2023 Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition Overview and Specs

The Mazda CX-5 is a luxurious compact SUV. This vehicle is city-friendly in size as it isn’t too large, but it still gives you passenger capacity for five and plenty of cargo space. The interior of the Mazda CX-5 feels very high-end, particularly in the Carbon Edition, and the exterior is sleek and stylish. Mazda vehicles like this one are also prepared for everything with great safety features and technology standards.

There are eight different trim options for the 2023 Mazda CX-5. However, below we are just going to take a closer look at one of them. We are going to break down the 2023 Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition and share all its features and capabilities. Check out all this vehicle has to offer below, and reach out to us at Seacoast Mazda with any questions you may have.

Performance and Engine Options

Mazda is in-tune to performance; they pay attention to engine power, but also overall vehicle responsiveness to give you a vehicle that’s fun to drive with the Mazda CX-5. Check out the engine found under the hood of this vehicle and other information about its exciting performance below.

• 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine – This vehicle is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. This engine gives you 187-horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque. This engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.

When it comes to fuel efficiency, this vehicle gives you around 24 city and 30 highway miles per gallon to make it an efficient vehicle.

This vehicle can tow up to 2,000 pounds when it is properly equipped. You also get Mazda’s i-Activ all-wheel drive on your CX-5 2.5 S Carbon Edition, which gives you the capability to take on tough terrain and road conditions with much more ease.

It is worth noting there is a more powerful turbocharged engine option, but it is not available for the Carbon Edition trim, you can upgrade to a different trim to get that higher horsepower engine if that interests you.

Overall, every Mazda CX-5 is fun to drive because this vehicle offers you responsive steering, a capable engine, and all-wheel drive. Reach out to us at Seacoast Mazda if you want to take a test drive of the Mazda CX-5 for yourself!

Exterior

The 2023 Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition measures 15 feet in length, and it has a curb weight of 3,728 pounds. This vehicle is classified as a compact SUV.

The exterior is one thing that makes the CX-5 Carbon Edition special. This vehicle is found in an exterior color of Polymetal Gray Metallic. There are also black accents, including a black front grille, black side mirror caps, and black 19-inch alloy wheels.

Other exterior features for this vehicle include LED headlights, daytime running lights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, rear privacy glass, a body-colored rear roof spoiler, roof-mounted shark fin antenna, dual exhaust outlets, and all-season tires.

Interior

There are also some unique interior styling elements for the Carbon Edition. This vehicle has seating for up to five people on standard black leather-trimmed seats with red stitching. There are also other red interior accents; you have a leather-wrapped steering wheel with red stitching, and a leather-wrapped gear selector with red stitching. The interior of this vehicle also has heated front seats that include an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat and a 6-way power-adjustable passenger’s seat. You also have features like dual-zone automatic climate control, a keyless entry, and a push-button start.

When it comes to cargo space, this vehicle offers you 30.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear row of seating, and you get up to 59.3 cubic feet of cargo space when you fold down the rear row of seating. There is also other storage capacity for smaller items with your glove compartment, center console storage bin, and seatback pockets.

Technology

The 2023 Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition offers you some great technology. This vehicle has a user-friendly infotainment system, steering wheel mounted controls, and so much more. Check out the tech features found inside this vehicle below.

• 10.25-inch infotainment display – The infotainment system in this vehicle includes a 10.25-inch display screen that provides you with a clear picture of your important entertainment and vehicle information. You also have voice command with your infotainment system so that you can get what you need while keeping your hands on the wheel.
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – Your vehicle connects your smartphone to your infotainment system with the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. This means you can play music, access phone apps, and more from your phone through your vehicle’s infotainment system.
• Premium audio system – This vehicle can also be found with a 10-speaker premium Bose audio system that gives you exceptional sound quality for a great driving experience.
• Bluetooth – Bluetooth gives you the ability to talk on the phone hands free when you are on the go. This can help you stay connected to your people!
• USB ports – This model has dual front USB audio inputs and dual rear USB charging ports so that people can connect to the vehicle or charge their devices when they need to.
• SMS text message audio delivery – You can also keep connected to your friends and loved ones with the audio text delivery and reply in your Mazda CX-5.
• Multi-information display – In the Carbon Edition, you also have a 4.6-inch multi-information display that gives you access to important vehicle information within easy sight.

Those technology features can make your driving experience a more entertaining and enjoyable one. Check out the next section to learn how your drive can be a safer one.

Safety

All Mazda vehicles keep safety top of mind with how they are constructed. The 2023 Mazda CX-5 received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s highest rating of Good in all six crash tests. This vehicle was also named a Top Safety Pick+. This vehicle is built with Ring Structure unibody construction with features like side-impact door beams. It also offers you dual front air bags, front side-impact airbags, and 3-point seat belts. It has an anti-lock brake system with brake assist, and it has dynamic stability control with a traction control system. You can also find this vehicle will hill launch assist.

This SUV also has a lot to offer you in terms of safety technology features. The 2023 CX-5 Carbon Edition has blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, forward emergency braking, and a rearview monitor. Check out some of these features in more detail here:

• Forward emergency braking – With this feature, your vehicle will automatically apply the brakes if it detects an imminent front-end collision. This can help you if you do not see the vehicle in front of you or you don’t have time to apply the brakes.
• Blind spot monitoring – This feature will give you an audible and visual alert when it detects a vehicle in your blind spot. This means you can be more aware so that you won’t try to change lanes or move into the vehicle’s path.
• Adaptive cruise control – With adaptive cruise control, your vehicle will automatically slow down if it is getting too close to the vehicle in front of you, even if your cruise control is set at a higher speed. This is so that you maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you.
• Rear cross traffic alert – Rear cross traffic alert will alert you if there is a vehicle crossing behind you as you are going in reverse so that you can avoid a potential collision.

As you can see, the 2023 Mazda CX-5 works to keep you safe. Those are the features found specifically on the Carbon Edition of the Mazda CX-5, but this SUV has a lot of safety in every trim level.

Above, we’ve talked in detail about the Carbon Edition of the 2023 Mazda CX-5, but this vehicle does have seven other trim options. This vehicle can also be found in the 2.5 S, 2.5 S Select, 2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 S Premium, 2.5 S Premium Plus, 2.5 Turbo, and 2.5 Turbo Signature. All of these trims have some different features to offer, and the Turbo trims even come with a turbocharged engine option. If you have any questions about the Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition or you would like to learn more about any of these other trim options, you can reach out to us at Seacoast Mazda.