
Used Mazda CX-5 review: 2017 to present (Mk2)ĭuring its most recent facelift, Mazda took the opportunity to simplify the CX-5 line-up to just three core trim levels, SE-L, Sport and GT Sport, while Newground and Sport Black offer a new twist on SE-L and Sport respectively, with a different look and some extra kit.The focus has been on making the CX-5 more comfortable than before, and after our test drive, we can confirm the changes have been mostly successful. New cars get redesigned lights and bumpers, there are new trim level selections - some with vivid red or green detailing - and the suspension setup has been overhauled. Mazda has given its big-selling CX-5 a makeover for 2022. In short, it’s better looking than most of its rivals, including the stylish Skoda Karoq and SEAT Ateca.
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And although it’s a little shorter than its predecessor, it looks sleeker. The grille is much larger than before and is partnered with slim headlights, which together give it a more distinctive and confident appearance that topped voting in our most recent Driver Power survey. The design is unlike that of its blocky and bulky rivals. The CX-5 is fun to drive as a result, especially when compared to the Volkswagen Tiguan, Vauxhall Grandland, Toyota RAV4 and Nissan Qashqai, and it runs the upmarket BMW X3 and Audi Q3 close on an open road too. As well as good looks, the CX-5 benefits from some of the same character and driving dynamics Mazda's engineers built into the Mazda MX-5. The Mazda CX-5 is an SUV that, unlike many of its rivals, manages to look svelte despite its large proportions.
