2018
Mazda CX-5

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Available trims

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  • Sport FWD
    Starts at
    $24,150
    25 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Sport AWD
    Starts at
    $25,450
    24 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Touring FWD
    Starts at
    $26,215
    25 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Touring AWD
    Starts at
    $27,515
    24 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Grand Touring FWD
    Starts at
    $29,645
    25 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Grand Touring AWD
    Starts at
    $30,945
    24 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

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

The good & the bad

The good

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

The bad

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

Based on the 2018 Mazda CX-5 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
16.9%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
16.9%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

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Consumer reviews

94% of drivers recommend this car
4.8 / 5
Based on 275 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.8
Performance 4.6
Value 4.8
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.7

Most recent

  • By Cody Scott from Tulsa, Oklahoma
    Owns this car
    January 11, 2024

    DO NOT BUY!

    Would not recommend! Purchased this car about year ago from Jim Glover and recently got an oil change. Leaving work couple days after and noticed large amount of oil where I was parked. Found out my cylinder is cracked. Also found out there is a issue with how the manufacture made it so I called Mazda and addressed my issue and have to wait another week to bring it in. Contacted Jim Glover and addressed my issue and they said if I pay $7,500 I could get a trade in! Its their fault for putting a defective vehicle on the market! Now I have to drive smelling burning oil and coolant mixed until I can get it into Mazda dealership and pay $185 just for them to diagnose it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Lavinia I. from Pittsburgh, PA
    Owns this car
    June 27, 2023

    egh...there's better cars out there.

    I feel like this car is barely going...it has no power. every time I drive over 60, it literally struggles to get there. I can hear the engine all the time when I drive it and it's really annoying. I don't know, I'll give it a 4/10. sure, it's a good looking car. but...I find this car to be a good start for beginner drivers.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Thomas Selby from Fayetteville, NC
    Owns this car
    June 21, 2023

    First car, perfect car.

    I love my 2018 Mazda CX-5 to absolutely no end! I have a blast driving it, and it is my first car. I have the Touring FWD model, but it does NOT skimp out on features, it has blind spot monitoring, lane keep assist, back-up camera, Automatic Emergency Braking, airbags EVERYWHERE, and whole plethora of other safety features. It is very quick, reliable, and fun to drive. My only complaint is there is not much in the way of cabin storage. But it is not a deal breaker, since the trunk of the car has a large cargo area, and lots of room in the spare tire area. It has an amazing Bose speaker system and I was given this car for my birth day at about 30k miles, but it was purchased new. I have FWD (Front wheel drive) but it still does amazing in conditions like rain, and minor snow. It is also the only car from this segment that placed a good rating on the IIHS Crash Test. It is often on par with luxury brands like BMW and Mercedes but having the advantage of being half the cost and Japanese so it lasts forever and also since it's not German, the repairs won't cost a house mortgage. However, if you get a 2018, make sure you get an updated Navigation SD Card. I cannot recommend this car enough, it is perfect in nearly everyway. I am now a loyal Mazda customer, and will always have a Mazda in my garage, I trust them more than any other automaker. Perks: Large backseat (I am 6'1 and can for the most part fit comfortably in the back) Fun to drive Fuel efficient Safety Feature galore Reliable and cheap to maintain Excellent use of space Cons: If I had to choose, not as much cabin storage as I want, but I want more than the average person.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Charles from Nashville Tennessee
    Owns this car
    May 14, 2023

    This car is a dangerous and unreliable

    We bought this car brand new and got all of the oil changes on time. We liked the styling and handling of the CX5. At 70k miles the engine and the car stopped working on the road. We had to have the engine replaced. The dealer could not determine the cause of the engine failure. It cost $11,000 dollars with tax to replace the engine. Do not buy this car.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By M. E. Erambert from San Angelo Texas
    Owns this car
    April 8, 2023

