2016 Mazda CX-5 Review

The 2016 Mazda CX-5 is a five-passenger compact crossover SUV available in Sport, Touring and Grand Touring trim levels. All trim levels offer a choice of front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD).

The 2016 CX-5 Sport models come with the 2.0-liter engine and manual transmission, with the 2.5-liter swapped in when you step up to an auto-equipped Sport, while Touring and Grand Touring models all include the 2.5-liter engine and automatic. Touring models get blind-spot monitors, upgraded audio, fog lamps, rear cup holders (and an armrest), a rearview camera, steering-wheel controls, and upgraded upholstery, while top-of-the-line CX-5 Grand Touring models add leather upholstery, a nine-speaker Bose audio system, dual-zone climate control, a power driver seat, front heated seats, and Sirius satellite radio.

Notable Features

·        VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door hatchback

·        New front styling

·        New interior materials and sound insulation

·        2.5-liter four-cylinder engine available

·        Low-speed collision-avoidance option

·        Integrated text messaging support available

·        Manual or automatic transmission

·        FWD or AWD

Available Engines:

• 155-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)
• 184-hp, 2.5-liter I-4 (regular gas)

Transmissions:

• 6-speed manual w/OD
• 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual

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