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2016 Mazda CX-5 – One Comfortable Ride

By Paula Schmitt

2016 Mazda CX-5

The day I heard I would be reviewing the 2016 Mazda CX-5 I was pretty stoked. The Mazda CX-5, and the 2016 model no less. I was anxious to get behind the wheel and on the road, turn up Sirius XM radio, windows down, and go for a ride. And oh, what a comfortable ride it is.

Exterior

As I have mentioned in the past, Mazda builds an impressive vehicle, and after driving this car for the past week I can honestly say that the CX-5 is one sophisticated compact crossover SUV. The exterior design is striking, sleek and classy.

A few of my favorite updated accents on the exterior of the 2016 CX-5 are the grille with its sleek Mazda design, also the new foglight surround design and the LED headlights offered on the Touring and Grand Touring models. Lastly, the 19-inch aluminum wheels – very stylish and offered on the Grand Touring model only.

2016 Mazda CX-5

2016 Mazda CX-5

 

2016 Mazda CX-5

2016 Mazda CX-5

Interior

The interior of the Mazda CX-5 is extremely spacious and upscale. I couldn’t get over how comfortable the seats were in the front and back row. Here are some of the updates for 2016 that are awesome – the MAZDA Connect Infotainment System with Larger Seven-Inch Full-Color Touchscreen Display (nice!), Electronic Parking Brake, Upgraded Center Console Design (brilliant!), Upgraded Dash Design, Upgraded Armrest Design, Multi-Function Commander Control, Available Heated Front Seats and Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone and Audio. As you can see, Mazda has been busy, and the outcome is fabulous.

2016 Mazda CX-5

2016 Mazda CX-5

2016 Mazda CX-5

2016 Mazda CX-5

2016 Mazda CX-5

2016 Mazda CX-5

2016 Mazda CX-5

Performance

The 2016 CX-5 is the first in the Mazda product lineup to adopt SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY for its engine, transmission, body and chassis. The CX-5 features improvements to the suspension system, NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) performance and seat performance (extremely comfortable and relaxing), achieving a more sophisticated and higher-quality driving experience. I can certainly agree with that!

2016 Mazda CX-5

Mazda takes its safety performance very seriously. The fundamental performance of the Mazda CX-5, based on SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY, has been further polished. This combines with Mazda’s i-ACTIVSENSE advanced safety technologies to achieve world-class safety performance which allows customers to enjoy the drive with peace of mind, whatever the driving environment may be. Here are a few of the advanced safety features offered – Mazda’s Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA). Smart Brake Support (SBS) and Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC).

2016 Mazda CX-5

Specifications, Pricing and Packaging

The Mazda CX-5 offers seating for 5 passengers. It’s available in Front-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive. The fuel economy – FWD 2.0L MT: 26/35/29 mpg, FWD 2.5L AT: 26/33/29 mpg, and the AWD 2.5L AT: 24/30/26 mpg.

The refreshed 2016 CX-5 is available in three trim levels – Sport, Touring and Grand Touring. The starting price for the Sport model is MSRP $21,795. Touring model MSRP $25,215 FWD, and the Grand Touring MSRP $28, 220 FWD.

2016 Mazda CX-5

Closing Thoughts

Overall, I was highly impressed with the Mazda CX-5. It was roomy, attractive, and very comfortable. I was sad to see it go at the end of the week! If you are in the market for a classy, 5-passenger car without paying a huge price tag, check out the CX-5.

What features do you look for in a family car?

Disclosure: Thanks to Mazda for loaning me a 2015 Mazda CX-5 for review purposes. All opinions are strictly my own.

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About Paula Schmitt

The founder of This Girl Travels, Paula is a devoted mother of five, wife, and award-winning author and writer. Paula says she feels like she’s been writing all her life… and it shows! She is the author of the award-winning book Living in a Locker Room: A Mom’s Tale of Survival in a Houseful of Boys (2005, Wyatt-MacKenzie), available on Amazon. Paula and her family recently moved to Vermont, where they are embarking on yet another new adventure. Stay tuned for more news as that journey unfolds!

Comments

  1. Linda Scruggs says

    April 13, 2015 at 8:46 pm

    Great info and pics! Thanks for sharing. As a mom of 2 young ones, I am in the market for a new suv and will have to add the new CX-5 to my research list! Thanks.

    • Paula says

      April 20, 2015 at 2:54 pm

      Linda, I think that’s a great choice! It’s a very nice car all around and getting alot of attention 🙂

  2. Clair says

    April 14, 2015 at 7:25 am

    Wow, it’s super nice inside. I would have normally overlooked the Mazda but this is a really good review. I love the leather interior, back up camera, and trunk space.

    • Paula says

      April 20, 2015 at 2:56 pm

      Clair, the interior seats were so comfortable and very attractive. Personally, I love having a back up camera and can’t imagine being without. And I was surprised with the amount of trunk space in the CX-5. Seats 5 passengers and there is still plenty of room for so much more in the trunk area!

  3. Ursula says

    April 15, 2015 at 3:48 pm

    Love your family car review of Mazda!! As a new blogger I hope to do a car review someday 🙂

    • Paula says

      April 20, 2015 at 2:57 pm

      Thank you Ursula! The Mazda CX-5 is one super nice family car 🙂

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