2022 Mazda CX-5 first drive review: Mazda's stylish family SUV brings dynamism and kerb appeal to edge its rivals, but not the eco credentials
stands out from its peers by virtue of its capacity to design cabin environments that seem near universally well received, and the CX-5 continues to attract in this respect. The infotainment screen is sensibly sized and sensibly controlled via a console-mounted rotary dial , and there’s a physical button or switch for all of the most commonly used functions . It’s far from cluttered, though.
The 2.5-litre range-topping engine is a noisy lump, making itself well known in the cabin as it progresses through the automatic gearbox’s six ratios – perhaps another couple of cogs at the top end would stretch things out sufficiently to abate some of the fuss – but compared with rivals that use a CVT gearbox, the accelerative experience is far easier on the ears. Cruising economy is far from the class best, though, with 35.
There’s a fair bit of lean to contend with, obviously, even when not going for it – but for the most part, the CX-5 feels well tied down and predictably composed.
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