10 Biggest News Stories of the Week: Mazda CX-5 Pricing Peaks Higher Than Chevrolet Colorado
To appropriate the popular paraphrase of Mark Twain’s quotation, “The reports of the Mazda CX-5’s death are greatly exaggerated.” Returning for the 2023 model year — as opposed to being market-corrected out of existence, as rumored, by the all-new Mazda CX-50 — the CX-5 now has a price, which indeed means you can still buy one. In some cases, you’ll pay a little more; in others, a little less. But there should be few, if any, surprises as to what you’re getting for your money, as content, powertrains and design of the compact SUV — last redesigned for 2017 — carry over almost entirely from 2022.
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In Cars.com’s most popular news article of the past week, we break down the minor price changes for the 2023 CX-5. Price increases range from as little as $150 for the second-highest (2.5 Turbo) trim level, starting at $38,125, up to $1,250 for the third-highest (S Premium Plus) trim level, which starts at $36,775 — and a few trims have actually gotten cheaper.
For full details on the 2023 Mazda CX-5’s pricing structure, follow the link below to the No. 1 news story on this week’s countdown.
Unable to reach the CX-5 summit, our model preview of the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado ends its ascent in a distant second place. Chevy’s smallest pickup truck is set to arrive at dealerships in early 2023, returning with a heftier, more imposing exterior design; four upholstery choices, cabin space comparable to the outgoing model and more standard features; a more limited powertrain lineup; and upgraded tech that includes improved off-road camera angles and a standard trailer-hitch guidance feature.
For more particulars on what to expect from the 2023 Colorado, follow the link below to the No. 2 news story of the week.
Beyond that, we have headlines on the Honda Prologue, Mini Concept Aceman, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Ford Maverick, Audi Q5 and much more — so don’t stop reading till the digits double. Here are the top 10 news stories Cars.com readers couldn’t get enough of in the past week:
1. 2023 Mazda CX-5 Starts at $27,975; Prices Fall for Carbon Edition, Premium Trims
2. 2023 Chevrolet Colorado Comes in 3 Off-Road Flavors
3. Honda Reveals First Substantive Look at Forthcoming Prologue EV
4. Volvo Owners With iPhones, Rejoice: Apple CarPlay Now Available
5. Mini Concept Aceman: Will Gaming-Inspired EV Bring Grown-Up Range?
6. How Long Does a Vinyl Wrap Last?
7. 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2: Towing With an Off-Roader
8. Can I Extend My Auto Lease?
9. 2023 Ford Maverick Tremor Aids in Affordable Adventure
10. How Do Car Seats Fit in a 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback?
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