If you're seeking an SUV that will add excitement to your regular drive in Yorkville, NY, get the 2023 Mazda CX-5. This crossover has peppy acceleration and agile handling. It also has one of the nicest interiors in its class. Steet Ponte Mazda has a broad assortment of new Mazda models for sale or lease near Utica, including the CX-5. We designed the following comparison of the CX-5 to its competitors to help you decide which SUV to drive.
The new Mazda CX-5 has nicely weighted steering and strong brakes that make it a blast to drive on winding roads in Rome, NY. Its front strut and multi-link rear suspension absorbs most rough spots in the road for a well-cushioned ride.
The new Hyundai Tucson has a gentle ride, but it's not quite as athletic as the CX-5.
The new Subaru Forester rides smoothly, but it doesn't have the spirited verve that you get with the CX-5.
The new Honda CR-V has a comfort-tuned suspension, but it sacrifices some corner-carving capability for a softer ride quality.
The new Mazda CX-5 comes standard with a 187-horsepower four-cylinder engine, but a turbocharged 256-horsepower four-cylinder motor is available that gives it more oomph for passing on the highway in Rome, NY. With this powertrain, the CX-5 can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.5 seconds.
The new Hyundai Tucson also comes standard with a 187-horsepower four-cylinder engine, but that's the only gas motor offered in the Tucson.
The new Subaru Forester's lone engine offering is a 182-horsepower four-cylinder powerplant. Zero to 60 takes around 9 seconds with this motor.
The Honda CR-V only offers one engine - a 190-horsepower four-cylinder setup. Its continuously variable transmission makes it feel sluggish compared to rivals with regular automatic transmissions.
Climb into the new Mazda CX-5 and you'll be taken with its classy, low-slung dash and upscale materials. Its fabulous layout and refined fit and finish add to its appeal. New Hartford drivers will appreciate its optional genuine leather upholstery and authentic wood trim.
The new Hyundai Tucson also has a mostly upscale cabin, but there are a few hard plastic surfaces.
The new Subaru Forester's interior has a generally no-frills appearance, though it is spacious and well put-together.
The new Honda CR-V has an airy, upmarket cabin, but it's not quite as lavish as the CX-5's interior.
When traffic grinds to a halt in Yorkville, NY, it helps to have a feature-rich infotainment system to keep your mind engaged. The new Mazda CX-5 comes with a 10.2-inch infotainment display with a Wi-Fi hot spot and support for Apple Carplay and Android Auto. This unit is easy to see and has crisp graphics and prompt responses.
The Hyundai Tucson's standard touch screen is only eight inches long. A Wi-Fi hot spot is only optional in the Tucson.
The new Subaru Forester comes standard with just a 6.5-inch touch screen.
The new Honda CR-V's standard infotainment touch screen in only seven inches long.
The 2023 Mazda CX-5 has more to offer Utica drivers than other compact SUVs. Visit Steet Ponte Mazda and test drive a CX-5 model today.
