2014 Mazda CX-5 Consumer Reviews

2014 Mazda CX-5

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2014 Mazda CX-5

Starting MSRP $21,195–$28,870

Average Rating

4.5 out of 5
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Comfort:4.3 out of 5
Performance:4.4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.8 out of 5
Interior Design:3.9 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.3 out of 5
Reliability:4.6 out of 5

12 out of 14 people would recommended this car to a friend

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Best Small SUV- Great job Mazda

by Anton
from Cypress, TX | May 17, 2013

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"First car I bought brand new. Supposed to get the Mazda 5 but when I saw the CX-5 in the dealership, I quickly test drove it and fell in love with it. I didn't mind the waiting time of 2 days until my Liquid Silver Metallic 2014 CX-5 Sport arrived. Only had 3 miles in it! A bit bumpy ride but I love you can shift from Automatic to Manual if you need more speed. Love the mean-looking front face of it. Simple controls. Good interior space. Excellent mileage (now at 29.2 mpg) Love this car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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ms.

by Mazda beat out outlander sport !
from DFW area | May 7, 2013

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I was planning on getting the Mitsubishi Outlander sport, BUT once I drove the Mazda CX 5 to compare...WOW, could not really invest Almost as much $$ for the Mitsubishi ! The mazda drove better, tighter steering, better suspension & quieter inside ! Nice sunroof that actually opens ( better personnally for ME ) . GooD CHoiCE by ME ! :-))"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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I love my CX-5, Fun to drive & looks Cool

by Golf Nut
from Milwaukee, Wisconsin | May 3, 2013

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"MY CX-5 is a super fun car to drive as it handles like a sports car and looks fantastic.The new engine for 2014 gives it plenty of kick when ever u ask it to."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Having fun


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best suv

by churchmanddw
from monterey park ca | April 30, 2013

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Mazda CX-5 is a reliable and best suv ,and it is worthy to be bought .I am a Chinese ,and I can not express my thought properly."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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Best Small SUV on the Market

by deathdawg
from Dalton, GA | April 26, 2013

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Best gas mileage, quietest ride, best handling. The CX-5 is the best CUV that we tested. We looked at the Sante Fe, the Tucson, RAV4, CR-V and the Sportage. The 35 mpg on the hwy is the best in its class. We actually get 36 mpg on the interstate in Florida with cruise control. Really quiet cabin and handles like a car, doesn't feel top heavy like the Escape and Tucson."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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The bomb!

by Ex RAV4
from Kansas City | April 12, 2013

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Have had my 2014 CX-5 GT for about three weeks. The ONLY thing I can find to complain about is that you have to lift your legs a bit higher to get in and out of the car without scuffing the edge of the car. I found the CR-V and RAV-4 to be so much bigger than my 2004 RAV-4, and I really didn't need anything that big. Plus, their styling has gone to the bow-wows. Driving this car is heaven--very responsive, quick when it needs to be, and a most comfortable ride. I honestly don't know what more you could ask of a car and not spend $50,000. Do wish they offered a few more colors..."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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Best small CUV on the market

by 3rd SUV
from Yorktown, VA | April 11, 2013

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I checked Ford, Chev, Honda, and Toyota before selecting a CX-5 GT. It is the best made, most comfortable CUV I drove. Would I change anything? Of course - - I would increase the size of the door pockets, move the center arm rest forward or make it movable and would update the factory installed GPS. My GT averages 28 MPG in city driving and 36 M{G Hway. The cabin is the quietest of all those I drove. The ride is smooth. The vehicle is well built and overall reliability is reported to be above normal but a top rateing service. I am completely pleased with my choice."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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exceptional SUV

by DrJ
from Baltimore | April 8, 2013

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Just got a 2014 CX-5 Grand Touring. An amazing vehicle, very competent on the road, great visibility, comfortable, with a stellar complement of options. No disappointment in this vehicle at all. Mazda is certainly on the rise with this vehicle and the new 6."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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Some Regrets

by Driver
from Chicago, IL | March 29, 2013

Rating from

(3)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 2 out of 5
Value for the Money: 3 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"In retrospect I wish I would have looked at some other cars and gone over this one more closely. I probably could have gotten a better deal form another dealer, but they are pretty popular now. The mileage is pretty good and driving by myself is fine, but if you have adults with you in the backseat it is awkward for them to get in and out. I wish Mazda would have taken away a little bit of the cargo area to make the back seat area better. Some of the interior plastics feel a little cheap too. Maybe it helps make the car lighter to get the better gas mileage."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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2014 CX5

by Crabmonster
from St George Utah | March 4, 2013

Rating from

(3)
Comfort: 1 out of 5
Performance: 3 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 2 out of 5
Value for the Money: 3 out of 5
Reliability: 3 out of 5

"I traded in my 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe for the new CX5, biggest mistake I made in a long time. Traded it in for better mpg but my 24 hours of owning it was not worth it. The ride home, 2 hours was a little rough and way too much wind noise, but my biggest problem was the seats. Everyone writes about how comfortable the seating is, but for me it was horrible. No matter how many positions I tried with the electric seats and the lumber support, I could not get comfortable. Around half hour into my trip, I had bad pain that ran from my butt to down by my knee, on the side. It got to be terrible where I had to get out and stand up. The seats also do not go back very far. I knew I made a mistake and drove back to Vegas the next day and traded it in for another 2013 Santa Fe. The ride to Vegas was the same, noise from the wind and loads of pain on my side. The CX5 really does not have much space to put things, even small storage in armrest and on the doors the way the storage is set up is pretty stupid, you can't even fit a little folder with your insurance card and reg. in it. Maybe I was just spoiled by the Santa Fe, even the layout on the dash is so much nicer. If you really want to try a roomy, very comfortable, very quiet cuv that rides like a Lexus, check out the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Turbo. I took a beating on the two trade-ins, but it was well worth it to get back to a much better vehicle. For me, the CX5 did not belong in the same room as the Santa Fe, My Bad."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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