2014 Mazda CX-5 Reviews, Ratings, Prices - Consumer Reports

2014 New 2026 2025 Used 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 Mazda CX-5 EPA MPG: 26 mpg Owner Reported MPG: EPA MPG: 26 mpg Owner Reported MPG: RECALL ALERT: There are 4 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More. There are 4 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More. RECALL ALERT: There are 4 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More. There are 4 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More. Shift your car buying experience See how your top choices measure up on the features that matter most to you. Become a Member Sign In Overall Reliability Reliability Details Owner Satisfaction Details See All Ratings & Specs Road Test

Small SUVs tend to be boring boxes, short on driving enjoyment or verve. But for enthusiast drivers looking for the versatility of a small SUV in a sporty-handling package, the CX-5 may be just what they're seeking. Very good fuel economy, agile handling, a roomy interior and a generous array of features put the Mazda CX-5 in the top tier of small SUVs, though a few lapses in refinement may annoy some buyers.

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap Good IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver Good IIHS Side Crash Good NHTSA Overall Crash NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash NHTSA Overall Side-Crash See All Ratings & Specs

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap Good IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver Good IIHS Side Crash Good NHTSA Overall Crash NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash NHTSA Overall Side-Crash See All Ratings & Specs

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Owner Satisfaction Owner Satisfaction To learn about satisfaction, CR has collected survey data from our annual survey on more than half a million vehicles. Our subscribers provide great insights into their satisfaction by answering one simple question: If they had it to do all over again, would they definitely buy or lease the same model? In addition, respondents also rate their cars in six categories: driving experience, comfort, value, styling, audio, and climate systems. NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year. Owner Satisfaction Owner Satisfaction To learn about satisfaction, CR has collected survey data from our annual survey on more than half a million vehicles. Our subscribers provide great insights into their satisfaction by answering one simple question: If they had it to do all over again, would they definitely buy or lease the same model? In addition, respondents also rate their cars in six categories: driving experience, comfort, value, styling, audio, and climate systems. NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year. 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Driving Experience Driving Experience Includes acceleration and handling / 100 Comfort Comfort Includes seats, climate control, noise, and ride / 100 Value Value Did you get what you wanted relative to the price you paid? / 100 View all Owner Satisfaction

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap Good IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver Good IIHS Side Crash Good NHTSA Overall Crash NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash NHTSA Overall Side-Crash See All Ratings & Specs

2014 Compact SUVs Ratings

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4-door SUV

Seating 2 front, 3 rear Drive Wheels AWD, Front Engines Available

• 2-liter 4 (155 hp)
• 2.5-liter 4 (184 hp)

Transmissions Available

• 6-speed automatic
• 6-speed manual

Cargo Volume

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Warranty Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

Read more about extended warranties See All Ratings & Specs Model History 2026 2026 Redesign Year

The 2026 Mazda CX-5 looks to be an evolutionary redesign of the compact SUV. Power comes from the same 187-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission found in the outgoing CX-5. All-wheel drive will remain standard. Mazda says the three-inch longer wheelbase translates into more interior room, particularly for rear-seat passengers. Most controls, including ones for the climate system, have been integrated into an all-new touchscreen display. We expect all key active safety systems, including AEB, AEB highway, BSW, and RCTW, will remain as standard equipment. A new hybrid version will debut in 2027.

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The 2017 Mazda CX-5 may look like the outgoing model, but the changes go deep and are, indeed, substantial. Mazda kept the strengths of the previous version, including its responsive and economical 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and spry, nimble handling. But they also addressed many weaknesses, making the ride more supple and absorbent and significantly reducing cabin noise. A six-speed automatic is the only transmission; a diesel engine comes later. The cabin is versatile and very nicely trimmed, especially in Touring and Grand Touring trims. Low-speed automatic emergency braking is standard on all trims; a more capable full-speed system with forward collision warning is optional. Figuring out the infotainment system, which is controlled by a console-located knob, takes some time. Upscale options, including driver seat memory and a heads-up display, are optional. Updates for 2019 included a new top-shelf Signature model, which adds special leather trim, and a 227-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The turbo engine is also standard on the Grand Touring Reserve. Adaptive cruise control and auto emergency braking with pedestrian detection are standard for 2020. Updates for 2021 include a new infotainment system. The system, however, isn't a touch screen; users must adjust audio and infotainment features using steering wheel controls or the rotary controller and buttons mounted between the front seats. For 2022 all CX-5’s will come standard with all-wheel drive. The freshened CX-5 gets a mild facelift, redesigned seats, and updates to the transmission and suspension. The 2025 model year introduced a new base 2.5 S trim which slots below the 2.5 S Select.

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The CX-5 provides a competitive and more entertaining small SUV alternative. Handling is taut and agile, with quick, well weighted steering that makes the Mazda fun to drive. However, we found the ride to be choppy and road noise pronounced, making it a loud car. Early versions were powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that returned a good 25 mpg overall in our tests, but it was underpowered. Look for a later model with the 2.5-liter four-cylinder, which is much more responsive and returns the same fuel economy. The smaller engine was eventually phased out. Happily, the cabin is roomy and versatile. Touring and higher trims have standard blind spot monitoring, a welcome feature. If budget permits, we suggest focusing your used-car search on a 2014 or newer model as these did better in the IIHS small overlap crash test. 2016 brought a light freshening that made the car marginally quieter, spiffed up the interior, and brought the Mazda Connect infotainment system, which is frustrating to use. Automatic emergency braking became available on Touring and Grand Touring models, with forward-collision warning an exclusive option on the top trim.

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