Mazda CX-5 Ground Clearance (2013 - 2023)

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The ground clearance of the Mazda CX-5 ranges from 7.5 to 8.5 inches depending on trim, option package and model year.

The 2016 Mazda CX-5 with the GT trim has the highest ground clearance of 8.5 inches while the 2021 Mazda CX-5 with the Carbon Edition trim has the lowest ground clearance of 7.5 inches.

For Comparison:

  • The 2020 Toyota Corolla (Mid-Size Sedan) has a ground clearance of 5.1".
  • The 2020 Jeep Cherokee (SUV) has a ground clearance of 8.7".
  • The 2020 Ford F-150 Lariat 4x4 SuperCab (Full-Size Pickup) has a ground clearance of 9.3".

The table below shows a sampling of the ground clearances for the Mazda CX-5. Scroll down to see the complete year-by-year data.

Mazda CX 5
Mazda CX 5
Mazda CX-5 Ground Clearances
YearTrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)Min. Ground Clearance (Metric)
20232.5 S7.6 inches19.3 cm
20232.5 S Carbon Edition7.6 inches19.3 cm
20222.5 S7.9 inches20.1 cm
20222.5 S Carbon Edition7.9 inches20.1 cm
2021Carbon Edition7.5 inches19.1 cm
2020Grand Touring7.5 inches19.1 cm
2019Grand Touring7.5 inches19.1 cm
2018GT7.6 inches19.3 cm
2017Grand Select7.6 inches19.3 cm
2016GT8.5 inches21.6 cm
2015GT8.5 inches21.6 cm
2014GT8.5 inches21.6 cm
2013GT8.5 inches21.6 cm

Ground Clearance: Quick Jump To Mazda CX-5 Model Year

2023 Mazda CX-5 Ground Clearance

The ground clearance of the Mazda CX-5 in 2023 is between 7.6 inches and 7.9 inches.

2023 Mazda CX-5 Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
2.5 S7.6 inches
2.5 S Carbon Edition7.6 inches
2.5 S Preferred Package7.6 inches
2.5 S Premium Package7.6 inches
2.5 S Premium Plus Package7.6 inches
2.5 S Select Package7.6 inches
2.57.9 inches
2.5 Signature7.9 inches

2022 Mazda CX-5 Ground Clearance

2022 Mazda CX 5
2022 Mazda CX 5

The ground clearance of the Mazda CX-5 in 2022 is 7.9 inches.

2022 Mazda CX-5 Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
2.5 S7.9 inches
2.5 S Carbon Edition7.9 inches
2.5 S Preferred Package7.9 inches
2.5 S Premium Package7.9 inches
2.5 S Premium Plus Package7.9 inches
2.5 S Select Package7.9 inches
2.57.9 inches
2.5 Signature7.9 inches

2021 Mazda CX-5 Ground Clearance

The ground clearance of the Mazda CX-5 in 2021 is 7.5 inches.

2021 Mazda CX-5 Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
Carbon Edition7.5 inches
GT7.5 inches
GT Reserve7.5 inches
Signature7.5 inches
Sport7.5 inches
Touring7.5 inches

2020 Mazda CX-5 Ground Clearance

The ground clearance of the Mazda CX-5 in 2020 is 7.5 inches.

2020 Mazda CX-5 Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
Grand Touring7.5 inches
Grand Touring Reserve7.5 inches
Signature7.5 inches
Sport7.5 inches
Touring7.5 inches
GT7.5 inches
GT Reserve7.5 inches

2019 Mazda CX-5 Ground Clearance

The ground clearance of the Mazda CX-5 in 2019 is 7.5 inches.

2019 Mazda CX-5 Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
Grand Touring7.5 inches
Grand Touring Reserve7.5 inches
Signature7.5 inches
Sport7.5 inches
Touring7.5 inches
GT7.5 inches
GT Reserve7.5 inches

2018 Mazda CX-5 Ground Clearance

2018 Mazda CX 5
2018 Mazda CX 5

The ground clearance of the Mazda CX-5 in 2018 is 7.6 inches.

2018 Mazda CX-5 Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
GT7.6 inches
Sport7.6 inches
Touring7.6 inches

2017 Mazda CX-5 Ground Clearance

2017 Mazda CX 5
2017 Mazda CX 5

The ground clearance of the Mazda CX-5 in 2017 is 7.6 inches.

2017 Mazda CX-5 Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
Grand Select7.6 inches
GT7.6 inches
Sport7.6 inches
Touring7.6 inches

2016 Mazda CX-5 Ground Clearance

2016 Mazda CX 5
2016 Mazda CX 5

The ground clearance of the Mazda CX-5 in 2016 is 8.5 inches.

2016 Mazda CX-5 Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
GT8.5 inches
Sport8.5 inches
Touring8.5 inches

2015 Mazda CX-5 Ground Clearance

2015 Mazda CX 5
2015 Mazda CX 5

The ground clearance of the Mazda CX-5 in 2015 is 8.5 inches.

2015 Mazda CX-5 Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
GT8.5 inches
Sport8.5 inches
Sport 2.5L8.5 inches
Touring8.5 inches

2014 Mazda CX-5 Ground Clearance

The ground clearance of the Mazda CX-5 in 2014 is 8.5 inches.

2014 Mazda CX-5 Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
GT8.5 inches
Sport8.5 inches
Touring8.5 inches

2013 Mazda CX-5 Ground Clearance

The ground clearance of the Mazda CX-5 in 2013 is 8.5 inches.

2013 Mazda CX-5 Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
GT8.5 inches
Sport8.5 inches
Touring8.5 inches

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