    2018 Mazda CX 5 GT 12,200 $38,000 broke bc recalls

    I bought this car off the showroom floor in San Angelo Texas only to find out with only 12,000 mi of my car right now has been broke down in my yard for about 6 months due to recalls from the fuel injector of the transmission in the engine the airbags the automatic brake system it's ridiculous and apparently locked up the engine I thought this would be the car that I would own for the rest of my life and would never have to worry about it's been serviced and the dealership I bought it from has ignored me for about 9 months and of course all those years these recalls have been out they never once contacted me so being homebound and handicap in a wheelchair I honestly put too much stock in this car I thought this would be the one but apparently since they can't quite get it together it's not and unfortunately lemon laws are so strict now with having to replace an item five times in Texas I probably got screwed
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Jan from Boston Ma
    Owns this car
    May 7, 2022

    Unhappy with this 2018 Mazda

    Bought the 2018 car 2 years ago. First issue started less 10 a year after I had it. Got in the car it wouldn't start. Tried it a couple of X Frozen up would not do anything call AAA they jump to get started next issue a tire goes flat about six months later car wouldn't start again time I said the heck with it and got a new battery. Next issue drivers side seat brakes. 2 months later 2 more tires keep going flat. Replaced them. 3 weeks later front and back brakes have to be replaced. Pads and rotors. Now a piece fell off the passenger side seat. Next issueNow I have a horrible smell coming from the car . It smells like alcohol. Probably the heater core. Never had a car that had so many problems starting at 2 years old. Very unhappy with this vehicle.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Jan from Boston Ma
    Owns this car
    May 7, 2022

    Unhappy with this 2018 Mazda

    Bought the 2018 car 2 years ago. First issue started less 10 a year after I had it. Got in the car it wouldn't start. Tried it a couple of X Frozen up would not do anything call AAA they jump to get started next issue a tire goes flat about six months later car wouldn't start again time I said the heck with it and got a new battery. Next issue drivers side seat brakes. 2 months later 2 more tires keep going flat. Replaced them. 3 weeks later front and back brakes have to be replaced. Pads and rotors. Now a piece fell off the passenger side seat. Next issueNow I have a horrible smell coming from the car . It smells like alcohol. Probably the heater core. Never had a car that had so many problems starting at 2 years old. Very unhappy with this vehicle.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By JL from Wyoming, PA
    Owns this car
    April 6, 2022

    Best in class!

    Test drove a used 2019 CX-5 two days ago and loved it. However, the exterior had a number of scratches and no sunroof, which is a must. Came home, looked online and found an immaculate 2018 CX-5 with only 31K miles at a Mazda dealer 70 miles away. Test drove it this morning and brought it home this afternoon. Smooth acceleration, quiet cabin, absorbs bumps nicely. Feels like driving a much more expensive care. Touring model gives you all the features you would expect in a much more expensive car. Looking forward to many years of driving comfort and enjoyment. PS Took a very critical friend with me to check out the car, and he had nothing but praise for it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Billy boy from Il
    Owns this car
    June 4, 2021

    Absolutely love 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.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Sandy from Charlotte
    Owns this car
    April 15, 2021

    Fantastic Car and love Mazda Customer Service

    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.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Heffay van Gelder from Lancaster,Pa.
    Owns this car
    March 17, 2021

    Traded in my Subaru for a 2018 Mazda cx-5

    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.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Cynthia from St Augustine, FL
    Owns this car
    March 8, 2021

    Wonderful driving experience

    So far the vehicle has exceeded my expectations! It is the Grand Touring model and has everything I could possibly need. It is a smooth easy ride!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Mazda CX-5?

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 is available in 3 trim levels:

  • Grand Touring (2 styles)
  • Sport (2 styles)
  • Touring (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Mazda CX-5?

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 offers up to 25 MPG in city driving and 31 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2018 Mazda CX-5 reliable?

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Mazda CX-5 owners.

Is the 2018 Mazda CX-5 a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Mazda CX-5. 94.5% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5
Based on 275 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.8
  • Performance: 4.6
  • Value: 4.8
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.7

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