A Crossover That Gets It!
Crossovers come in an array of shapes and sizes, handling the needs of those folks needing lots of family room or those just looking for an elevated ride. Today, there is a Crossover in every flavor and for every market. Mazda has already released one of its offerings for the 2015 model year in the form of the CX-5.
The 2015 Mazda CX-5 is a sporty compact Crossover in its third year of production. It competes against the likes of the Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Jeep Cherokee, Kia Sportage, Nissan Rogue and Toyota RAV4. The CX-5 offers Mazda’s Skyactiv technologies which combine fuel efficiency and performance.
The five-passenger 2015 CX-5 is impressive in three trim levels: the base Sport ($21,545), midlevel Touring ($24,965) and top-of-the-line Grand Touring ($27,970). All three models offer 65.4 cubic feet of total cargo capacity. The new CX-5 can be equipped with either the standard Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The CX-5 styling is sleek and sporty wearing the Mazda smiling-grille. The hood is tapered inward to meet the grille while creating the powerful eyebrow lines over the cat-like headlights. The roof-line rises at the front and slopes back to the rear tailgate. Angled creases line the sides and are meshed with additional curves, creating an in-motion feel while standing still.
The base CX-5 Sport is suited with a fuel-sipping 155-hp 4-cyl SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter mated to a 6-speed manual. The Touring and Grand Touring performance comes with a 184-hp 4-cyl SKYACTIV-G 2.5 liter joined by a 6-speed automatic transmission. The EPA estimated fuel efficiency ranges from 24/30 mpg to 26/35.
So, what’s new for 2015? One of the major changes to the CX-5 is the reduction of its total weight by the use of employing more light materials. The Advanced Keyless Entry is now standard aboard the Touring and Grand Touring models.
Room for improvement:
• The touchscreen is small
Cool Features:
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers
• SMS text auto delivery and reply
• Pandora® compatibility
Safety on the 2015 Mazda CX-5 comes with Advanced front air bags, Front side-impact air bags, Side-impact air curtains for front and rear outboard passengers, Dynamic Stability Control, Traction Control System, E911 Automatic Notification, Smart City Brake Support, and Blind Spot Monitoring.
In Summary – The 2015 Mazda CX-5 Crossover is fun and sporty. The second row seats fold easily creating additional cargo space. The interior is stitched with high quality materials with comfortable seats and function. The CX-5 offers good fuel economy and decent power.
Specifications
2015 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring FWD Crossover
Base price: $27,970 as driven: $30,510 (including destination and optional features)
Engine: 2.5-liter SKYACTIV-G four-cylinder
Horsepower: 184 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque: 185 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drive: Front-wheel Drive
Seating: 5-passenger
Turning circle: 36.7 feet
Cargo space: 65.4 cubic feet
Curb weight: 3,404 pounds
Fuel capacity: 14.8 gallons
EPA mileage: City25/Hwy 32
Wheel Base: 106.3 inches
Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles powertrain limited
Also consider: Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Jeep Cherokee, Kia Sportage, Nissan Rogue and Toyota RAV4
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