2023 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2022 Buick Encore

The 2023 Mazda CX-5 is an SUV which is popular due to its attractive looks, sporty handling, and standardized all-wheel drive. But how does it stack up against the 2022 Buick Encore, an SUV which has received acclaim for its pristine cockpit and spacious interior?

Design & Style

The Buick Encore comes in two trims, which are Preferred and Base. Chrome touches can be seen here and there in the interior and the grille complements the headlights which flank it. The cabin is somewhat rudimentary but well organized overall, with seven inch touch displays. The seats are comfortable and provide outstanding back support even over extended trips.

The Mazda CX-5 is a crossover which can hold up to five passengers. The bucket seats feel great to sit in and can be power adjusted and heated or cooled, and will hug passengers while providing great support for their back and hips. The back area offers approximately forty inches for leg room and passengers seated within the cabin will be treated to upmarket materials such as wooden trim, chrome accents and leather upholstery.

Technology & Safety

The CX-5 has aced every crash test sent its way, capturing the IIHS Top Safety Pick award and a NHTSA 5 star rating. Its protective gear includes a heads up display, camera with surround view, blind area monitoring, emergency automated brakes, and cruise control which is adaptive. Comforts within its cabin include ambient lights, a navigation system, climate control, parking sensors, heated seats in back, and wireless charging for smartphones.

The Buick Encore has also captured a 5 star rating courtesy of the NHTSA but only received an Acceptable rating from the IIHS for its frontal impact protection. Aside from this, its greatest fault is that it doesn't offer emergency automated brakes, a feature that almost every SUV on the market now has. Comforts within its cabin include Bluetooth, powered seats, and climate control.

Performance

The Buick Encore comes with a turbo 4, 1.4 liter engine that can generate 155 horsepower, enabling it to accelerate from zero to sixty in about 9 seconds. Those that purchase the Turbo Mazda CX-5 can get the turbo 4 engine which can produce 227 horsepower with 300 pounds of torque. It can accelerate from zero to sixty in about 7.5 seconds.

The Bottom Line

The Mazda CX-5 has superior performance to the Buick Encore, with more horsepower and better acceleration. But the true weakness of the Encore is its lack of automated emergency brakes, as well as its cramped rear seat, and hard to use infotainment, making the Mazda CX-5 the clear winner.

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