The 2020 Mazda CX-5
- Crash safety
- 5 / 5 stars
- Recalls
- None on file
- Fuel
- 8.8 L/100km
- Drivetrain
- 4WD/AWD
- Maintenance
- Low
- Winter
- Great
- Theft risk
- Low
- New drivers
- Good pick
NHTSA overall
Transport Canada
NRCan combined
Predictable AWD stability; winter tires recommended
Fuel in real life: Average fuel use for its size.
Every year compared
| Year | Crash safety | Recalls | Fuel (L/100km) | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet | 0 | 9 | 4WD/AWD |
| 2025 | 0 | 9.3 | 4WD/AWD | |
| 2024 | 0 | 9.3 | 4WD/AWD | |
| 2023 | 0 | 9 | 4WD/AWD | |
| 2022 | 0 | 9.3 | 4WD/AWD | |
| 2021 | 0 | 8.8 | 4WD/AWD | |
| 2020 | 0 | 8.8 | 4WD/AWD |
- Every rated year earned NHTSA's top 5-star overall crash rating.
- 2026 hasn't been crash-rated by NHTSA yet.
- Fuel use ranges from 8.8 to 9.3 L/100km depending on the year; the 2020 and 2021 are the most efficient. Engines differ by year and trim, so check the listing.
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Sources: crash ratings from NHTSA, recalls from Transport Canada, fuel use from Natural Resources Canada, asking prices from real Canadian listings. How we use them · Look up CX-5 recalls