Mazda CX-5 2024

Taking a look back at the Mazda CX-5’s history is a good way to understand where it stands today. It’s got as many Car and Driver 10Best awards as it does tires, but after seven years of one of our favorite crossovers, the CX-5 is due for a rejuvenation. It’s still a better driver and far more luxurious than the train of competitors behind it, but the new kids on the block have quickly outshined its trophy cabinet. Under the hood is a 187-hp inline-four engine with standard all-wheel drive. The optional 256-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter is the powertrain to get, but thankfully Mazda has decided against the popular CVT and instead uses a traditional six-speed automatic transmission, which sweetens the CX-5 driving experience. While it gives up some space for the sake of style, sitting in a CX-5 is enough to convince you of its luxury. For space, we’d stick with the newer Honda CR-V or the slightly larger CX-50, but despite its age, the CX-5 still drives like it’s out to prove something and for that reason, we think it’s worthy of a place on our 2024 Editors’ Choice list.