Many SUVs on Martinsville, Danville, Rocky Mount, and Greensboro roads look good. There are also a few that drive really well, too. But if you want one of the most stylish crossover SUVs on the road that also boasts premium interiors, impressive standard equipment, and sensational driving dynamics, you need the 2025 Mazda CX-5.
At every trim level, the exterior styling of the Mazda CX-5 is an exercise in understated class. Nothing about the exterior design is polarising. Instead, all Mazda CX-5 models boast smooth curves, slim LED lights, and a genuinely contemporary aesthetic. And if you like plenty of choice when choosing a trim level, that’s another area where the 2025 Mazda CX-5 excels. The entry-level 2.5 S is excellent value, and the range-topping 2.5 Turbo Signature does a good impression of a full-blown luxury SUV. But between those two, the 2.5 S Select, 2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 S Carbon Edition, 2.5 S Premium Plus, 2.5 Carbon Turbo, and 2.5 Turbo Premium have every base covered. If you can’t find a trim level to suit your needs from these eight models, it’s hard to imagine where you would.
There are two engines in the 2025 Mazda CX-5 lineup. The standard non-turbo engine is an excellent unit that provides the Mazda CX-5 with 187 horsepower and 186 lb.-ft. of torque. However, the turbo-four, standard with all models with “Turbo” in their name, is a significant upgrade. The 2.5-liter turbo-four produces an impressive 227 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft. of torque on regular gas, or 256 horsepower and 320 lb.-ft. with premium 93 octane fuel. Regardless of whether you have a model with the standard or turbocharged engine, the power goes to all four wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission with manual and sport modes. G-Vectoring Control Plus is also standard, which means the Mazda continuously monitors weight distribution and shifts power to the most appropriate wheels to provide almost instantaneous power delivery.
Every 2025 Mazda CX-5 grade gets you a high-quality interior that does a decent impression of a luxury SUV that would cost considerably more than the Mazda. The ride is soft enough to be comfortable but stiff enough to make every drive something to look forward to. Several models go down a sport route, such as the 2.5 Carbon Turbo with its black headliner, exclusive terracotta leather-trimmed seats with black suede-like inserts and contrasting stitching, and terracotta stitching on the door trim.
The Turbo Signature is genuinely fully loaded with Caturra Brown Nappa leather upholstery, wood and chrome trim, and ambient lighting. The tech features are equally impressive, with standard on- and off-road navigation, a surround-view camera system, front and rear parking sensors, heated and ventilated front seats, and plenty more. It also features a full set of the latest i-Activsense safety features, including Smart City Brake Support Reverse and Driver Attention Alert.
How the 2025 Mazda CX-5 looks on the outside should be more than enough to get you interested. When you take time to investigate further, the interior, features, quality, and driving dynamics will hook you. Find out for yourself with a test drive from Nelson Mazda at 201 Commonwealth Blvd W, Martinsville, Virginia, or call us at (276) 638-2331 for an appointment that fits your schedule.
