February 2020

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Way to Go, Nathan!
We’re celebrating with you!!

After 4 years of training and more training, exams and hours upon hours of studying, West Coast Mazda technician Nathan Simoes has earned his Red Seal certificate and Fixed Operations Manager Mitch Clark couldn’t be more proud to present it to him.

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2020 Mazda CX-5
The Olympic Athlete of Compact SUVs (+video)

Here’s a quick look at the various trim levels and features now available for 2020:

The 2020 CX-5 GX
Far from entry-level thanks to the many standard features occupants can enjoy.

Fuel mileage: Up to7.8 L/100 km hwy

Seating for 5

Engine: Skyactiv-G 2.5 L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine (187 hp & 186 lb. ft. torque)

Transmission: Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode and Drive Selection switch

Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive Standard with available i-Activ AWD

GX Highlights include:

  • 17″ alloy wheels (dark grey high-lustre metallic)
  • Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring System (ABSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
  • LED headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
  • Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Autohold function
  • Rearview camera (wide angle)
  • 7-inch colour touchscreen display with Mazda Connect
  • Apple CarPlay™
  • Android Auto™
  • 2 USB ports and auxiliary input jack
  • Push Button Start

The 2020 CX-5 GS
Building upon the GX’s many standard features, the GS has even more to rave about:

Fuel mileage: Up to7.9 L/100 km hwy

Seating for 5

Engine: Skyactiv-G 2.5 L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine (187 hp & 186 lb. ft. torque)

Transmission: Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode and Drive Selection switch

Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive Standard with available i-Activ AWD

GS Highlights include:

  • Cylinder Deactivation
  • Power liftgate with programmable height
  • 6-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with manual lumbar support
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Wiper de-icer
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • 6 speakers (upgrade from 4 on GX)
  • Includes select i-Activsense safety features:
  • Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
  • Smart Brake Support (SBS)
  • Pedestrian Detection (forward sensing)
  • Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)
  • Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
  • Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
  • Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)

The 2020 CX-5 GT
The GT trim level gets serious about pampering both its driver and passengers with unheard of features for this category of vehicle:

Fuel mileage: Up to 7.9 L/100 km hwy

Seating for 5

Engine Option 1: Skyactiv-G 2.5 L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with Cylinder Deactivation (187 hp & 186 lb. ft. torque) with Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode and Drive Selection switch

Or

Engine Option 2: Skyactiv-G 2.5 T with Dynamic Pressure Turbo, Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode and Drive Selection switch

Drivetrain: Standard i-Activ AWD

GT Trim Includes the following features in addition to or in place of GS AWD with Comfort Package:

  • 19″ alloy wheels (silver metallic finish)
  • Heated rear seats (outboard seats only/three settings)
  • 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, including power lumbar support
  • Ventilated front seats with three settings
  • LED front and rear signature lights
  • LED foglights
  • Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)
  • Windshield-projected Active Driving Display (ADD)
  • Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)††
  • SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (includes complimentary 3-month subscription)
  • SiriusXM Traffic Plus and Travel Link® services (includes complimentary 5-year subscription)
  • HomeLink® wireless control system
  • Power folding exterior door mirror
  • Meter set with 7″ LCD display
  • Off-road traction assist (turbo engine only)
  • Paddle Shifters (turbo engine only)
  • 8″ colour touchscreen display with Mazda Connect (turbo engine only)

The 2020 CX-5 SIGNATURE
For the uppermost trim, the CX-5 Signature includes all of the premium features mentioned and adds an uncompromising level of styling and convenience:

Fuel mileage: Up to 8.7 L/100 km hwy

Seating for 5

Engine: Skyactiv-G 2.5 T with Dynamic Pressure Turbo (DPT), 250* hp & 310* lb. ft. torque* with 93 octane fuel, and 227 hp & 310 lb. ft. torque with 87 octane fuel)Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode and Drive Selection switch

Drivetrain: Standard i-Activ AWD

Includes the following features in addition to/in place of GT with Skyactiv-G 2.5 T with Dynamic Pressure Turbo (DPT) engine:

  • 19″ alloy wheels (gunmetal)
  • Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery
  • 360° View Monitor
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Auto-dimming rearview frameless mirror with Homelink®wireless control system
  • Satin chrome-plated glovebox lever
  • LED illuminated glovebox
  • Premium cross-stitching detail on steering wheel
  • Abachi wood-trimmed decorative dash panel
  • Abachi wood-trimmed front and rear door panels
  • Black interior roof lining
  • Satin chrome-plated power seat switches
  • LED front and rear room lamps
  • LED cargo area light
  • Off-road traction assist (turbo engine only)
  • Paddle Shifters (turbo engine only)
  • 8″ colour touchscreen display with Mazda Connect (turbo engine only)

Which CX-5 would suit your lifestyle best? Find out by clicking the TEST DRIVE button below and scheduling a complete tour and road test of the 2020 CX-5.

Please Note: The details of this article were accurate at the time it was written. Manufacturers may change the details of any vehicle’s specifications, at any time, without notice.

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