![]() Handling wise, the CX-5 is simply wonderful. Its crisp steering really allows you to push the car in the twisty bits. However, Mazda's stability control will kick in before you can really have fun. I also want to commend Mazda for sticking with a traditional six-speed automatic and not going with a soul-sucking continuously variable transmission. In fact, this car with the CX-9's 250 hp turbo powerplant would be an absolute rocket. The transmission is quick to respond and will gladly drop down a couple of gears while the engine is more than willing to rev. As a result, it struggles a bit under hard acceleration. Since it has a naturally aspirated engine, the CX-5 lacked the broad power band of turbocharger- and supercharger-equipped vehicles. ![]() It's perky off the line and delivers more than adequate power around town. The SKYACTIV four-cylinder meshes perfectly with the six-speed automatic. Our 2018 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD test car. ![]() Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
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