What Is the 2022 Mazda CX-5?
The Mazda CX-5 compact SUV has seating for five and a choice of two four-cylinder engines. The base engine is a 187-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder, and there’s an available 227-hp, turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder. The turbo engine’s power bumps up to 256 hp when running on 93-octane premium fuel instead of regular gas. A six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive are standard. The CX-5 competes against the Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson and Toyota RAV4.
The CX-5 offers 17.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind its backseat, according to Cars.com’s cargo measurements. You can see how it scored in our Car Seat Check here.
What’s New on the 2022 Mazda CX-5?
The CX-5 gets subtle front and rear styling updates, and all-wheel drive is now standard. There’s a new available drive-mode switch, and the seats have been redesigned. Improved chassis stiffness and suspension refinements are meant to reduce vibrations and noise, Mazda says, and the automaker also says the automatic transmission is more responsive.
What Features in the 2022 Mazda CX-5 Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- 17-inch aluminum wheels
- Automatic LED headlights
- Push-button start
- Cloth upholstery
- 10.25-inch multimedia screen
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
- Automatic emergency braking
- Lane keep assist
- Blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability
Available features include:
- 19-inch wheels
- Adaptive headlights
- Power liftgate
- Power moonroof
- Leather-trimmed seats
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Bose premium stereo
- Satellite radio
- Navigation
- Wireless device charging
- Head-up display
- 360-degree camera system
- Rear automatic braking
Should I Buy the 2022 Mazda CX-5?
The Mazda CX-5 continues to be a practical compact SUV, with the added bonus of being relatively entertaining to drive. A subtle exterior update keeps the CX-5 looking fresh, but newly standard all-wheel drive helps boost this Mazda’s appeal. The CX-5’s backseat can feel cramped, however, and the console-based multimedia controller is frustrating to use.
