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Very luxurious
KK, 10/10/2022
2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo Signature 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
36 of 39 people found this review helpful
Compared to competitors, this compact SUV has premium materials and is near par to a Lexus. Love it! Im very pleased to have ordered the signature model. The ride is comfortable and quiet. Had a 2018 CRV before and compared to the CX5, huge difference…only thing that bothers me is the rear passenger space and the placement of the cup holders. The CRV was noisier, but more spacious in the rear. I guess it depends on what the purchaser is looking for.
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The CX-5 lives up to the hype
KS, 02/21/2023
updated 08/22/2023
2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Carbon Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
26 of 28 people found this review helpful
I'm a first-time crossover owner who traded in my beloved 2017 Ford Fiesta ST toward a '23 CX-5 Carbon Edition. Several people I know have CX-5s and are thrilled with them, so I already knew I liked the car's looks, interior styling and comfort, and high level of quality. I needed a larger, more practical vehicle than the tiny, not-so-comfortable ST, plus I wanted AWD. I didn't need maximum interior/cargo space and was willing to sacrifice a bit of fuel economy (unwilling to get on a long waiting list for a Honda or Toyota hybrid), so the Mazda was the obvious choice. I figured I'd be sacrificing a lot of driving enjoyment moving from a great hot hatch to the CX-5. When I test drove the CX-5, I expected it to be good, but nothing that special. But I found it really great to drive from the get-go, and since then, I've been blown away with how fun it is to drive, even on twisty roads. Obviously, it's not nearly as quick (I have the base engine) or capable as a Fiesta ST, but it doesn't drive at all like a "trucklet" or utilitarian vehicle--it's more like a sports sedan. The steering weight and feel is excellent--I prefer it to the ST's steering, surprisingly--and the handling and overall body control (it looks like it's sitting high on its suspension but it doesn't have nearly as much body roll as you'd expect) makes it very confidence-inspiring. Yet it's stable and relaxing on the freeway, and compliant in town—the ride is firm on bad roads but not uncomfortable. The base engine's power is fine--the turbo would be nice but it didn't seem worth $6-7K more. The six-speed automatic (hooray, no CVT!) works well and is quite good in manual mode when I want a bit more responsiveness. My gas mileage has been pretty close to the EPA estimates; on one mostly highway road trip, I averaged 31.7 mpg, which isn't bad, but unlike some cars, don't expect it to beat its highway estimated mpg by a lot. Given its just-OK gas mileage, a bigger fuel tank would be nice--its range between fill-ups isn't great. I have 6K+ miles on it now and it's been perfect--no issues or annoyances. I've heard a few reviewers complain about the seats, saying they're too firm, but I find them very supportive and comfortable on longer trips. Passengers seem really happy in the car--it's a good place to spend time. Some of Mazda's safety nannies I could live without, but they can be largely disabled. And not everyone likes the infotainment system's lack of a touchscreen, but I like the rotary knob, which feels good and works well. Apple CarPlay works great in the Mazda (it could be erratic in my Ford), although its interface isn't as suited to the rotary knob. Otherwise, I couldn't be happier with my CX-5, and even though it's a model that's been out for a long time, I still get a kick out of its looks, especially in the "polymetal gray" (really more of a blue) of the Carbon Edition. I'd recommend this car without hesitation. It probably won't be around too much longer, but for now, it still seems like the sweet spot in Mazda's CUV/SUV lineup.
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first time mazda owner
bob, 10/31/2022
2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Carbon Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
26 of 28 people found this review helpful
This is my first "new generation" car purchase my most recent car was bought in 2005. Huge difference is tech! Overall super happy with performance (non turbo). Gas mileage ..meh..Had some difficulty in figuring out all the high tech operation of the systems but after referring to owners manual MANY time have pretty much figured out. Love the interior design and at 6 feet tall happy with the roominess . Cup holders pretty hard to use. I actually prefer the center console dial system to operate in the info system vs touch screen. Ride is firm and stable. only down side so far about this car is the $500 add on they want for the nav system to operate :( So far (3k miles) very happy with purchase.
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Lots of car for the money
Spike, 08/23/2023
updated 02/27/2025
2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
This vehicle has better looks and more features than a comparable Nissan, Honda, Toyota, or Hyundai. After 6 months, we still love the car other than the non-working intermittent wipers.
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The nearest to perfect small SUV
RJA, 07/14/2023
2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo Signature 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
I did a lot of research and test drives on the top sellers, Toyota RAV4, Nisan Rogue, Honda SRV, Ford Escape and of course Mazda CX-5. It’s has more to offer than all the others I have looked at, it’s not perfect, but to me it’s the one that I want to own and drive, so I splurged and purchased the Mazda CX-5 Signature Turbo. Wow…. So impressed with Mazda. Great performance, superb rich looking quality interior, great looking outside and it’s built in Japan. I highly recommend you look at the CX-5 before making a purchase.
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