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2017 Mazda CX-5 consumer reviews

$24,045–$25,345 MSRP range
side view of 2017 CX-5 Mazda
(265 reviews)
96% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.8
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So much fun!

This is my second CX-5 and this car is so much fun to drive....it handles well and certainly has enough power for me. I really like the simple elegance of the interior.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Love this car - lots of personality & pep.

I went with the Touring Preferred trim level, which came with a sunroof, AWD, Bose sound system, heated seats and bunch of other great features. It has everything I need and more in a very stylish, affordable package.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Awesome vehicle - all aspects.

This vehicle exceeds all of our expectations in performance, comfort and styling! We couldn't be happier with 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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Car is great, service of dealership is not

This car meets all of my needs. I commute to work each day and also to leisure driving. It is spacious and great on the road.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Motor Trend was right

We purchased this little jewel based upon Motor Trend's compo between it and the Honda CRV. We owned a CRV a couple of cars back. It was OK but just not our thing. Realizing that Honda had made improvements it would have been our second choice. Styling and interior quality made the difference. The CX-5 seemed somewhat more quiet and the interior materials and layout seemed to belong in a much more expensive ride. A V6 option would be nice, although the 6-spd tranny helps to make up some of the power shortage. Like all Mazdas, it is fun to drive and very predictable. The turning radius is crazy tight. It seems to be at home in a parking lot or on a highway. The only real negative I have is the GPS. Having a Garmin, the Tom-Tom from the factory is second rate.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Motor Trend was right

We purchased this little jewel based upon Motor Trend's compo between it and the Honda CRV. We owned a CRV a couple of cars back. It was OK but just not our thing. Realizing that Honda had made improvements it would have been our second choice. Styling and interior quality made the difference. The CX-5 seemed somewhat more quiet and the interior materials and layout seemed to belong in a much more expensive ride. A V6 option would be nice, although the 6-spd tranny helps to make up some of the power shortage. Like all Mazdas, it is fun to drive and very predictable. The turning radius is crazy tight. It seems to be at home in a parking lot or on a highway. The only real negative I have is the GPS. Having a Garmin, the Tom-Tom from the factory is second rate.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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best car in its class

i shopped around extensively. with this car you get the best of all the features available and they work very well together. my only complaints are the very small gas tank and the engine is slightly under powered.

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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best car in its class

i shopped around extensively. with this car you get the best of all the features available and they work very well together. my only complaints are the very small gas tank and the engine is slightly under powered.

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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Too soon to tell.

The car is easy to get into. The visibility is good. Plenty of leg room. Driver adjustable seat is handy between two drivers. We love the unusual paint design of various tones of red. Transmission was noisy at first but has become more quiet the more we drive 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 New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable First car material.

This is my first car and the first time I've driven a SUV and I'm amazed at how fast I've gotten used too it. I can't imagine driving anything else. The safety features and heated seats/ steering wheel included are a game changer for me personally.

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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