2015 Mazda CX-5 Touring

The CX-5 is Mazda's compact SUV, the one that made small crossovers feel genuinely fun to drive. It steers crisply and stays flat through corners, so it feels more like a sporty hatchback than a tall SUV. The back seat is snug for tall passengers, but fold it down and there's room for a bike or a full load of camping gear. Owners love the secure all-weather grip and the way it shrugs off heavy snow without drama. Stepping up to the Touring adds a larger touchscreen, dual-zone climate control, and a power driver's seat over the Sport, without the leather and Bose audio of the Grand Touring. The 2.5L I4 makes 184 horsepower and pairs with the six-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, giving you confident all-weather traction and a willing, smooth power delivery that never feels strained. The Touring can be had with a Technology Package that adds a blind-spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert, helpful extras for tight parking lots.