| Year Make Model | 2013 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A) |
| Vehicle Type | AWD 4dr 5-passenger 4dr SUV |
| Base MSRP | $29,090 |
| Options on test vehicle | Zeal Red Mica; Grand Touring Technology Package ($1,325 -- includes TomTom navigation system, Mazda advanced keyless entry system, anti-theft perimeter alarm system, bi-xenon HID headlamps with auto leveling, Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS), auto-dimming mirror with HomeLink) |
| As-tested MSRP | $30,415 |
| Configuration | Transverse, front-engine, all-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Naturally aspirated, direct-injected inline-4, gasoline |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1,997/122 |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Double overhead camshaft |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 13.0 |
| Redline, indicated (rpm) | 6,500 |
| Fuel cutoff/rev limiter (rpm) | 6,500 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 155 @ 6,000 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 150 @ 4,000 |
| Fuel type | Regular unleaded |
| Transmission type | Six-speed automatic |
| Transmission ratios (x:1) | 1st = 3.552; 2nd = 2.022; 3rd = 1.452; 4th = 1.000; 5th = 0.708; 6th = 0.599 |
| Final-drive ratio (x:1) | 4.705 |
| Suspension, front | Independent MacPherson struts with dual lower ball joints, coil springs, twin-tube dampers, , stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent multilink, coil springs, twin-tube dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Electric-assist, speed-proportional rack-and-pinion steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 15.5 |
| Tire make and model | Toyo A23 |
| Tire type | Asymmetrical all-season (36 psi cold front; 36 psi cold rear) |
| Tire size | P225/55R19 99V |
| Wheel size | 19-by-7 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Cast aluminum alloy |
| Brakes, front | 16-inch one-piece ventilated cast-iron discs with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 16-inch one-piece solid cast-iron discs with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 3.3 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 6.1 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 9.7 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 14.8 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 17.1 @ 79.8 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 9.5 |
| 0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 3.5 |
| 0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 6.3 |
| 0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 9.9 |
| 0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 15.0 |
| 1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph) | 17.2 @ 79.3 |
| 0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 9.6 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 31 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 121 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON | 62.4 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON | 0.78 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 43.5 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 74.2 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 67.0 |
| Engine speed @ 70 mph (rpm) | 2,400 |
| Acceleration comments | The CX-5's torque-challenged engine doesn't allow for much of a launch -- especially when routed through AWD. Engine revs freely (and a little loud) and upshifts occur about 500 rpm shy of redline in Drive. Switched to manual shifting (via console because there are no paddles) and it responded quickly enough to be useful, squeezing out a few more tenths across the board. Still, this acceleration is below-average among competitors. Does not hold a gear at redline, but performs matched-rev downshifts. |
| Braking comments | Medium-travel medium-firm pedal never wavered. Some dive but it never felt light in the rear. Straight and steady with virtually no fade and exceptionally short distances. Good brakes. |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Non-defeat ESC was virtually nonexistent on the skid pad, allowing the CX-5 to rotate slightly off-throttle. Excellent balance and tractability. Steering offers appropriate amount of build-up and feedback with increase in speed. Slalom: Again, non-defeat ESC is surprisingly lenient as long as the driver uses smooth input, yet the rapid transitions inherent in the slalom are enough to awaken the nanny with brief dabs of alternating brakes. The system quickly retreats and never becomes overly meddlesome, but I suspect there's a whole lot more speed and agility in the CX-5 with either grippier tires or an ESC that can be shut off completely. There was no measurable difference when I shut off the traction control. |
| Test date | 3/6/2012 |
| Test location | California Speedway |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 58.12 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 60.38 |
| Barometric pressure (in. Hg) | 28.74 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 3.7 |
| Odometer (mi.) | 1,955 |
| Fuel used for test | 87-octane gasoline |
| As-tested tire pressures, f/r (psi) | 36/36 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 25 city/31 highway/28 combined |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 25.3 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 15.3 |
| Driving range (mi.) | 474.3 |
| Stereo description | Bose 9-speaker AM/FM/XM HD radio, single CD, USB and auxiliary connections |
| iPod/digital media compatibility | Standard iPod via USB jack |
| Satellite radio | Standard |
| Hard-drive music storage capacity (Gb) | Not available |
| Rear seat video and entertainment | Not available |
| Bluetooth phone connectivity | Standard |
| Navigation system | Optional TomTom, 5.8-inch display screen (measured diagonally) |
| Telematics (OnStar, etc.) | Not available |
| Smart entry/Start | Standard ignition doors trunk/hatch |
| Parking aids | Optional back-up camera |
| Blind-spot detection | Not available |
| Adaptive cruise control | Not available |
| Lane-departure monitoring | Not available |
| Collision warning/avoidance | Not available |
| Night Vision | Not available |
| Driver coaching display | Standard |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,426 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3,478 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 57/43 |
| Length (in.) | 179.3 |
| Width (in.) | 72.4 |
| Height (in.) | 67.3 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 106.3 |
| Track, front (in.) | 62.4 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 62.5 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 36.7 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 41.0 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 39.3 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 39.0 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 39.0 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 57.5 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 55.5 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Step-in height, measured (in.) | 18.5 |
| Max cargo volume behind 1st row (cu-ft) | 65.4 |
| behind 2nd row (cu-ft) | 34.1 |
| Cargo loading height, measured (in.) | 29.5 |
| GVWR (lbs.) | 4,462 |
| Payload, mfr. max claim (lbs.) | 1,036 |
| Tow capacity, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 2,000 |
| Ground clearance (in.) | 8.5 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 3 years/36,000 miles |
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