


Read our test team's Expert Rating below for a deeper analysis on what makes the CX-5 a top pick for a small crossover SUV. Rivals such as the Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson and Nissan Rogue offer more rear legroom and cargo volume, but the CX-5 is unmatched when it comes to combining performance and refinement in such an affordable package. Finally, subtle revisions to the front and rear bumpers, headlights and sundry panels give the CX-5 a dose of fresh style. The CX-5 has always deftly balanced ride comfort and responsive handling, but this year's minor suspension updates aim to reduce road noise and vibrations and tighten up control. For 2022, the turbo engine gets a slight boost, up 6 horsepower from last year's model when filled with premium gas. Mazda says the 2022 CX-5 will go on sale this winter, but it isn't yet available to build on the company's online configurator.The CX-5's base four-cylinder engine is a good introduction, but the car comes alive with its optional turbocharged counterpart. The Carbon Edition, which has a unique color scheme, continues on and starts at $31,505 but is no longer available with the turbocharged engine. The loaded 2022 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo Signature starts at $39,875, which is $1195 more than last year's Signature model. That's when running on premium fuel, as Mazda still quotes the same 227 hp output on regular fuel, and torque is unchanged. That turbo engine, by the way, gets a slight power bump and now makes 6 more horsepower for a total of 256 hp. The naturally aspirated 2.5-liter inline-four with 187 hp is the base engine, while the turbocharged version of that engine starts off with the $37,625 CX-5 2.5 Turbo model. The base model is now the CX-5 2.5 S, and various packages including Select ($29,125), Preferred ($30,385), Premium ($33,535), and Premium Plus ($35,175) add increasing levels of equipment. The CX-5's trim levels are rearranged, as the previous Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring monikers are gone.

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