2025 Mazda CX-5 Turbo Premium

The CX-5 is Mazda's compact crossover, a five-seat SUV that blends premium styling with a focus on driving pleasure. It competes with the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Subaru Forester, but stands apart with its upscale interior and sharper handling. The CX-5 steers with a quickness and precision that make it feel more like a sporty hatchback than a tall SUV. Inside, the cabin is trimmed with soft-touch materials and a clean, driver-focused layout that rivals more expensive luxury crossovers. Cargo space is adequate for the class, and the rear seats fold nearly flat to handle bulky loads. The 2.5L I4 with the turbocharger makes 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque, and mated to the six-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, it delivers effortless passing punch on the highway while still returning 24 mpg combined. You get a sport-tuned suspension with this trim, so the body stays flatter through corners than the base S, but the ride is noticeably firmer over broken pavement.