2023 Mazda CX-5 Levels Guide
The 2023 Mazda CX-5 lives up to the brand’s reputation for sporty handling while providing a near-luxury ride at a reasonable price. The CX-5’s 256-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine and upscale cabin combine to make it one of the most sought-after small SUVs on the market.
The base model’s engine is a more powerful four-cylinder with 187 horsepower, but all-wheel drive and agile handling are included with every CX-5.
Space-wise, the CX-5 falls short of competitors like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. There aren’t many compact SUVs that can compete with the Mazda’s flair, but the CX-5 stands out thanks to its attractive design in a market saturated with sensible choices.
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Summary
Although the addition of the CX-50 to the lineup this year has created a sibling rivalry between the CX-5 and the CX-50 in the same showroom, Mazda says it intends to continue selling both models for the foreseeable future. The 2023 CX-5 is virtually identical to the current generation, with the addition of the newly available Rhodium White exterior colour.
How is the 2023 Mazda CX5 On the Road?
The turbocharged 256-hp variant has substantially quicker acceleration. All-wheel drive and a quick six-speed automatic transmission complement either of the engines. The CX-5’s greatness can be experienced and appreciated across a wide range of speeds.
The CX-5’s responsive yet relaxed handling makes it a pleasure to cruise in. This power and performance dynamics are unequalled by its competitors.
On winding roads, the Mazda truly shines. The damping is neither very firm nor too soft, and it effectively muffles road noise and isolates you from any hiccups in the pavement. Its ride quality rivals that of crossovers costing twice as much and it can absorb bumps in the road silently.
Compare the Trims & Specs
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Last Full Redesign | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 |
MSRP Pricing | $30,900 | $34,450 | $38,250 | $39,500 | $40,700 | $$43,900
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Seat Features | GX | GS | Kuro | GT | Sport Design | Signature
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Seat Type | Cloth upholstery | Leatherette-trimmed upholstery | Garnet red leather-trimmed upholstery | Leather-trimmed upholstery | Black leather-trimmed upholstery with red stitching | Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery |
Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Heated Seats | Front Only | Front Only | Front Only | Front and rear | Front and rear | Front and rear |
Power Driver Seat |
| 6-way power driver’s seat | 10-way power driver’s seat w/ power lumbar | 10-way power driver’s seat w/ power lumbar | 10-way power driver’s seat w/ power lumbar | 10-way power driver’s seat w/ power lumbar |
Power Passenger Seat |
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| 6-way power passenger’s seat | 6-way power passenger’s seat | 6-way power passenger’s seat | 6-way power passenger’s seat |
Ventilated Front Seats |
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Driver Seat Memory System |
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| Remote folding rear seats | Remote folding rear seats | Remote folding rear seats | Remote folding rear seats | Remote folding rear seats |
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Interior | GX | GS | Kuro | GT | Sport Design | Signature
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Dashboard Info Display | 7-inch LCD display | 7-inch LCD display | 7-inch LCD display | 7-inch LCD display | 7-inch LCD display | 7-inch LCD display |
Steering Wheel Features |
| Heated, Leather Wrapped | Heated, Leather Wrapped | Heated, Leather Wrapped | Heated, Leather Wrapped | Heated, Leather Wrapped |
Head-Up Display |
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Rear View Mirror Features | Day/night | Auto-dimming | Auto-dimming | Auto-dimming | Auto-dimming | Frameless auto-dimming |
Automatic Climate Control | manual climate controls | manual climate controls | Automatic dual-zone climate controls | Automatic dual-zone climate controls | Automatic dual-zone climate controls | Automatic dual-zone climate controls |
Smart Key System w/ Push-to-Start |
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Integrated Garage Door Opener |
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Infotainment | GX | GS | Kuro | GT | Sport Design | Signature
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Touch Screen Display | 10.25-inch full-colour display | 10.25-inch full-colour display | 10.25-inch full-colour display | 10.25-inch full-colour display | 10.25-inch full-colour display | 10.25-inch full-colour display |
Audio System | 4 speakers | 6 speakers | 6 speakers | 6 speakers | 10-speaker premium Bose sound system | 10-speaker premium Bose sound system |
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USB Charging Ports | 2 Front | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
Integrated Remote Engine Start |
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Embedded Navigation System |
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Wireless Charging |
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Power | GX | GS | Kuro | GT | Sport Design | Signature
