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When it comes to choosing a versatile and reliable SUV, the Mazda CX-5 continues to be a top choice among drivers in Stuart. The 2024 Mazda CX-5 and 2025 CX-5 models have arrived with exciting updates and features that set them apart in the competitive SUV market. Let’s explore why the Mazda CX-5 is so popular. Wallace Mazda in Stuart is your go to dealership for all the newest Mazda cars and SUVs. Visit us today or contact the Wallace Mazda team to schedule a test drive. more Unpacking the Mazda CX-5 Standout Features 1. Advanced Safety Features The 2024 and 2025 Mazda CX-5 models are equipped with an array of advanced safety features that provide peace of mind for drivers and passengers alike. Mazda’s i-Activsense® suite includes features such as adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane-keeping assist. These technologies work together to enhance driver awareness and prevent potential accidents, making the CX-5 one of the safest vehicles in its class. 2. Superior Driving Dynamics One of the key reasons why the Mazda CX-5 is favored by Stuart drivers is its exceptional driving dynamics. The 2024 and 2025 models continue to deliver a responsive and engaging driving experience, thanks to Mazda’s Skyactiv® Technology. This includes the Skyactiv®-G 2.5L engine, which provides ample power and impressive fuel efficiency. Additionally, the G-Vectoring Control Plus system enhances stability and handling, making every drive enjoyable. 3. Luxurious Interior Step inside the Mazda CX-5, and you'll find a cabin that exudes luxury and comfort. The 2024 and 2025 models feature high-quality materials, including available Nappa leather-trimmed seats and genuine layered wood trim. The spacious interior is designed with the driver and passengers in mind, offering heated and ventilated front seats, a power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory settings, and a premium Bose® 10-speaker audio system for an immersive sound experience. 4. Cutting-Edge Technology Mazda has integrated cutting-edge technology into the 2024 and 2025 CX-5 models to ensure drivers stay connected and entertained on the road. The Mazda Connect™ infotainment system features a large, full-color display and is compatible with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. The new models also include an available wireless charging pad, multiple USB ports, and a head-up display that projects important driving information onto the windshield, helping drivers keep their eyes on the road. 5. Striking Design The Mazda CX-5 has always been known for its striking design, and the 2024 and 2025 models continue to impress with their refined aesthetics. The exterior features Mazda’s signature Kodo design language, characterized by sleek lines and a bold front grille. New color options, such as Soul Red Crystal Metallic and Machine Gray Metallic, enhance the vehicle’s appeal. Additionally, the available 19-inch alloy wheels and adaptive LED headlights add to the CX-5’s sophisticated and modern look. The 2024 and 2025 CX-5 models offer a compelling blend of safety, performance, luxury, technology, and design. These standout features make the CX-5 a popular choice among Stuart drivers looking for a reliable and stylish SUV. Whether you're commuting to work or in need of Mazda service or Mazda parts, Wallace Mazda is equipped to all your Mazda sales, service or parts needs.

Kelli Sheetz from Wallace Mazda in Stuart, FL, won Mazda's Regional Vehicle Presentation Competition with her video on the Mazda CX-5 AWD.  Enjoy her video on Mazda's i-Active AWD system and see why she is one of the top Sales Consultants at the Wallace Auto Group. The problem with most electronic AWD systems is that they are reactive.  The system only applies the brake or clutch to transfer power to the other wheels after the problem wheel is already spinning free and the wheel speed sensor is triggered.  Mazda is preventing accidents with its i-Active AWD feature by being truly predictive.  Watch Kellie Sheetz from Wallace Mazda in Stuart, FL, give a quick summary of the benefits of the Mazda i-Active AWD system. By constantly monitoring different factors around the vehicle, Mazda's i-ACTIV AWD is able to predict upcoming conditions, allocating engine torque to the necessary wheel to maintain control, stability and forward momentum.  The i-Active AWD system from Mazda monitors 27 sensors over 200 times per second to get a clear picture of outside driving conditions along with driver inputs to the braking and steering systems to predict upcoming conditions.  It is rare for the driver to ever feel any wheel slippage as the system has already adjusted to the driving conditions before the human body can ever detect anything is wrong.

