I had more issues with the CX-5’s six-speed automatic transmission, which has taller gearing - likely for improved fuel efficiency given the absence of additional gears for the transmission that most vehicles have nowadays. The power is nice, but the 2.5 turbo doesn’t transform the CX-5 into a hot rod. The engine shines more in smaller vehicles (such as the CX-30 SUV and Mazda3 sedan and hatchback) than it does in the CX-5, likely due to the CX-5’s added heft. Mazda’s 2.5-liter turbo four is a peppy little engine - one the company has put under the hood of nearly every vehicle in its lineup save the subcompact CX-3 SUV and MX-5 Miata sports car. It’s fairly quick off the line and has more than adequate passing power. With power like that, the CX-5 is no slouch.
It also runs fine on 87-octane regular gas, though on that fuel, its output is reduced slightly to 227 hp and 310 pounds-feet of torque. When using 93-octane premium gas, the engine makes 250 horsepower and 320 pounds-feet of torque. The CX-5’s driving experience is one of the SUV’s strongest suits, particularly with the optional turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. With its new updates, premium interior and powerful turbocharged engine, can the CX-5 Signature give those rivals a run for their money? Driving the 2021 Mazda CX-5 Is (Relatively) FunĢ021 Mazda CX-5 | photo by Christian Lantry Related: Here’s Every Car That Earned an IIHS Top Safety Award for 2021ĭespite its popularity within the Mazda lineup, the CX-5’s sales are dwarfed by the likes of the Honda CR-V, Nissan Rogue and Toyota RAV4. Mazda’s most popular vehicle is the CX-5 compact SUV, and for the 2021 model year it received a number of small updates to its safety features and tech, as well as a new Carbon Edition trim.
Versus the competition: Mazda’s entry is one of the most fun to drive in a crowded class of compact SUVs, but while it does have higher-quality interior materials, its flawed multimedia interface lags well behind the competition. The verdict: The CX-5’s interior (mostly) shines as a near-premium offering, but a fun driving experience and nice leather upholstery can’t make up for its new and incredibly frustrating user interface.
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