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John Bedrow 

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Updated on December 13, 2024

2023 Mazda CX-5 Base

The 2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S or the base version comes fitted with a regular 2.5L 4-cylinder engine pushing out 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque. The SUV does 0-60 mph in 8.6 seconds on a straight line which is 0.1 seconds faster than the data given by Edmunds.

2023 Mazda CX-5 Preferred

Equipped with the same 187-hp Inline-4 engine, the CX-5 Preferred takes 8.6 seconds for the 0-60 mph sprint. The model also comes standard with an AWD setup. 

2023 Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition

Priced at $4,400 more than the base variant, the 2023 Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition draws power from its regular 2.5L engine. The car needs 8.5 seconds for the 0-60 mph run, courtesy of the AWD drivetrain. 

2023 Mazda CX-5 Premium

The 2023 CX- Premium finishes its 0-60 mph sprint in 8.6 seconds thanks to the 187-hp 4-cylinder engine. As for the transmission, the variant features the same 6-speed gearbox as its base version. 

2023 Mazda CX-5 Premium Plus

Premium Plus is the costliest variant of the 2023 CX-5, which comes with the same base 2.5L engine that makes 187 horsepower. It also takes 8.7 seconds for the 0-60 mph run

2023 Mazda CX-5 Turbo

The 2023 Mazda CX-5 Turbo is the first variant of the SUV that boasts a turbocharged Inline-4 engine producing 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. Transmission remains the same but the 0-60 mph run takes only 6.6 seconds, identical to Edmunds’ official testing. 

2023 Mazda CX-5 Turbo Signature

Turbo Signature is the highest trim of the 2023 Mazda CX-5 which also features the turbocharged 227-hp engine. Courtesy of the 6-speed automatic transmission, the SUV takes 6.7 seconds for the 0-60 mph sprint.

Model Name

Published 0-60 mph

Real World User 0-60 mph

2023 Mazda CX-5 Base

8.7 seconds (Edmunds)

8.6 seconds

2023 Mazda CX-5 Preferred

NA

8.6 seconds

2023 Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition

NA

8.5 seconds

2023 Mazda CX-5 Premium

NA

8.6 seconds

2023 Mazda CX-5 Premium Plus

NA

8.7 seconds

2023 Mazda CX-5 Turbo

6.6 seconds (Edmunds)

6.6 seconds

2023 Mazda CX-5 Turbo Signature

NA

6.7 seconds

Mazda CX-5

    Car
    Engine
    0-60 MPH
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2.5L 4cyl Inline 4 6A8.2 sec-
    2.5L 4cyl Inline 4 6A8.6 sec-
    2.5L 4cyl Inline 4 6A8.6 sec-
    2.5L 4cyl Inline 4 6A8.6 sec-
    2.5L 4cyl Inline 4 6A8.6 sec-
    2.0L 4cyl Inline 4 6M8.9 sec-

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      At Carhp, We make sure to deliver the most precise and reliable 0-60 mph timings sourced from a carefully curated selection of reputable sources. Our commitment to accuracy ensures that the 0-60 mph figures listed on our site truly represent the real-world performance capabilities of the vehicles. It's important to note that our comprehensive database comprises data from various sources, and factors such as vehicle weight, tire grip, road conditions, and altitude may influence these figures.