The 2023 Mazda CX-5 is a standout in the compact SUV segment, offering a unique blend of stylish design, engaging performance, and advanced technology. However, it’s not just about specs and horsepower. This model is packed with little-known features that can make your life easier and your drives more enjoyable. In this article, we will look into some of these tips and tricks that will help you get the most out of your Mazda CX-5.

Use Mazda’s i-ACTIVESENSE Features To Improve Confidence on the Road

Mazda’s i-ACTIVESENSE safety technology suite is designed to help you navigate through a variety of driving scenarios. This package includes features like adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keeping assist. These systems work together to help you avoid potential collisions, maintain your lane, and adjust your speed according to the traffic ahead. The adaptive front-lighting system is also a standout, improving visibility around corners at night.

Simplify Your Life with Mazda Connected Services

The 2023 Mazda CX-5 comes standard with Mazda Connected Services, a suite of connectivity features designed to make owning a Mazda even more convenient. With this service, you can remotely start your engine, lock and unlock your doors, check your vehicle status, and even send destinations to your in-car navigation system right from your smartphone. Plus, the vehicle’s Wi-Fi hotspot allows you to stay connected wherever you go.

Enjoy Increased Convenience with Thoughtful Design Features

The 2023 Mazda CX-5 has several features that improve convenience for its owners. The available power liftgate, for instance, features programmable height adjustments, allowing it to fit perfectly in your garage without hitting the ceiling. Also, the rear cargo area can be equipped with a floorboard that features a water-resistant compartment. This compartment is perfect for storing wet items, keeping them separated from your other cargo.

Maximize Efficiency with Cylinder Deactivation

The 2023 Mazda CX-5 also offers standard cylinder deactivation, a feature that enhances fuel economy. This technology automatically turns off two of the engine’s four cylinders in certain driving conditions, such as when cruising at a constant speed, to reduce fuel consumption. The transition is so seamless that you won’t even notice it, allowing you to save fuel without altering your driving habits.

Fine-tune Your Driving Experience with Mazda MI-Drive

The Mazda MI-Drive system lets you tailor your CX-5’s performance to suit your driving preferences or current driving conditions. This technology offers three distinct driving modes: Normal, Sport, and Off-road. With a simple flick of a switch, you can optimize your CX-5 for fuel efficiency, performance, or traction, ensuring a satisfying driving experience, no matter where your adventures take you.

The 2023 Mazda CX-5 is more than just a stylish and capable SUV; it’s a vehicle packed with handy features and clever design choices that can enhance your daily driving experience. Knowing these tips and tricks can help you appreciate the thoughtfulness that Mazda puts into every detail of their vehicles.

