The Mazda_UK CX-5 is for those who want a spacious large SUV, but still want it to handle like something smaller and more nimble. As a used buy, it comes in at only £6000 🤯 Read our full used buying guide here
, another large SUV, too expensive. However, this car is actually far better than the halfway house such a description implies, and it now makes for a really good-value used buy for those after something both good to drive and reliable.
The CX-5 was different from its rivals in that it was available only with a 2.0-litre petrol or 2.2-litre diesel engine, rather than a raft of downsized turbocharged petrol units, smaller diesels or hybrid engines. The petrol version had 163bhp and was available with front-wheel drive and a manual gearbox, while the diesel had 148bhp or 173bhp and the option of four-wheel drive and an automatic gearbox.
Unsurprisingly, because it was cheaper to buy than premium-badged SUVs of the same size, the CX-5 doesn't feel quite as plush inside. The dashboard design, for example, majors on clear, easy-to-operate controls rather than anything that looks too flashy. It's pretty painless to live with, and the fact that the infotainment screen can be operated via a rotary controller down by the gearlever makes it very easy to use on the move.
There's more room in the CX-5 than in the Qashqai. The boot, for example, will easily hold enough luggage for a family camping holiday, while the rear seats are just wide enough for three people to sit abreast. Head and leg room for all occupants are excellent. As you’d hope in a family-friendly SUV, safety standards are excellent. In fact, the CX-5 was among the earliest mainstream cars to feature automatic emergency braking as standard across the range. It also outperformed the
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