One conclusion to come out of a full day of driving the 2017 CX-5 through varying terrains is that the crossover definitely deserves consideration from fleets looking to outfit some of their drivers with a car that’s fun to drive, full of amenities perfect for transporting clients, and has a bevy of safety-related options available.
The Mazda Ice Academy was designed to demonstrate Madza’s i-ACTIV all-wheel drive (AWD) on a dedicated ice course in Crested Butte, Colo. It was a very convincing demonstration of reactive vs. predictive on-demand AWD.
For the 2015-MY, the CX-5 is loaded with a number of safety features, including air bags, stability control, and traction control.
Totally refreshed from the ground up with the automaker’s SKYACTIV technology, the 2014 Mazda6 and 2014 CX-5 provide updated options for fleets looking for a mid-size sedan or compact SUV.
With a manual transmission and two-wheel drive, the CX-5 earns 35 mpg on the highway, beating Mazda’s own projections and each of its non-hybrid competitors.