Check out the 2018 Mazda CX-5! This compact crossover SUV offers a great choice for people who want style, performance and utility at incredibly affordable prices. This Mazda offers the usual dependability and safety and is available in three trim levels: Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring. All trims get a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine that pumps out 187 horsepower and has the ability to run on two cylinders when the vehicle isn't loaded with cargo. The CX-5 comes with a lot of great safety features, and its fuel efficiency averages a combined 26 mpg for front-wheel-drive models and 26 mpg for AWD models. Are you thinking of taking the stylish CX-5 for a test drive? If so, read on for the latest information about the 2018 Mazda CX-5.
This Mazda has the added benefit of being able to operate on two cylinders which will help to decrease overall gas consumption. The fuel-efficient 2018 Mazda CX-5 has EPA fuel ratings of 25 mpg for city driving and 31 mpg on the highway.
While the CX-5 does offer a number of safety enhancements, many as standard, other crossovers in this class do have slightly higher ratings. Like many compact crossovers that sit high up, the CX-5 does not do well in tip-over tests. The IIHS rates this model as Good overall.
The 2018 Mazda CX-5 comes with only one engine option: a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine with 187 horsepower and 185 pound-feet of torque. Consumers looking to save on fuel will like that the CX-5 is capable of running on two cylinders when not carrying a heavy load. There is an option between front and all-wheel-drive.
The CX-5 with AWD is a great option for anyone who wants a vehicle that performs well in snow, mud, sand or heavy rain. The added feature of weather-detecting sensors also helps drivers to stay on the road in the most gruesome of weather conditions.
The base level front-wheel-drive Sport starts in the upper range of entry-level sedans and crossovers. Upper trims are priced on the lower end of the mid-level range. This is an affordable crossover that offers a tremendous value with its styling and performance.
When it comes to cargo space, the CX-5 really is a compact vehicle and it has about 10 percent less than some of its competitors. With the 2nd row of seating folded down, the CX-5 offers just under 60 cubic feet, and about 31 cubic feet when that row of seating is in use.
The 2018 Mazda CX-5 is offered at three different trim levels: the base Sport, the Touring, and the nicely equipped Grand Touring. These trims all offer something different, whether it is the Grand Touring's safety features or the interior enhancements provided with the Touring kit.
Overall, the CX-5 comes well-equipped at all levels and you do not need to spend a lot on upgrades as the most popular features come standard. The i-ACTIVESENSE brings a lot of safety features such as an automatic full-stop, active lane control, and rain-sensing windshields.