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Mazda CX-5

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2024 Mazda CX-5

$29,300 - $40,600

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2025 Chevrolet Equinox

$28,600 - $35,000

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2024 Chevrolet Equinox

$26,600 - $33,400

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2024 Dodge Hornet

$31,400 - $46,400

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2024 Dodge Hornet Plug-in Hybrid

$41,400 - $46,400

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2024 Ford Bronco Sport

$29,795 - $38,390

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2024 Ford Escape

$28,000 - $40,500

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2024 Ford Escape Hybrid

$28,000 - $40,500

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2024 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid

$40,500

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2024 GMC Terrain

$28,700 - $38,600

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2024 Honda CR-V

$29,500 - $36,160

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2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid

$34,050 - $40,200

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2024 Hyundai Tucson

$27,500 - $45,450

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2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

$32,575 - $45,450

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2024 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid

$38,725 - $45,450

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2024 Jeep Compass

$25,900 - $33,895

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2024 Kia Sportage

$27,190 - $44,090

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2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid

$28,590 - $44,090

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2024 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid

$39,590 - $44,090

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2024 Mazda CX-50

$30,300 - $43,300

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2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid

$33,970 - $40,050

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2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

$26,345 - $31,145

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2024 Mitsubishi Outlander

$28,395 - $50,345

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2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid

$40,345 - $50,345

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2024 Nissan Rogue

$28,850 - $40,630

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2025 Subaru Forester

$29,695 - $39,995

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2024 Subaru Forester

$27,095 - $37,395

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2024 Toyota RAV4

$28,675 - $40,030

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2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

$28,475 - $39,780

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2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime

$43,690 - $47,560

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2024 Volkswagen Tiguan

$28,880 - $38,880

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Model History

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The 2017 Mazda CX-5 may look like the outgoing model, but the changes go deep and are, indeed, substantial. Mazda kept the strengths of the previous version, including its responsive and economical 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and spry, nimble handling. But they also addressed many weaknesses, making the ride more supple and absorbent and significantly reducing cabin noise. A six-speed automatic is the only transmission; a diesel engine comes later. The cabin is versatile and very nicely trimmed, especially in Touring and Grand Touring trims. Low-speed automatic emergency braking is standard on all trims; a more capable full-speed system with forward collision warning is optional. Figuring out the infotainment system, which is controlled by a console-located knob, takes some time. Upscale options, including driver seat memory and a heads-up display, are optional. Updates for 2019 included a new top-shelf Signature model, which adds special leather trim, and a 227-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The turbo engine is also standard on the Grand Touring Reserve. Adaptive cruise control and auto emergency braking with pedestrian detection are standard for 2020. Updates for 2021 include a new infotainment system. The system, however, isn't a touch screen; users must adjust audio and infotainment features using steering wheel controls or the rotary controller and buttons mounted between the front seats. For 2022 all CX-5’s will come standard with all-wheel drive. The freshened CX-5 gets a mild facelift, redesigned seats, and updates to the transmission and suspension. The Grand Touring Reserve version is now called 2.5 Turbo.

2013-2016

2013 Redesign Year

The CX-5 provides a competitive and more entertaining small SUV alternative. Handling is taut and agile, with quick, well weighted steering that makes the Mazda fun to drive. However, we found the ride to be choppy and road noise pronounced, making it a loud car. Early versions were powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that returned a good 25 mpg overall in our tests, but it was underpowered. Look for a later model with the 2.5-liter four-cylinder, which is much more responsive and returns the same fuel economy. The smaller engine was eventually phased out. Happily, the cabin is roomy and versatile. Touring and higher trims have standard blind spot monitoring, a welcome feature. If budget permits, we suggest focusing your used-car search on a 2014 or newer model as these did better in the IIHS small overlap crash test. 2016 brought a light freshening that made the car marginally quieter, spiffed up the interior, and brought the Mazda Connect infotainment system, which is frustrating to use. Automatic emergency braking became available on Touring and Grand Touring models, with forward-collision warning an exclusive option on the top trim.

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