2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring FWD
All photo credits
- Photo: 2014 Mazda CX-5 SE-L LUX NAV Diesel 2.2 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: MAZDA CX-5 (KE) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: MAZDA CX-5 (KE) China (2) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2014 Mazda CX-5 SE-L LUX NAV Diesel 2.2 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2016 Mazda CX-5 Touring, Rear Left, 04-23-2020 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring FWD is a 184-hp inline-4 SUV with a 6-speed skyactiv-drive automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $28,220 MSRP.
It makes 184 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 185 lb-ft of torque at 3250 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 26 mpg city and 33 mpg highway.
The CX-5 measures 179.3 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,433 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $28,220 ($38,215 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $29,040 ($39,325 *) |
| Destination Charge | $820 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | SKYACTIV-G 2.5L DOHC 16-valve I4 with S-VT (intake and exhaust) |
| Horsepower | 184 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
| Torque | 185 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | Chain-driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, S-VT |
| Bore and Stroke | 89.0 x 100.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed SKYACTIV-Drive automatic with manual-shift and Sport mode |
| 1st Gear | 3.552 (36 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.022 (64 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.452 (89 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1 (129 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.708 (182 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.599 (215 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.893 |
| Final Drive | 4.325 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 26 MPG |
| Highway | 33 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded (87 octane) |
| Tank Capacity | 14.8 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut, coil spring and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link, coil spring and stabilizer bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.7" ventilated disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.9" solid disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 19 x 7J alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 19 x 7J alloy |
| Tires Front | P225/55R19 all-season |
| Tires Rear | P225/55R19 all-season |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 179.3 in |
| Width | 72.4 in |
| Height | 65.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Front Track | 62.4 in |
| Rear Track | 62.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 32.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,433 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 57.1 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53.7 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (17.4 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2016 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD: 4 ★ overall
Recalls
5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Mazda CX-5. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 6, 2020 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 CX-5 vehicles. The LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may fail while driving.
Consequence: If the DRL fails, the vehicle's visibility may be reduced to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlights, and replace the sealing gasket or headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4320A.
NHTSA campaign 20V063000
Sep 6, 2016 · STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
Consequence: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.
NHTSA campaign 16V644000
Apr 11, 2016 · STEERING
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2013, to December 2, 2015, and 2013-2015 CX-9 vehicles manufactured December 6, 2012, to July 31, 2015. The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.
Consequence: If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and then correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9316D.
NHTSA campaign 16V203000
Feb 3, 2016 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2013, to February 2, 2016. The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Consequence: A rupture of the fuel filler pipe may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will alter the attachment between the fuel filler pipe and the left rear side of the bracket of the fuel filler pipe, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 9216B.
NHTSA campaign 16V064000
Jan 19, 2016 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Pilkington North America, Inc. (Pilkington) is recalling certain replacement windshields, model FW04026 GTY, manufactured November 23, 2015, to December 16, 2015 for use in Mazda CX-5 vehicles that are equipped with the Smart City Brake Support system. The affected windshields have a bracket mounted on the inside to hold a laser sensor or LIDAR device for the Smart City Brake Support system. These brackets were improperly affixed with only tape instead of tape and urethane and therefore may loosen.
Consequence: If the bracket loosens or detaches from the windshield, the safety features of the Smart City Brake Support system may be disabled and therefore increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Pilkington will contact the wholesalers and retailers that purchased the windshields to try to identify the affected customers. The affected windshields will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began on February 15, 2016. Owners may contact Pilkington at 1-844-278-7230.
NHTSA campaign 16E002000
510 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Mazda CX-5
Owner Complaints
510 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Mazda CX-5 (31 mention a crash, 10 a fire, 13 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Exterior Lighting | 161 |
| Electrical System | 71 |
| Service Brakes | 69 |
| Unknown Or Other | 57 |
| Power Train | 51 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 42 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 MAZDA CX-5. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.