2017 Mazda CX-5 consumer reviews

We test drove all of the crossover SUVs in this category and are so happy we went with the CX-5. There is really not much we?d change about it at all. We get compliments on the looks all the time and it feels just as nice inside. I was rear ended and the car held up perfectly too. Would buy this again in a heartbeat.

right size for the price--has all I need in a vehicle. It's fun to drive and gets good gas mileage. Impressed with the styling and features.

It is fully loaded with all new options... absolutely phenomenal!! Highly recommended for small families! Great on fuel economy, sporty looking, and incredibly comfortable in EVERY way!!

I love this car! It's so comfortable and quiet, great giddy-up and easy to maneuver. It is the second CX-5 I've owned and could not imagine owning anything else. It's great for commuting, road trips, off roading and snowy weather.

So far I am loving my 2017 pearl white CX-5! It?s so beautiful inside and out. I love the look of the console and dash, it is very expensive looking. Love the infotainment screen and system as well. I bought the Touring so I got the blind spot sensors which I love for safety, also heated seats that get so nice and hot. I really like the unique look of the leather and suede combo seats too. The ride is so smooth and quiet, and that engine has power! The only thing I wish is that it had automatic headlights, being a Touring trim. Other than that, this car is perfect in my opinion!

Mazda nailed it with the CX-5 Grand Touring model in terms of style, performance and comfort. When compared to the other crossovers in the 30k price range that came out last year, Mazda outperformed it's competitors in most catagories

It's important to compare this car to the primary competition--the CRV, the RAV4, and the most popular (in the US anyway) Rogue. Objectively, the Rogue's best feature is the value you get. The CRV provides amazing utility (hard to speak about the reliability w/ its new engine since it's already having issues and was recalled in China) The RAV4 will give you unprecedented reliability at the cost of driving a very bland car and costing more money on the top trim levels when compared to the CX5. Same goes for the CRV. When looking at the cars from an aesthetics standpoint, it's undeniable that the CX5 is the best looking car. The slim full LED headlights, the aggressive grill, and the matching LED taillights (with the GT model) really set this car apart from the others in terms of the way it looks. On the interior, Mazda really put a lot of work into making the interior feel premium, all the way down to the contrast stitching, a lot of it being real, and the best part is it extends to the back seats as well which you typically only see in luxury cars. The adaptive cruise control and lane assist give the option for some good semi-automatic driving, feeling nearly automatic on the highway and the HUD (inc. w/ GT premium package) is a game changer. It IS missing Android/Apple carplay but Mazda says this can be retrofitted with a software update (some older models might require a small hardware chip). This is a huge misstep in my opinion. Toyota also drops the ball on this as well. Ultimately it comes down to this. Do you want something that looks great, is comfortable and fun to drive, has some nice tech in it, and has a reliable engine? Go with Mazda Don't care about looks or necessarily how well the car handles (the CRV is still a nice handling car--just not AS good as the CX5) and you just care about UTILITY (you are buying a utility vehicle) then the CRV is a no brainer as you get the most cargo space out of any in the class and the best MPG. The CVT transmission is also less expensive to make so some of those savings get passed on to you (despite that the CRV is still more expensive at the top trims). My concern is the untested engine which is having issues with oil mixing with gas and cold weather issues requiring the car to be towed to fix. Can't go wrong with the RAV 4 either. It's a lot more similar to the CRV than the CX5 but you get the same thing--a very reliable car, a trusted engine, a trusted vehicle, but is very bland looking both on the exterior and interior. Also does not have Apple Carplay or Android Auto but I imagine Toyota will cave in eventually. Both Mazda and Toyota are trying to create their own version of this instead of giving us the third party applications people are demanding. I have a 2017 CX5 GT and this is the best car I've ever owned in my entire life.

The car seems great very well put together inside and out. It is fun to drive, it handles like a car, but it could use a little more power. Overall great vehicle.

I was looking for a mid-sized SUV to replace a similar vehicle and the CX-5 fits my needs and budget. Am enjoying this vehicle. Very nice styling and very functional.

I had no issue with the car so far. It drives well, handles well and is fun to drive. Everyday commute is my main use. Perfect car for small family use.