![]() I have always been a sucker for the "newest technology" when buying a new vehicle. Having owned two other SUV brands over more than a decade, in my opinion, I have to say the CX-5 is a superior option. Even the control knobs have a very high quality and a precision tactile feel and operation. What also impresses me about the 2023 Mazda CX-5 is the high quality fit and finish from the exterior paint through the interior cabin components. It only seems to lack a little passing power at highway speeds, but otherwise the engine is spirited and eager to please combined with the finely synchronized shifting of the 6 speed transmission.The 6 speed automatic transmission was a factor in my selection of the CX-5 (I am not yet a fan of CVT transmissions). Acceleration is easily adequate for a ride through town, a … jaunt down a country road, or merging onto a crowded highway. The cabin ergonomics are well designed and the ride and handling manners are excellent. The seats are high quality design, fabrics, and very comfortable. Even at the base sport level, which I purchased, the quality and refinement of the interior is exemplary. The 2023 Mazda CX-5 is just right for this older automobile enthusiast. Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle).Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking).360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the CX-5 and its surroundings for tight parking situations).The range-topping Turbo Signature is the most luxurious CX-5, thanks to: Moving up to the Turbo adds the features from the S Premium Plus along with: Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield).The S Premium Plus increases comfort and convenience with: Transmission paddle shifters on the steering wheel.Sport and Off-Road driving modes (Mazda Intelligent Drive Select).Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves).The S Premium trim enhances the CX-5's appearance and infotainment system with: Gloss black side mirrors and exterior trim.This trim is cosmetic in nature, building on the Preferred with: The S Preferred trim adds a handful of improvements: ![]() Simulated leather upholstery with simulated suede inserts.The S Select model adds several upgrades, such as: Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Mazda and the car in front). ![]() Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position).Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing).Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios). ![]()
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