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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW 'OLD?!' screening in Ashland will benefit AIFF ... OSF to hold memorial for Catherine Coulson at Bowmer ... Ashland gets prepared for climate challenge ... 'OLD?!' screening in Ashland will benefit AIFF ... OSF to hold memorial for Catherine Coulson at Bowmer ... Ashland gets prepared for climate challenge ... Ride & Drive: 2016 Mazda CX-5 Comment By Neal White More Content Now DailyTidings.com By Neal White More Content Now Posted Apr. 6, 2015 at 9:28 AM By Neal White More Content Now Posted Apr. 6, 2015 at 9:28 AM » Social News The more you drive the Mazda CX-5, the more you appreciate what a truly well engineered vehicle it is. For the 2016 model year, the five-passenger mid-size sport utility (available in front- or all-wheel drive configurations) receives a number of enhancements. While there are a few styling changes, the big news is the new dash design, upgraded center console, the addition of an electronic parking brake and the new Mazda Connect infotainment system with larger seven-inch full color touchscreen display and new, 19-inch wheels. With a base price starting at $21,795, consumers have their choice of three available trim levels — Sport, Touring and Grand Touring. For the 2016 model year, the CX-5 powertrain lineup remains the same. Consumers have their choice of the 2.0-liter SKYACTIV-G I-4 engine delivering 155 horsepower and 150 lbs.-ft. torque. Available with either six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission and requiring regular unleaded gasoline, it has an EPA fuel economy rating of 26 mpg city, 35 mpg highway. CX-5 Touring and Grand Touring models are equipped with the 2.5-liter SKYACTIV-G I-4 engine delivering 184 horsepower and 185 lbs.-ft. torque. Mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, it has an EPA fuel economy rating of 26 mpg city, 33 mpg highway for front-wheel drive models (24 mpg, 30 mpg respectively for all-wheel drive models). Mazda engineers have done an outstanding job with the SKYACTIV engines, which deliver responsive, excellent performance on the road while achieving exceptional fuel economy for an SUV. Living up to Mazda’s “Zoom, Zoom” reputation, the CX-5 handing is much more like a sports sedan than an SUV. It’s also a lot of fun to drive. I really like the new dash design and the Mazda Connect infotainment system is easy to use, very intuitive and allows the driver to perform routine functions without having to take their eyes off the road — which achieves the company’s “heads up” design philosophy. This week I had the opportunity to evaluate the 2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring, which is the top of the line trim level. It was very nicely equipped. The only add-ons were a technology package (which included navigation) and the lane departure system. Standard safety features include dynamic stability, control, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution and brake assist, hill launch assist and traction control, to name but a few. One of the things I appreciated most when it comes to features and amenities is that Mazda has done a good job in ensuring the CX-5 provides a lot of value. Neal White has been covering the automotive industry for more than 20 years and is affiliated with the Texas Auto Writers Association. THE NUTS AND BOLTS MODEL: 2015 Mazda CX-5 5-seat mid-size SUV Front-, or all-wheel drive Trim packages: Sport, Touring, Grand Touring PRICE RANGE: $22,000-$34,000 ENGINE: 2.0L I4 (155 hp/150 T) 2.5L I4 (184 hp/185 T) TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic EPA: 26/26 mpg city, 35/33 mpg highway (2.0/2.5 FWD) FUEL: Regular unleaded STABILITY CONTROL: Dynamic stability control with traction control BRAKES: ABS LENGTH: 179.3 inches WHEELBASE: 106.3 inches WIDTH: 72.4 inches HEIGHT: 65.7 inches WEIGHT: 3,212-4,566 pounds TRACK: 62.4/62.5 (front/rear) FUEL TANK: 14.8/15.3 gallons (FWD/AWD) TIRES: 17-, or 19-inch CARGO: 34.1/64.8 cubic feet (behind second/first row). TOWING: 2,000 pounds By Neal White More Content Now DailyTidings.com By Neal White More Content Now Posted Apr. 6, 2015 at 9:28 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... 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