One automaker that's impressed me over the past several years has been Mazda. While I've been a fan of its products before — my ex girlfriend picked up a Mazda 3 that served her well — it's been nice to see the Japanese automaker continuing to push itself.
Quite popular, the CX-5 was a nice alternative to the rather mundane Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. Given how those two vehicles have been upgraded quite a bit, the small SUV battle will be ferocious.
But, fear not. Mazda is not resting on its laurels.
Consumer Reports had the chance to take the all-new Mazda CX-5 for a spin and put it through its paces. So, what's the verdict?
Interestingly enough, our friends at CR note at the end of the clip that a fully loaded CX-5 may make for a great alternative to the Audi Q3 and Buick Encore. Clearly, there's a lot to like about the Mazda. See what Consumer Reports has to say in the clip below.
Mazda's redesigned 2017 CX-5 has improved handling, ride comfort, and a quieter cabin, all of which make it a solid contender in the compact SUV segment. One drawback: The infotainment system has a convoluted menu structure.