Overview & Reviews

The 2013 Mazda CX-5 is all new.

• Very good fuel economy
• Agile driving dynamics.
• Stylish design

• No optional engine upgrade
• Mediocre sound and navigation systems.

User Reviews:

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  Best of the current breed - 2013 Mazda CX-5
  By tenfour - March 16 - 3:17 am

  Doing as much research as possible on the current market led me to the CX-5. A long term RAV4 owner with friends who drive Subarus provided some first hand insight on my most likely competitor candidates. Yet a test drive--along with some nudging from style--made the decision an easy one. I settled on a Touring AWD with Sunroof and Bose. So far Im pleased with the driving experience, style, value and comfort. Any negatives? Yes, for a dozen reasons, I wish I did NOT purchase the Bose audio system. What a waste of $ not to mention effort Ill expend to replace it with something less annoying.

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  I Really Wanted to Like the CX-5 - 2013 Mazda CX-5
  By redskins5926 - March 3 - 3:22 pm

  The CX-5 is certainly the best-handling crossover on the market, with dynamics similar to the BMW X1/X3. The ride was stiff, which was good on smooth roads but uncomfortable on rough roads. Space was plenty for passenger comfort as well as cargo. But the big disappointment with the 2013 CX-5 was the engine and transmission. The engine is definitely underpowered for the car, I literally had to floor the gas pedal every time I merged onto the highway. The transmission was even more terrible as it lagged significantly whenever I floored the pedal to get more power. Fuel economy was good, though not significantly worth it with the underpowered engine.

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  Cheap tires. Cheap Bose speakers. - 2013 Mazda CX-5
  By fayetteal - February 26 - 10:34 am

  Yokohama tires at 27,000 miles are cupping and need new set. Bose speakers are not a true Bose. No pick up and go. Navigator update is not Mac Compatible.

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  Its worth the wait - 2013 Mazda CX-5
  By bobodastud - December 21 - 10:48 pm

  This car was never on my list of cars to test drive because of its horsepower and I wanted to drive something more upscale. After test drove the X3, Allroad, RDX, and Escape, I gave this car a try and I ordered the GT model afterward. It was worth the 3 weeks wait and I am loving it. It handles like the X3, it has less power but I can use unleaded gas and I get 30 mpg.

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  Not as expected - 2013 Mazda CX-5
  By datulip - December 11 - 9:45 pm

  So, I have had this car for about a year and my biggest complaint is the performance. If you dont drive on the freeway this may be the car for you. If you need to get moving quickly - dont even think about it. Secondary issue is the gas mileage. Advertised as 26 city and 32 highway. I have averaged 22 in the city; 28 highway; and 23 mixed. Not much of a consolation for the lackluster engine. Overall the design is pretty good and handling is fair. It does get quite a bit of wind noise. It has been reliable over this first year of ownership with no issues. Last issue - keyless entry isnt really keyless. Must have the key in hand to unlock the doors with this model.

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  Great SUV - 2013 Mazda CX-5
  By jgc1995 - October 7 - 12:06 pm

  We have had this car since 2012 and it has been great! It is just the right size for getting around town but with lots of space. AWD gets through the snow without a problem. As many, had to replace the tires at 27,0000 miles.

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  Just Purchase CX-5 - 2013 Mazda CX-5
  By kudzu68 - September 18 - 4:14 pm

  Just purchased a CX-5 Touring 2 weeks ago. So far so good. It rides well. Im getting over 26MPG with city and freeway driving. The blue tooth/touch screen stereo system is great. Very intuitive. All the controls in the interior are intuitive. Overall Im very happy with my purchase. Some things to consider: 1. The headrests are very far forward and can be and uncomfortable neck position for some. 2. Blind Side Monitoring can take some getting used to. 3. Very new vehicle so there arent many accessories available yet.

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  Great Crossover car - 2013 Mazda CX-5
  By pchan - September 16 - 3:06 am

  We just picked up a silver GT, AWD with Tech Pkg for $29k plus tax, title and doc fee in Chicagoland area. We were looking for a GT, 2WD with Tech Pkg and no dealership carries one. The lead time is around 6-8 weeks from Japan, so we paid a little more for a top of the line. No regrets. My wife loves this new Mazda CX-5 a lot. We were comparing with Honda CR-V and CX-5. Technology and a product design wise, CX-5 is ahead of CR-V. The CR-V drives like a Odyssey, not much zoom zoom.

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  Best Crossover - 2013 Mazda CX-5
  By armtech - August 15 - 6:37 am

  My salesman was right, Mazda has that Europian drive like feeling, I test drove the Rav4 and the Crv, but Mazda Cx5 was the winner, I am really impressed all the way around,

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  Maxda CX 5 a Motion of Excitement - 2013 Mazda CX-5
  By autotimer - May 23 - 9:54 pm

  I am a new owner of the CX 5. I test drove the other small SUVs like the CRV but when I drove the CX 5 it was miles above the others in handling. It feels like you are glued to the road. The build quality is excellent. The Bose sound system is time to party on ... no band needed. The safety features like the blind spot sensors are just another added detail to one fine car. I recommend if you are in the market for a small SUV /crossover try driving the CX 5. Have fun out there and keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road.