The Mazda CX-5 is a compact crossover that has all the right elements to make it a great vehicle for families with young children. To see if it is the right vehicle for your family, check out some of the details in this list. more 1. Performance The Mazda CX-5 is a powerful compact crossover that comes standard with a 2.5-liter engine that can be upgraded with a turbo booster. With a maximum output of 250 horsepower, you'll never have to worry about sluggish acceleration or keeping up with traffic on the highway. This vehicle comes in both FWD and AWD versions, so on rough terrain or in bad weather conditions, the CX-5 will give you optimum control. Power and control are great features for any vehicle, but for those with little ones sleeping in the back seat, a smooth ride is also key. The Mazda CX-5 is equipped with a 4-wheel independent suspension consisting of MacPherson struts connected with a stabilizer bar in the front and a multilink system in the rear. The designers at Mazda also made small exterior adjustments to the front and rear to better channel airflow. The result is a smooth, quiet ride with excellent handling that won't jostle the kids awake. 2. Safety Obviously, safety is an important concern for everyone riding in a vehicle but those concerns are amplified when there are kids riding along. The Mazda CX-5 comes with many active and passive safety features to keep your family safe out on the road. An anti-lock brake system with electronic brake force distribution, dynamic stability control, and traction control keep drivers from losing control on slick roads. 360-degree cameras and sensors assist drivers in avoiding collisions, swerving out of the lane, and avoiding pedestrians. Child safety seat anchors, child safety rear door locks, and rollover protection will keep your kids safe in case of an accident. Front and side airbags will help keep the driver and front passenger secured from impacts over 15 miles per hour. 3. Interior Another great feature of the Mazda CX-5 is the available space throughout the cabin. 40 inches of legroom in addition to another 40 inches of headspace ensure that no one will be cramped regardless of where they sit. The Mazda CX-5 comes with seating space for five. For those occasions when you need to haul around supplies instead of kids, the rear seats fold down for a total cargo space of 60 cubic feet. Staying comfortable inside the Mazda CX-5 is easy with dual-zone climate control in the front, rear air conditioning vents, and heated seats throughout the vehicle. The Mazda Connect Infotainment System comes with a 7-inch, full-color touch screen integrated with multimedia and navigational software. A rear-seat entertainment system can also be installed so the kids will have something to preoccupy them while on road trips or driving around town on errands. As you can see, the Mazda CX-5 is loaded with features that are ideal for families with small children. In addition to all these features, the Mazda CX-5 comes with an MSRP starting from $24,350, so it won't break the bank either. Learn more by taking a look at our inventory of used Mazda CX-5's for sale in Wichita. Image via Flickr by RL GNZLZ
