2015 Mazda CX-5 new car reviews

The CX-5 certainly isn't bad looking–especially for an SUV.
Look! Storage space!
The interior is a pleasant place to spend time.

Better than: Toyota RAV4
But not as good as: Lamborghini LM002
GRM Bang For The Buck Index: 75.84

We spent some time with Mazda's smallest crossover, the CX-5. This all-wheel-drive, Grand Touring trim model was basically loaded, and seemed to bring Miata handling to the crossover world. Read the counterpoints below to see what we thought.

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Tom Suddard
Tom Suddard
Publisher

I loved this little SUV. It's comfortable, practical, and fun to drive. My only gripe? It's much more fun (and gets much better mileage) with two-wheel-drive and a manual transmission. That's how I'd order one. Heck, I might just do that.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens
Editorial Director

In a sea of small SUVs, this one really stands out. It's the right size, looks great, doesn't cost a mint, and just does as it's asked. Yes, it's the Mazda of smaller utes.

Are you going to autocross it? Nope. Track it? Nope. But if your domestic situations warrants a vehicle like this, check out the CX-5. It has become a GRM favorite for business trips to cities--you know, places where maybe a Miata doesn't make as much sense.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens
Editorial Director

This one has a lot of fans at GRM, and generally speaking we're not SUV people. But it's the most Mazda-y one

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