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2025 Mazda CX-5

Mazda CX-5

Ends December 31st 2025

Lease from

^$97

weekly, 48 months at 3.15%
with a deposit of ^$2,675

Retail price

^$36,565

More details

▼Connected vehicle service is available for a 2-year trial period from your vehicle’s in-service date; a paid subscription is required upon expiry of the trial period. Available on MX-30, Mazda3, Mazda3 Sport, CX-5, CX-9, CX-30, CX-50, CX-90 and CX-70. Requires MyMazda App (on a compatible smartphone), a working vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless coverage and GPS satellite signal. Services, connectivity and capabilities vary by conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. See mazda.ca for details. Note: Remote start is not available on CX-90 PHEV and CX-70 PHEV. See mazda.ca for details. ▲A $500/1,000/$4,000 Event Bonus is available on new and previously unregistered 2025 CX-30, CX-5/ 2025 CX-90 MHEV, CX-70 MHEV/ 2025 CX-90 PHEV, CX-70 PHEV models that are purchased or financed/leased (on approved credit) and delivered between December 2, 2025 – January 2, 2026, from an authorized Mazda retailer in Canada. Bonus will be applied to the negotiated selling price of the eligible vehicle before taxes and: (i) has no cash surrender or other value; (ii) does not apply to fleet sales; and (iii) cannot be applied to past transactions. Conditions apply. See mazda.ca or your local Mazda Retailer for details. ▲▲Get an additional bonus off the purchase of a Mazda Added Protection Plan with the purchase of a new and previously unregistered model between December 2, 2025 – January 2, 2026, as follows: (i) $1000 Bonus: 2025 CX-70, 2025 CX-90. The applicable discount will be applied to the selling price of the Mazda Added Protection Plan before taxes and: (i) has no cash surrender or other value; (ii) does not apply to fleet sales; and (iii) cannot be applied to past transactions. Conditions apply. See mazda.ca or your local Mazda Retailer for details ◆◆ CX-70 PHEV and CX-90 PHEV: Available to residents of Quebec only, subject to the “Roulez vert” program’s eligibility requirements. Government of Quebec “Roulez Vert” incentive is offered to qualifying residents of Quebec on the purchase/lease of a qualifying new electric vehicle until the program ends, or until available funds are exhausted (whichever occurs first). Up to $2,000 Quebec government “Roulez Vert” incentive available to qualifying residents of Quebec, on a new and previously unregistered 2025 Mazda CX-70 Plug-In Hybrid vehicle (GS-L, GT only) and 2025 CX-90 Plug-In Hybrid vehicle (GS, GS-L, GT only) purchased or leased (48+ months) from a participating Mazda dealer in Quebec and delivered by December 31, 2025. Amount of the Quebec “Roulez Vert” incentive will be reduced to $1,000 as of January 1, 2026. Incentive amount varies depending on (amongst other things) the length of the lease period and purchase/lease dates and will be deducted from the eligible vehicle’s negotiated selling price after taxes. Maximum rebate amount is only available on lease terms of 48 months or longer. Incentive is administered by the Government of Quebec, and may be modified or terminated without notice. Mazda Canada is not responsible for any changes to the government incentive program, and makes no representations about the actual amount thereof or eligibility for a government incentive. Incentive information is provided for informational purposes only, and is subject to change. Conditions, restrictions, and eligibility criteria apply; not all customers will be eligible. For more details or to determine if you are eligible, visit https://www.quebec.ca/en/transports/electric-transportation/financial-assistance-electric-vehicle/about-roulez-vert-program †† Specifications and features, including engine and fuel economy, are not necessarily the same across all vehicle trim levels. For full details on trim level specifications and features, please visit vehicle pages on mazda.ca or contact your local Mazda dealer. Certain limitations apply. Battery life affected by cold weather. See mazda.ca for more details. *To learn more about the Mazda Unlimited Warranty, go to mazdaunlimited.ca. ■Limited time finance offer provided through Mazda Financial Services on approved credit. Representative finance offer based on a new and previously unregistered 2025 CX-90 MHEV Signature model (WXKG85 AA00). Vehicle Price is $66,847.35. 1.95% finance APR for 36 months. Monthly payment is $1,913.22, which includes: $2,195 freight and PDE; $100 A/C charge; regulatory fees (up to $12.50); Retailer administration fee (up to $795); lien registration fees (up to $58.85, including lien registering agent fee); as well as all other applicable fees, levies and duties (all of which may vary by region and Retailer). 