2024 Mazda CX-5 Preferred

The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is a compact SUV that blends upscale style with everyday practicality, competing directly with the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. The CX-5 handles with a composure rare in its class, with quick steering and a chassis that feels eager through corners. The ride is firm and controlled, which sharpens handling but means you'll feel more road texture than in softer rivals. Inside, the cabin is trimmed with soft-touch materials and a clean, driver-focused layout that feels more premium than the price suggests. Cargo space is adequate for the class, and the rear seats fold nearly flat to expand the load area for larger items. The Preferred trim adds leather seats, a power liftgate, and a moonroof over the Select Package, giving it a noticeably more premium feel. Its 2.5L I4 makes 187 horsepower and pairs with a six-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, delivering smooth, linear power that's eager around town and returns 26 mpg combined.