The fairer CX

An update gives us cause to take a fresh look at Mazda’s CX-5 – and find out whether it’s a better buy than talented family SUV rivals such as the all-new Kia Sportage

NEW Kia Sportage

1.6 T-GDi 2WD 3

List price £30,945 Target Price £30,129 The latest Sportage is a fine all-rounder in hybrid form. But what if you go for the entry-level petrol engine?

NEW

Mazda CX-5

Skyactiv-G 2.0 Sport Black Edition

List price £32,765 Target Price £31,881 The CX-5 has been around for a few years now, but a tweaked interior and new trims promise to give it a new lease of life

The constant churn of new models can make the SUV market feel like the conveyor belt in a sushi diner. The freshest plates grab everyone’s attention and get snapped up, and anything that’s been around for a while gets ignored. But is that really the right way to think when you’re choosing your next car?

The current generation of Mazda’s CX-5, for example, may have been around since 2017, but it has always been a worthy contender, with a classy, spacious interior and generous equipment levels. And now it’s been given a revamp in an effort to keep it competitive. The interior has been updated and there’s a new range of trims to choose from – including the Sport Black Edition you see here. It gives the CX-5 sportier looks, black exterior highlights and loads of kit.