SUBTLE CHANGES. DRAMATIC EFFECT. Mazda designers are on a mission of constant improvement. The changes they make are often subtle, but together the outcome is striking.
The understated grille redesign brings greater depth and distinction. New available chrome accents running front to rear communicate a smoothness of motion, like blades slicing through the wind. These subtle refinements create a design that’s clean and elegant, expressing a sense of purity that’s unexpected in a compact crossover.
The Acura RDX is redesigned for 2019.The Technology package is the sweet spot for the 2019 RDX. In addition to this package's leather upholstery and premium audio, it adds navigation, parking sensors and additional driver assistance features. We recommend the all-wheel-drive variant for those drivers looking for improved handling and enhanced traction.
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The new Mazda 3 offers a six-speed manual, available all-wheel drive, and Mazda's crazy innovative Skyactiv-X engine that works like a diesel but burns gasoline.
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Pros Sharp steering and handling Roomy cabin and cargo area Well-trimmed cabin Cons Options are bundled solely into packages No choice of powertrain. The 2018 Mazda CX-5 largely carries over from the previous model year, when it was extensively redesigned. New for 2018 are such standard features as a leather-wrapped steering wheel and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. Also new is cylinder-deactivation technology intended to improve fuel economy slightly. The 2.5-liter engine automatically shuts down the two outside cylinders at cruising speeds to maximize efficiency. Last year's Grand Select trim level has been discontinued for 2018.
PROS Keen handling and steering make the CX-5 enjoyable to drive Attractive and upscale cabin for a premium ownership experience Stays quiet at highway speeds CONS Not as powerful as some rivals.