The Driver's Choice for the Daily CommuteThe 2016 Mazda CX-5 Touring is for the Tacoma driver who needs the practicality of a crossover but refuses to drive something that feels like a soulless appliance. Mazda's engineering philosophy, Jinba Ittai (horse and rider as one), is evident in every corner you take. With a low 63,000 miles, this Touring trim offers a near-perfect balance of athletic handling, modern tech, and long-term value. Whether you're merging onto I-5 toward JBLM or winding your way through the North End to catch a sunset at Point Defiance, the CX-5 delivers a level of precision that makes it the sports car of the compact SUV world.Under the hood, the Touring comes standard with the punchy 2.5L SKYACTIV-G 4-cylinder engine, delivering a spirited 184 horsepowerUnlike many competitors that use sluggish CVTs, Mazda utilizes a crisp 6-speed automatic transmissionIt's also a champion of the fuel pump, achieving an impressive 30 MPG on the highway (AWD) or 33 MPGIf you have weekend hobbies, you'll appreciate the 2,000-lb towing capacityspan style='font-family:Google Sans Text,sans-serif!important;line-height:1.15!important;margin-top:0!important' class=citation-122 citation-end-122which beats out the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 of the same yearperfect for a small utility trailer or a rack of mountain bi