier 187-hp four, but all-wheel drive is standard on all models-as is the CX-5's lithe handling, which will satisfy regardless of your choice of engine. It's this particular blend of nimble road manners and interior refinement that makes the CX-5 one of our favorite small SUVs, especially higher-end models that come with the optional 256-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Not only does the 2023 Mazda CX-5 deliver on the brand's reputation for athletic handling, it also offers a near-luxury experience for mainstream money.
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