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Excellent handling and very good looking
Warren , 04/01/2023
2021 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
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Vehicle handles well during its service period with me, approximately 45 days,no problems have occurred.
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5th Mazda and still a fan
TKC, 04/16/2023
updated 04/18/2024
2021 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
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Still have this car and still love it! No problems ever! My 1st car was a Mazda GLC ("Great Little Car"), followed by three CX-5s and a Miata. They've all been problem free. I gave the 2017 CX-5 to my daughter and bought a 2021 model. I trust Mazda w/ my daughter and grandson. I feel safe and protected when driving in town and on remote highways.
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Very comfortable and fun to drive.
Jns1014, 04/28/2023
updated 05/03/2024
2021 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
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Very solid and safety features work surprising well! I really enjoy driving this car!! Super Bose sound, and high quality interior add to the experience. Very highly recommended!
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Great car!
Jan, 06/14/2023
2021 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
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I love my CX-5! I don't have any complaints. It has been a great car so far. The extra steps that Mazda takes to make a sound-proof, comfortable ride, definitely show.
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Bang For The Buck
Mickey, 02/12/2025
2021 Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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Purchased during the Covid epidemic when vehicles were in very short supply I got lucky and found this TURBO,4wd cx-5. It is luxury at a mid-level price. Leather interior and all the electronic gadgets of that year. It will run on any octane level with HP increasing as you go up the octane chain. It's a very quick SUV off the line and has more than enough acceleration to get you off and on the Interstate. Seats are great. Smooth ride and very quiet. Over three years later I have had no problems. MPG could be better, but I am a lead foot.This was my first Mazda, and one of the best vehicles I have had.
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Three Year, No Regrets
JAM520, 06/23/2024
2021 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
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I bought my Mazda CX-5 new in June 2021 - three years ago this month. I still absolutely love it! While I've only put ~22k miles on it, it has been a fantastic vehicle to drive. Despite others complaining about the seat position/comfort, I have not had any issue. I also like the technology that comes standard on this level and find it helpful rather than intrusive. For example, the slight vibration and nudge back into the lane you experience from the lane keep assist is just right. I also appreciate the blind-spot monitoring system (both the lights on the side mirrors and the ripple image on the instrument cluster) and love the adaptive cruise control. While my CX-5 is FWD and sans turbo, I find it plenty fast (especially when you activate sport mode) and have had no problems driving around southern Arizona. The keyless entry and keyless start systems work flawlessly, as does the power hatch. Lastly, while some bemoan the lack of touch screen, I find the knob/dial easy enough to use. It is also nice not to have to constantly wipe away finger prints from the screen, as is something I found myself doing frequently in my last vehicle. I do have a few gripes. For starters, I really wish the CX-5 came with the option to digitally display one's speed. I know, for example, that the CX-50 and CX-30 both have this. I'm not sure why Mazda didn't make this standard across all their vehicles. Also, the paint is less than ideal. I just had my car paint corrected and ceramic coated - the deep crystal blue mica shines like new again - but I now see all these paint chips on my hood (so many paint chips!). I recommend ceramic coating right away. While on the subject of paint, I should also note that I had to have hail damage repaired (via paintless dent repair at a Mazda dealership) last summer and while many cars also experienced hail damage in the storm, not all cars in the parking lot did which leads me to think that Mazda's metal might not be as strong as some of their competitors. Inside the car, the use of piano black plastic is terrible and scratches so easily it is ridiculous. I bought covers for all the piano black plastic on the doors and around the gear shift which has helped. I do also wish the sunroof was larger. As is, it's nice to have but somewhat underwhelming. Lastly, my front driver's side AC vent makes a rattling sound on rough roads. Two different dealerships have tried to correct this rattle three times over the past year to no avail. While annoying, as I stated at the open of this review, I still love my Mazda. To conclude, this has been a fantastic vehicle to own. I have experienced no mechanical issues and outside of an alignment just last month, have done nothing more than oil changes and tire rotations to date. I plan to keep and drive my CX-5 for a long time to come and when the time comes for a replacement, will definitely shop Mazda first. I know Mazda is planning to bring hybrids to market in the coming years which is exactly the sort of vehicle I want next, so the timing will be perfect.
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Almost a great SUV
Liz , Hollywood, Florida, 09/19/2023
2021 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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2021Mazda CX 5 handles nicely , great gas mileage . Issues with front windshield defroster-ineffective- windows remain foggy. Cabin road noise .
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Make the step up to a nice vehicle
Father Bob, 05/21/2024
2021 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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Much better build than any of the domestic competitors - comfort is good and handling great especially with the turbo.
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Cx5
Diana Thomas, 10/18/2021
2021 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
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I love my cx5. This suv looks like a luxury car without the price. I chose the crystal mica blue beautiful
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Happy clients!!!
Javier, 11/17/2021
2021 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
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Nice SUV easy to drive have a lot of space good technology
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