Fortunately for our entire team here at Ed Howard Mazda in Sarasota, deciding on the best tech features of the Mazda CX-5 is fairly easy. We love them all. This compact crossover scores high marks in every category, with a sculpted and gorgeous exterior to match a luxurious interior. The same excellence applies to what's under its hood and to the edgy tech it offers in the convenience, efficiency, and safety categories.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Hands-free smartphone operation is both a reality and a cinch to pull off, thanks to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Apple CarPlay integrates your smartphone's compatible apps, functions, and data via the Mazda CX-5's infotainment touchscreen. The touchscreen is vibrantly colored and easy to read, measuring 7 inches on most trims and 8 inches on the Grand Touring trim.
Once integrated, Apple CarPlay puts Siri at your disposal via the infotainment display. The display sits atop the Mazda CX-5 dashboard, so any apps you open or info you summon by voice immediately appears on the display. Similarly, Android Auto links your Android device to the Mazda CX-5's infotainment platform. You can tap or use voice commands to make phone calls, compose texts, rock your favorite playlists, or pull up navigation for the quickest routes through Punta Gorda and Lakewood Ranch.
The Active Driving Display
Called a Head-Up Display on other vehicles, the Mazda CX-5 Active Driving Display showcases important driving information onto the very windshield in front of you. The info ranges from route guidance to driver dynamics, such as current speed, vehicle status, and safety system warnings. The information displays at eyesight level, so you never have to strain your head up or down to get a good view.
Top Tech-Oriented Safety Features of the Mazda CX-5
The Mazda CX-5 boasts a standard suite of driver-assist technologies across all trims. A few standout features include:
- Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go, a feature that optimizes engine and transmission for efficiency while ensuring optimal following gaps
- Adaptive Front Lighting System, a headlight assembly that anticipates turns, casting light at angles to illuminate around corners
- Lane Keep Assist, a system of sensors that detect unintentional lane drift and deploy steering corrections to return you to your lane
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