2018
Mazda CX-5

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$30,945
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Available trims

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  • Sport FWD
    Starts at
    $24,150
    25 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Sport AWD
    Starts at
    $25,450
    24 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Touring FWD
    Starts at
    $26,215
    25 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Touring AWD
    Starts at
    $27,515
    24 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Grand Touring FWD
    Starts at
    $29,645
    25 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Grand Touring AWD
    Starts at
    $30,945
    24 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Blind spot warning system now standard
Four-cylinder engine adds cylinder-deactivation technology
Five-seat compact SUV
Front- or all-wheel drive
LED headlights standard
Active safety features available

The good & the bad

The good

Excellent steering and handling
Quiet cabin
Adaptive cruise control that works to a stop
Interior materials
USB charging ports in backseat

The bad

Touchscreen locks when SUV is moving
Less cargo room than competitors
Backseat legroom
Multimedia control knob tricky to use
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Safety review

Based on the 2018 Mazda CX-5 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
16.9%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
16.9%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

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Consumer reviews

94% of drivers recommend this car
4.8 / 5
Based on 275 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.8
Performance 4.6
Value 4.8
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.7

Most recent

By Cody Scott from Tulsa, Oklahoma
Owns this car
January 11, 2024

DO NOT BUY!

Would not recommend! Purchased this car about year ago from Jim Glover and recently got an oil change. Leaving work couple days after and noticed large amount of oil where I was parked. Found out my cylinder is cracked. Also found out there is a issue with how the manufacture made it so I called Mazda and addressed my issue and have to wait another week to bring it in. Contacted Jim Glover and addressed my issue and they said if I pay $7,500 I could get a trade in! Its their fault for putting a defective vehicle on the market! Now I have to drive smelling burning oil and coolant mixed until I can get it into Mazda dealership and pay $185 just for them to diagnose it.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 2.0
Value 3.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 1.0
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By Lavinia I. from Pittsburgh, PA
Owns this car
June 27, 2023

egh...there's better cars out there.

I feel like this car is barely going...it has no power. every time I drive over 60, it literally struggles to get there. I can hear the engine all the time when I drive it and it's really annoying. I don't know, I'll give it a 4/10. sure, it's a good looking car. but...I find this car to be a good start for beginner drivers.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 2.0
Value 2.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 3.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Mazda CX-5?

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 is available in 3 trim levels:

  • Grand Touring (2 styles)
  • Sport (2 styles)
  • Touring (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Mazda CX-5?

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 offers up to 25 MPG in city driving and 31 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2018 Mazda CX-5 reliable?

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Mazda CX-5 owners.

Is the 2018 Mazda CX-5 a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Mazda CX-5. 94.5% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5
Based on 275 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.8
  • Performance: 4.6
  • Value: 4.8
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.7

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