2015 Mazda CX-5 Overview

“The 2015 Mazda CX-5 is a sporty, fuel-efficient and well-designed compact crossover.”

Overview

The 2015 Mazda CX-5 is a sporty, fuel-efficient and well-designed compact crossover. The

CX-5 marks the 3rd

that assure to combine high performance and great fuel efficiency. The model succeeds and

increases solid value and has high-tech safety features. The advanced keyless entry feature of

Mazda is now standard on the grand touring and touring trims. The notable features of this

model includes; good fuel economy, supportive and comfortable seats, simple yet elegant

dashboard and instruments, Bose audio and its affordable price.

Fuel economy

The 2015 Mazda CX-5 provides two engine choices. The first, which is available only with its

base-model sport trims, is the 4 cylinder engine having 2.0 liter capacity offering 155hp with

a six-speed automatic transmission. Moreover, on FWD sport models a six-speed manual is

available as well. The other is the 4 cylinder engine with 2.5 liter capacity that generates more

competitive 185hp and is found with only a six-speed automatic. The sport, grand touring and

touring all the three trim levels of CX-5 are available with either all-wheel or front wheel drive

and both the engines utilizes the Mazda’s Skyactiv technology to make it highly fuel efficient.

However, unlike several advanced engines, the Mazda CX-5 operates on the very less expensive

87 octane type regular gasoline. Thanks to the CX-5’s 2000 pound towing capacity that makes it

pull a small trailer as well.

Interior

The CX-5 holds efficiently up to 5 passengers, albeit like most of the compact SUV’s, the models

2nd-row bench typically gets overcrowded with three adults. However, there is a good legroom

and headroom in the rear and front seats that come covered with cloth in touring and sport

trims whereas in grand touring trim is comes covered with a leather coatings. The driver’s

controls are easy to use; indeed the CX-5 requires more crannies and storage nooks for small

items such as wallets and mobile phones. It has a 34.1 cu. ft. cargo storage capacity and is

much big for suitcases and groceries, and the second rows center console folds independently

from its outboard positions for accommodating long objects without needing for forfeiting the

outboard seating positions.

Exterior

model year for this small SUV. It provides Mazda’s Skyactiv technologies

Mazda’s CX-5 model is the first to symbolize the automaker’s excellent “kodo-soul form of

motion” type styling philosophy. This compact SUV has elegant muscular curves, along with

a slight forward stance from its side which offers it an amazing sporty appearance. The dual

exhausts and rear roof spoiler are standard, enhancing its overall look.