2022 Mazda CX-5: official photos…
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No big surprise here, since we saw a few spy shots of it last week.
For some reason, Mazda has decided to update the CX-5. About a year before its replacement, the CX-50 comes out.
This probably means that starting in 2023, the CX-5 will still be offered alongside the new CX-50 for a while. As a cheaper option.
For 2022, the CX-5 will come standard with AWD. As a matter of fact, FWD is no longer available in the CX-30 and CX-9 as well.
Which, of course, will mean higher base prices for all of these. And more profit for Mazda, I guess. (Since AWD doesn’t cost them $1500)
Outside, the CX-5 looks a bit simpler. Which is a nice trend. They’ve made it quieter too. Road noise has been reduced while the ride is also a bit more comfortable.
Still, no 8-speed auto. Or any kind of hybrid optiuon.
Basically, a great crossover choice is now an even better one. Slightly…
Hmm. Not better, just different. This is what happens when a design is great from the beginning.
I was going to say it was a slight improvement, until I noticed the other exhaust outlet has vanished. Hopefully that's just on the 2.5 NA engine.
Awd is a good move.
So, unless you can read the model name it's next to impossible to determine exactly what Mazda model it is. And people rag on Subaru.
"Still, no 8-speed auto or any kind of hybrid option. Basically, a great crossover choice is now an even better one." So an outdated transmission at a higher cost is a good choice because they made useless updates to the exterior? Next you'll tell me that ridiculous EV they have coming out is a good option too. I think someone's drinking too much of the Mazda Cool-Aid.
Then you’re blind because all of their models are pretty easy to identify