Mazda CX-5 owner here. There
Mazda CX-5 owner here. There are also USB ports in the center console, and you can connect a wire to the one in the back armrest, and lower it so no big deal. The reasons to buy a CX-5 are that it handles very well and is the driver's SUV, it has top reliability from Consumer Reports, and the interior rivals many luxury offerings. Oh, and the fuel economy is excellent, and it gets top safety ratings. The reasons to skip it are the base engine is merely adequate with a higher torque curve so the power down low is weak at times, the cargo area is smaller than some other compact CUV's, and the transmission, which is otherwise excellent, is only a 6 speed and down some gears from the competition. In the end, I like this SUV very much, but can certainly see that it is not for everyone.