2022 Mazda MX-30 Review, Pricing, and Specs Mazda will be bringing its first all-electric vehicle to market soon in the form of the MX-30 SUV, which will offer a plug-in-hybrid variant, too. The subcompact crossover has a sharp exterior design with a coupe-like roofline and rear-hinged back doors similar to those found on the BMW i3 electric car. Many details are still hazy, but Mazda says the SUV will come with a 35.5-kWh lithium-ion battery pack and a 144-hp front-mounted electric motor. Pre-orders have already started for South Florida buyers and Mazda says the MX-30 will start rolling out to dealerships in the United States this fall, starting in California before expanding to other states such as Florida. What's New for 2022? Not only is the MX-30 an all-new model for Mazda, it marks the first time the Japanese automaker has experimented with an all-electric powertrain. It's similarly sized to the current CX-3 and CX-30 crossovers, but borrows the MX nomenclature of the MX-5 Miata, giving us hope that it will be a performance oriented option in the electric-SUV marketplace. Get Pre-Approved Reserve Yours Now Value Your Trade Pricing and Which One to Buy We aren't sure how many trims will be offered on the MX-30 when it eventually hits the market, but if it follows the normal Mazda method, we expect four trims ranging in price from the base Sport model to the loaded and luxurious Signature. Until we know more about the pricing and available equipment, we'll hold off on recommending one trim over the other. Engine, Transmission, and Performance The all-electric MX-30 will have one 144 horsepower electric motor that will drive the front wheels; all-wheel drive isn't available. However, we've also learned that there will be a plug-in-hybrid version that'll pair an electric motor with a rotary engine, so perhaps all-wheel drive is still on the table. Despite the seemingly low horsepower rating, the MX-30 should still delivery decent low-speed acceleration, but those seeking outright speed may find rivals such as the Hyundai Kona Electric and the Mini Cooper Electric offer more power. When we have a chance to test drive the MX-30, we'll update this story with driving impressions and test results. Range, Charging, and Battery Life Compared to other electric vehicles, the MX-30's 35.5-kWh battery pack is small. Mazda hasn't released a driving range yet for the U.S.-spec model, but we estimate it will only deliver around 100 miles per charge, which less than half that of the Chevrolet Bolt EV and the Kona Electric. The battery will be capable of charging on standard AC power as well as more modern and faster DC chargers. This replenishes the battery a lot faster and more efficiently than most other EV vehicles on the market today. Get Pre-Approved Reserve Yours Now Value Your Trade Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG The EPA hasn't released fuel economy estimates for the MX-30, but similar electric vehicles such as the Kona Electric and Bolt EV carry ratings of 120 and 119 MPGe, respectively. We expect the MX-30 to earn a similar rating. For more information about the MX-30's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website. Interior, Comfort, and Cargo The MX-30's cabin uses natural and sustainable materials such as cork and breathable fabric upholstery made from recycled plastic bottles. Front-seat space looks like it will easily fit two adult Americans, but the rear seat appears to be far more cramped, both in head- and legroom. A floating center console is right on trend and frees up space for storage behind a digitized screen that adjusts the car's climate control system. We're not sure how much cargo space will be available behind the MX-30's rear seats, but if the similarly sized CX-3 is anything to go by, Costco runs may require folding the rear seats flat. Infotainment and Connectivity In addition to the digital panel for the MX-30's climate controls and vehicle settings, a secondary display sprouts from the dashboard to cover infotainment features such as the audio system, navigation, and backup camera. We expect it will use Mazda's latest infotainment system, which launched on the 3 sedan and hatchback, as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Safety and Driver Assistance Features Called i-Activsense, the bundle of features provides collision mitigation and lane-keeping features to help reduce the risk of an accident. For more information about the MX-30's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ( IIHS) websites. Key safety features include: Available automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection Available lane departure warning with lane-keeping assist Available blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert Warranty and Maintenance Coverage Assuming the MX-30 doesn't receive special warranty coverage, it should come with the same set of policies as its stable mates, such as the CX-3, the CX-5, and the CX-9. Limited warranty covers three years or 36,000 miles Powertrain warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles No complimentary scheduled maintenance Get Pre-Approved Reserve Yours Now Value Your Trade