Winter is coming and it will bring many new models on the horizon. The redesigned 2023 Mazda CX-5 will be released at the end of this year with some minor exterior and interior refreshments. Besides exterior and interior refreshments, the upcoming Mazda CX-5 will also get a new Diesel engine as well. This model will consist of the 2.2-liter engine that delivers 170 horses and 290 lb-ft of torque.
As before, Japanese popular SUV offers astonishing design and it comes with great aerodynamics. Also, the cabin of this model will be redesigned and customers will get a high level of comfort and the latest techs.
2023 Mazda CX-5 To Gain More Chrome Accents
The new 2023 Mazda CX-5 looks awesome. The manufacturer will continue to deploy the well-known KODO design language. However, the new model will get some refreshments. The front will be the most attractive part of this SUV thanks to the grille that is gained more chrome accents and the headlights that use the latest LED technology. Sides will be adorned with 17-inch alloy wheel, while the rear end deploys slightly smaller taillights.
Dimensionally, the new 2023 Mazda CX-5 sits between CX-7 and CX3 models. Also, if we compare the CX-5 model with the CX-9, both models share the same styling. Mazda CX-5 will arrive in three trim levels Sport, Touring and Grand Touring. The Grand Touring is most equipped and most expensive trim.
Great Comfort
The 2023 Mazda CX-5 offers one of the best cabins in the compact crossover segment. All materials inside are made to provide durability. The cabin is roomy, and the new model comes with two rows of seats. Standard upholstery includes cloth materials, while soft real leather upholstery is optional. As before, the seats offer great comfort on the long ride and Power-adjustment system is standard on the higher trims. The cargo space is decent and the new model only provides 31 cubic feet of space. However, folding down the rear seats it opens a 60 cubic feet.
As we already wrote, the 2023 Mazda CX-5 will be available with three trim levels Sport, Touring and Grand Touring. The Sport trim opens the new era of techs. This trim will include a leather steering wheel, 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, auto emergency braking, and blind-spot monitoring. Touring trims will get the more biggers 19-inch alloy wheels, keyless ignition and heated front seats, Bose audio system, and a power liftgate. The last and the most expensive is the Grand Touring trim. This trim comes with a long list of features that include a moonroof, larger head-up display, better seats with memory and more.
2023 Mazda CX-5 Skyactiv-X Engine
The upcoming 2023 Mazda CX-5 will be available with few engine options. As before the first one that is standard is a 2.5-liter engine. This engine produces 187 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 186 lb-ft of torque at 3,250 rpm (4,000 rpm for AWD models). After five years, the manufacturer will finally give this SUV a diesel engine. Under the hood of this model is lying a 2.2-liter engine that delivers 170 horses and 290 lb-ft of torque. This engine will be only available for the buyers in the U.S.
The third one and the last engine is the same one that powers models like Mazda 6 and Mazda CX-9 models. This engine is consist of a 2.5-liter four-cylinder turbo drivetrain that is able to produce up to 250 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of twists with the 93-octane premium gasoline. However, with the regular one, it produces 227 HP. This engine will be only available with the Signature trim. All engines above will use the same 6-speed automatic transmission.
Price and Release Date
The all-new 2023 Mazda CX-5 will see some changes and updates that will slightly increase the price. So, the new CX-5 will cost around $26,500 for the base model.
Touring model that comes with more features will starts at $28,000, while the most equipped Grand Touring model cost $34,000. With the prices above, 2023 Mazda CX-5 is in line with models like Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Hyundai Tucson. According to the latest info, the new compact crossover will debut in the last quarter of this year.
