6 – Mazda CX-5
The Mazda CX-5 is considered by many to be e most fun to drive vehicle in this segment, and it really is dynamic in its performance. Still, a bit like Hyundai with its Tucson, Mazda plays the sportiness card ahead of the practicality one. In this family-oriented and value-conscious segment, driving pleasure and cool styling are not enough on their own.
This might explain why the CX-5 sits behind five models in the category in terms of sales; worse, sales are down this year to 15,660 units to date, though that only represents a drop of 2.8%.
This is a quality product, but whether it’s right for you depends on your specific needs.
From our review:
“Since it arrived on the market in 2012 as a 2013 model, the CX-5 has installed itself as a star player on the Mazda roster. In any given month it’s often as not Mazda’s best-selling model in Canada (in a cat-and-mouse contest with the automaker’s other juggernaut, the Mazda3).”
Our review of the 2019 Mazda CX-5
Our comparison of the 2019 Mazda CX-5 vs 2019 Toyota RAV4
Specifications of the 2019 Mazda CX-5