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The 2020 Mazda CX-5 is delightfully upscale

With tasteful styling, a richly finished interior and plenty of performance, the 2020 Mazda CX-5 shows Mazda can still bring the thunder.

Craig Cole
Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he's as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or behind a keyboard. When not hosting videos or cranking out features and reviews, he's probably out in the garage working on one of his project cars. He's fully restored a 1936 Ford V8 sedan and then turned to resurrecting another flathead-powered relic, a '51 Ford Crestliner. Craig has been a proud member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
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The Mazda CX-5 is one seriously good looking utility vehicle.

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In Signature trim, this vehicle's cabin is incredibly luxurious. 

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The CX-5 doesn't have an unattractive angle. 

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The Mazda Connect infotainment system is not only homely, it's unnecessarily difficult to use.

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Fold the rear backrest down and you get nearly 60 cubic feet of junk-hauling space.

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Signature models of the CX-5 feature oodles of Nappa leather and real wood trim.

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The CX-5's 2.5-liter turbocharged engine delivers up to 250 horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque.

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That engine is potent, but it's a bit noisier and feels coarser than expected. 

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Signature models roll on stylish 19-inch wheels.

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For more photos of the 2020 Mazda CX-5 Signature, keep clicking through this gallery.

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