Mazda CX-5 Red: 2025 Soul Red Crystal Review & Specs

The Mazda CX-5 2025, a premium C-segment SUV, continues to assert its leading position with significant upgrades in design and technology. Developed based on the renowned “Kodo – Soul of Motion” philosophy, the CX-5 2025 offers a sophisticated blend of powerful beauty, agility, and exhilarating driving experience. In particular, the Soul Red Crystal color, also known as Red Mazda CX-5, is always a focal point, attracting attention and expressing the unique personality and style of its owner.

Mazda CX-5 2025 Soul Red Crystal front side viewMazda CX-5 2025 Soul Red Crystal front side view

Currently, the Mazda CX-5 2025 is available in 3 main versions: Deluxe, Luxury, and Premium, along with two optional packages, Sport and Exclusive, for the Premium version, providing a wide range of choices for customers. In the exterior color palette, Soul Red Crystal always occupies a special position, alongside other colors such as white, gray, blue, black, and gold metallic.

Mazda CX-5 Premium 2025 exterior color palette featuring Soul Red CrystalMazda CX-5 Premium 2025 exterior color palette featuring Soul Red Crystal

Sporty Exterior of the Red Mazda CX-5

The exterior of the Mazda CX-5 Premium 2025 applies the Artful Design language, sophisticated and captivating. The front of the car makes a strong impression with the completely new LED headlights, sharp as lively “eyes.” The grille is redesigned in a layered form, creating a unique 3D effect and depth for the front of the car. The Soul Red Crystal color further highlights the design lines, enhancing the dynamic and stylish beauty of the CX-5.

Front view of the Mazda CX-5 Premium 2025 in Soul Red Crystal with new grille and LED headlightsFront view of the Mazda CX-5 Premium 2025 in Soul Red Crystal with new grille and LED headlights

The Mazda CX-5 2.0 Premium 2025 has overall dimensions of 4,590 x 1,845 x 1,680 mm, affirming its position as a spacious 5-seater C-segment SUV. The wheelbase of 2,700 mm, turning radius of 5.5m, and ground clearance of 200 mm provide agility and stable operation on various terrains. Compared to the previous version, the CX-5 2025 has a slight increase in size, creating more comfortable interior space.

Overall dimensions of the Mazda CX-5 2.0 Premium 2025 in Soul Red CrystalOverall dimensions of the Mazda CX-5 2.0 Premium 2025 in Soul Red Crystal

The coupe-like frame design creates a sporty and powerful appearance. The new grille with 3D layered patterns and larger chrome trim, no longer seamlessly connected to the headlights, brings a fresh and modern look. The bright red color of the Mazda CX-5 further enhances its appeal and distinction.

New grille design of the Mazda CX-5 Premium 2025 in Soul Red CrystalNew grille design of the Mazda CX-5 Premium 2025 in Soul Red Crystal

The front bumper is gently rounded, creating a seamless look and elevating the car’s premium feel.

Curved front bumper design of the Mazda CX-5 Premium 2025 in Soul Red CrystalCurved front bumper design of the Mazda CX-5 Premium 2025 in Soul Red Crystal

The headlights are impressively designed with a new LED positioning strip and a changed rear LED interface, creating a prominent highlight at night. The headlights of the Mazda CX-5 Premium are equipped with automatic headlight leveling and adaptive front-lighting system (AFS), ensuring maximum safety when moving in low-light conditions. The Red Mazda CX-5 with its modern lighting system helps drivers feel confident on every journey.

LED headlights of the Mazda CX-5 Premium 2025 in Soul Red CrystalLED headlights of the Mazda CX-5 Premium 2025 in Soul Red Crystal

The rearview mirrors integrate automatic power folding, power adjustment, and LED turn signals, increasing convenience and safety.

Rearview mirror of the Mazda CX-5 Premium 2025 in Soul Red Crystal with turn signalRearview mirror of the Mazda CX-5 Premium 2025 in Soul Red Crystal with turn signal

The 19-inch wheels retain their size but are redesigned with different colors depending on the Sport or Exclusive package options, creating a sporty highlight for the body.

19-inch wheels of the Mazda CX-5 Luxury 202519-inch wheels of the Mazda CX-5 Luxury 2025

The LED taillights are designed in a minimalist style, creating balance for the rear of the car. The highlight at the rear is the modern LED taillight cluster combined with a sporty dual exhaust system. The rear bumper is tweaked to be more powerful and sporty than the old version. The Red Mazda CX-5 with its personality rear end, attracts every look from behind.

