IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is pleased to announce that the 2023 Mazda CX-5 has been named Best Compact SUV for the Money by U.S. News & World Report. The 2023 CX-5 – the brand’s best-selling vehicle in the U.S. – has a starting MSRP of $26,700.
“The Mazda CX-5 combines desirable features, such as standard all-wheel drive, with a top spot in our rankings,” said Jim Sharifi, managing editor at U.S. News Best Cars. “The CX-5 also offers a competitive price and low ownership costs, but many of its best attributes are noticeable right out of the gate. Buyers will appreciate that the CX-5 really shines when it comes to interior quality, and sporty driving dynamics help it deliver a unique and rewarding driving experience.”
For 2023, the CX-5 is available with an all-new Rhodium White exterior premium paint color, complimenting Mazda’s Kodo design. As with all of Mazda’s SUVs, all 2023 CX-5 models retain standard i-Activ all-wheel drive in the U.S.
The critically acclaimed CX-5 has received numerous top industry and safety awards including the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK+. In fact, the CX-5 was the first vehicle to earn a Good rating in IIHS’s new, tougher side impact test. To that end, all the engineering and safety features that contributed to these awards have been carried over to the 2023 model year as standard features….
