Podcasts

Accueil
Cette page en français

The Car Guide › Manufacturers › Mazda › CX-5 › 2018

Mazda CX-5

Year

See photo gallery

The Car Guide rating 4.5/5 87% Detailed ratings

Price $25,900 – $35,100 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.6 – 10.2 L/100km

Awards Best compact SUV under $40,000 of 2018 coupe

Compare Used vehicles

Mazda’s popular SUV has undergone a few styling modifications over the course of 2017, including thinner, more discrete headlights and taillights. The G-Vectoring Control system is now standard on all versions. Available in three trim levels, the CX-5 offers two engines including a 2.5L four cylinder paired with an automatic gearbox. All-wheel drive is also available as an option. The GT comes standard with a panoramic sunroof and 19-inch wheels.

Tests and Features

All Mazda CX-5 reviews

5 Things to Know About Mazda’s New Infotainment System

Scheduled to arrive at dealerships in the spring, the third-generation 2026 Mazda CX-5 benefits from conservative yet tasteful styling revisions, offers more interior space, and eliminates the optional turbo engine to replace it with a new hybrid system… in 2027. One of the highlights, of course, is the cabin’s transformation, …December 15, 2025

10 Vehicles We Wish Had More Power

When it comes to shopping for your next vehicle, would you rather have performance or fuel economy? Why not both at the same time? Now more than ever, it’s possible to enjoy the best of both worlds, particularly thanks to electrified powertrains. Anyway, some models aim to help drivers save …September 19, 2025

2026 Mazda CX-5: Five Things to Know

With 4.5 million units sold worldwide including more than 300,000 in Canada, the Mazda CX-5 is an undeniable success. It's still the brand's most popular vehicle despite the current generation having launched for the 2017 model year and the sleeker, more premium CX-50 having joined the lineup three years ago …July 15, 2025

Top 10 Longest-Running Vehicle Designs in 2025

Not all automakers are in a hurry to redesign their vehicles, especially when demand is still strong. Likewise, not all car shoppers want the latest or most cutting-edge products on the market. With the discontinuation of the Mitsubishi Mirage , Nissan GT-R , Infiniti Q50 and more, plus a redesign …March 22, 2025

10 New Vehicles With the Best Value for 2025

The last few years have not been kind to middle-class motorists. New-vehicle ownership costs have skyrocketed, and automakers have abandoned many small cars in favour of bigger, more expensive and more profitable SUVs and trucks. Clearly, the automobile is becoming a luxury item. Still, there are some pretty good deals …November 30, 2024

Top 10 Best-selling Trucks and SUVs in Canada, First Half of 2022

Mazda CX-5 Or Kia Sorento: Which One Should You Choose?

Pre-owned vehicles

Mazda and Kia are two vehicle brands that are much appreciated by Quebecers. Each has a good selection of SUVs, several of which have won awards and praise from journalists like those of The Car Guide. A driver and family man we recently met said he was hesitating between a …May 6, 2022

10 Good Used Vehicles From 2016

Pre-owned vehicles

If your budget is only compatible with five or six year-old vehicles, you obviously won’t be able to take advantage of the initial manufacturer’s warranty (unless, for example, you opt for a Mitsubishi model that has a drivetrain coverage of 10 years or 160,000 km). For that reason, choosing a …April 26, 2022

2021.5 Mazda CX-5: Happy Compromises

The Mazda CX-5 has always offered drivers a little bit more bang for their buck in terms of driving dynamics and power. The CX-5’s optional turbocharged engine outranks many rivals in the segment - and it is clear that Mazda has made a choice to keep offering powerful gas powertrain …March 10, 2022

Mazda's Crystal Red Paint Under Fire

Pre-owned vehicles

Mazda has been trying to address its rust problems for over a decade, but the automaker's reputation in this regard has suffered a great deal and many buyers are reluctant to buy Mazda vehicles because of that. If you're concerned about a used Mazda's body health, rest assured that you …February 3, 2022

Top 10 Best-Selling Trucks and SUVs in Canada in 2021

January 15, 2022

10 New Vehicles That Cost Way More Than 5 Years Ago

Advertisement

News

All Mazda CX-5 news

16 Compact SUVs Were Tested Off-Road, Winner Will Surprise You

Off-road and adventure-focused SUVs are increasingly popular across the auto industry. Of course, some have far greater capabilities than others and can tackle formidable terrain ( Jeep Wrangler , Ford Bronco , Toyota 4Runner , to name a few), but they come at a price. For the average driver who …November 28, 2025

All-New 2026 Mazda CX-5 Drops Turbo, Adds Huge Touchscreen

The Toyota RAV4 isn't the only compact SUV to get a makeover for the 2026 model year. The Mazda CX-5 is finally entering a third generation (the current one was launched nine years ago, remember) with the hope of making up lost ground in the most popular and most competitive …July 10, 2025

2026 Mazda CX-5 to Debut Just Days From Now

The Mazda CX-5 will be all-new for 2026, so to speak, and we won’t have to wait much longer to see it. The company has scheduled its official unveiling for July 10. “The CX-5 appeals to customers who need a vehicle that is just as capable tackling everyday errands as …July 2, 2025

