The Mazda CX-5 is improving with age as
the company has announced a handful of updates for the 2021 model year. Set to
go on sale in the United States next month, the 2021 CX-5 now comes standard
with a 10.25-inch infotainment system. It replaces the previous 7- and 8-inch
displays and features Android Auto as well as Apple CarPlay compatibility.
The infotainment system runs the latest
software and comes with a three-year trial of Mazda Connected Services. The
latter enables owners to remotely monitor and control their crossover via the
MyMazda app.
Besides the infotainment system, the CX-5
Touring gains an all-new Touring Preferred SV Package which costs US$ 1,445 and
adds a host of commonly requested features. These include power front seats,
leather upholstery and a moonroof. The package also adds a power liftgate, a
ten-speaker Bose audio system and an auto-dimming rearview mirror with
Homelink.
Another new addition is the previously
announced CX-5 Carbon Edition. It’s based on the CX-5 Touring with the Touring
Preferred SV Package, and features a Polymetal Gray exterior with gloss black
mirrors and 19-inch alloy wheels with a black finish. The special edition also
has red leather seats, black honeycomb trim, and red contrast stitching on the
steering wheel.
Lastly, the range-topping CX-5 Signature
features additional i-Activsense safety features including Driver Attention
Alert and Smart City Brake Support Reverse. They’re joined by a 360° View
Monitor that has been “updated with high-definition digital clarity.” Engine
options carryover and include a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder
that pumps out 187 hp and 252 Nm of torque.
Customers can also opt for a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine which produces up to
250 hp and 433 Nm of torque.
On downside, prices have crept up as the
entry-level CX-5 Sport now starts at US$ 25,270 excluding a destination charge of
between US$ 1,100 and US$ 1,145. That’s up US$ 180 from last year, but the destination
fee has also increased by US$ 55 bringing the total increase to US$ 235.
