The 2017 Mazda CX-5 is a near-complete redesign of the brand’s strong-selling compact crossover, and it comes hot on the heels of last year’s unusual 2016.5 model year refresh. With striking looks, simplified drivetrain offerings, and a focus on answering the complaints lodged by previous owners as well as those from SUV shoppers who passed on Mazda’s entry, the latest CX-5 manages to maintain much of its fun-to-drive edge over the competition in what has traditionally been a dynamically dull segment. Check out these 5 things you need to know about the 2017 Mazda CX-5 crossover.

1. Style-First, Without Much Practicality Compromise

There’s no reason that an affordable people mover like the Mazda CX-5 can’t feature the same detail-focused approach to style of a much more expensive rig, and for 2017 Mazda’s designers went out of their way to prove this point. Of particular interest is the front of the vehicle, where the interplay between the grille, the headlights, and the leading edge of the hood presents a new high water mark in the compact class. It’s a stunningly well-executed design that evolves the older CX-5 without throwing away the silhouette or form factor that was part of its charm.
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