36 monthly payments required. Licence; insurance; registration; and applicable taxes are extra. $0 down payment or equivalent trade-in required. Cost of borrowing is $2,028.63 for a total obligation of $68,875.98. Retailer may sell for less. Retailer order/trade may be necessary (but may not be available in all cases). Conditions apply. Offer ends January 2, 2026, and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Visit mazda.ca or your Mazda Retailer for more information. ‡‡Limited time lease offer provided to eligible clients through Mazda Financial Services, on approved credit. Representative lease offer based on a new and previously unregistered 2025 CX-90 GS Mild Hybrid (WXSF85) with a cash purchase price of $49,815, leased at 1.39% for 36 months. Biweekly payment is $283, which includes: $2,195 freight and PDI; $100 A/C charge; retailer administration fee (up to $795); lien registration fees (up to $53, including lien registering agent fee); as well as all other applicable fees, levies and duties (all of which may vary by region and retailer). 78 biweekly payments required. Licence, insurance, registration, the specific duty on new tires and applicable taxes are extra and due at signing. $0 down payment or equivalent trade-in and $0 security deposit due at signing. Retailer may sell for less. Retailer order/trade may be necessary (but may not be available in all cases). Conditions apply. Offer ends January 2, 2026, and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Visit mazda.ca or your Mazda retailer for more information. ***Purchase price, based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price, for new 2025 Mazda3 Sedan GX (DVXL85 AA00) is $28,815. Purchase price, based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price, for new 2025 Mazda3 Sedan Sport GX (SVXL85 AA00) is $29,565. Purchase price, based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price, for new 2025 Mazda CX-30 GX (ZXXL85 AA00) is $32,965. Purchase price, based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price, for new 2025 Mazda CX-5 GX (NXXL85 AA00) is $36,565. Purchase price, based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price, for new 2025 Mazda CX-50 GS-L 2025 AWD (JXLN85AA00) is $43,415. Purchase price, based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price, for new 2025 Mazda CX-50 GS-L Hybrid (MXLH85AA00) is $46,415. Suggested Retail Price, for new 2025 Mazda CX-90 GS AWD MHEV (WXSF85) is $49,815. Suggested Retail Price, for new 2025 Mazda CX-90 GS 4RM PHEV (VXSP85) is $58,415. Suggested Retail Price, for new 2025 Mazda CX-70 GS-L AWD MHEV (XXLF85) is $53,265. Suggested Retail Price, for new 2025 Mazda CX-70 GS-L X4RM PHEV (YXLP85) is $62,665. Suggested Retail Price, for new 2025 Mazda MX-5 GS (L2SK65) is $39,015. †Offer valid for monthly lease of a new base-model Mazda3 Sedan GX 2025 (DVXL85 AA00) / Mazda3 Sport GX 2025 (SVXL85AA00) / Mazda CX-30 GX 2025 (ZXXL85 AA00) / Mazda CX-5 GX 2025 (NXXL85 AA00) / Mazda CX-50 GS-L 2025 4RM (JXLN85AA00) / Mazda CX-50 GS-L Hybrid 2025 (MXLH85AA00) / Mazda CX-90 GS 2025 4RM MHEV (WXSF85) / Mazda CX-90 GS 4RM PHEV 2025 (VXSP85) / Mazda CX-70 GS-L 2025 4RM MHEV (XXLF85) / Mazda CX-70 GS-L 4RM PHEV 2025 (YXLP85) / MX-5 GS 2025 (L2SK65) priced at $28,815 / $29,565 $/ $32,965 / $36,565 / $43,415/ $46,415 / $49,815 / $58,415 /$53,265 / $62,665 / $39,015, equivalent to 48 / 48 / 48 / 48 / 48 / 48/ 36/ 36/ 36/ 36/ 48 monthly payments of $366/ $383/ $396 / $420 / $621/ $654 / $499 / $535/ $543/ $600/ $460 with $1,575 / $1,245 / $1,685 / $2,675 / $0 / $0 / $3,035 / $3,265 / $3,305/ $3,285/ $0 down, includes freight and P.D.E. of $2,095 / $2,095 / $2,195 / $2,195 / $2,195 / 2,195 / $2,195 / $2,195 / $2,195 / $2,195 / $2,095 as well as $100 Air Conditioning charge (all models). 20,000 km/year kilometer allowance; if exceeded, additional 7¢/10¢/15¢ per km applies for Mazda3/MX-5, CX-30, CX-5, CX-50/CX-70, CX-90. Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis and are shown for informational purposes only. Registration, license, insurance, the specific duty on new tires ($22,5), taxes and down payment (if applicable) are extra and may be required at the time of purchase Retailer order/trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Offers valid December 2, 2025 – January 2, 2026, while supplies last. Lease and finance on approved credit for qualified customers only. Offers subject to change without notice. Visit mazda.ca or see your retailer for complete details.

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