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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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Best value for the money

This Mazda CX 5 looks great, rides smooth and quiet and is very comfortable inside. The controls are user friendly and the car itself is just fun to drive. Manuevers well and has great pickup.

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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Favorite care I have owned

This car does amazing in the snow and is a great every day car! The beautiful design makes for a comfortable and quite ride. The sound system is incredible as well. Your options are endless with this beautiful car.

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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Mazda in general has been always reliable for us

This compact SUV met our needs and expectations. The storage room may be a little smaller than other competitors but in our opinion looks much better and blows away the others away.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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This car was test driven and was very comfortable.

Good quality and very easy to drive, even had heated seats. Because of this experience we decided to buy a new one, just like it!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I’ve ever owned

This car caught my attention with its sleek exterior and the first time I test drove I was so happy to find out it met all my standards. It has fantastic pick up but is also still great on gas. It is super roomy and the seats are comfortable. The drive is shockingly smooth even with some of the loose bumpy roads I use. The back seat is the biggest backseat I have ever been in with ample leg room and wide seats across. (Fantastic for multiple car seats)

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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Three years in, no complaints

Bought this car new at the very end of 2015. It's held up great over the years, and the fact that Mazda retrofitted CarPlay (for a fee) was an added bonus to keep the in-dash technology fresh. Gets decent gas mileage for an AWD, and while the engine isn't beefy it's more than adequate for my needs. My only gripes would be: no rear AC vents, no memory seats, no heated steering wheel, no power liftgate. I believe some or all of these issues were resolved in later-year models.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car

Very Efficient, great on gas mileage, reliable vehicle, safe, very spacious, fun, good technology, low maintenance, comfortable, great for family, would buy another and recommend

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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Love my new Mazda!

I love the solid feel and road handling of my Mazda! It drives great in the snow too! It is fun to drive and doesn't wear you out on a long trip. Very comfortable driving.

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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Very reliable with powerful engine

This truck is very impressive in term of power and the sporty handling especially in corners. The plus is that with all this power the gas mileage is still very good. Would definitely recommend.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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One of the good looking SUV with great driving

One of the good looking SUV with great driving dynamics. Interior is upscale premium. I am using this car in my everyday's commute and I am happy with this car.

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