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2016 Mazda CX-5 consumer reviews

$21,795–$24,895 MSRP range
side view of 2016 CX-5 Mazda
(312 reviews)
92% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.7
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Love this car

Picks up and goes when you need it to. Nice SUV if you still want that car feel. Drives like a small car but feels more like that SUV you’ve been wanting. Worth the money, not too expensive and insanely reliable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The best SUV I have ever driven.

This car is roomy and is great for taller people. Handles great and has a great turning radius. This car feels solid and absorbs the bumps and road imperfections. I definitely would recommend this vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable, Safe, and Super Comfy

Great seats, great interior set up, leg room for days(I've got long legs and I can sit in the back comfortably,) Backup camera is super helpful, AWD is a life saver in Wisco's winter season, great gas mileage, lots of pickup in the engine department (no problems getting up to speed on the highway,) Highly recommend for 2-3 people, we fit 2 adults and 2 cats comfortably, with luggage for the weekend. I've only had it for a month, but I've done so much driving, and it is just off the charts perfect!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car, good looking and fun in bright red

I love this car. It has very good visibility and the blind spot feature is great. It gets good gas mileage and handling is excellent. It is roomy enough in the back to carry a lot of different things and back seats fold down if more room is needed. Front seats fold way back which is a plus if one needs to sleep in the car while traveling. My only disappointment is that the exterior finish seems to be pretty fragile, getting scratched easily by a bush I came up against while parking one time. Extended warranty and routine service care packages have been much appreciated.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Super care

My previous vehicle was a Mazda CX 5 and when it was totaled I was so disappointed, it was my favorite car ever! I was lucky enough to find another Mazda CX 5, just a few years newer, to replace it. I test drove 5 other cars and was just not satisfied. I decided to wait for a Mazda to become available and so happy I waited! It is the perfect size for me, very comfortable, so easy to maneuver, has great pick up power, love the sporty style, just love everything about this car! Had my last Mazda for four years and it was very reliable. Would recommend this car to anyone.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Has potential.

Windshield is faulty. Extremely loud popping sounds while driving on highway. This happened about a dozen times and NO there were ZERO cracks until months later when I got into my car and there were 2 aggressive cracks at each side. They were 2" long overnight. Panels keep falling off at feet, center console latch broke. Drives nice but isn't the highest quality interior.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great Mid-size SUV with a manual transmission

The CX-5 handles great, gets good gas mileage, and is very comfortable for our use. It is primarily used to commute to and from work and to transport family to outings. Great cargo space and a comfortable interior. This model is a manual transmission (which I prefer) and is fun to drive like a sports car, but has great visibility.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best vehicle I have owned!

This SUV has everything you need! Great vehicle. Road trips and awesome daily driver. Very comfortable and fun to drive. Lots of features and upgrades!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best vehicle I've ever owned!

This SUV met all of my families needs. I never have a complaint about my Mazda. I highly recommend the cx-5! Spacious back seat for the little ones.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Perfect size

Perfect sized SUV for someone who needs something a little bigger than a car. The CX-5 is visually appealing and highly rated. Drives super smooth but doesn’t feel like I’m driving a massive vehicle. Love it!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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