SPIED On The STREET! Next-Gen Mazda CX-5 Caught In SoCal For The FIRST Time

SPIED On The STREET! Next-Gen Mazda CX-5 Caught In SoCal For The FIRST Time
Our man with a plan, Fred Khaz, has been our ace in the hole for quite some time. But this time he's hit the jackpot. Although Khaz has been able to spot some very interesting vehicles on SoCal's freeways over the years, this is one of his better catches.

That's because he stumbled across a fully camouflaged, next-gen Mazda CX-5.

SPIED! Next-Gen Mazda CX-5

For those of you who have not been paying attention, the CX-5 has been a success for little Mazda and we're happy to say we dig it. A dear friend of mine who is a CX-5 owner adores his vehicle and we have yet to hear any uproar of complaints from other owners.

We've been keeping an eye on the latest Mazda vehicles and the all-new 3, 6, CX-3 and CX-9 are all great looking vehicles. We're expecting more of the same with the all-new CX-5.

Don't expect the design to be a revolution but rather an evolution. Details will get smoothed out and refined. Though it is tough to make out the vehicle's proportions in these shots, I'd expect it to grow a bit in size and move slightly upmarket now that the CX-3 is here making a ton of noise. This will allow the next-gen CX-3 to get a bit roomier and broaden its appeal because in The States, size matters.

That said, take a look at Khaz's submitted spy shots and let us know what you think of the next-gen CX-5!


SPIED! Next-Gen Mazda CX-5




















MDarringerMDarringer - 8/6/2016 12:27:10 PM
+2 Boost
It should be another excellent product from Mazda.


nguyenvuminhnguyenvuminh - 8/6/2016 3:20:16 PM
+1 Boost
I realize they're in different price segment but exterior design wise, I like that new Q5 in the other post than this one from Mazda.


atc98092atc98092 - 8/6/2016 4:51:03 PM
+3 Boost
Can't tell a whole lot from that camo. I'm hoping they don't make the audio screen pop up from the dash like the CX-9 does. I hate those.

If this hits the streets in time for my VW buyback, this or the Forester are my two main selections to replace my Passat. The Forester has a few nice features over the Mazda (power liftgate for one), but also has a CVT, where the Mazda has a "proper" automatic. Need to spend a little more time driving them both.


280SE280SE - 8/8/2016 12:17:08 PM
+2 Boost
Hope they add a Signature trim level to this new model and make the cabin quieter than the outgoing CX-5. Basically, make all the changes the 2016 CX-9 accomplished vs the model it replaced.


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