2024 Mazda CX-5 vs 2024 Buick Envision
Our article takes a look at two options for those buyers looking for a compact and capable family hauler with some design flair plus a degree of off-road capability thrown in.
There's no shortage of great examples to pick from, with Mazda's CX-5 compact crossover long a favorite of buyers looking for a sporty and versatile five-seater family SUV. Certainly a crowd favorite, the CX-5 has been Mazda's best-seller worldwide since 2014, the exact same year that the Buick Envision made its debut in the American market.
So, how do these two luxury compact crossovers, both with upscale features and premium interiors, fare when compared side by side?
Read on as we share in some detail what this pair of family movers offer.
2024 Mazda CX-5
The latest 2024 Mazda CX-5, now in its second generation, received a refresh in 2022 that brought updated styling and equipment to the CX-5 lineup.
For the 2024 model year, the compact crossover continues with very little changes.
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is available in eight trims with two engine options.
2024 Buick Envision
As mentioned above, the Buick Envision was first launched into the US market in 2014. The first edition was available until 2020 when Gen 2 was brought to US soil.
The current second-generation 2024 Buick Envision sees major changes, such as a refreshed exterior and interior.
Changes on the exterior include the replacement of two exterior colors and upgrades to three of the wheel options.
The interior adds new dashboard-mounted digital displays and GM's Super Cruise advanced driver-assistance system, making it the first Buick available with this technology.
The refreshed 2024 model will go on sale in the summer of 2024, and three trim levels will be available: Preferred, Sport Touring, and Buick's premium Avenir trim.
2024 Mazda CX-5 vs 2024 Buick Envision Exterior
The 2024 CX-5's sleek and elegant exterior design wears the restyled bumpers and tailgate along with new-look headlights and tail lights that were seen on the 2022 upgrade.
Standard exterior features are such as a roof-mounted "shark fin" antenna, body-colored rear roof spoiler, dual exhaust outlets and rear privacy glass.
All trims are fitted with alloy wheels from 17 inches to 19 inches, and seven exterior colors are available.
The 2024 Buick Envision shows off an elegant design with modern touches. Standard LED headlamps and taillamps light the way while the wing-shaped LED daytime running lamps can very handily be illuminated on demand to light up any dark parking lot.
The two upper trims offer distinctive features like a gloss-black grille with chrome accents and 20" alloy wheels with a Pearl Nickel finish on the Sport Touring or exclusive all-dark accents, including a mesh-patterned, gloss-black grille and 20-inch Carbon Flash Metallic painted aluminum wheels with high-gloss black center caps found on the range-topping Avenir spec.
2024 Mazda CX-5 vs 2024 Buick Envision Interior and Cargo Space
The sleek CX-5's sophisticated cabin places controls within easy reach of the driver, and a leather-wrapped gear selector and leather-wrapped steering wheel are standard, along with audio, phone, and cruise controls.
The classic black gauges with white lettering are finished in a metal-look silver surround and feature a speedometer, tachometer, and fuel gauge. The dashboard also features an ambient temperature and clock display, plus a 4.6-inch Multi-Information Display with a trip computer.
Standard are black leatherette-trimmed seats with a heated 6-way power-adjustable driver seat and a 6-way manual heated front passenger seat. Upper trims get an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat. All occupants get adjustable headrests, and the front seats are heated with 3-level adjustment.
A 10.25-inch full-color display is standard fare, and the Mazda Connect infotainment system is accessed via the center console-mounted rotary controller and volume knob. AppleCarPlay and Android Auto integration are standard.
The CX-5's cargo area offers up to 59.3 cubic feet of total load space once the 60/40-split rear seats are folded down and the cargo floor is completely flat.
In the cabin of the five-seater 2024 Buick Envision buyers will find thoughtful technology along with refined details to create an accommodating and commanding driving environment.
The Envision compact luxury crossover offers dual-zone climate control and heated front seats with power adjustment. Moreover, the Buick crossover also offers upscale features such as quilted leather upholstery and a massaging driver's seat on the upper trims.
Another neat feature of the 2024 Envision is a digital instrument cluster that seamlessly blends in with the infotainment system's touch screen.
A comprehensive list of standard features includes:
- Multicolor Interior Ambient Lighting
- Air Filter with microfilter technology
- 10.2-inch Infotainment Screen
- Google built-in Compatibility
- 8-way power driver seat offering 4-way power lumbar
- Wireless smartphone charging
With 25.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind its rear seats, the Envision has more than enough room for loading groceries and carry-on luggage. The second-row seats fold flat to reveal 52.7 cubic feet of total cargo room.
Engine and Performance Differences
The Mazda CX-5 has two engine options. First, a normally aspirated four-cylinder 2.5 L Skyactiv engine makes 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and an iActiv all-wheel drive system for decent off-road capabilities.
A second turbo-boosted 2.5-liter engine produces 256 horsepower and 320 lb-ft running 93 octane premium fuel.
The 2024 Buick Envision is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine for all trims. The engine makes 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. This sole engine option is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission.
All three trims feature standard all-wheel drive.
Safety and Technology Differences
Both the 2024 Mazda CX-50 and CX-5 were awarded a 2023 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK award and are equipped with an extensive list of standard safety equipment such as:
- Dual front airbags with seat belt-use and passenger-weight sensors
- Dynamic stability control with traction control system
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- LATCH rear seat, child-safety-seat anchors & upper tether anchors
Standard driver assistance features on both models include the Mazda i-Activsense safety package comprised of advanced driving aids such as:
- Automated emergency braking
- Lane-keeping assist and radar adaptive cruise control
- Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert
The 2024 Envision offers a full standard suite of safety and driver-assistance technologies inclusive:
- Rear Cross Traffic Braking
- Blind Zone Steering Assist
- Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking
- Following Distance Indicator
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
Get Your 2024 Mazda CX-5 at Seacoast Mazda
Contact the Seacoast Mazda dealership in Portsmouth, NH, to discover more about the 2024 Mazda CX-5. Book a test drive with our friendly sales team to experience exceptional customer service.
With an extensive range of both new Mazda models and used cars, we are sure to get you behind the wheel of your next Mazda.