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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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Love my new car !

Did a lot of recurse before I went to look at the Mazda. It is wonderful that it is living up to what I thought it would be. Great car.

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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So sleek & rich looking...

This is my son?s first new car & while he is mostly interested in the appearance, we are more concerned about the great safety features it has!

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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Best Mid SUV for money

This is a beautiful car that has amazing comfort and style. I get positive remarks daily. The GT tech pack makes this car so fun. One negative is odd location for cup holders

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Finally Got My CX-5!

I've been eyeing this car for some time and finally decided to give Mazda a try. Probably the best car company and car I've ever experienced!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Sporty and fun.

Great looking inside and out. Handles nice. Engine could have better pickup on hills. Great safety features. Stereo sounds awesome. Navigation is great. Armrest not well designed for shorter people and needs better lighting for rear cargo area otherwise interior is great. Sport mode doesn't change much and engine loses some power on hills otherwise it handles great also. Overall it is a great car.

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable, Comfortable, Safe, and Beautiful!

The Mazda CX-5 is truly a lovely vehicle. I'm delighted with all the features that come with it, from the safety warning lights (that literally let you know about any hazards -- A HUGE must for families!) to the gorgeous design and color options. I love the sleek look of the leather with suede on the seats, the space in the backseat and trunk, and overall comfort on long drives. So happy with this vehicle!

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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Fuel efficient, nice features

Nice safety features and fuel efficiency. 4 cyl, fwd, 30.1 mpg on first 7,000 miles. Sirius radio not available on this model, center armrest is too low and too far back for my liking and wheels are ugly and dirty looking in my opinion. Wife is not much of an auto person or critic but she does not like the wheels either. No other wheel option available. Love many of the available features, several you can customize to your preferences.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Love it.

Great fuel economy, Good acceleration, Great turning circle, The controls are very well laid out and a very smooth and quiet ride all this for a great price.

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

This is my second cx-5 and it is by far my favorite car/model Mazda! They have improved everything on the car and it?s the best bang for your buck.

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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Nice change from a sedan

I was one of the first Mazda 3 owners. I always thought I would go for a 6 next, but having extra large and tall boys means having a car they can sit up straight in. We all love our CX-5, even my octagenarian parents. Easy for them to get in an out of, and enough new gadgets to keep my dad busy. Nice amount of headroom, even for our 6'4" giant. Plenty of legroom, even when the 6' shorty sits directly behind him. We all love the infotainment unit, and I am enjoying the safety features. All this, in a package not much bigger than my old 3, which means I can still enjoy my zoom-zoom. The only ones not enjoying the next car are the dogs, who are too lazy to jump into and out of the cargo area, and insist on sitting in the back seat wells.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • 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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