Sports cars, it seems like everyone always wants or at least dreams about one, but normally the lack of practicality and the overall cost of a sports car makes them an unlikely member of most families.
We recently test drove for a week, the Mazda CX-5.
It provides plenty of reminders of a sports car, just in a more practical and affordable form. The CX-5 is a smaller CUV with attitude and flair.
While not your conventional sports car by any means, it is a car that is very fun to drive.
I really appreciated how it turned on corners, it made the driving experience fun. This is a crossover vehicle and is perfect for a family too. I am not sure how Mazda did it, but the CX-5 seems much roomier overall compared to other small CUV’s on the market, so hauling the family around is a breeze in the CX-5.
The CX-5 has a number of fun and great traits. Like I have said (multiple times) the driving experience is very enjoyable, in addition to that you get great fuel economy and an amazing value.
Part of the fuel economy comes from the design, not only is it cool in appearance, but the Skyactiv technology really helps get the most out of the engine. I was shocked to be getting over 33 MPG in a CUV. I was very happy and impressed.
The CX-5 is stylish, but also loaded up on tech and safety. Smart Braking is a feature that works at all speeds, I love how it also is in effect in the city, if your CX-5 determines you are coming too close too fast, you get warning lights and then automatically brakes on its own . . . incredible, and great for those work commutes when you don’t want to be driving and your attention may be elsewhere.
Lastly, the Mazda CX-5 is priced just like it’s style – aggressive. This CUV is very economical and provides a lot of bang for your buck. It also compares very well to it’s competition.
Do yourself a favor, go take one for a test drive and let me know what you think.
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This car looks so nice! Thank you for the review