Mazda retained most of the sporty handling that made the first-generation enjoyable, and yet this SUV is much more mature now with vastly improved ride comfort, noise isolation, and interior quality.
The compact SUV segment remains the most fiercely contested space in the American automotive landscape, yet the Mazda CX-5 continues to carve out a distinct niche despite utilizing an aging platform.
From 2013 on, here’s how the Mazda CX-5 earned its reputation. Is that rep now in peril?