Trim Levels of the 2021 Mazda CX-5

2021 Mazda CX-5 in Grand Touring trim level

The 2021 Mazda CX-5 is a great compact SUV sold in 7 trim levels. This vehicle gives you a great style, plenty of technology and safety features, and a high-end interior. The Mazda CX-5 is also a vehicle that is very fun to drive with two great engine options. The base engine for the 2021 CX-5 is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that gives you 187-horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque. The second engine option is a turbocharged version of this 2.5-liter engine that gives you up to 250-horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque.

When you purchase a vehicle like the Mazda CX-5, you will have multiple trim or model options to choose from, and each of these will offer you different features. Below, you can check out a trim comparison to help you determine which of the 2021 Mazda CX-5 trim levels is right for you.

What’s New for 2021?

As mentioned above, the Mazda CX-5 is a great SUV option. Before we get into each trim level, we are going to talk about what features are new for the 2021 model. For 2021, the CX-5 now features a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system standard. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also newly standard on the base model. This vehicle also offers you some new safety features like driver attention monitoring and reverse automatic emergency braking. There is also a new Carbon Edition trim that is available for the first time.

Below, you can check out more about these new features and all the other features offered on the different trim levels of the 2021 Mazda CX-5.

What are the 2021 Mazda CX-5 Trim Levels?

Explore the diverse range of 2021 Mazda CX-5 trim levels, each designed to enhance your driving experience. From refined comfort to sporty performance, find the perfect blend of luxury, technology, and capability that suits your lifestyle.

2021 Mazda CX-5 Sport

The Sport is the base 2021 Mazda CX-5 trim level. This vehicle has plenty of great features standard like the new 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system. This trim also gives you a push-button start, cloth upholstery, Bluetooth, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, two USB ports, a Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Mazda Connected Services. This is a great list of standard features, and it includes plenty of user-friendly technology to keep you entertained and connected while you are on the road.

There are also a lot of great safety technology features standard on the 2021 Mazda CX-5 Sport trim. These safety technologies could potentially help prevent collisions from occurring. These standard safety technology features include forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, forward automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, a rearview camera, and rain-sensing windshield wipers.

2021 Mazda CX-5 Touring

When you step up the 2021 Mazda CX-5 trim levels ladder to the Mazda CX-5 Touring, you gain a set of well-rounded features. The 2021 Mazda CX-5 Touring trim includes a few additional interior features to make your driving and riding experience more comfortable. You add features like synthetic leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, two rear USB ports, heated front seats, and proximity keyless entry. With the Touring trim, you also have a package option that is available to add, which you can learn more about below.

Touring Preferred SV Package – This package can be purchased and added to your Mazda CX-5 Touring trim to give you extra features. The features found in this package include leather upholstery, a 10-speaker Bose audio system, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, a six-way power adjustable passenger’s seat, a universal garage door opener, a moonroof, and a power liftgate.

As you can see, the Touring trim steps up the interior from the base level Sport trim. Check out the other 2021 Mazda CX-5 trim levels below.

2021 Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition

The Carbon Edition is an option that is newly available for the 2021 Mazda CX-5 model year. This trim level gives you the exact features of the Touring trim, and it gives you the option of adding the Touring package. However, in addition to those features, the Carbon Edition gives you some unique styling features. These unique styling features include an exclusive paint color, red leather upholstery, and unique wheels. This trim level also offers you the option of the base engine or the turbocharged engine option.

2021 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Moving up the 2021 Mazda CX-5 trim levels to the Grand Touring trim, you gain some of the features from the optional package found in the Touring, but you also get some additional features from there. The 2021 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring gives you standard genuine leather upholstery, a 10-speaker Bose audio system, satellite radio, and more. You also get a 7-inch digital instrument cluster display, a moonroof, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, paddle shifters, heated outside mirrors, adaptive headlights, a universal garage door opener, and fog lights.

The 2021 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring gives you one additional package option, which you can check out below.

GT Premium Package – With the 2021 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Premium Package, you can get some features for added comfort and safety. This package gives you heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, and ventilated front seats to make you and your passengers more comfortable. You also get a head-up display to help you keep your eyes on the road.

The Grand Touring trim, also referred to as the Mazda CX-5 GT, is a great option for those looking for a more high-end interior than they can find in some of the base trim levels.

2021 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve

The 2021 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve is one of your upper trim level options and builds upon the luxury of the Mazda CX-5 GT. This trim is going to give you all the features of the Grand Touring, but it is going to add features like a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, and ventilated front seats. This trim also adds the head-up display, which displays important vehicle information on your windshield in your line of sight. In addition to those features, this trim gives you available features like a navigation system and the traffic sign recognition safety system.

2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature

The Signature trim is the pinnacle of the 2021 Mazda CX-5 trims, offering more than even the Mazda CX-5 GT SP or 2021 CX-5 GT models. This trim will cost you the most, but it will offer you the most in terms of features and overall luxury. When you step into the 2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature, you get a high-end feel with quality materials and finishes. This trim gives you Nappa leather upholstery, genuine wood trim, and ambient interior lighting. You also get some additional safety features on the Signature trim. These safety features include driver attention monitoring, reverse automatic emergency braking, traffic sign recognition, a surround-view parking camera system, front and rear parking sensors, and a navigation system.

Which 2021 Mazda CX-5 Trim Is the Best?

Deciding which 2021 Mazda CX-5 trim is best depends on your priorities. For those seeking affordability with solid features, the base Sport trim offers great tech and safety options. If you desire a mix of comfort and style, the Grand Touring provides leather upholstery and a Bose audio system. For the ultimate luxury and most advanced features, the Signature trim delivers top-tier materials and cutting-edge safety technologies, embodying the pinnacle of the Mazda CX-5 experience. Exploring the 2021 Mazda CX-5 trim levels in person at Seacoast Mazda in Portsmouth, NH, can make the decision easier.