A new 10.25-inch infotainment set-up running the same operating system as found in the 3 hatchback is a step forward and standard across the line-up, while all trim levels also get connected services. The CX-5’s interior has aged well, though, and is helped by some tech updates. It’s a shame that the powertrain feels so old-school by comparison. It has the kind of balance between engaging handling and a concession to ride quality that we like from Mazda’s SUVs. Occasionally it thunders over bumps, the wheels rebounding a little more violently than we’d like, but in the most part the ride is comfortable, while body control contains this top-spec car’s 1,719kg bulk relatively well. It has precision and good weight, plus a degree of feel, which is a welcome surprise. It’s also a shame because, as has ever been the case, the CX-5 has superb steering that, for an SUV, encourages you to drive it with just that little bit more spirit than you might usually do in a car of this type.
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