The Mazda 2016 CX-5 Skyactiv mid- size crossover. Designed to attract younger buyers with its cool styling and sporty ambience, the top level GT trim level offers the SKYATIV-G 2.5 liter engine as standard with the SKYACTIV 6 Speed automatic transmission, leather heated seats, leather wrapped seats, and steering wheel, and shift knob; brake handle and leather look door inserts priced at $32,495. The driver’s seat is 8-way power adjustable. Other GT offering auto dimming rearview mirror, dual zone automatic climate control, Bose premium audio system with nine speakers and intelligent key, High tech safety features include as standard: Blind Spot Monitoring, with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Adaptive Front Lighting system, LED foglights and taillights. Our CX-5 GT AWD tester was finished in a very cool and sublime Titanium Flash Mica paint and wore attractive silver and black finished 19 inch alloy wheels and tires. It also had optional safety equipment comprising the Technology package ($2,100) featuring Smart City Brake Support (SCBS), Smart Brake Support (SBC), Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC), Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW), High Beam Control (HBC), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) and SiriusXM Satellite Radios.
The Interior wise the CX-5 has a typical Mazda sporty look and feel. Sharp styling, comfortable seats and a high driving position dominate. Rear seat legroom is better than expected, thanks to a segment leading 2,700 mm (106.1 in.) wheelbase, while the available 40/20/40 rear seat folds at the push of a button. The clever tri- split seat allows you to seat two people and still carry a long load. Cargo capacity is 966 liters (34.1 cu. ft.) behind the rear seats and 1,852 liters (65.4 cu. ft.) with the rear seats folded. The Mazda CX-5 gets a 2,000 lb tow rating. The responsive 2.5 -liter engine generates peak torque at 185 horsepower 4000 rpm and proves very tractable. Use the manual version with its light clutch and you are rewarded with fast responsive shifts.
Meanwhile, the six-speed automatic makes great use of its engine matching shift points and delivers enjoyable and well-balanced acceleration and performance.
The CX-5’s All-Wheel drive system uses active torque split Transport Canada fuel ratings for the 2014 Mazda CX-5 fuel consumption is 9.8 L/100 km (city) and 7.9 (highway) for the All-Wheel drive model with automatic transmission. The Mazda CX-5 is an excellent family orientated SUV.
2014 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD MRSP Priced from $34,895.
Price as tested with all options, freight and PDE $38,890
