Mazda set out to address one of the most common complaints about the CX-5, but major changes often come with unintended ...

The romance of the California coast collides with the reality of buggy tech on a recent road trip.

Mazda sells two compact SUVs: the CX-5 and the CX-50. The CX-5 is built in Japan and sold in different markets around the world, while the CX-50 is designed for and manufactured in the United States.

Mazda retained most of the sporty handling that made the first-generation enjoyable, and yet this SUV is much more mature now with vastly improved ride comfort, noise isolation, and interior quality.