Rear view of the Mazda CX-5 Premium 2025 in Soul Red Crystal with LED taillights and dual exhaustRear view of the Mazda CX-5 Premium 2025 in Soul Red Crystal with LED taillights and dual exhaust

Overall, the exterior of the Mazda CX-5 2025 does not have many major changes, but details such as the bumper and new trims create sculpted, muscular, and sportier lines than the previous generation. The Soul Red Crystal color further enhances the charm and dynamism of this SUV.

Overall exterior of the Mazda CX-5 Premium 2025 in Soul Red CrystalOverall exterior of the Mazda CX-5 Premium 2025 in Soul Red Crystal

The luggage space of the Mazda CX-5 Premium 2025 is relatively spacious, with a capacity of 442 liters when all seats are in use, well meeting the storage needs for families.

Luggage space of the Mazda CX-5 2025Luggage space of the Mazda CX-5 2025

Luxurious and Comfortable Interior of the Red Mazda CX-5

The interior of the Mazda CX-5 2025 is considered one of the most beautiful interiors in the small SUV segment, with high-quality materials and a luxurious design.

Outstanding features of the New Mazda CX-5 interior:

  1. Leather-wrapped steering wheel: Premium steering wheel, integrated with multifunctional control buttons and steering wheel heater.
  2. HUD display: Displays operating information on the windshield, helping the driver focus on driving.
  3. Driver and passenger seats: Comfortably designed, power-adjustable, integrated with seat heating and cooling.
  4. Premium sound system: 10 speakers, Bluetooth connectivity, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
  5. Mazda Connect screen: Multifunctional touchscreen, smartphone connectivity.
  6. Dual-zone automatic climate control: Maintains a comfortable temperature for the entire cabin.
  7. Rear seat air vents: Increases comfort for rear passengers.

The interior of the Mazda CX-5 Premium 2025 is designed meticulously and luxuriously. Leather seats, power adjustment, and driver’s seat memory position. The red exterior color harmonizes with the luxurious interior space, creating an overall premium feel for the Red Mazda.

Interior of the Mazda CX-5 Premium 2025 with premium leather seatsInterior of the Mazda CX-5 Premium 2025 with premium leather seats

The entertainment system with the Mazda Connect screen integrates wireless Apple Carplay and wired Android Auto. The standard 10-speaker Bose sound system delivers a vivid music experience.

Mazda Connect screen in the Mazda CX-5 2025Mazda Connect screen in the Mazda CX-5 2025

The leather-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters creates a strong impression. The car is also equipped with 2-layer soundproof front windows, UV-resistant rear windows, a central armrest with an additional connection port, frameless anti-glare mirror, and hands-free tailgate function.

Leather-wrapped steering wheel of the Mazda CX-5 2025 with paddle shiftersLeather-wrapped steering wheel of the Mazda CX-5 2025 with paddle shifters

The 8-inch central entertainment screen and HUD display information on the windshield. The driver’s instrument cluster on the Mazda CX-5 Premium is a 7-inch electronic type combined with Analog, similar to the old version.

8-inch central entertainment screen of the Mazda CX-5 20258-inch central entertainment screen of the Mazda CX-5 2025

Rear air vents and a dual-zone automatic climate control system ensure comfort for passengers. The rear seats of the Mazda CX-5 2025 are designed comfortably and can be folded in a ratio to increase luggage space.

Spacious rear seats of the Mazda CX-5 Premium 2025Spacious rear seats of the Mazda CX-5 Premium 2025

Superior Engine and Safety on the Red Mazda CX-5

The New Mazda CX-5 Premium uses a Skyactiv-G 2.0L naturally aspirated engine, 6-speed automatic transmission, 156 horsepower and 200 Nm of torque, front-wheel drive for all versions. The car has 2 driving modes Normal/Sport, front/rear disc brakes.

Skyactiv-G 2.0L engine on the Mazda CX-5 Premium 2025Skyactiv-G 2.0L engine on the Mazda CX-5 Premium 2025

Normal/Sport driving modes on the Mazda CX-5 2025Normal/Sport driving modes on the Mazda CX-5 2025

The i-Activsense active safety package is equipped on Mazda CX-5 Luxury and above, the Deluxe version adds blind spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert. Higher-end versions have more:

  • Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
  • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
  • Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
  • Hill Launch Assist
  • Front and rear parking sensors, traction control, electronic parking brake, auto hold & 6 airbags.
  • Lane Keeping Assist System (LAS)
  • Smart Brake Support (SBS)
  • Smart City Brake Support Forward & Reverse (F&R SCBS)
  • Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
  • Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
  • Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
  • Rearview Camera

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