2019 Mazda CX-5: A Few Things To Know
The Mazda CX-5 for sale is a compact SUV and the Japanese automaker’s best-selling vehicle. As Mazda continues a push toward more premium and even luxury offerings, let’s take a look at what makes the CX-5 what it is today. The CX-5 fits in the middle of Mazda’s current SUV lineup, above the subcompact CX-3 and below the three-row CX-9. Power comes from a choice of three engines, starting with the standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, good for 187 horsepower. A new, optional (standard on Grand Touring Reserve and Signature trims) turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder makes 250 hp and recommends 93-octane gas; it can also run on regular 87-octane gas but only makes 227 hp. Finally, another new engine, a 168-hp, turbo-diesel 2.2-liter, is more fuel-efficient than the CX-5’s gasoline-powered alternatives, but it’s only available on the highest Signature trim. Here’s a few things you need to know about the 2019 Mazda CX-5: The used Mazda CX-5 is an affordable compact SUV th...