The 2025 Mazda CX-5 is a popular crossover SUV with excellent performance and elegant styling. It knows how to stand out in traffic, and it also comes packed with useful features that make it a family’s favorite.
5 Useful Traits of the 2025 Mazda CX-5
Standard All-Wheel Drive
One of the CX-5’s most useful traits is the standard i-ACTIV AWD drivetrain. Unique to Mazda, this type of all-wheel drive senses the wheels with the most grip when driving on loose or slippery terrains and directs torque to them, improving traction and overall performance. This feature makes this crossover SUV a great choice for driving in adverse weather and braving the great outdoors, so you can enjoy all sorts of adventures on and off the road.
Automatic On/Off Headlamps
When driving in adverse weather or at night, another useful trait is the automatic on/off headlight system. This system uses a sensor on the windshield to monitor surrounding brightness. When it becomes too dark, it turns on both the headlights and the other exterior lights.
Conversely, it turns the exterior lights off when it detects sufficient brightness. You can activate or deactivate this feature by rotating the headlight switch, and you can also change the sensor’s light sensitivity. In addition to the exterior lights, this sensor also controls the rain-sensing windshield wipers, which are also standard across the lineup.
Flexible Seating
Inside, the CX-5 provides spacious seating for five, and it boasts a flexible second-row design with a split-folding seat backrest. This vehicle’s characteristic is the 40/20/40 split, which is a rare feature on modern vehicles. It provides more flexibility compared to the popular 60/40 split-folding design, allowing you to create a center pass-through for long cargo while providing more comfort to the rear riders.
Smartphone Integration
Each trim of the CX-5 is well-equipped with advanced technologies, including smartphone integration through Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. These apps make it easy to project the screen of your compatible smartphone onto the center display and use a range of compatible apps, including communication apps such as WhatsApp or various navigation maps.
Convenient In-Cabin Storage
Behind the rear seats, this crossover SUV has 29.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity, and it also has versatile in-cabin storage so everyone in the car can store their loose items.
Front riders get door pockets, an ample glovebox, and a generous compartment inside the center console. An overhead console with a holder for sunglasses adds convenience for the driver, while the rear riders can store items inside the ample door pockets. The rear seat also has a flip-down center armrest with cupholders.
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