2015 Mazda CX-5 review
Mazda CX-5 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Engaging drive
- Sharp looks
- Comfortable cabin
Cons
- So-so infotainment
- Subpar audio
- Slow with base engine
Mileage (EPA estimate)
24 city, 30 highway, 26 combined
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Zippy personality
The 2015 Mazda CX-5 carefully embodies Mazda’s “zoom-zoom” personality all while retaining its usefulness as a compact SUV. It’s no performance vehicle, but the CX-5 delivers the pinpoint handling, precision steering, and feedback you’d expect from the brand. And with this being backed by an available 184-hp 2.5L engine, the CX-5 is sure to please your performance-craving side. However, it still satisfies all your needs with plenty of room for the whole family and ample cargo space. On top of all this, the 2015 CX-5 and its 2.5L engine can even tow a small trailer if needed with its 2,000-pound estimated towing capacity when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
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What is new for the 2015 Mazda CX-5?
- Parking Sensors, Full Roof Rack, and SiriusXM Trial Available features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Touring trim now comes with Smart Key as standard equipment.
- The Grand Touring trim now comes with Smart Key as standard equipment.
5 reasons to buy the 2015 Mazda CX-5
1. Fun-to-drive SUV
Mazda does compact SUVs differently than most other automakers, as it injects a dose of sports car into each model. With the automaker’s zoom-zoom personality firmly engrained in its DNA, the 2015 CX-5 will please your inner performance enthusiast with its tight suspension, precise steering, and ample feedback. In the 2015 CX-5, you’ll have a blast, whether carving up curvy back roads or cruising into work on your daily commute.
2. Zippy optional engine
The 2015 Mazda CX-5 offers a pair of engine options to appeal to carrying needs. The base 155-hp 2.0L engine is great for those concerned about cost, but it’s not as invigorating of a drive. If you want decent straight-line speed to go with the CX-5’s agility, the 184-hp 2.5L engine in the Touring and Grand Touring trims is right for you. Plus, according to EPA estimates, this optional engine also delivers up to 25 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and 27 mpg combined.
3. Standard manual transmission
Manual transmissions aren’t easy to come by in modern vehicles, especially SUVs. However, the 2015 CX-5 remains an outlier with its standard six-speed manual transmission that pairs with the base 2.0L engine. This will help give you a more analog connection with the CX-5, putting you firmly in control of its gear changes so you can maximize its sporty driving characteristics.
4. Sharp body
Mazda does a great job with its vehicles, giving them sporty-looking bodies that manage to stand the test of time. The 2015 Mazda CX-5 carries on this styling trend with an overall sporty design that’s sure to please you for years to come. But Mazda also used plenty of restraint to avoid going over the top with its design, allowing it to age gracefully over the years.
5. Roomy and comfortable interior
The 2015 Mazda CX-5 does a great job ensuring everyone’s plenty comfortable in every seating position. Up front, the CX-5’s seats offer plenty of support and grip while giving you a great seating position and 41 inches of legroom. The rear seats are also quite comfortable and well-positioned, but their real claim to fame is the 39.3 inches of legroom they offer, making them suitable for kids and adults.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
4.5 out of 5
20 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 13 |
|---|---|
| 4 Stars | 4 |
| 3 Stars | 2 |
| 2 Stars | 1 |
| 1 Star | 0 |
RepairPal gave the Mazda CX-5 an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Mazda CX-5 4th out of 32 among Midsize SUVs.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Mazda CX-5Mazda CX-5 features and specs
Sport 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Full Roof Rack
- Parking Sensors
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
155
Torque (ft-lbs)
150
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
14.8
Wheelbase
106.3"
Overall length
178.7"
Width
72.4"
Height
65.7"
Leg room
F 41"/R 39.3"
Head room
F 40.1"/R 39"
Front tires
P225/65HR17
Rear tires
P225/65HR17
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
200/2000 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2015 Mazda CX-5 FAQ
The 2015 Mazda CX-5 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Sport : 26 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
- Grand Touring : 25 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- Touring : 25 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
The Mazda CX-5 received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Mazda CX-5 as 3 out of 32 among Midsize SUV
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The 2015 Mazda CX-5 has a maximum towing capacity of 2000 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2015 Mazda CX-5:
- Parking Sensors
- Full Roof Rack
- SiriusXM Trial Available
- Smart Key
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