#New mazda crossover cx 5 plus

It was just enough variation to relieve the monotony of all black, though the lighter option in other trim levels opens up the cabin more. The Signature mixes black with dark brown leather that’s almost black in some lighting, decidedly brown in others. There are also upscale satin-finish accents, a quality headliner with wrapped pillars and a dash of piano black - all without overdoing it. The CX-5’s interior materials play above the price range, and the Signature adds a special feel with Nappa leather and authentic bits of wood trim. The top three trim levels get 19-inch wheels, with handsome smoky chrome rims on the Signature the 17-inchers on the two lower trims look a little lost in the CX-5’s large wheel openings. Shapely sculpting of the sides and liftgate works in a minimalist way, without superfluous decoration. The Mazda’s dramatic, upright nose and large grille are underscored by a full-width “smile” of chrome trim that ties in the standard LED headlights. Its Mazda Kodo design, updated for a 2017 redesign, is refreshingly stylish - and not just against the low bar set by its compact SUV rivals. If looking good is the first step on the road to a premium image, the CX-5 nails it. As for being a bargain alternative to luxury small SUVs, the new Signature trim level comes oh so close, but falls short in a few areas.Ģ019 Mazda CX-5 | photo by Fred Meier Exterior At a recent comparison of seven fully loaded compact SUVs, both the Volkswagen Tiguan and Jeep Cherokee topped $40K, and the CX-5’s styling, interior and driving manners are more than a match for them. That’s rich for any mainstream compact SUV, but the CX-5 is not the only one in that realm. The Signature I tested came to $39,325, including Mazda’s flashiest red paint ($595) and a few add-on accessories, such as a cargo cover.

#New mazda crossover cx 5 plus

The Grand Touring Reserve is a sort of Signature Light, getting most of that trim’s features - plus the turbo and AWD - at a more midrange price for those who balk at the $5,000 jump from the Grand Touring to the near-$40,000 Signature.

The Signature gets every available feature, including the turbo engine and torque-vectoring all-wheel drive. The CX-5’s two new trim levels come on top of 2018’s Sport, Touring and Grand Touring trims: a Grand Touring Reserve and a new top-of-the-line Signature. Both new trims get the turbocharged 2.5-liter engine found in the Mazda6 sedan and CX-9 SUV. Mazda turns up the heat on its ambition to be a premium brand with not one but two new higher trim levels for the 2019 CX-5 compact SUV. More available luxuries and an optional turbo engine sweeten the deal for 2019. Versus the competition: While less spacious than some rivals, the CX-5 offers higher style and head-of-the-class handling, even with the base engine. Verdict: The CX-5 moves oh so close to premium with a new engine option and two fancier trim levels, but falls short due to the multimedia system’s lack of polish and a not-quite-premium ride.