Mazda CX-5 review: what the car critics say
The CX-5 has now undergone a mid-life facelift

Originally launched in 2012, with a second-generation model rolled out in 2017, the CX-5 has now undergone a mid-life facelift, said Autocar. New for 2022 is a revamped front end, a boost in rolling refinement and the addition of Mi-Drive on automatic models, which gives Sport and Off-road driving modes. Mazda also claims to have improved ride comfort with modifications to the CX-5 bodyshell.

The CX-5 is one of Mazda’s best-selling cars in the UK, and it remains a well-rounded SUV, said Auto Express. New dampers and softer springs make for a more comfortable ride, but the soft springs mean there’s a bit more body roll through corners. And though the entry-level 2.0-litre engine is a little gutless, the manual gearbox it’s linked to is a cracker. It does 0-62mph in 10.5s, and has a top speed of 125mph.

Where other companies are dropping diesel, Mazda is sticking with it, said The Daily Telegraph. The CX-5 isn’t all that fuel efficient (official consumption is 46.3mg), particularly compared with the new rival petrol hybrids that Mazda isn’t offering. The lovely interior is little altered, except for a new infotainment system with a wider screen. There’s plenty of room in the back, but at 510 litres, the boot isn’t the largest of its class. Price: from £30,765.
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