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Engine | Skyactiv-G 2.5 with Cylinder Deactivation, 4-cylinder | Skyactiv-G 2.5 with Cylinder Deactivation, 4-cylinder | Skyactiv-G 2.5 with Cylinder Deactivation, 4-cylinder | Skyactiv-G 2.5 with Cylinder Deactivation, 4-cylinder | Skyactiv-G 2.5 with Cylinder Deactivation, 4-cylinder | Skyactiv-G 2.5 T with Dynamic Pressure Turbo (DPT) 4-cylinder |
Transmission | Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode | Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode | Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode | Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode | Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode | Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode |
Drivetrain | i-Activ all-wheel-drive system | i-Activ all-wheel-drive system | i-Activ all-wheel-drive system | i-Activ all-wheel-drive system | i-Activ all-wheel-drive system | i-Activ all-wheel-drive system |
Horsepower | 187 @ 6,000 rpm | 187 @ 6,000 rpm | 187 @ 6,000 rpm | 187 @ 6,000 rpm | 187 @ 6,000 rpm / Optional Turbo 256 @ 5,000 rpm (with 93 octane fuel) 227 @ 5,000 rpm (with 87 octane fuel) | 256 @ 5,000 rpm (with 93 octane fuel) 227 @ 5,000 rpm (with 87 octane fuel) |
Towing Capacity | 907 kg (2,000 lbs) | 907 kg (2,000 lbs) | 907 kg (2,000 lbs) | 907 kg (2,000 lbs) | 907 kg (2,000 lbs) | 907 kg (2,000 lbs) |
Fuel Economy (city/hwy/combined) | 8.8/7.9/8.4 L/100km Regular, 58L Tank | 8.8/7.9/8.4 L/100km Regular, 58L Tank | 8.8/7.9/8.4 L/100km Regular, 58L Tank | 8.8/7.9/8.4 L/100km Regular, 58L Tank | 8.8/7.9/8.4 L/100km Regular, 58L Tank | 10.8/8.7/9.8 L/100km Regular, 58L Tank |
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Safety Features | GX | GS | Kuro | GT | Sport Design | Signature
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Backup Camera | Rearview camera (wide angle) | Rearview camera (wide angle) | Rearview camera (wide angle) | Rearview camera (wide angle) | Rearview camera (wide angle) | Rearview camera (wide angle) w/ 360° View Monitor |
Anti-Collision System w/ Auto-Braking Capability | w/ Pedestrian Detection (forward sensing) | w/ Pedestrian Detection (forward sensing) | w/ Pedestrian Detection (forward sensing) | w/ Pedestrian Detection (forward sensing) | w/ Pedestrian Detection (forward sensing) | w/ Pedestrian Detection (forward sensing) |
Lane Departure Alert |
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Dynamic Radar Cruise Control | with Stop & Go function | with Stop & Go function | with Stop & Go function | with Stop & Go function | with Stop & Go function | with Stop & Go function |
Automatic High Beam |
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System |
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Blind Spot Monitor System w/ Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
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Parking Clearance System w/ Sonar Detection |
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Exterior | GX | GS | Kuro | GT | Sport Design | Signature
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Wheel Size | 17-inch silver metallic alloy wheels | 17-inch silver metallic alloy wheels | 19-inch black metallic alloy wheels | 19-inch alloy wheels | 19-inch black metallic alloy wheels | 19-inch light grey, high-lustre alloy wheels |
Power Sunroof |
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Power Backdoor Open/Close |
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Side Mirrors Features | Heated, Power-Adjustable | Heated, Power-Adjustable | Heated, Power-Adjustable | Heated, Power-Adjustable, Power folding | Heated, Power-Adjustable, Power folding | Heated, Power-Adjustable, Power folding |
Window Wiper Features | Rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers | Rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers | Rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers | Rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers | Rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers | Rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers |
Roof Rail |
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Temporary Spare Tire |
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Light System | GX | GS | Kuro | GT | Sport Design | Signature
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Headlights | LED headlights | LED headlights | LED headlights | LED headlights | LED headlights | LED headlights |
Core Light systems | LED daytime running lights | LED daytime running lights | LED daytime running lights | LED daytime running lights | LED daytime running lights | LED daytime running lights |
Other Notable Features |
| Automatic headlight levelling | Automatic headlight levelling | Automatic headlight levelling | Automatic headlight levelling | Automatic headlight levelling |
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Dimensions | GX | GS | Kuro | GT | Sport Design | Signature
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Length | 1679 mm | 1,679 (17-inch wheels) 1,684 (19-inch wheels) | 1684 mm | 1684 mm | 1684 mm | 1684 mm |
Width | 1,845 mm 2,116 mm (mirror to mirror) | 1,845 mm 2,116 mm (mirror to mirror) | 1,845 mm 2,116 mm (mirror to mirror) | 1,845 mm 2,116 mm (mirror to mirror) | 1,845 mm 2,116 mm (mirror to mirror) | 1,845 mm 2,116 mm (mirror to mirror) |
Height | 1679 mm | 1,679 (17-inch wheels) 1,684 (19-inch wheels) | 1684 mm | 1684 mm | 1684 mm | 1684 mm |
Ground Clearance | 193 mm | 193 (17-inch wheels)/201 (19-inch wheels) | 201 mm | 201 mm | 201 mm | 201 mm |
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