In all versions of the CX-5, the back seats are split 40/20/40 and fold nearly flat. All of this makes the CX-5 one of the best-handling compact utility vehicles.

This is thanks to a responsive electric-boost rack-and-pinion power steering system and Mazda's G-Vectoring Control Plus, which improves steering response by altering engine output to change the dynamics of the CX-5 in corners. The CX-5 manages to feel balanced, responsive and sprightly, even with its somewhat taller seating position. Premium gasoline can increase the performance figures producing 256 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque. The Mazda CX-5 is powered by one of two engine combinations, a 2.5L 4-cylinder with 187 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque or a 2.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder with 227 horsepower and 310lb-ft of torque attached to a smooth 6-speed automatic transmission. The 2023 Mazda CX-5 has now standard all-wheel drive across the trim levels: S, Select, Preferred, Carbon Edition, Premium, Premium Plus, Turbo, and Turbo Signature.

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