If you’re shopping for a compact crossover, then it’s easy to see why the Mazda CX-5 is a great choice
Its
athletic driving dynamics,
refined exterior
and
well-equipped
interior make it one of the
best competitors
in its
class
I got a chance to test this feature
out in Colorado in
a freak
snowstorm.
The
steering was
firm
and
responsive,
as was the
throttle
the
ride
was comfortable, but the
suspension
felt
confident through every corner.
was Given
its size, the
CX-5's
Miata-like
handling
never
surprised
me.
It
is known
to see unusual blizzards during this period
One
day it's beautifully sunny
and the
next day "Skyflake" is
pouring
down everywhere.
It
was sunny all afternoon,
but at night
the white stuff
began to fall violently.
Nice
to
see you
sitting inside, but I
have a
Mazda
CX-5 so
I
thought
it was time to
test it
The snow was
unforgiving and it was hard
to see
ahead,
but the CX-5 never lost traction and
felt confident throughout
the
ride.
Most
4 wheel drive vehicles
are
"reactive". That
means it waits for the front wheels to slip before
engaging
the rear wheels for
extra traction while the four-wheel drive system is always on.
However, according to Mazda, the
2021 CX-5's
I-ACTIV AWD system is a
"predictive"
system,
the CX-5
didn't
let me down and it felt perfectly
sunny
outside.