2020 Mazda CX-5
The 2020 Mazda CX-5 gives Mazda a strong foothold in the competitive compact crossover class. Its nimble handling is among the sportiest in this segment, which is a boon to driving enthusiasts who find themselves in need of something practical. Changes for 2020 include a newly standard suite of active-safety features and a new 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system for the top two trim levels. A new turbodiesel option is also making its way to the options sheet later in the 2020 model year, though it will be limited to the top-spec Signature trim.
Base CX-5 models are powered by the same 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that does business in most Mazda vehicles. It makes 187 horsepower and 182 lb-ft of torque, which is routed to the wheels via a 6-speed automatic.
Top trims up the ante with a 2.5-liter turbo-4 that pushes 250 horsepower when fed 93 octane gas. It also pairs to a 6-speed automatic that sends power to all four wheels.
New for this year is a 4-cylinder turbodiesel. Displacing 2.2 liters, this limited-availability engine makes just 168 horsepower but a full 290 lb-ft of torque. It can't top the 310 lb-ft being churned up by the 2.0-liter turbo-4, but it should get better mileage.
The two gas engines have been tested by the EPA, and the results are about typical for the class. The non-turbo 2.5-liter engine with front-drive is rated for 25 mpg city, 31 highway, 26 combined. Figures for all-wheel-drive models drop slightly to 24/30/26 mpg. Turbocharged models are rated at 22/27/24 mpg.
Standard safety features now standard on every trim include automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, active lane control, and blind-spot monitors. Options on high-trim versions include a surround-view camera system, parking sensors, and a head-up display.
The NHTSA allotted the CX-5 a five stars for safety, including four stars in the calculated rollover test. The IIHS has awarded it a Top Safety Pick+ award.
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Changes for 2020 include a newly standard suite of active-safety features and a new 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system for the top two trim levels. A new turbodiesel option is also making its way to the options sheet later in the 2020 model year, though it will be limited to the top-spec Signature trim.
Base CX-5 models are powered by the same 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that does business in most Mazda vehicles. It makes 187 horsepower and 182 lb-ft of torque, which is routed to the wheels via a 6-speed automatic.
Top trims up the ante with a 2.5-liter turbo-4 that pushes 250 horsepower when fed 93 octane gas. It also pairs to a 6-speed automatic that sends power to all four wheels.
New for this year is a 4-cylinder turbodiesel. Displacing 2.2 liters, this limited-availability engine makes just 168 horsepower but a full 290 lb-ft of torque. It can't top the 310 lb-ft being churned up by the 2.0-liter turbo-4, but it should get better mileage.
The two gas engines have been tested by the EPA, and the results are about typical for the class. The non-turbo 2.5-liter engine with front-drive is rated for 25 mpg city, 31 highway, 26 combined. Figures for all-wheel-drive models drop slightly to 24/30/26 mpg. Turbocharged models are rated at 22/27/24 mpg.
Standard safety features now standard on every trim include automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, active lane control, and blind-spot monitors. Options on high-trim versions include a surround-view camera system, parking sensors, and a head-up display.
The NHTSA allotted the CX-5 a five stars for safety, including four stars in the calculated rollover test. The IIHS has awarded it a Top Safety Pick+ award.
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| Engine | 2.5L I-4 |
| MPG | Up to 25 city / 31 highway |
| Seating | 5 Passengers |
| Transmission | 6-spd auto w/OD |
| Power | 187 - 227 hp |
| Drivetrain | all wheel, front-wheel |
| Curb Weight | 3,541 - 3,825 lbs |
