2025 Mazda CX-5 Consumer Reviews
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2.5 S - $30,265 MSRP
Edmunds suggests you pay
$28,2786 for sale near you
Prices based on sales in FL thru 8/18/25
Final assembly in Japan
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 CX-5, so we've included reviews for other years of the CX-5 since its last redesign.
CX-5 = Pretty Great
Bill, 07/17/2024
2024 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Lots of positives. Good reviews, good crash test results. I like the styling. Conventional transmission vs CVT. Rides good. Received special financing.
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Nice mountain car
DFW, 01/26/2025
2024 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo Signature 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Recently purchased a CX-5 Signature for normal commuting in and around a high altitude mountain town. After test-driving a competitor compact SUV in the class, we found the CX-5 to have excellent visibility, with a quiet ride, and confident handling on our curvy roads. The AWD has performed very well in the snow. The turbo engine is the way to go, at least around the grades we drive on, and of course, comes with lower gas mileage downside. I like the exterior styling that gives the car a classy, refined and timeless appearance after 9 or 10 iterations. The interior is designed with quality materials and layout and the luxury feel comes through. I find the controls easy to navigate, am not distracted by the heads' up display, and we were able to seamlessly integrate our android phones. The console-display interplay is dated, though we also have a 2019 BMW X3 with iDrive system and therefore no real learning curve. As noted by others, the front seats are on the small side with little side support. For long trips we use the BMW, and definitely something to consider when buying the CX-5, which is hard to judge from short test drives. The rear seat heating with controls in the center backseat pulldown, along with USB and cupholders, is a nice design feature for passengers. There is enough rear cargo space to ferry around our two medium sized dogs, although they do need to be athletic to jump in as the car sits up fairly high. We haven't had enough experience with the remote starting and phone app, but do like the key sensing that locks and opens the door on exit and entrance. Overall, we are pretty happy with the purchase.
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Mazda Newbie
Phil , 04/10/2024
2024 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Carbon Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
After a couple of months of researching small SUVS I visited local dealerships test driving a number of vehicles. Fifth on my list was the Mazda. Immediately I felt the difference. The appearance and drive was, for me, superior. Kept the car for half the day and realized this was the car for me. Never owned a Mazda before so only time will prove if it was a good decision. But as of now, loving my Mazda.
2024 CX-5 Premium is solid
ALB9573, 12/28/2023
updated 07/01/2024
2024 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
Update 6 months- Our CX5 has been a picture of familiarity and comfort. The Android/Apple connectivity has been a breeze and enjoyable over our previous 15'. The quality fit and finish is noticable and the sporty handling on inspires more confidence in everyday driving. Everything we enjoyed about our previous CX5 is still here only taken up a notch with the upscale interior. We don't want for more space with our two children and they enjoy riding in the Mazda as well. Easy to park and ample power with the NA engine. Buyers who need notably more space should step up to a three row. Purchased 24' Premium a little over a week ago. We're still getting acquainted with newer features from our previous 15' CX 5 Touring. Best features... Android Auto w/touchscreen, safety tech, Bose, heated seats, power lift gate, leather surfaces, 4 USB connections, 6spd auto, auto hold, full speed cruise control, power / memory seats. We already took a road trip and the cabin was noticeably quieter, The 19's ride a little firmer but can tell the suspension was revised from older version in a good way. We were able to get a fair negotiated deal with the 0% during Dec. This is our third Mazda and can also atest to the reliability. Other than less than vast rear storage and middling gas mileage the CX5 is worth continuing.
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Jerks at low speeds
David Best, 04/08/2025
2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
The cx 5 gives you a lot compared to rivals, such as the CRV and RAV 4. My cx 5 does not get good mileage when driving locally, about 22 mpg, which is considerably less than the above cars. However, it was about $4,000 less than the CRV EXL and RAV 4 XLE (all three having power lift gate and AWD). With 0.9% financing, I chose the cx 5 over its rivals. I do not like the way the car decelerates. At very low speeds, the car "jerks." It is a transmission problem, which others have cited as well.
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