2016.5 Mazda CX-5 Adds More Standard Features to Best-Selling Compact Crossover

Backup Camera Now Standard on Most Trim Levels, Navigation Added to CX-5 Touring and Grand Touring

2016 Mazda CX-5

IRVINE, CA - December 19, 2015: Just in time for Christmas, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has announced pricing and packaging for the 2016.5 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover, adding value and reducing complexity in CX-5's trim level structure.

New for the mid-model year, a backup camera is now standard on all trim levels equipped with Mazda's SKYACTIV-Drive six-speed automatic transmission. CX-5 Touring models gain standard navigation and heated front seats. CX-5 Grand Touring models also add navigation as standard equipment.

"The added content in 2016.5 CX-5 reflects our customers' tastes toward premium features in a compelling, fun-to-drive, stylish crossover," said Robert Davis, Senior VP of U.S. Operations, MNAO. "CX-5 buyers are educated, upwardly mobile, active-lifestyle individuals. With these updates, we aim to provide them with an even greater ownership experience."

Previously, CX-5's backup camera was part of the Rear View Camera Package on the CX-5 Sport trim level. Navigation was available in the CX-5 Touring and Grand Touring Technology Packages.

As with the 2016 CX-5, the entry-level Sport model comes standard with a SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter engine that makes 155 horsepower. It is paired with a SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive. CX-5 Sport models equipped with Mazda's six-speed automatic transmission come with a more powerful SKYACTIV-G 2.5 engine, MAZDA CONNECT infotainment and a seven-inch color monitor with Commander control knob.

2016 Mazda CX-5

In addition to the CX-5 Sport models equipped with an automatic transmission, CX-5 Touring and Grand Touring models feature Mazda's SKYACTIV-Drive six-speed automatic transmission and come with a 184-horsepower, 2.5-liter SKYACTIV-G engine.

All trim levels are available with standard front-wheel drive or available predictive i-ACTIV all-wheel drive that uses 27 sensors to read outside weather and temperature conditions up to 200 times per second to adjust how torque is distributed.

The 2016.5 Mazda CX-5 goes on sale in January. MSRP[1] for each CX-5 trim level is as follows:

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[1] Manufacturer's suggested retail does not include tax, title, registration or any additional fees. Destination charge is $900 ($945 in Alaska). Dealer sets actual prices.

[2] (1MC) BOSE/Moonroof Pkg: Bose 9 Speaker Premium Sound System, Power Glass Moonroof (1TE) Touring Tech Pkg : Auto On/Off LED Headlights, LED Foglights, LED Rear CombinationLights, LED Daytime Running Lights, AFS w/Auto Leveling, Rain Sensing Wipers, Auto Dim Mirror w/Homelink, Smart City Brake Support (1GT) GT Tech Pkg: LED Headlights, LED Foglights, LED Rear Combination lights, LED Daytime Running Lights, AFS w/Auto Leveling, Auto Dim Mirror w/Homelink, Smart City Brake Support (1AT) i-ACTIVSENSE Pkg: Mazda Radar Cruise Control w/Close Proximity Warning, Smart Brake Support w/Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning System, High Beam Control