2018 Mazda CX-5

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$24,150

starting MSRP

SUV
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28 combined mpg
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5 seats
179.1" length, 65.3" height
Front-wheel drive

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Overview

4.8

(267 reviews)

The good:

Excellent steering and handling
Quiet cabin
Adaptive cruise control that works to a stop
Interior materials
USB charging ports in backseat
Gas pedal and transmission responsiveness

The bad:

Touchscreen locks when SUV is moving
Less cargo room than competitors
Backseat legroom
Multimedia control knob tricky to use

Sport
$24,150
Touring
$26,215
Grand Touring
$29,645

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Our 2018 Mazda CX-5 trim comparison will help you decide.

Blind spot warning system now standard
Four-cylinder engine adds cylinder-deactivation technology
Five-seat compact SUV
Front- or all-wheel drive
LED headlights standard
Active safety features available

2018 Mazda CX-5 review: Our expert's take

What it is: Since its launch in 2012, the Mazda CX-5 compact SUV has been a hit for the Japanese brand, accounting for a quarter of Mazda sales around the world. The CX-5 was fully redesigned last year and delivers an above-average driving experience. It competes with the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Ford Escape.

New standard features include a leather steering wheel and shift knob, and blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert. Meanwhile, the standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine gains cylinder-deactivation technology that shuts down the outside cylinders when cruising to save gas.

Consumer reviews

4.8

(267 reviews)

96% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 4.8
Interior design 4.8
Performance 4.7
Value for the money 4.8
Exterior styling 4.9
Reliability 4.8

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Most recent consumer reviews

5.0

Absolutely love this car

June 4, 2021

By Billy boy from Il

Owns this car

I’m 72 and have owned many cars including jags, Volvo, bmw, ect this is the nicest, comfortable car I’ve had, l suspect that kept in good condition and serviced correctly it will last many years, if you are looking for a reliable, attractive, zippy car then this is for you, l test drove all the similar cars and the cx5 was the car for me.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 5.0
Interior design 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value for the money 5.0
Exterior styling 5.0
Reliability 5.0

Purchased a Used car
Used for Having fun
Does recommend this car

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4.9

Fantastic Car and love Mazda Customer Service

April 15, 2021

By Sandy from Charlotte

Owns this car

My CX-5 is perfect for me. I love the look, the reliability and the brand. For a mid-priced car, the customer service is wonderful. Mazda has nailed the red and I love the apple car play.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 5.0
Interior design 4.0
Performance 5.0
Value for the money 5.0
Exterior styling 5.0
Reliability 5.0

Purchased a Used car
Used for Having fun
Does recommend this car

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5.0

Traded in my Subaru for a 2018 Mazda cx-5

March 17, 2021

By Heffay van Gelder from Lancaster,Pa.

Owns this car

I owned a 2016 Subaru Legacy for 5 years. After driving my wife's 2020 Mazda cx-5 I just had to have one also. While I enjoyed my legacy it felt rather boring in comparison to the Mazda. The cx-5 feels very upscale. It's very comfortable for 4 people and hey, it drives like a Mazda. Enough said.

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