Matthew Valbuena has long drawn on songs from his favorite artists to tune the Bose Premium Audio System found in Mazda cars today.

J.D. Power has published numerous CX-5 reviews since Mazda last redesigned it. However, since 2019, the year a turbocharged engine joined the lineup, every one of those reviews discussed the more ...

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The 2025 Mazda CX-5 might be heading into its final model year before a full redesign, but that doesn’t mean it’s resting on its laurels. In fact, Mazda’s compact SUV continues to be one of the most ...

The 2026 Mazda CX-5 debuts as the third generation of the automaker's best-selling SUV, featuring a roomier interior, updated technology, and a sleeker exterior. Mazda states that since its debut in ...

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The Mazda CX-5 has long been one of the sportier models in the compact SUV class. It’s the vehicle we most commonly use as a benchmark when evaluating the handling agility of competitors. Its interior ...

The Mazda CX-5 you’re looking at here is new, believe it or not. Yes, the design looks a lot like the old one, but that isn’t a bad thing. Even the powertrain is the same as before, right down to the ...

Mazda revealed the third-generation 2026 CX-5 to the world today, and it looks... different, from its predecessor, to be sure. Mazda has long been in contention for the best automaker out there when ...

The previous-generation Mazda CX-5 may be a compact crossover aimed at a wide general audience, but it also happens to offer a great driving experience. This unusual choice makes it the ideal option ...

Mazda’s best-selling CX-5 crossover is upsized for its third generation, with more space and more practicality than ever. The CX-5 is Mazda’s “most important global model,” says the Japanese company, ...