2024 Mazda CX-5

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Rating7.9
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$29,300
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on January 5, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

Dynamic handling

Base engine feels underpowered

Base 2.5 S model is discontinued

Luxurious appeal

Less cargo space

New Carbo Turbo trim added

Refined NVH

Less rear seat legroom

Available peppy turbo engine

Specs & Features

$29,300

price

TBD

horsepower

TBD

torque

TBD

transmission

1A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The Mazda CX-5 competes in the dense compact crossover SUV market and has managed to sell very well. It is the best-selling Mazda model for its USPs like dynamic handling, well-balanced ride quality, and luxurious appeal. The 2024 Mazda CX-5 comes with some changes to the trim lineup. The base 2.5 S trim is discontinued, and a new Carbon Turbo trim is added.

The MSRP of the 2024 Mazda CX-5 starts at $29,300, and for that price, it is among the top 8 Mazda cars to buy in 2024. The Mazda CX 5 interior might be short on space compared to the CX-50, but it makes up for it with a premium fit and finish. The Mazda CX-5 gas mileage is 26 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and 28 mpg combined. Check out the video by Car Confections to learn more about the CX-5 2024 model.

Buying Advice

Considering the 2024 Mazda CX-5 configurations, we would pick the newly added Carbon Turbo trim. Though it belongs to the higher price spectrum, multiple features like a more powerful turbocharged engine, a unique Zircon Sand color, black trim aesthetics, an adaptive front lighting system, and a standard AWD system make it stand out amongst other trims.

Comparative Analysis against Competition

The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is a very stylish crossover in every regard. However, it has started to show off its age, and the newer models, like Mazda's very own CX-50 or Honda CR-V, look more modern. The 2024 Mazda CX-5 specs are pretty robust for the price and are offered in eight different trim configurations. The trims like Select, Preferred, Carbon Edition, Premium, Premium Plus, Carbon Turbo, Turbo Premium, and Turbo Signature provide a wide array of choices for buyers.

The prices of the above-mentioned trims are $29,300, $30,650, $31,950, $33,900, $36,500, $37,000, $37,800, and $40,600, respectively. However, an additional destination fee of $1,375 is levied on all the trims. The 2024 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Select can be financed for a term of 60 months with 0% APR and monthly payments of $461. The down payment is $2,999.

The same model can also be leased for a term of 36 months, with $358 per month and $3,357 due upon signing the agreement. The annual mileage limit is 10,000 miles. Both calculations are based on a credit score of 720 or higher. Under the hood is a 2.5-liter inline-four engine making 185 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque. With this engine, the Mazda CX-5 0-60 takes about 8.4 seconds.

Opting for the turbocharged 2.5-liter engine makes it sprint from 0 to 60 in about 6.7 seconds. The engine outputs 256 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque. The Mazda CX-5 has secured a five-star safety rating in the NHTSA crash tests and has scored an overall score of 83/100, which is very good. For reliability, it scored 82/100, making it a car with good resale value and scoring 84/100 for the same. Stay tuned for the complete review.

Trims

    Base
    $29,300 Est. onwards
    • Engine: 1A
    • Horsepower: TBD hp
    • Torque: TBD
    • 0-60 mph: TBD sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: -

Compare to similar cars

Price

$29,300

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.88

Horsepower

256 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque

320 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

Capacity

5

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Gasoline

7.3

190 hp @ 6000 rpm

179 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

5

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$22,990

Gasoline

7.87

-

-

-

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Gasoline

7.71

228 hp @ 5000 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

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Gasoline

7.34

181 hp @ 6000 rpm

190 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

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Gasoline

6.03

158 hp @ 5500 rpm

184 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

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Gasoline

8.14

187 hp @ 6100 rpm

178 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.17

158 hp @ 6500 rpm

138 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.17

175 hp @ 5600 rpm

203 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.11

182 hp @ 5800 rpm

176 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

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2024 Mazda CX-5 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.5 sec--
    7.4 sec15.8 sec-
    7.5 sec15.8 sec118 mph
    7.7 sec15.9 sec-
    7.9 sec16.2 sec-
    8 sec16.3 sec115 mph

    2024 Mazda CX-5 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      28 mpg36 mpg31 mpg13.2 gal.-
      27 mpg34 mpg30.1 mpg14.8 gal.- -
      28 mpg34 mpg30 mpg14 gal.392.0/476.0 mi.
      --29 mpg11.2 gal.-
      26 mpg33 mpg29 mpg16.6 gal.-
      26 mpg31 mpg28 mpg14.9 gal.-

      2024 Mazda CX-5 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        186.1 in.82.6 in.66.4 in.7.4 in.109.9 in. -
        184.8 in.73.5 in.66.2 in.7.8 in.106.3 in. -
        183.5 in.73.4 in.65.4 in.7.1 in.108.5 in. -
        183.1 in.72.6 in.65.4 in.7.6 in.107.3 in. -
        182.7 in.80.9 in.67.5 in.8.7 in.105.1 in. -
        182.7 in.74.1 in.64.6 in.6.7 in.109 in.

        2024 Mazda CX-5 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          38.7 cu.ft.108.2 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.
          39.3 cu.ft.106 cu.ft.76.5 cu.ft.
          28.9 cu.ft.111.6 cu.ft.74.2 cu.ft.
          39.6 cu.ft.-74.1 cu.ft.
          27.9 cu.ft.99.5 cu.ft.65.9 cu.ft.
          12 cu.ft.124 cu.ft.65.3 cu.ft.

          2024 Mazda CX-5 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            80.3 cu.ft.38.7 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.
            50.5 cu.ft.22.9 cu.ft.50.5 cu.ft.
            59.8 cu.ft.27.2 cu.ft.59.8 cu.ft.Jeep USA
            52.7 cu.ft.25.2 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.
            74.1 cu.ft.39.6 cu.ft.74.1 cu.ft.
            63.3 cu.ft.29.6 cu.ft.63.3 cu.ft.

            2024 Mazda CX-5 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2500 lbs.1278 lbs.3661 lbs.
              2000 lbs.1171 lbs.3467 lbs.
              2000 lbs.1283 lbs.3346 lbs.
              2000 lbs.1030 lbs.3620 lbs.Jeep USA
              2000 lbs.1197 lbs.4133 lbs.
              2000 lbs.-- -

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