2021 MAZDA CX-5: Sleekly Styled, Well-Equipped, and Sporty?
Some motorists assume that driving a crossover won’t be as engaging as driving another type of body style, but the?2021 Mazda CX-5?proves them wrong.?The new Mazda CX-5 is a blast to drive?thanks to its responsiveness and notable handling on any terrain.?Boasting an upscale cabin, an impressive safety score?from?the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), and?a?long list of desirable features, the new Mazda CX-5 offers an excellent value proposition with a starting price of just?$25,370.?
IIHS Top Safety Pick+?Award
Every year, the IIHS crash tests vehicles and assigns them a rating for their performance.?The top safety rating the IIHS hands out is Top Safety Pick+, and that’s the rating the?2021 Mazda CX-5 earned when it was properly equipped.?When you contact our?Aberdeen, MD Mazda dealership, we’ll explain that sporting a TSP+ designation means the Mazda CX-5 is one of the safest vehicles in its competitive class.?If earning the top mark from the IIHS doesn’t give you enough peace of mind, the advanced safety and driver-assistive equipment that comes with the?Mazda CX-5 should.?Here are some of the crossover’s active safety features:?
- Forward collision warning and mitigation system?
- Rearview camera?
- Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert?
- Lane departure warning with lane-keeping assist?
- Automatic high beams?
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers?
- Adaptive cruise control?
Available Engines and Towing Capacity?
Two engines are present in the Mazda CX-5 lineup.?A 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 187 horsepower and 186?lb-ft of torque powers the crossover’s first three trims.?The rest of the crossover’s trims are powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 277 horsepower and 310?lb-ft of torque with regular fuel or 250 horsepower and 320?lb-ft of torque with premium fuel.?When properly appointed, the 2021 Mazda CX-5 can tow?as much as?2,000 pounds.?Technology Features?
As is the case with all new Mazda models, the 2021 Mazda CX-5 comes with state-of-the-art technology features, including:?- Onboard Wi-Fi hotspot?
- Bluetooth®?connectivity?
- Apple CarPlay®?and Android Auto™?integration?
- Dual USB ports?
- HD radio?
- 10.25-inch infotainment display?