The New Mazda CX-5

The new Mazda CX-5 Is one of the most popular crossover SUVs on the market.  A whopping 173,000 Mazda’s were sold in the first seven months of 2019; more than the 62,000 of them were CX-5 models. The CX-5 has surpassed the Mazda 3 in popularity.  Because the popularity of the car continues to soar,  Mazda had to supply a half-year model to meet up with the increasing demand of consumers that are unable to get their hand on the aggressively-styled, fun-to-drive mid-size crossover.

The 2020 model is no different in its demand. Lets see what makes this Mazda CX-5 so popular?

Mazda CX-5 Basics

The Mazda CX-5 is a midsize crossover SUV, which accommodates five adults comfortably, with plenty of storage facilities for luggage.  It can carry anything  from your briefcase on your daily commute to your kids’ gear for a weekend trip to the grandparents’ farm.  The CX-5 towing capacity is up to 2,000 pounds with an optional hitch that can help pull a lighter boat for your weekend getaway.

2020 Mazda CX-5 MSRP

The new Cx-5 is affordable, starting at a retail price of $21,000 for the base model.  The CX-5 sport has a 2.0-Liter, 4-cylinder engine and a 6-speed manual transmission.

Mazda CX-5  Touring trim has a few more options for around $25,000.  The fully-loaded CX-5 Grand Touring Model comes with 2.5-Liter, 4-cylinder engine, and 6-speed automatic transmission coupled with all-wheel drive as well as the trimmings for a little over $30,000.

Features And Performance Specs

The 2020 CX-5 is stocked with two engine options which include the transmission options and front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.  The Sports model gives you the choice of a 2.0-Liter four-cylinder engine or a 2.5-Liter four-cylinder engine while the all Touring and Grand Touring models come with the 2.5-Liter four-cylinder engines. Also, the Sports model also features a six-speed manual transmission (only offered with the 2.0-Liter driving force), or six-speed automatic transmission while the Touring and Grand Touring editions come with the six-speed automatic transmission.

Within the trim packages, there is a difference between the front-wheel drive and the all-wheel drive because the all-wheel drive is only available in combination with the 2.5-Liter engine while the 2.0-Liter engine comes with the front-wheel drive.

Entertainment And Technology Options

The CX-5 now comes with SkyActive technology that offers improved suspension, handling and performance coupled with the recently upgraded technology and different entertainment packages.

The CX-5 is unique when it comes to the advanced stereo system.  It includes a head unit which makes it look as if it’s a night club, In-door speakers and a rear sub by Bose give the car great sound.

The stereo has an LCD screen that displays the integrated hands-free Bluetooth phone, integrated navigational system.  Master control for music, navigation and Bluetooth are integrated into the steering wheel that makes the driver the master of the entertainment.  The CX-5 also includes a Heads-Up Display mounted on the dash directly in front of the driver.

Fuel Efficiency Ratings

The 2020 Mazda CX-5 fuel economy rating is exceptional compared to other vehicles.  The Sports model with the 2.0-Liter engine gets 26 mpg in the city and 35 mpg highway.  The Sport, Touring and Grand Touring models with the 2.5-Liter engine and front-wheel drive get 26 mpg and 33 mpg, while the all-wheel drive models get 24 mpg and 30 mpg respectively.

Keeping Up With The Competition

Mazda’s accumulation of awards and accolades has helped them brush aside competitors.  The CX-5 has helped win these awards and accolades.

The 2020 Mazda CX-5 won two separate awards from the reputable Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, because of the stellar safety features of the vehicle.  The CX-5 was picked consecutively for the IIHS Top Safety Pick, and also received the IIHS Superior Front Crash Rating in 2016, as well as in previous years.

The International recognition given  was not limited to the IIHS, but it also received recognition from the Car and Driver Magazine which helps rank the CX-5 as the number one crossover SUV for several years running.  The Car and Driver also named the CX-5 as its “Editor’s Choice” in the crossover category.  U.S. News and World Reports named Mazda as the 2016 Best Car Brand, and the EPA rated Mazda as the most fuel efficient automaker in the country for 2014, 2015 and 2016.

Pros And Cons Of The 2016 Mazda CX-5

The euphoria you feel from driving this car that has all these unique features suppress the cons ( which is only the ever increasing demand for the CX-5).

If you are still not convinced about how amazing the Mazda CX-5 is, then you definitely have to head to a dealership to learn more about it.  While you are there, take the CX-5 for a test drive.  I’m sure it will win you over as its newest fan.