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2015 Mazda CX-5

Crossover · 2015–2026

Trims and features

201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

What changed for 2015

First year we have trim data for.

2015 CX-5 trims

Grand TouringSportTouring
Price
Starting MSRPfrom $27,970from $21,545from $24,965
Powertrain
EngineSKYACTIV-G 2.5LAWD Automatic: SKYACTIV-G 2.5L
FWD Automatic: SKYACTIV-G 2.0L
FWD Manual: SKYACTIV-G 2.0L		SKYACTIV-G 2.5L
Horsepower184 hpAWD Automatic: 184 hp
FWD Automatic: 155 hp
FWD Manual: 155 hp		184 hp
Torque185 lb-ftAWD Automatic: 185 lb-ft
FWD Automatic: 150 lb-ft
FWD Manual: 150 lb-ft		185 lb-ft
TransmissionSKYACTIV-Drive 6-speed Sport automatic transmissionAWD Automatic: SKYACTIV-Drive 6-speed Sport automatic transmission
FWD Manual: SKYACTIV-MT 6-speed manual transmission		SKYACTIV-Drive 6-speed Sport automatic transmission
Gears666
DrivetrainAWD / FWDAWD Automatic / FWD Automatic / FWD ManualAWD / FWD
Fuel economy (combined)AWD: 26 mpg
FWD: 27 mpg		AWD Automatic: 26 mpg
FWD Automatic: 29 mpg
FWD Manual: 29 mpg		AWD: 26 mpg
FWD: 27 mpg
Size and capability
Seats555
Max towing2,000 lb2,000 lb2,000 lb
Cargo behind last row34.1 cu ft34.1 cu ft34.1 cu ft
Max cargo65.4 cu ft64.8 cu ft65.4 cu ft
Ground clearance8.5 in8.5 in8.5 in
Length178.7 in178.7 in178.7 in
Tech
Touchscreen5.8 inOptional5.8 in
Apple CarPlayOptionalOptionalOptional
Android AutoOptionalOptionalOptional
AudioBose—Optional
Speakers946 + option
Driver assistance
Blind-spot monitoringBlind Spot Alert—Blind Spot Alert
Automatic emergency brakingOptional—Optional
Parking sensorsOptionalOptionalOptional
Comfort
SeatsLeatherClothCloth
Heated seatsFront——
Climate zones211
Remote startOptionalOptionalOptional
Second rowSplit BenchSplit BenchSplit Bench
Exterior
SunroofTilt/Slide Moonroof—Optional
Wheels19 in17 in17 in
HeadlightsHalogen + optionHalogenHalogen + option
Packages and options (69)
Grand TouringSportTouring
Bluetooth Audio Package $400—Optional—
Grand Touring Technology Package $1,425Optional——
BOSE/Moonroof Package $1,130——Optional
Touring Technology Package $1,485——Optional
Roof Rack Attachment - Cargo Box, Short OptionalOptionalOptional
Clear Film Door Edge Protection OptionalOptionalOptional
Clear Film Front Paint Protection Package $595OptionalOptionalOptional
Clear Film Rear Bumper Top Protection $75OptionalOptionalOptional
Fog Lights $350StandardOptionalStandard
Fog Lights Switch —Optional—
Front Mask OptionalOptionalOptional
Hood Edge Protector OptionalOptionalOptional
Roof Rack Attachment - Kayak Carrier OptionalOptionalOptional
License Plate Frame, Carline OptionalOptionalOptional
License Plate Frame, Zoom-Zoom OptionalOptionalOptional
Mazda Valve Stem Caps OptionalOptionalOptional
Moonroof Wind Deflector Optional—Optional
Rear Bumper Guard $100OptionalOptionalOptional
Roof Rack Attachment - Luggage Basket with Net OptionalOptionalOptional
Roof Rack Attachment - Bike Carrier OptionalOptionalOptional
Roof Rack Crossbars OptionalOptionalOptional
Roof Rack Side Rails $275OptionalOptionalOptional
Side Window Deflectors - Acrylic OptionalOptionalOptional
Roof Rack Attachment - Ski/Snowboard Carrier OptionalOptionalOptional
Splash Guards, Front OptionalOptionalOptional
Splash Guards, Rear OptionalOptionalOptional
Roof Rack Attachment - Surfboard Carrier OptionalOptionalOptional
Touch-Up Paint OptionalOptionalOptional
Trailer Hitch Attachment - Bike Carrier OptionalOptionalOptional
Trailer Hitch Cover OptionalOptionalOptional
Trailer Hitch Kit $425OptionalOptionalOptional
Trailer Hitch Wiring Harness OptionalOptionalOptional
Wheel Locks $55OptionalOptionalOptional
Floor Mats, All-Weather $100OptionalOptionalOptional
Alloy Pedals OptionalOptionalOptional
Ash Tray with LED Illumination OptionalOptionalOptional
Compass/Auto-Dimming Mirror with HomeLink $295OptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Mat, Carpet $60OptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Net $50OptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Tray $75OptionalOptionalOptional
Cigarette Lighter OptionalOptionalOptional
Door Sill Trim Plates $125OptionalOptionalOptional
First Aid Kit OptionalOptionalOptional
Remote Engine Start $575OptionalOptionalOptional
Retractable Cargo Cover $200OptionalOptionalOptional
Roadside Assistance Kit OptionalOptionalOptional
Soft Cargo Liner with Rear Bumper Flap OptionalOptionalOptional
Windshield Sunscreen OptionalOptionalOptional
3.5mm Audio Cable OptionalOptionalOptional
Portable Navigation Device - Garmin nuvi 2597LMT OptionalOptionalOptional
Portable Navigation Device - Garmin nuvi 3597LMTHD OptionalOptionalOptional
Portable Navigation Device - Garmin nuvi 44LM OptionalOptionalOptional
Mazda Navigation System OptionalOptionalOptional
SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 4-Month Trial Subscription $525StandardOptionalOptional
Parking Sensors, Defeat Switch for Trailer Hitch OptionalOptionalOptional
Parking Sensors, Rear $475OptionalOptionalOptional
Blue Reflex Mica OptionalOptionalOptional
Crystal White Pearl Mica $200OptionalOptionalOptional
Deep Crystal Blue Mica OptionalOptionalOptional
Jet Black Mica OptionalOptionalOptional
Liquid Silver Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional
Meteor Gray Mica OptionalOptionalOptional
Soul Red Metallic $300OptionalOptionalOptional
Black Cloth —Optional—
Black Leather Optional——
Black Premium Cloth ——Optional
Black/Sand Cloth —Optional—
Black/Sand Leather Optional——
Black/Sand Premium Cloth ——Optional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Apple lists CarPlay for: CX-5 2019–2025 (Apple).

NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints

YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2026 MAZDA CX-5 SUV ICE AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 00
2025 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 027
2024 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 044
2023 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 063
2022 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 063
2022 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 063
2021 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 0147
2021 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 0147
2020 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 0107
2020 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 0107
2019 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 2270
2019 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD5 OptionalOptional 2270
2018 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD Later Release5 OptionalNo 0119
2018 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD Later Release5 OptionalNo 0119
2018 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD Early Release4 OptionalNo 3231
2018 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD Early Release4 OptionalNo 3231
2017 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD4 NoNo 1148
2017 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD4 NoNo 1148
2016 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD4 OptionalNo 5510
2016 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD4 OptionalNo 5510
2015 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD5 OptionalNo 4133
2015 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD5 OptionalNo 4133

Source: NHTSA.

EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)

YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2026CX-5 4WDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 26
2025CX-5 4WDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI; with cylinder deactivation
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo, SIDI		 24–28
2024CX-5 4WDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo, SIDI		 24–28
2023CX-5 4WDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo		 24–26
2022CX-5 4WDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo		 24–26
2021CX-5 2WDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo		 25–28
2021CX-5 4WDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo		 24–26
2020CX-5 2WDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 28
2020CX-5 4WDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo		 24–26
2019CX-5 2WDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Diesel, Turbo
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo		 25–29
2019CX-5 4WDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Diesel, Turbo
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo		 24–28
2018CX-5 2WDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Diesel, Turbo
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L		 28–29
2018CX-5 4WDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Diesel, Turbo
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L		 26–28
2017CX-5 2WDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 27
2017CX-5 4WDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 26
2016CX-5 2WDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L		 29
2016CX-5 4WDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 26
2015CX-5 2WDMan 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L		 27–29
2015CX-5 4WDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L		 26–27

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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