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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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Traded in my 2015 RAV4 and so happy.

After doing research and driving my wife's CX3 I decided to trade in my noisy rattling 2015 RAV4. We bought the 2018 CX5 Grand Touring trim and love it after only one week of driving. This car is like driving a true luxury car costing thousands more with all of the features that comes on this top of the line trim. Heads Up display, back seats and steering wheel heated you cant find on Honda or Toyota in this segment. It is so quiet on the highway you have to check to make sure the engine is even running. Why would anyone buy a RAV4, CRV or Escape without test driving the Mazda CX5? There is so much tech in this car that the competition cant match.

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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2010 Dodge Journey.

It is a great SUV to have plenty of space great to drive all the feature you want in this car. Great on a long road trip with room to spare.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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I love this car!!

I have been a Mazda owner for many years, from the 626 to the Miata (two), to the Tribute and now my beautiful new CX-5. Didn't even think I wanted a SUV, but this one suits me perfectly! The ride is wonderful, handling is a dream and the style is so classy. The Soul Red color is such a pretty shade of red. To say I'm in love with my new CX-5 is an understatement!!!

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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Drives great, looks amazing

My second Mazda . Loved my previous car also. Very reliable. Great mileage. Beautiful design and safety features great. Hands free commands. Love car length safety on highway.

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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good mileage but poor performance

2018 Mazda XC5 is a good looking auto with good gas mileage. However, with its 4 cylinders and 6 speed transmission it poor on performance. Very jerky during shifting which seems to be all the time. Interior road noise is high. Entertainment/Navigation/Communications systems are poorly designed from a reliability and user experience. e.g. your smart phone is infinitely more user friendly and reliable. Claims to be able to connect up t 4 phones to its Comms Center however, customer service and dealer cant figure out why it doesn't work. I would not recommend towing anything with this vehicle

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Best Value for Money Car

I previously owned the CX-3 and decided I wanted to upgrade to a bigger vehicle. The CX-5 is even better! Extremely quiet, great interior, very reliable, great city gas millage (23mpg) for a car that size. I would definitely recommend this car to anyone looking for an SUV!

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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Mazda's in general are great cars

We have only had it for 2 days and so far it is great, comfy and roomy. Hope it last as well as our previous Mazda

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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Nicest car I?ve ever owned. Great performance

This car is exactly what I wanted and is fancy but not too fancy. Perfect balance of fancy and reliable, much love for the 2018 Mazda 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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I love my CX-5

I wanted a vehicle that was solidly built, easy to get in and out of and had a reasonable amount of power, 4 doors and decent gas mileage. The CX-5 has all of these and is great value for the money.

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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My second CX5

Love this car the technology and smooth ride would recommend it to anyone! Roomy enough for a family but easy to drive and park. Love the color too.

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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