2025 Mazda CX-5

The 2025 Mazda CX-5 is a standout among compact crossover SUVs. It ranks high on the lists of both reviewers and drivers and outperforms competitors from Hyundai, Kia, Honda, Toyota, and others. Consumer Reports recommends this Mazda SUV for its safety, reliability, and performance features. With an exterior designed to turn heads and an interior designed for comfort, and convenience, the 2025 Mazda CX-5 is a great choice for drivers from Richmond and Ashland to Petersburg and Charlottesville.

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THE 2025 MAZDA CX-5
THE 2025 MAZDA CX-5 interior

Mazda CX-5 Interior

The 2025 Mazda CX-5 interior seats up to five passengers on cloth-trimmed, leatherette-trimmed, or leather-trimmed seats. Higher trim levels have heated front and rear seats and ventilated front seats for comfort throughout every season. For added luxury, the Maxda CX-5 has a leather-wrapped gear selector and steering wheel.

All trim levels of this compact crossover SUV have the Mazda Connect™ infotainment system with a 10.25-inch full-color display, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™. The steering wheel-mounted audio, phone, and cruise controls provide access at your fingertips. Starting with the Premium Plus trim, the Mazda CX-5 now has a 360-degree view monitor for improved visibility.  

This Mazda SUV provides 29.1 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row and 59.3 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded. The second row has 40/20/40 split one-touch fold-down and reclining seatbacks, so you have plenty of storage options and configurations.

For new parents, the Mazda CX-5 can comfortably fit a car seat in the rear right, left, or middle seat.

When it comes to convenience features, this Mazda SUV has a remote keyless entry system and push button start. The 2025 Mazda CX-5 also comes with a 1-year trial subscription to Mazda Connected Services (MCS). With MCS, used via the MyMazda app, you get access to a variety of ways to access your vehicle, including remote engine start.

Mazda CX-5 Engine and Performance

The standard Mazda CX-5 engine is a 187-hp SKYACTIV®-G 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. The turbo trim levels boost power with the 256-hp SKYACTIV®-G 2.5-liter dynamic pressure turbo 4-cylinder engine.

With the standard engine, this Mazda compact crossover SUV gets an EPA-estimated 23 mpg/city/ and 29 mpg/highway. The 2.5 S Premium Plus and Carbon Edition trim levels get an EPA-estimated 26 mpg/city/ and 30 mpg/highway. The Turbo trim levels get an EPA-estimated 22 mpg/city/ and 27 mpg/highway.

All trims of the 2025 Mazda CX-5 are equipped with i-Activ AWD® (all-wheel drive). This system is always engaged and monitors information in real-time to adjust traction and redistribute torque as needed based on road conditions. 

Higher trim levels feature Mazda Intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive) with Sport and Off-road modes, and the Mazda CX-5 has a towing capacity of 2,000 pounds when properly equipped. 

THE 2025 MAZDA CX-5 safety

Mazda CX-5 Safety

The 2024 Mazda CX-5 received a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and the safety features carry over to the 2025 model. This Mazda SUV is also named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

The 2025 Mazda CX-5 is equipped with i-Activsense®, a suite of vehicle safety features that help keep you alert and protected on the road. Some of the standard safety features of this compact crossover SUV include:

  • Forward smart brake support
  • Blindspot monitoring
  • Lane keep assist
  • Rear cross traffic alert
  • Radar cruise control with stop and go
  • Lane departure warning
  • Driving attention alert

Mazda CX-5 Reviews

The 2025 Mazda CX-5 is #1 on U.S. News and World Report’s Best Compact SUVs for 2025 list. Its luxe interior comforts and features, responsive handling, and engine options helped earn this luxury SUV the top spot.

This Mazda SUV  ranks #3 on Car and Driver's list of the best compact SUVs, ahead of competitors like the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, and Chevy Equinox.

Kelley Blue Book notes that the Mazda CX-5 is “that rare beast — a compact SUV that brings enjoyment to the driving experience”. The Mazda CX-5 review notes that AWD is standard for this SUV while AWD is only available for competitors like the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and the Kia Sportage.

 

Mazda CX-5 Price and Trim Levels


The 2025 Mazda CX-5 price starts at $28,570 MSRP for the base trim. There are eight trim levels to choose from, including three turbo models.