Redesigned Mazda CX-5 Leaks Online Ahead of Official Debut

The third-generation Mazda CX-5 , which spy photographers have already caught on the road wearing camouflage, appears to be getting awfully close to its official debut, expected later in 2025. A picture has just leaked online via Coche Spias (with @cardesignnews as the source), showing us the redesigned CX-5 without …June 17, 2025

Mazda Revises EV Plans, Delays Next-Gen CX-5

Mazda is joining a long list of automakers that have revised their electrification plans. The small Japanese manufacturer today announced at a Multi-Solution Briefing Session held in Tokyo that it will reduce the expected 2 trillion yen investment in batteries and other areas to around 1.5 trillion yen ($19.2 billion …March 18, 2025

2025 Mazda CX-5 is Nine Years Old, Next Gen Still Not Ready

Mazda keeps saying that a new, third-generation CX-5 is on the way, complete with an optional hybrid powertrain, but if you thought we’d see it for the 2025 model year, guess again. The wait is not over yet. The current CX-5 dates back to 2017, meaning it’s about to turn …July 16, 2024

Next-Generation Mazda CX-5 to Offer Hybrid Variant

It’s official: the next generation of the Mazda CX-5 will include a hybrid powertrain as an option. The announcement was made as part of the company’s latest earnings call. Will it be a standard hybrid or a plug-in hybrid? That we don’t know for now. The larger CX-70 and CX-90 …May 15, 2024

Just One Compact SUV Aces IIHS’ New Front Crash Prevention Test

After updating its vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test to address crashes that occur at higher speeds and those in which the struck vehicle is a motorcycle or large truck, the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) came to a sad conclusion: only one of the first 10 compact SUVs …April 26, 2024

2024 Mazda CX-5 Adds Special Edition, Fuel-Saving Tech and More

Mazda has a few changes in store for the 2024 iteration of the CX-5 , which remains the Japanese brand’s most popular model by a long shot despite last year’s introduction of the all-new, more refined (and fairly more expensive) CX-50 . Customers now have eight models to choose from …August 1, 2023

Many Popular Mazda Models to Get Suna Edition for 2024

As you probably know by now, Mazda ’s 2024 model lineup is expanding with the addition of the all-new CX-90 and CX-70. We’ve already driven the former and shared our first impressions, while the latter is expected to debut pretty soon. Other Mazda vehicles will have something new to offer, …June 6, 2023

Next-Gen Mazda CX-5 is Coming, But Prepare to Wait

Many people have predicted the death of the Mazda CX-5 since the new CX-50 hit the market. And up until recently, even the company itself fueled doubts about its survival. However, according to a report from Drive , senior management at Mazda has confirmed a third generation of the CX-5 …May 29, 2023

Most Compact SUVs Blamed for Inadequate Rear Passenger Protection

The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently updated its moderate overlap front collision test to address a growing gap in the protection provided for front and rear occupants. It found out that only two out of 15 compact SUVs, the Ford Escape and Volvo XC40 , protect the …December 14, 2022

Videos

All Mazda CX-5 videos

Mazda Unveils the Third Generation 2026 CX-5

Mazda CX-5: 2018 Best Buy in its class by the Car Guide

The Mazda CX-5 won us over with its terrific style and handling. Redesigned for 2018, the CX-5 now features more dynamic styling. Its chassis features additional weld points and uses more solid steel. The windows are also thicker than before and soundproofing has been added to make the vehicle more …

Review: 2017 Mazda CX-5

You may notice lots of Mazda 3 vehicles on the roads, especially in the province of Quebec, yet it's the CX-5 which is Mazda's sales star, at least in Canada. Yet despite this success story Mazda decided it was time to take the CX-5 uptown. (This segment originally aired on …

Test Drive: 2016 Mazda CX-5

2015 is "very rapidly turning into the year of the SUV or crossover," says Graeme Fletcher. With so many new models hitting dealer lots this year, it's easy to become numb to what's out there. But then there's this: The 2016 Mazda CX-5, a vehicle that has to be considered …

Comparison Review 2013 Mazda CX-5 vs Honda CR-V

Mazda CX-5 vs Honda CR-V

Comparison Review 2013 Mazda CX-5 vs Ford Escape

2013 Mazda CX-5 vs Ford Escape

2013 Mazda CX-5

Our review of the 2013 Mazda CX-5

The Car Guide rating 87%

Pros

Dynamic style
Fun ride
Surprisingly quiet ride
Easy to access back seats

Cons

Underwhelming 2.0L engine
Still waiting for the diesel (expected this fall)
Not many storage compartments
Nothing good to say about the navigation system

Fuel economy	6/10
Reliability	8/10
Safety	9/10
Infotainment	7/10
Driving	9/10
Overall	9/10

What's new in 2018

N/A

Competitors

Recalls

Fuel System
November 12, 2021
Engine
June 27, 2019
Airbag
June 22, 2018

Advertisement

Advertisement

Copyright © 2018-2025 Québecor, All Rights Reserved

Compare