The front seats are comfortable and supply good support.

You’ll also find heated and ventilated front seats on some trims along with heated rear outboard seats, a heated steering wheel, and LED lighting.Īs with nearly every model in this segment, the CX-5 is ideal for four, but fits five in a pinch. Standard air conditioning gives way to dual-zone climate control. Cloth seats give way to leather as you move up through the trim ranks. Most of the interior has soft-touch materials, brightwork trim, and limited use of plastic. Some prefer an integrated look, but Mazda chose a different path. In the middle of it all is the infotainment screen, which sits on top of the dashboard. We appreciate the dashboard layout as it offers superior frontal vision. The lines are clean and the surfaces detailed. The beautiful lines of the exterior have their match inside the vehicle. Move up through the trims and Mazda adds such features as automatic-leveling headlights, adaptive front lighting, additional LED lighting including fog lights, larger wheels, and heated and power-folding side mirrors. LED lights, alloy wheels, and rain-sensing wipers are standard. Choice wheel options, a rising beltline with a rapidly rising end (which reminds us of the Volvo XC-40) and a sculpted rear deck round out the look. Beyond its gaping grille and LED accent lighting, beautiful character lines and carefully crafted body sculpting impart elegance.

Mazda makes a big deal about its KODO (soul of motion) design language and for good reason. Mazda may be a mainstream brand, but it takes aim at the premium segment with its higher trim models. We’re biased when it comes to Mazda, as we find its vehicles typically are the most handsome of the lot. Power travels to the wheels utilzing a 6-speed automatic transmission. You’ll find normally aspirated and turbocharged versions of its four-cylinder engine with standard front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive.

Mazda offers the 2020 CX-5 in five trims. Add $1,100 for the destination fee in the contiguous states ($1,045 in Hawaii $1,145 in Alaska). The two top trims are all-wheel-drive only. The first three trims come with standard front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive, a $1,400 upgrade.

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