The Mazda CX-5 could be considered an “if you know, you know” vehicle. Since it first went on sale in the 2010s, it’s been the sportier and more-enjoyable-to-drive choice among compact SUVs. Consumer ...

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The Mazda CX-5 has long been a popular choice with buyers looking for a compact SUV that’s more entertaining to drive than most competitors, along with having a nicer interior than what’s typically ...

Mazda’s new CX-5 is a great addition to the brand’s lineup. It’s comfortable, handles well, and is more spacious than one might believe. Evidently, what we recently tested might not be its ultimate ...

The 2026 Hyundai Tucson and 2026 Mazda CX-5 are two top competitors in the small SUV market. Hyundai's Tucson is slightly more affordable and fuel-efficient, prioritizing value and practicality. Mazda ...

Mazda's popular small SUV is now longer, heavier and offers more rear passenger room. The redesigned CX-5 starts at $29,990 and comes with a 187-horsepower engine. Mazda's most popular nameplate, the ...

Mazda adds 4.5 inches of length to the CX-5 for 2026, and refines the steering and suspension for an even livlier feel. Powertrain is largely carryover, with a few minor refinements. Prices start at ...

You could imagine Mazda leaning into that with a clean-sheet redesign. Instead, it remains almost stubbornly calm about the whole thing. That restraint feels intentional. This new SUV clearly evolves ...

Mazda provided flights from Washington, DC, to San Diego and accommodation so Ars could drive the CX-5. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. ENCINITAS, Calif.—Its sales may have been buoyed of ...

Mazda’s redesigned 2026 CX-5 compact SUV features a fully modern multimedia system, more interior room and standard all-wheel drive — but it didn’t lose its sporty character despite its bigger ...

Shouldn't Mazda be done with the CX-5? Almost four years ago it introduced the slightly larger CX-50 as the apparent successor product. Built in the Mazda-Toyota assembly plant in Huntsville, Alabama, ...