2020 Mazda CX-5 review

1. Overall enjoyable driving experience

Mazda is well known for its decades-long tradition of producing exciting cars to drive. And even as a crossover SUV, the 2020 Mazda CX-5 can make any journey that much more fun. Nimble steering is great for road holding and technical city driving, and the options of four-wheel drive and the turbocharged SKYACTIV-G engine producing 250 hp only adds to the fun. This is a car that you'll find yourself actively wanting to drive. Need to go and grab some groceries real quick? When you realize it's another chance to drive the 2020 Mazda CX-5, you'll be out the door and to the store in no time.

2. Plenty of standard features

The 2020 Mazda CX-5 has a lot to offer on its packed feature list. And the best part? So many of these appealing features come standard. You can expect alloy wheels, air conditioning, cruise control, auto on/off LED headlights, a leather steering wheel, the MAZDA CONNECT^™ infotainment system, and more—all available from standard on the base 2020 CX-5; that's without even getting into what is available on the advanced trim levels. The 2020 Mazda CX-5's ample feature list means you'll have a well-equipped SUV no matter which trim level you select.

3. Stylish inside and out

Looks are subjective, of course, but the 2020 Mazda CX-5 is a very attractive car. A crossover SUV with all the style, sleek lines, and presence of a smaller sedan, it's a family car you'll find yourself looking back at when you park and start walking away. And that continues inside; the interior of this car is a very pleasant place to be. Comfortable and with space to stretch out, the 2020 Mazda CX-5 is the crossover SUV that has the luxury features you're looking for.

4. Good engine selection

The 2020 Mazda CX-5's two engine options keep things simple, and each one does its job very well. The standard 2.5L SKYACTIV-G four-cylinder engine is good for enhanced efficiency, especially in two-wheel-drive form where it can return an EPA-estimated 31 mpg on the highway and 28 mpg combined.

Should you require a bit more get-up-and-go, there's the 2.5L SKYACTIV-G turbocharged four-cylinder engine, available only on four-wheel-drive models and with a power output of 250 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque. Both are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, further helping to keep the choice simple. Increased efficiency, or a bit more power? The choice is yours—both engines are great picks.

5. An easy ride

As part of that extensive feature list, the Mazda i-ACTIVSENSE^® suite of driver-convenience features is now available from standard. That means even on the base model, you get convenience technology like lane-keeping assist with lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control with radar, forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, and automatic high-beam control for the headlights. All of the above help make daily driving that little bit easier and give you enhanced peace of mind—and all of the above are standard on the 2020 Mazda CX-5.