If we look at the affordable compact SUVs the 2016 MazdaCX-5 is ranked at 5 out of 27. This ranking has been given based on the reviews and test-drives of the car, including its safety and reliability.
Other rankings of the 2016 MazdaCX-5 are as follows:
• #5 among reasonably priced compact SUVs
• #14 in affordable crossover SUVs
• #5 among reasonable SUVs with 2 rows
The 2016 MazdaCX-5 offers efficient fuel economy values and reviewers state that it is lively and quick in its driving.
The 2016 MazdaCX-5 is powered with a four-cylinder engine. The car offers slow acceleration on the highway. A six speed manual transmission is offered as standard on the base models. The smooth operation and the automatic performance are easily accessible by this vehicle. It is offering 26 miles per gallon within the city, 35 miles per gallon on highway according to the EPA estimated values.
Test drive of the 2016 MazdaCX-5:
Test drivers say that 2016 MazdaCX-5 is well equipped with practical cabin made up of high quality materials. Front seats of the car are comfortable yet they can be more cushioning. Critics have agreed that rear seats have enough room for couple of adults.
Standard features of the 2016 MazdaCX-5:
Standard features of the 2016 MazdaCX-5 include the following features:
• push button start
• Bluetooth
• Auxiliary input jack
• USB port
• Four speaker stereo along with the command
Optional features of the 2016 MazdaCX-5:
The 2016 MazdaCX-5 is well adorned with the underlined optional features:
• A nine speaker Bose audio system
• A Mazda connect infotainment system
• Dual zone automatic climate control
• 7 inch touch screen display
• Navigation
• A rear view camera
• Blind spot monitoring
• Rear cross traffic alert
• A power mono-roof
• Satellite radio
• Lane departure warning
• Adaptive cruise control
• Low speed automatic braking
Responsiveness of the infotainment system is pretty much impressive with crisp display and simplicity. Center stack control is very easy to use. The 2016 MazdaCX-5 has more cargo space i.e. 64.8 cubic feet that is more than all the rivals in the market. Moreover, there are easy and convenient features related to cargo. This includes a middle pass through for long items, easy to fold rear seats making flat load floor along with the small item storage compartments offering the same good amount.
The 2016 MazdaCX-5 has come up with a balance between its roadsters and sports sedans with the real world dimensions of utility of the crossover vehicles.
Driving impressions:
The 2016 MazdaCX-5 is well adorned with base 2.0-liter engine. The vehicle is known to offer competitive power on paper but when it is about passing maneuvers and merging in the real world, it is not felt very much strong. For most of the shoppers of small crossovers, the 2.5-liter four-cylinder is a better choice provided it has virtual fuel economy and superior power. Not only this but six speed automatic shifts in a smooth and a quick manner. It is known to be most impressive and responsive transmissions in the class of this vehicle. It will be true to say that Mazda is still known to offer attractive transmission. Then again provided it is available with an engine of 2.0-liter.
Athletic character of the 2016 MazdaCX-5 is the most striking thing in the car. It does not matter if you are looking for a small crossover to drive to work on daily basis, you will see excellent suspension, brakes and steering that are not common in all other vehicles of the same class. If it is about turning on to a road that has turns and twists then no doubt the 2016 MazdaCX-5 is capable of offering ultimate fun in every manner. In the very same way the 2016 MazdaCX-5 offers a comfortable ride just the way many other crossovers have entertain their users with.
Special features of the 2016 MazdaCX-5:
Special features of the 2016 MazdaCX-5:
Despite of the trim levels, the cabin of the 2016 MazdaCX-5 is modern, attractive, and very much functional. It has a very much mature design. Materials used are simple and of high quality. Tasteful metallic or piano black accents are there to amuse your aesthetic sense in best manner. The black gauges of the 2016 MazdaCX-5 with white leather are highly legible.
The 2016 version of the CX-5 offers an improved infotainment system. It has an intuitive multifunction control knob, 7-inch screen, and overall system of the vehicle is better than many other cars. Good driving position and comfortable front seats offer luxurious ease on long road trips. Backseats in the same way are spacious enough and offer plenty of legroom for the users.
All in all, the vehicle is to offer same quality and high standards as offered by all the vehicles of Mazda in every manner.
The 2016 version of the CX-5 offers an improved infotainment system. It has an intuitive multifunction control knob, 7-inch screen, and overall system of the vehicle is better than many other cars. Good driving position and comfortable front seats offer luxurious ease on long road trips. Backseats in the same way are spacious enough and offer plenty of legroom for the users.
All in all, the vehicle is to offer same quality and high standards as offered by all the vehicles of Mazda in every manner.
