I’VE SAID IT before and I’ll say it again – there’s something special about the look of all Mazda models in recent years. And the CX-5 is no different. Nothing is out of place – from the bull-nose grille through to the rear fender, it’s well-balanced, perfectly proportioned, and eye-catching from every angle.
Incredibly, the CX-5 accounts for one-third of the automaker’s global sales. It’s spacious, stylish, responsive and well-mannered to drive, and these characteristics have been consolidated into a package that’s highly popular the world over.
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