The compact crossover field is among the most crowded in the segment. And where the Mazda CX-5 isn’t up there among the most popular (it is, however, the brand’s bestselling model), many automotive publications are calling it the class leader after its detail-oriented redesign for the 2017 model year. Does it look different? Not really. Does it drive different? … Ah.
In spite of the lack of visual changes, the CX-5 is a different beast. Mazda studied every aspect of their car and set about with fine-tuning rather than radically changing the CUV’s formula. The results are spot-on throttle response, a linear and natural steering feel, and a cabin that’s quieter than some of the segment’s most popular offerings. Autoblog even went as far as saying it was beyond any other mainstream model they tested—citing a luxury performance vehicle as its closest competition.
With that kind of praise, how can you go wrong? Spoiler alert: you can’t. So if you’re on the market for a new family CUV, stop by our Mazda dealership in National City, CA whenever it’s convenient and we’ll schedule you for a test drive.