Mazda CX-5
The CX-5 is still Mazda’s best-selling vehicle despite the company introducing the sleeker and more refined CX-50 two years ago. These two compact SUVs share the same engines, although the CX-5 has yet to offer a hybrid system. In addition to a powerful turbocharged four-cylinder, the CX-5 stands out from competitors with dynamic handling and a capable all-wheel drive system, which is included as standard. Cargo capacity fails to impress, however.
Tests and Features
All Mazda CX-5 reviewsPre-owned vehiclesMazda CX-5 Or Kia Sorento: Which One Should You Choose?
Mazda and Kia are two vehicle brands that are much appreciated by Quebecers. Each has a good selection of SUVs, several of which have won awards and praise from journalists like those of The Car Guide. A driver and family man we recently met said he was hesitating between a …
Pre-owned vehicles10 Good Used Vehicles From 2016
If your budget is only compatible with five or six year-old vehicles, you obviously won’t be able to take advantage of the initial manufacturer’s warranty (unless, for example, you opt for a Mitsubishi model that has a drivetrain coverage of 10 years or 160,000 km). For that reason, choosing a …
Test Drives2021.5 Mazda CX-5: Happy Compromises
The Mazda CX-5 has always offered drivers a little bit more bang for their buck in terms of driving dynamics and power. The CX-5’s optional turbocharged engine outranks many rivals in the segment - and it is clear that Mazda has made a choice to keep offering powerful gas powertrain …
Pre-owned vehiclesMazda's Crystal Red Paint Under Fire
Mazda has been trying to address its rust problems for over a decade, but the automaker's reputation in this regard has suffered a great deal and many buyers are reluctant to buy Mazda vehicles because of that. If you're concerned about a used Mazda's body health, rest assured that you …
News
All Mazda CX-5 newsNews2025 Mazda CX-5 is Nine Years Old, Next Gen Still Not Ready
Mazda keeps saying that a new, third-generation CX-5 is on the way, complete with an optional hybrid powertrain, but if you thought we’d see it for the 2025 model year, guess again. The wait is not over yet. The current CX-5 dates back to 2017, meaning it’s about to turn …
NewsNext-Generation Mazda CX-5 to Offer Hybrid Variant
It’s official: the next generation of the Mazda CX-5 will include a hybrid powertrain as an option. The announcement was made as part of the company’s latest earnings call. Will it be a standard hybrid or a plug-in hybrid? That we don’t know for now. The larger CX-70 and CX-90 …
NewsJust One Compact SUV Aces IIHS’ New Front Crash Prevention Test
After updating its vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test to address crashes that occur at higher speeds and those in which the struck vehicle is a motorcycle or large truck, the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) came to a sad conclusion: only one of the first 10 compact SUVs …
News2024 Mazda CX-5 Adds Special Edition, Fuel-Saving Tech and More
Mazda has a few changes in store for the 2024 iteration of the CX-5 , which remains the Japanese brand’s most popular model by a long shot despite last year’s introduction of the all-new, more refined (and fairly more expensive) CX-50 . Customers now have eight models to choose from …
NewsMany Popular Mazda Models to Get Suna Edition for 2024
As you probably know by now, Mazda ’s 2024 model lineup is expanding with the addition of the all-new CX-90 and CX-70. We’ve already driven the former and shared our first impressions, while the latter is expected to debut pretty soon. Other Mazda vehicles will have something new to offer, …
NewsNext-Gen Mazda CX-5 is Coming, But Prepare to Wait
Many people have predicted the death of the Mazda CX-5 since the new CX-50 hit the market. And up until recently, even the company itself fueled doubts about its survival. However, according to a report from Drive , senior management at Mazda has confirmed a third generation of the CX-5 …
NewsMost Compact SUVs Blamed for Inadequate Rear Passenger Protection
The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently updated its moderate overlap front collision test to address a growing gap in the protection provided for front and rear occupants. It found out that only two out of 15 compact SUVs, the Ford Escape and Volvo XC40 , protect the …
ElectricMazda Vision Study May Hint at Electric MX-5 of the Future
Mazda is going to invest 1.5 trillion yen (approx. $14 billion CAD) in electrification globally by 2030 and possibly start building electric vehicles in the U.S. as early as 2026 or 2027, using a dedicated new architecture developed in-house. More details specific to the Canadian market have also come to …
Videos
All Mazda CX-5 videosVideo ReviewsMazda CX-5: 2018 Best Buy in its class by the Car Guide
The Mazda CX-5 won us over with its terrific style and handling. Redesigned for 2018, the CX-5 now features more dynamic styling. Its chassis features additional weld points and uses more solid steel. The windows are also thicker than before and soundproofing has been added to make the vehicle more …
Motoring TVReview: 2017 Mazda CX-5
You may notice lots of Mazda 3 vehicles on the roads, especially in the province of Quebec, yet it's the CX-5 which is Mazda's sales star, at least in Canada. Yet despite this success story Mazda decided it was time to take the CX-5 uptown. (This segment originally aired on …
Video ReviewsTest Drive: 2016 Mazda CX-5
2015 is "very rapidly turning into the year of the SUV or crossover," says Graeme Fletcher. With so many new models hitting dealer lots this year, it's easy to become numb to what's out there. But then there's this: The 2016 Mazda CX-5, a vehicle that has to be considered …