2021 Mazda CX-5

There are many reasons why CAR and DRIVER picked the very popular Mazda CX-5 compact SUV as one of their 10Best vehicles for 2021.  Besides a growing number of people who want to sit high in a practical car with an attractive price, buyers zero in the CX-5's driving dynamics. 

Mazda's past marketing slogan “Zoom-Zoom” still is alive and doing well.    The CX-5 drives like a premium brand's sport sedan.  Lithe and responsive, this handsome crossover comes alive through its controls. 

You will nod your head in agreement after test driving the 2021 Mazda CX-5 with the friendly folks at Hiley Mazda of Burleson located at 308 N. Burleson Blvd in Burleson, Texas or by calling the dealership at 817.945.9900 to find out first hand if this compact SUV meets your expectations. Mazda hasn't lost sight of the fun to drive nature of its vehicles that continues to bring people in their showrooms. They also don't go “bonkers” with extreme angles and eye-grabbing garishness stuff. 

Mazda goes on with clean body lines and curves in all the right places.  The best parts of the CX-5's design is what is inside the cabin starting with very supportive and comfy seats with available smooth leather.  The storage area's for your stuff is abundant, whether it's the phone tray under the climate controls or the deep center armrest cubby with its removable shelf.  You also have over 30 cubic feet behind the second row for sacks of grocery or suitcases for those trips to grandmas. 

On every CX-5 you get a 10.3-inch infotaiment screen mounted high on the dashboard to keep your eyes on the road.  It comes with the newest version of the user friendly and very responsive Mazda Connect software and standard this year are Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.  When it comes time to charge, there are two USB ports for each row.  Mazda makes good in helping you keep out of the collision shops with active and passive safety systems standard on all models. 

Another strength of the Mazda CX-5 and perhaps the best one is what is under the hood.  It comes with the choice of two engines with the lower trims getting a feisty 2.5-liter four that kicks out 187 ponies and delivers a crisp and smooth operation.  Also available is a powerful 2.5-liter turbocharged four that brings the horses up to 250 and 320 lb-ft of asphalt grabbing torque and will place you at 60 mph in about 6 seconds and sounding great in the journey.  Both engines have a smooth shifting 6-speed automatic and imbued with the feel and handling of a performance car. 

The 2021 Mazda CX-5 just checks all the boxes for a car that is so much fun to drive and to be seen in.  No time like the present to take a test drive.