The key to the success of modern SUVs is the way they drive. Unlike the big, heavy 4x4s of old, the current breed of family SUVs are as quiet, comfortable and easy to live with as a traditional hatchback. But even so, some models still do a better job than others. And when it comes to combining SUV practicality with a compact and nimble feel, the Mazda CX-5 is up there with the very best.
Good to drive.
Comfortable interior.
Well equipped.
With a Mazda CX-5 lease, you can choose your preferred model and drive a brand-new car while making fixed monthly payments.
The details of your contract are up to you, including how long you’d like to drive your Tesla Model S (normally 2-5 years), your annual mileage and upfront payment. You can also include a maintenance and servicing package in your monthly payments as an optional extra.
Once the agreement ends, you return the car to us – it couldn’t be easier. To find out more about how contract hire works, take a look at our easy-to-understand guide to car leasing.
Mazda CX-5 leasing enables you to drive a brand-new car for an affordable monthly price. Unlike buying a car outright, you won’t have a massive upfront sum to part with at the start. You also don’t need to pay a balloon payment at the end of your contract, like with other finance options. Instead, you simply ‘hire’ the car for 2-5 years and return it to us when your lease ends.
For your Mazda CX-5 lease, choose your preferred model, upfront payment, annual mileage and contract length. You’ll then be given our best quote for your monthly price. Once the contract is finalised, we’ll deliver the car for free.
There’s more to the CX-5 than just a really good all-round driving experience. This crossover SUV possesses stylish looks, a nice cabin and plenty of standard equipment – making it a great family car. A varied choice of efficient petrol and diesel engines add to its appeal. And some models are available with 4-wheel drive for when the going gets tough.
The CX-5’s interior is well thought-out, with plenty of storage space dotted around the cabin. Aside from the usual glovebox space, the front offers a central storage compartment with 2 retractable cupholders, decent-sized door bins, several little cubby holes and an overhead sunglasses holder. The back-seat passengers get door bins, coin trays on the doors and seatback storage pockets in front of them.
The CX-5 can seat 5 people and there’s a reasonable amount of head- and legroom in the back. The boot is smaller than a lot of its competitors, but it still offers a respectable 506 litres. It’s also a convenient shape, with a nice square loading area and virtually no lip at the base of the rear hatch. Pull a handle in the boot and the seats fold flat in a 40/20/40 split, providing a loading space that’s suitable for bulkier items.
There’s no hybrid option in the CX-5 range yet, but the petrol and diesel engines all fall towards the more economical end of the scale. The official figure for the 165hp 2-wheel-drive manual is up to 42.2mpg and our experience is that the Mazda engines come commendably close to these laboratory figures in the real world (think mid- to high-30s).
The diesel engines are a great choice if you’re doing higher mileages. Smooth and refined, the 150hp Skyactiv-D unit is rated at 50.4mpg in 2-wheel-drive manual form. Opting for the higher-powered engine, the automatic gearbox or the 4-wheel-drive version (available in either auto or manual form) will eat into the fuel economy somewhat. However, even the thirstiest diesel – the 165hp 4-wheel-drive auto – returns a respectable 42.8mpg.
All CX-5s come in 5-door, 5-seat SUV form.
SE-L Sport GT Sport Kuro Edition
The Mazda CX-5 comes with plenty of equipment. Entry level SE-L models have dual-zone climate control, satellite navigation, radar cruise control and the 10.25-inch infotainment system as standard. There’s also a comprehensive suite of active safety features on all models, including blind spot monitoring, lane keep assistance and autonomous emergency braking.
The CX-5 sets the bar fairly high, but there are plenty of talented contenders in this category. For those in search of outright practicality, the Skoda Kodiaq offers a huge amount of load space, with an incredible 835 litres of boot volume even before you fold the rear seats. It’s also available in 7-seat form, as are the Kia Sorento and the Peugeot 5008.
The Ford Kuga is another good option. It’s not as stylish as the CX-5 and the interior can’t match the Mazda’s material quality, but it’s an impressive all-rounder with sharp handling, decent equipment levels and the option of a highly-efficient plug-in hybrid engine. The Kia Sorento and Toyota RAV4 both come with plug-in hybrid options too.
Yes. Mazda has a good reputation for reliability. The CX-5 finished 2nd in the large SUV category of the 2020 What Car? Reliability Survey, beating the Skoda Kodiaq and the Kia Sorento among others.
By normal standards, the CX-5’s 506-litre boot is large. It’s comfortably big enough to get a pair of pushchairs in it, with room left over for other luggage.
There are 3 main trim levels – SE-L, Sport and GT Sport. At the time of writing, Mazda was also offering the limited edition Kuro Edition, which sits roughly in between SE-L and Sport.
Yes. All CX-5s have front and rear parking sensors. Sport models upwards have a reversing camera too.
The CX-5 has some nice features built in to aid practicality. There’s plenty of cabin storage, and the mechanism used to fold the rear seats is extremely quick and easy to use. The luggage space is not as large or as versatile as some competitors, but it would be fine for a typical family.
The CX-5 is a great all-rounder that provides comfort, quality and a reasonable amount of practicality. Where it excels is the driving experience, which feels nimble and precise. In short, it’s an SUV without the compromises typically associated with a tall, heavy car.
If you want the best price on your Mazda CX-5 lease, choose Vanarama. We have a Price Promise that means you’re guaranteed the best car leasing offers and we also include free delivery in every deal. We’re rated Excellent on Trustpilot and if you’re not completely satisfied, we offer free 30-day returns too.
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