
Keyless entry and ignition, dual USB ports, a wi-fi trial, and cloth seats with manual adjustment also come standard. Convenience features include a 10.3-inch display screen for infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Mazda doesn't use touchscreens. Many luxury brands charge extra for such driver-assist features. Standard safety features include adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitors, active lane control, and automatic high beams.

Mazda made the frame more rigid and stiffened the dampers on the front strut and multi-link rear suspension, promising less road noise and increased ride comfort. The 6-speed automatic transmission is smoother and more responsive, according to Mazda, but the 187-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 carries over.

In addition to standard AWD, the refreshed CX-5 wears new ends, new LED headlight designs, and new alloy wheel designs. Mazda announced all 2022 crossover SUVs will come standard with AWD. The 2021 Mazda CX-5 S with all-wheel drive cost $27,945, but the base price started with front-wheel-drive models for $1,400 less, so comparing base prices might make it seem like a price increase across the board. The 2022 Mazda CX-5 S starts at $27,125, including $1,225 for destination (the destination fee increased $50 for SUVs).
