Last Updated on December 25, 2019 by Kimberly Stroh
Thinking about purchasing new family vehicle? Here is my review of the Mazda CX-5. I was given the vehicle, from Dirive Shop USA, for a week to test. All opinions are my own.
2016 Mazda CX-5
The Mazda CX-5: All Around Family Vehicle
As our family is about to grow again by 2 feet, I’ve been on the hunt to find a second vehicle that works for me as a “work from home” Mom. We’ll need more space, a smooth drive for those baby naps and the luxury extras I want as a Mom.
I think I’ve found it all, as a Mazda Mommy, with their 2016 CX-5. I was given the opportunity to test drive it for a week and it meshed beautifully with our family’s lifestyle. Here are my favorite aspects of Mazda’s CX-5!
Plenty of Back Seat Room
With my son’s huge toddler carseat and a second carseat about to be installed, I need a car with a large backseat. I was impressed that I could easily fit both carseats in AND give my son the leg room he needs now. I could even put the center cup console down, in between their carseats. That makes it so easy on me when I need to grab and empty bottle or disperse more snacks!
It’s a Smooth City Ride
We live in the suburbs of Atlanta, where traffic builds up at least twice a day. I could comfortably drive around town in the smooth ride that the Mazda CX-5 provided. They’ve provided so much technology to help make the ride smooth and safe. The technology senses your steering and adjusts the grip on the round. I also loved the blind spot detection feature that helps you safely change lanes in traffic. Everyone in Atlanta needs that!
The Storage Space is Excellent
On top of the huge carseats, I bring along strollers, diaper bags and booster seats. They usually stay in the vehicle at all times so I don’t forget them and I have to place the “extras”, like groceries, around it.
I had no problem piling everything into the car at one time. We made several big grocery store trips and the bags fit in beautifully around my baby gear. There wasn’t a need to put anything near my Son either.
The Car Boasts Aesthetically Pleasing Features
My week long test drive was in their Deep Crystal Blue Mica color and I LOVED it. I instantly noticed the little flecks of sparkle against the sunlight. Then the light leather interior was comfortable and beautiful. Even the center navigation and console was well designed. It’s got the luxury features that Moms want!
I love the joystick technology that they provide. It allows you to switch from navigation to music or a hands-free phone call easily. It made me feel safer, while easily letting me change option on the touch screen.
I truly enjoyed the Mazda CX-5 and I highly recommend it for a growing family, like ours. It met all of our basic vehicle needs and then excelled way beyond that with tons of extra features. Definitely head to your nearest Mazda dealership and give it a test drive!
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CourtneyLynne
Thursday 10th of November 2016
Oooooo what a fabulous ride!!! I'm all about SUV's!!! Here in NY, with the gross weather they just make sense to have
Chelsea
Wednesday 9th of November 2016
That car is beautiful! I love the interior and it fits so much in the back!
Amanda
Wednesday 9th of November 2016
It is definitely an attractive vehicle! I love that white interior too! I'm gonna have to check this out next time I go car shopping!
Toughcookiemommy
Wednesday 9th of November 2016
I had the CX-5 for a week last year and I loved driving it. My sons thought it was a really cool car and my husband really liked it as well.
Kiwi
Wednesday 9th of November 2016
I literally just got finished reviewing this car but in Red. I loved it and it was such a sporty SUV.