2027 Mazda CX-5 Gets Google Gemini Across The Board, $31,485 Starting Price
While you might not care about AI in the car, you should still at least enjoy driving the CX-5
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If you’ve been waiting for updates to the 2027 Mazda CX-5 before getting one of your own, you don’t have to wait any longer. New and updated features keep the CX-5 a compelling alternative to the Toyota RAV4 or Honda CR-V. For 2027, all CX-5 versions receive updated infotainment software that supports the Google’s Gemini AI assistant. That means you can now ask the virtual assistant in your car to do anything you’d ask your Google-enabled phone, all while keeping your eyes safely on the road.
All versions also come with standard all-wheel drive, which makes driving in inclement weather safer and that weekend skiing trip more accessible. Mazda’s 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine delivers 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque, making that ski trip possible. It still offers only a 6-speed automatic transmission. Thankfully, the CX-5 still runs on regular 87-octane fuel, which is still the most expensive it’s ever been.
Visually, the CX-5 remains mostly unchanged
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Standard safety features include radar cruise control, speed-limit and traffic-sign support, rear brake and cross-traffic assistance, blind-spot monitoring, and a driver attention monitor. The CX-5 starts at $31,485 with delivery for the base 2.5 S Select version. Upgrading to S Preferred adds 19-inch wheels, and Premium and Premium Plus add luxury amenities like leather seats and a power liftgate. For the S Premium Plus, the top-of-the-line trim, expect to pay at least $40,935.
Mazdas have traditionally been fun to drive, even in crossover versions. If you’re looking for a hybrid with a Mazda badge, look at the CX-50. But that’s basically a RAV4 hybrid, and the RAV4 hybrid is an all-new model this year. However, if you want a reasonably affordable crossover that is enjoyable to drive on the school run, your local Mazda dealer should be able to help you find one starting today.
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