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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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Worse than a '69 bug in a cross wind

If there had been a tiff breeze when I test drove the CX-5 I never would have leased the car. Gas mileage and comfort have been OK, this is my commuter car and it does that job satisfactorily, but get on an Interstate on a windy day and all bets are off, this car changes lanes on it's own in any wind over 10 mph, very dangerous in my opinion. City driving, going to the home improvement store for yard stuff, as long as your in town it does the job. If you drive on the highway - treat it like it's radioactive...

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Really reliable

Plenty of get up and go. Reliable and competent. Good looking exterior. Interior ok. Gets good has mileage. Plenty of get up and go. Roomy back. Easy to lay back seats down for hauling.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • 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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WOW! Why pay more.

Originally considering Lexus or Volvo till I test drove the 2017 CX5. This car blew me away. Beautiful styling and all the features those luxury cars had for a lot less. As a former Lexis owner don?t buy the hype take a look at the wonderful alternative.

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good for everything

I share Mazda CX-5 GT with my wife (I also have 2014 Mazda 6 GT). Amazing safety including stop and go cruise control. Really easy to drive with sharp handling and prompt acceleration. Accommodates drivers of different size and kids in the rear. Quiet with nice BOSE sound. Looks great with LED accents.

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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Sleek, reliable and great for a family!

I?ve always been a truck guy but decided to go the suv route which was a bad call on my part. This suv on the other hand, is a bad machine. As far as reliability and style is concerned, this can?t be beat. Mix that with a unbeatable price and you could find your dream suv! I hate to let it go but I have already bought another truck and need this gone!

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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Mazda CX-5 best in clas

Really like the Mazda. Options you get are great value for the money. Went with Touring and the Preferred package, which gets you Bose radio, power moon roof and power lift gate. These are options we use. Sales people agree this is the sweet spot getting best features without added cost of Grand Touring. Although Grand Touring is beautiful if you can spare a few more G's. In April fantastic deals on end of last year's 2017 model.

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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Quietest, most comfortable car I've ever owned

II replaced a Honda Accord which became difficult to enter and exit and the 2018's are even lower. The Mazda CX-5 is a delight to drive but a word of advice. The electronics, and there are many wonderful features, are not user friendly. It took nearly three weeks to become comfortable using them. However once mastered it's become automatic (almost).

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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most features for value

This car met my buying needs, and continues to exceed my expectations for this class of vehicle. The drive is engaging and the features are helpful for both safety and fun.

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 fun to drive!

Plenty of leg, head, and cargo room. Fun to - very manueverablte drive. Very stylish yet affordable. Excellent safety features. Would recommend to anyone- whatever lifestyle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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I look for an excuse to go for a drive now!

Love my new Mazda SUV, so fun to drive. Super quiet, easy to see out of all windows, lots of great features. I feel very safe in this vehicle. Back up camera and navigation is just the best!

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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