2.5 S

2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S

  • Starts at $28,570 MSRP
  • 4 exterior color options
  • Automatic rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers
  • High beam control
  • Air conditioning with pollen filter
  • Cloth-trimmed seats
  • 4-speaker audio system
  • 1 interior color
2.5 S Select

2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Select

  • Starts at $29,900 MSRP
  • 6 exterior color options
  • Automatic rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers
  • Rear privacy glass
  • High beam control
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter
  • 6-way power driver's seat with manual lumbar support
  • Leatherette-trimmed seats
  • Heated front seats with 3-level adjustment
  • 6-speaker audio system
  • 1 interior color
2.5 S Preferred

2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Preferred

  • Starts at $31,250 MSRP
  • 6 exterior color options
  • Automatic rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Rear power liftgate with programmable height adjustment
  • High beam control
  • Power sliding-glass moonroof with one-touch-open and interior sunshade
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter
  • 8-way power driver's seat with manual lumbar support
  • Leather-trimmed seats
  • Heated front seats with 3-level adjustment
  • 6-speaker audio system
  • 2 interior color options
2.5 S Carbon Edition

2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Carbon Edition

  • Starts at $32,600 MSRP
  • Exclusive polymetal gray metallic exterior paint
  • Automatic rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Rear power liftgate with programmable height adjustment
  • High beam control
  • Power sliding-glass moonroof with one-touch-open and interior sunshade
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter
  • 8-way power driver's seat with manual lumbar support
  • Leather-trimmed seats
  • Heated front seats with 3-level adjustment
  • Bose® 10-speaker sound system with Centerpoint® and AudioPilot®
  • 2 interior color options
2.5 S Premium Plus

2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Premium Plus

  • Starts at $35,200 MSRP
  • 6 exterior color options
  • Automatic rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers
  • Adaptive front-lighting system
  • Windshield wiper de-icer
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Rear power liftgate with programmable height adjustment
  • High beam control
  • Power sliding-glass moonroof with one-touch-open and interior sunshade
  • Mi-Drive with Sport and Off-road modes
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter
  • 8-way power driver's seat with manual lumbar support
  • Leather-trimmed seats
  • Heated and ventilated front seats with 3-level adjustment
  • Heated rear seats with 3-level adjustment
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Bose® 10-speaker sound system with Centerpoint® and AudioPilot®
  • Windshield-projected Active Driving Display
  • 2 interior color options
2.5 Turbo Premium

2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Carbon Turbo

  • Starts at $37,000 MSRP
  • 2 exterior color options
  • Automatic rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers
  • Adaptive front-lighting system
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Rear power liftgate with programmable height adjustment
  • High beam control
  • Power sliding-glass moonroof with one-touch-open and interior sunshade
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter
  • Mi-Drive with Sport and Off-road modes
  • 8-way power driver's seat with manual lumbar support
  • Terracotta leather-trimmed seats with faux suede insert
  • Heated and ventilated front seats with 3-level adjustment
  • Bose® 10-speaker sound system with Centerpoint® and AudioPilot®
  • Windshield-projected Active Driving Display
  • 1 interior color
2.5 Turbo Signature

2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo Premium

  • Starts at $37,800 MSRP
  • 6 exterior color options
  • Automatic rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers
  • Adaptive front-lighting system
  • Windshield wiper de-icer
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Rear power liftgate with programmable height adjustment
  • High beam control
  • Power sliding-glass moonroof with one-touch-open and interior sunshade
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter
  • Mi-Drive with Sport and Off-road modes
  • 8-way power driver's seat with manual lumbar support
  • Black leather-trimmed seats with red stitching
  • Heated and ventilated front seats with 3-level adjustment
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Bose® 10-speaker sound system with Centerpoint® and AudioPilot®
  • Windshield-projected Active Driving Display
  • 1 interior color
2.5 Turbo Signature

2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo Signature

  • Starts at $40,600 MSRP
  • 5 exterior color options
  • Automatic rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers
  • Adaptive front-lighting system
  • Windshield wiper de-icer
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Rear power liftgate with programmable height adjustment
  • High beam control
  • Power sliding-glass moonroof with one-touch-open and interior sunshade
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter
  • Mi-Drive with Sport and Off-road modes
  • 8-way power driver's seat with manual lumbar support
  • Caturra Brown Nappa leather-trimmed seats with red stitching
  • Heated and ventilated front seats with 3-level adjustment
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Bose® 10-speaker sound system with Centerpoint® and AudioPilot®
  • Mazda navigation system with off-road navigation
  • Windshield-projected Active Driving Display
  • 1 interior color

See the 2025 Mazda CX-5 in Person at Whitten Brothers Automotive

Whitten Brothers Automotive is a top Mazda dealership in Richmond, VA. We have a great selection of new Mazda SUVs, including the 2025 Mazda CX-5. Now that you’ve explored this compact crossover SUV’s pricing, trim levels, and features, visit us in person for a test drive. You can also find out what your trade-in vehicle is worth, get pre-approved for in-house financing, and take advantage of new vehicle specials. To learn more or schedule a visit, contact us!

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