Model Tested: 2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo Signature AWD
Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 227 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft torque
Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive
EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined
Base Price: $39,650
As Tested: $41,520
Performance:
Smooth, well-integrated performance
Powerful turbocharged engine
Strong acceleration
Sport, Normal, Off-road drive modes
Impressive standard safety features
Front and rear parking sensors
Very pleasant highway ride
Seamless all-wheel drive
Good fuel economy—our best was 28.4-mpg highway
Our city economy dipped below 20-mpg
Comfort:
Quiet interior
Upscale materials in Signature trim level
Excellent front seats
Heated and ventilated (3 temps)
Super stretch-out front passenger leg room
Medium thick, slightly contoured steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Good range tilt/telescopic column
Low rear floor hump
Adults can almost fit in middle position
Very firm middle cushion
Soft rear armrest
Utility:
Power liftgate
Ample cargo capacity
Flat cargo deck
No lift-over
High opening hatch
Split rear seats fold almost flat
Medium front door bins, but shallow
Deep, medium capacity console bin
Soft armrest on top of console bin
Medium glovebox but no lock
Small sunroof
Cell phone charging pad in front of shifter
Small rear door bins
Nice vinyl seatback pouches
Good size visors but no side slide feature
Rear doors open extra wide
Noticeable wheel well intrusion
WOW Factors:
Fun driving dynamics, smooth
Handsome styling
Comfortable, luxurious cabin
Upscale interior materials
Very welcome head up display
Excellent front passenger room
Whines:
Small sunroof
Rear seat middle position extra hard
Bottom Line:
The 2022 Mazda CX-5 was a great compact SUV so little was changed for the 2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo Signature AWD which puts all the best features in one highly functional package of performance, safety, luxury, and style at an affordable price point.
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