Admittedly, fancier touches like the Signature's wood-look trim are absent on lower trim levels, but the overall interior ambience remains more premium and stylish than those of most competitors - especially something like the Toyota RAV4 and Subaru Forester that are going for more of a rugged, utilitarian vibe. The padded and stitched pleather on the dash, doors and center console are a nice touch too, as is the alloy trim - especially the air vents that seem to jut out from within the dash. The Signature gets unique Catarra Brown Nappa leather, shown here. Its top trim levels have seats that are heated all around and ventilated up front, plus high-quality leather with contrast French stitching. The CX-5 boasts a handsome, upscale design with materials to match, exuding a premium vibe that none of its direct competitors can match (well, besides the CX-50). What are the CX-5 interior and in-car technology like? Interior & Technology | Passenger & Cargo Space | Performance & Fuel Economy What it's like to drive | Pricing & Trim Levels | Crash Ratings & Safety Features What's new for 2023?Īfter a slew of updates last year, the CX-5 carries over unchanged into 2023 apart from a new premium color option called Rhodium White. Oh, and those who don’t want or can’t get a CX-50. It’ll be especially appealing to single folks, DINKs and empty nesters, plus those coming from a sporty car. It’ll still strike a more emotional cord than the RAV4s and CR-Vs of the world with its sharper driving experience, luxurious interior and sleek style. For argument’s sake, though, let’s say the CX-5 proves to be the better choice for you. Even the CX-50’s primary cons, no hybrid powertrain and less space than competitors, are the exact same as the CX-5. Besides “it’s a bit cheaper” or “there was actually one at a dealer,” we’re left scratching our heads. So why get the CX-5 instead of the CX-50? That’s a really good question. Basically, it offers all the virtues of its zero-less sibling, but is a bit bigger, more refined and capable of going further off-road. That extra zero in the name represents a new entry for the Japanese company, a compact SUV specifically designed and engineered with the North American market in mind, as opposed to a more global product like the CX-5. Trouble is, it’s now hard for us to recommend the CX-5 since Mazda itself has now put forth an even better choice: the new CX-50. We called it a “terrific choice” last year, and in a way, it still is. It has the same list of pros and cons, and it still represents a sportier and more premium take on its segment of more overtly family-oriented entries. The 2023 Mazda CX-5 is basically the same compact SUV as last year. Pros: Engaging and refined to drive luxurious interior strong turbo engine good looks top crash scores Cons: No hybrid available infotainment system won’t be for everyone a bit small not as good as CX-50 2023 Mazda CX-5 Review: Beaten by its own brother The CX-5 is just as good as it was last year.
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