It’s particularly intuitive and offers music services such as Pandora and Stitcher. The price reduction belies the expanded kit, now including a next-generation connectivity suite that through Bluetooth accesses a string of internet-based services and apps. Mazda has clipped up to $840 off the previous model’s price (although the flagship Akera jumps $1140 because of extra equipment) with the Grand Touring (GT) petrol model tested here now $43,390 plus on-road costs, a discount on 2014 of $790. Price and equipment SHOW any motorist a new model that has more equipment and is cheaper than its predecessor and they’re interested. That amounted to not that much for a well-equipped and comfortable utility vehicle.įrank S. Add on options and freight cost and the total for our test vehicle was $31,760. It was just a few years ago that this sort of equipment was found in vehicles that cost a lot more than the 2015 CX-5’s $29,220 base price. Adjustable headlights, blind-side alert, heated sideview mirrors, a rearview camera, and push button start, stop as well push button lock and unlock and well as voice controls. But there were some surprising creature comforts. Of course it had a navigation system, satellite radio, a moonroof and a Pandora setting on the audio system that itself was premium. Still, the 2015 Mazda CX-5 held a bunch of surprises. We thought the touch screen was a little bland but we were at a loss to say how its looks could be improved. There was plenty of storage behind the second row. The seats were comfortable and stylish, the 2015 Mazda CX-5 could tote five people but four could ride in real comfort. It all adds up to a CX-5 that was rigid and quiet with a really solid ride. While the SkyActiv chassis technology involved reducing weight by 100 kilograms (220 pounds) across Mazda’s product line. The transmission technology substantially reduces slip. Our House First Time Home Buyer’s Seriesįor instance the engine has the highest combustion ratio of any gasoline engine that improves fuel efficiency by 15 percent and low and mid-range torque.Car Review: 2015 Mazda CX-5 - The Washington Informer Close

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