The CX-5 handles so well and hits all the right marks otherwise in driving enjoyment, that its four-cylinder engines are really what hold it back from shoppers enticed by turbocharged Escapes and Foresters. We've found the CX-5 to be one of the best-handling crossovers we've driven in past years, and hope for the same with the revised model. Steering and ride control are very good nonetheless, handling has been tweaked with revised dampers and bushings, better noise damping, and driver-selectable driving modes for the automatic-equipped versions. Road manners are well attended to in most Mazdas, and the CX-5 fares better in handling than most crossovers. Inside, the look is businesslike, with restrained silver trim and sporty red piping on the high-level leather seats. LED lighting is now available at the front and rear end. A handsome trapezoidal grille has been slightly reshaped this year, and the CX-5's headlights have been slimmed down and connected to the grille with bars of brightwork.
The car is sensitive to colors, though, with lighter shades accenting the height of its doors and darker tones making it appear lower and sportier. The CX-5 has an expressive design, with big wheel arches and a rising window line, but a more conservative roofline than the just-unveiled CX-3. With the CX-5, Mazda has finally found a balance between its lithe sports sedans and roadsters and the real-world dimensions of a crossover utility vehicle. That's why it's been lightly updated, retuned, and restyled for the 2016 model year. Heading into its fourth year on the market, the CX-5 still has a tough set of rivals, including the just-updated Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape, Nissan Rogue, and Subaru Forester. It's also right-sized for the kind of drivers it appeals to and on top of all that, it's one of the safest vehicles in its segment. The 2016 Mazda CX-5 is smart-looking, handles well, and is stocked with plenty of features. Looking for a crossover utility with sport-wagon charisma? We may know just the solution.
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