This article examines if the Mazda CX-5, despite its age, remains a compelling choice in the compact crossover market. It specifically focuses on the 2.5 AWD Turbo model and its performance compared to competitors.
Picture this: You’re in the market for an SUV, but you prefer not to go for the usual diesel-powered, truck-based route. A station wagon would be nice, but the choices are limited and ground clearance is a deciding factor in your purchase. You also wouldn’t want a bulky large SUV and prefer something more nimble. But at the same time, you’d like something big enough for your family, although you don’t really need an extra row of seats.
With all those requirements in mind, the best kind of vehicle to get would be a compact crossover. When you think about it, the compact crossover ticks all the boxes. Cars like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 are spacious, practical, have big cargo areas, and as family friendly as they come. One thing they’re not is overtly sporty. Yes, they’re pretty dynamic and pleasant behind the wheel, but it won’t exactly wow the more enthusiastic driver. If you need more zing, enter the Mazda CX-5, more specifically, the 2.5 AWD Turbo. Now that the Subaru Forester no longer comes with a turbo option, it was up to the folks from Hiroshima to take on the mantle of the segment’s sportiest option. The thing is, the CX-5 isn’t exactly the youngest crossover on the block. If anything, it’s among the, er, more seasoned choices at seven years old. With that, we’ll answer two burning questions. Is the CX-5 is still worth it after all these years, and the second is does extra power make everything better? Read on to find out. Despite its age, the CX-5 still looks good next to its newer competition. To the casual passerby, it doesn’t look like it’s nearly a decade old so props to Mazda’s styling department for coming up with a design that has stood the test of tim
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