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2018 Mazda CX-5 consumer reviews

$24,150–$25,450 MSRP range
side view of 2018 CX-5 Mazda
(275 reviews)
94% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.7
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It?s the best car I owned, same car different year

I loved when I first bought when it first came out in 2013 and love it even more. Very reliable and efficient smooth ride in a sport elegant look. Love the fact it still 4 cylinder and fuel efficiency.

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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I love this car!

This car has everything I wanted all in one and the style and color is a plus. I love the way it drives and how I feel more safe driving 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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CX-5 Adventure

Our CX-5 is great! We have received numerous compliments. It's our first new car in over 10 years and we absolutely love it! Great design, comfort, handles well on surface streets and off road, and lots of cargo space without feeling like a soccer mom suv.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Easily the best mid-size SUV

We drove them all. Nissan Rogue: poor acceleration and touchy lane assist; Toyota Rav4: just cheap materials, thin plastics inside and difficult to reach lower dash components; Volvo XC60: died on the highway road test leaving us stranded otherwise nice; CRV: ehh; Subaru: OK but no styling. Mazda CX-5: awesome. Great acceleration and handling, intuitive navigation and command center, beautiful styling, and the safety features respond to everyday driving better than the others.

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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Pleasantly Surprised

Having worked and driven luxury vehicles for over 20 years, I was very skeptical when I decided to lease a different vehicle. From the first test drive, I liked the way the Mazda CX-5 drove. The steering was very tight and the ride was very smooth. Some of the features that I currently have on this vehicle were not in my previous vehicle.

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

This is the best overall compact SUV in my opinion. It offers unmatched luxurious interior, styling and ride quality in it's class. It offers a big list of features and advanced technology as well. Fuel economy leaves room for improvement.

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

Great car even better value! This car looks so classy but was super affordable. The attention to details along with the ratings were an awesome fit for our family!

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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Third Mazda I have owned. Very happy with it.

This car met my needs. I wanted awd. Room to haul what I need for yard , home and travel. Comfort and style, and economy.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • 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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I love my new CX-5

This car has great styling and has plenty of room to meet all our needs. The tech and safety features are great as well! I would definitely recommend this car to my friends.

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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Awesome SUV

This is the best car I have ever owned. Looks great and the interior and features are AWESOME! I would highly recommend anyone looking for a SUV to test drive the CX-5

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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