8. Mazda CX-5 SUV
What’s New?
One of the two Mazda crossovers SUVs to make this list, the Mazda CX-5 was the first alternative car model to the Nissan Qashqai for many good reasons. Even though you will pay more to buy and also run the CX-5 as compared to the Nissan, the Mazda CX-5 will still justify its price through the powerful engines, great design, and the excellent driving experience. The Mazda CX-5 gets a mild advancement for 2016 which includes exterior design tweaks, as well as an additional refinement to the interior styling. New taillights and new grill are the most noticeable change to the exterior of the car while the most recognizable change to the interior is a new sound system. The Mazda CX-5 is highly comfortable than in the past years, with modern front seats and redesigned suspension, letting for a smoother ride.
Exterior Features
Mazda has refreshed the styling of 2016 CX-5, revising the grille, and the lighting elements, and 19″ aluminum wheel designs. New LED taillights and headlights are readily available, and the CX-5 is provided in 2 new colors.
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Interior Features
Mazda has improved the interior materials of 2016 CX-5, increasing opportunities to better tailor the cabin to particular preferences. Available interior trim panels include satin chrome, aluminum, or piano black, advanced cloth upholstery is ordinary, and a freshened parchment leather color unveiling.
Revised seat designs targeted to boost comfort levels, and the Touring model gains a manual front seat-height adjuster of the passenger. Rear-seat cushions are extended for good thigh support and even a more natural seating position. In addition, Mazda has advanced the interior storage space of SUV, and the majority of CX-5 models come with a MazdaConnect infotainment system with social media and Internet access.
Technology
For 2016, Mazda provides its MazdaConnect infotainment system in the CX-5. Standard for the Grand Touring and Touring versions and optional for the Sports trim level, Mazda Connect offers access to the social media and Internet platforms, according to the manufacturer.
Engine/ Fuel Efficiency
The 2016 Mazda CX-5 boast a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine which puts out 155 HP. A 6-speed automatic is optional, and a 6-speed manual transmission comes standard. Grand Touring and Touring trims come with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that puts out 184 HP and is mated with the 6-speed automatic transmission. The EPA-estimated fuel economy is at 26/35 MPG city/highway – a great rating for the SUV/ crossover class.
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Safety
Mazda calls its suite of safety technologies i-ActiveSense. As a part of this modern collection of safety features, Mazda now adds rear cross-traffic detection to a blind-spot monitoring system, and also delivers lane-departure warning system, a dynamic radar cruise control system, and automatic high-beam headlights to the 2016 CX-5. Smart Brake Support technology transforms from a low-speed system to the one which works at higher speeds.
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