2023 Mazda CX-5 Signature: First Drive
2023 Mazda CX-5 Signature: First Drive
The 2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo Signature is the absolute top of the line for Mazda's best-selling crossover. With a 256-hp turbocharged version of its innovative high-compression SkyActiv engine and excellent driving dynamics, it's also the best one to get behind the wheel of.
The Signature is the highest-end of all eight trims offered on the CX-5, but it still isn't that expensive, coming in at $41,520. With that you get an upgraded infotainment system, great exterior design, and some of the best on-road composure this side of a Porsche Macan. But you also get a car that's starting to feel old, with an interior that has nice finishes but also some touches that feel out of date and an engine that can be rough at times.
Even with increased competition from revised crossovers from Honda, Toyota, and more, the CX-5 still makes a case for itself, but it might not for much longer.
The CX-5 is getting older, but it's still one of the best crossovers for people who like to drive.
