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2021 Mazda CX-5 consumer reviews

$25,370–$26,770 MSRP range
side view of 2021 CX-5 Mazda
(91 reviews)
93% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.9
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Only Mazdas for me!

This CX-5 is my fourth; this Mazda is my seventh. My 2019 and 2021 CX-5s have the all-around safety features. I won't drive a vehicle without these. The CX-5s are comfortable, stylish inside and out, powerful when you need it, reliable, great on gas mileage, easy to handle. No better vehicle out there -- for the safety and 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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Nice Ride!

Perfect size, smooth drive, definitely stylish. This vehicle is equipped with so many features. This one’s a keeper! I highly recommend stopping by your nearest dealer and taking one for a test drive.

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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Hands down the best car I've ever owned thus far!

This car is a dream come true for me. It has plenty of fun entertainment features to make me happy without overwhelming me with too much on my dash at once. I test drove a Rav4 and while it was a nice car as well, the dash reminded me of a space ship b/c there was so much going on at once and I struggled to even locate my current speed amongst everything else. With my Mazda I can opt to keep it simple or put more information up on my dash as I want and the speedometer is never part of that particular part of the dash area so no worries about not knowing how fast I'm going. it has wonderful cruise control features that make traveling long distances on the interstate a dream come true. It's stylish and comfortable with plenty of room. The front seats recline almost to a full lay down position which is an awesome feature for me since I enjoy napping in my car on my lunch break sometimes and it makes it so much more comfortable that way. The trunk space is plenty roomy for a small family with no kids, or one kid, and i love the one touch open and close feature. the backup camera is like watching a hi-def movie it's so clear and the safety features with the lane assist and even coupled with the back up camera sensors to warn you if someone is coming along your sides that you can't see quite yet, can't be beat. the back seats can fold down in three seperate ways so that you have versatile options for transporting larger items that won't fit just in the back hatch. I've had this car for about a month now and I don't have anything bad to say about it honestly. I love everything about it and I used to loathe driving and now I love it thanks to Mazda and my 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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Love this car!

I bought the Signature edition and I love it! There are so many safety features and it has higher ground clearance than my Honda CRV. That is important in snowy Colorado. Plus, it's fun to drive!

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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As a trauma nurse, safety is paramount to me.

Mazda has one of the highest, if not the highest, safety record for SUV’s. I trade vehicles every 2-3 years, this is my 3rd Mazda, it’s the best vehicle I’ve ever owned.

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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Great vehicle!

I own a Mazda 2016, and it’s the best car I have ever owned. So naturally I wanted to stay with that model, just wanted an upgrade.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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It’s got it all!

Good looking, reliable, great performing vehicle. And oh so comfortable. Better than great sales experience at Wantagh Mazda. It’s got every feature you need and a few you never thought of. Very enjoyable 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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Very comfortable and feels like a luxury ride!

Interior and exterior are elegant and sporty. Gas mileage is exceeding expectations now and the high tech features are fun and useful! Very quite rude!

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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Mazda CX-5 is excellent value

Love this car. Bought the CX-5 Grand Touring with Premium Package and it has all the bells and whistles that I was looking for. Love the Parchment color leather seats too. The exterior color, “Soul Red Crystal Metallic” is stunning.

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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Liked my first CX-5 so much I had to have another

I was confident that I would like this car and I do. Seems a little bit roomier which is good and the exterior styling is very appealing. It looks like it could handle any road conditions without sacrificing a safe and comfortable ride.

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