2016 Mazda CX-5

At a Glance

Pricing $21,795 - $29,470
Drive Types FWD, AWD
Engines 2.0l I4, 2.5l I4
Transmissions A6, M6
Fuel Economy 24-26 (city), 30-35 (highway)

The Mazda CX-5 is a small crossover that effectively replaces the long-running Mazda Tribute. The CX-5 offers interior legroom and similar to that of the Mazda6 sedan with the flexibility of the hatchback. The CX-5 is equipped with a 2.0l four-cylinder rated at 155-bhp in Sport models and a 2.5l four-cylinder rated at 184-bhp in Touring and Grand Touring models. There are numerous competitors to the CX-5 including top sellers like the Honda CR-V, Ford Escape, and Toyota RAV4. The CX-5 is a strong value compared to these models, while offering better fuel economy and attractive styling.

What Changed:

The CX-5 wears an updated grille and headlamps. The 2.5l engine is now equipped on all models except for the Sport with a manual transmission.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
CX-5 Sport 2.0l I4 (155-bhp) M6 FWD $21,795
CX-5 Sport 2.5l I4 (184-bhp) A6 FWD $23,195
CX-5 Touring 2.5l I4 (184-bhp) A6 FWD $25,215
CX-5 Grand Touring 2.5l I4 (184-bhp) A6 FWD $28,220
CX-5 Sport 2.5l I4 (184-bhp) A6 AWD $24,445
CX-5 Touring 2.5l I4 (184-bhp) A6 AWD $26,465
CX-5 Grand Touring 2.5l I4 (184-bhp) A6 AWD $29,470