2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD Giggles, Gobbles and Gulps -

REVIEWING THE 2016 MAZDA CX-5 GRAND TOURING AWD THANKS TO MAZDA AND DRIVESTI.

Ready. Set. Vroom.

I recently took the 2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD for a fun-filled sporty week of on-the-go fun. The 2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD is a crossover SUV that comfortably seats five with a ton of extra cargo room.

This wasn’t my first Mazda experience. I had the chance to test drive the Mazda6 a while back and absolutely loved it so my expectations for the Mazda was pretty high. Luckily the Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD did not disappoint.

The 2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD came with:

2.5L Skyactiv-G engine
Skyactiv-Drive 6 speed sport mode
All-wheel drive
19-inch alloy wheels
Power assisted steering
Front and rear stabilizer bars

Some of the exterior features that we liked included the variable rain-sensing wipers, heated power mirrors, rear privacy glass and power moonroof.

The interior features that stood out to me included the:

5 passenger seating
Heated front seats
HD Radio with Auxiliary jack and USB input
7″ color touch-screen display
Rearview camera
Multi-function commander control

My little commander-in-chief felt right at home in the Mazda CX-5.

Mileage on the Mazda CX-5 was what stood out in my mind the most from this test drive. I was able to travel all over the southern New Jersey area on just one tank of gas for the week. That included a pretty mileage heavy commute everyday to my work. It was crazy how economical this car was.

With an MSRP of $32,340 for the one I drove, I think the 2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD is a nice choice for those interested in a Crossover SUV. This might be the car for you if you need a little more cargo room but you’re not ready to take on the full size of an SUV.

See how much space I need with these two beasts riding around with me?