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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
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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:
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.