Other long-termers with more cargo space, like the Honda Passport, were often selected ahead of the Mazda despite the CX-5 delivering a more upscale driving experience. There were several staffers who asked about it having a trailer hitch-no, it didn't-but even if it did, the CX-5 maxes out at a 2000-pound tow rating. We found the CX-5 stylish inside and out and a pleasure to drive, but its tight cargo space and lack of towing capability explains why it was overlooked for family trips. It does involve regular trips, however, and on that front the CX-5 was often passed over in favor of more capacious competitors. I remember Mazda saying something about zoom-zoom, but this engine doesn't have any of that spirit." At 40,000 miles, however, the 2.5 did show a little more enthusiasm, delivering better acceleration times across the board.īut that tuning makes sense for the small-crossover use case, which doesn't typically involve regular trips to redline. When you floor the accelerator and ride it out through the relatively low redline, the engine feels a bit coarse and reluctant. Print director Eric Tingwall pointed out, "This engine is tuned for a strong low-end tug from zero to 30 mph at about 50-percent throttle.
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