Shoppers cross shopping compact SUVs eventually land on the Mazda CX-5, and it holds up well once the comparison starts. The CX-5 pairs standard all wheel drive with a roomy cabin and a driver assistance suite that a lot of rivals still treat as optional equipment. Families near Warner Robins often begin their search online before narrowing things down to a short list, and the CX-5 tends to stay on that list once buyers dig into the details. We keep a full CX-5 inventory on hand so shoppers can see the differences for themselves, and a test drive usually settles any remaining questions.
The CX-5 comes standard with i-Activ AWD, a system built to monitor road conditions continuously instead of waiting for a wheel to slip before reacting. Its 2.5 liter engine produces 187 horsepower and 186 pound feet of torque, paired with a six speed automatic transmission across the lineup. Rivals like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 typically offer all wheel drive only as an upgrade on their lower trims, which puts the CX-5 ahead before a shopper even sits inside. Drivers can also switch between Normal, Sport, and Off-road settings through Mi-Drive, a detail the CX-5 research page covers in more depth for anyone comparing specs side by side.
Cargo space and rear seat room used to be a weak point for compact SUVs in this class, and the redesigned CX-5 addresses both. Rear leg, knee, and headroom have all grown, and the cargo area behind the second row is noticeably larger than earlier versions of the model. Materials range from leatherette with microsuede inserts to available Sports Tan leather, giving the cabin a look that competitors such as the Chevrolet Equinox and Nissan Rogue do not quite match at this level. An available Bose 12 speaker sound system rounds out the experience. Anyone browsing our crossover and SUV lineup can compare cabin layouts across the full range.
Technology is where the CX-5 separates itself most clearly from the pack. An available 15.6 inch center touchscreen, the largest Mazda has offered on any model, comes bundled with Google built-in for a full year at no extra cost, putting Google Maps and Google Assistant right on the dashboard. Standard driver assistance includes blind spot monitoring, road keep assist, rear automatic emergency braking, and traffic sign recognition, features that models like the Hyundai Tucson and Ford Escape often save for their higher trims. The MyMazda app also lets owners lock, unlock, or remote start the vehicle from a phone. Shoppers can start the financing process online before ever stepping onto the lot.
Once the specs are laid side by side, the CX-5 holds its own against just about every rival in the segment, and the ownership experience at ALM Mazda Macon adds to that case. Every qualifying new CX-5 comes with the ALM Included Lifetime Warranty, a level of coverage many competing dealerships simply do not offer. Buyers also become ALM VIP Club members automatically after purchase, and Mazda has been named Consumer Reports Safest New Car Brand while earning IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ honors across most of its lineup. Drivers near Milledgeville and Perry can finance or lease a new CX-5 here, with our team walking them through the paperwork from start to finish.
