{Car Review} Moving in the 2016 Mazda CX-5 | Spontaneous Roadtrips + More! Wednesday 01 July, 2015
I had a super busy last week. You guys know me I am always out and about, but thank goodness I was able to drive the new 2016 Mazda CX-5! Let me just tell you this was one of the best cars I’ve ever driven. I am not exaggerating or saying this! I had a ball driving this car around town and out…This new Madza came to me in a cool shade of Blue Reflex…what a pretty shade of metallic blue. LOVE!
So when I got the car I had two press conferences in the same day! I blogged about both and very grateful both Magic Mike XXL + OWN Tyler Perry Summer Season series events were near each other. It’s ok sometimes going to dual events in the same day can be stressful, but it was fun because I got to tote my new baby round for the events. I also couldnt stop posing by it!
What a cute pretty and cute car! Don;t we look good together!
So the features inside included a push button start, a high-tech electronic smart screen system for nagivation, music, phone calls,rearview backup camera and more. If you look down by the clutch there is a nob. I loved this knob feature because it help nagivate the smart screen system with you hands while driving. So it’s not a lot of hand manipulation and movements to prevent disctrations while driving. Also another cool feature is that if your car veers off it will make a minor noise alert you to get back in between the lines, it has blindside notifications in the side mirrors and it also has accident protection. Accident protecion is basically if your car gets to close to the vehicle in front of you..your car will automatically break to prevent a potential accident. I didn’t or wouln’t even attempt to see if that works…but thats an awesome feature for safety!
The backseat of the car was very spacious! It can let down the backseats for even more room, but as you can see the trunk itself is pretty spacious. It held a lot of my belongings especially when I went on the weekend roadtrip with my friend Nia. Nia + I took a random sponatenous trip to Jacksonville,Fl…I elaborated more on the reasons why here on this post…but we had a ball just the two of us driving the car down there from Atlanta.
Excited because we finally made it to Flordia. Yes we did pull the Madza over to take pictures by the sign!
We got to Jacksonville Beach immediately after we went to the hotel. We needed an instant Beach Break!
Roadtrip signage in the sand! Yeah!
Funny enough after the beach we went to this amazing place called TacoLu Baja Mexicana! Let me tell you we found out with the new social media app Periscope…a stranger recommended us to go…so being the spontaneous duo that we are…we instantly went! It was a really great decision!
Sorry if I look a little tired…we did drive 5 hours straight no breaks, went to the beach and then ate. Kind of hungry at this point lol.
Our Sangaritas! Sangria + Maragrita
My al la carta Mexican tacos with shrimp and shredded chicken. My side was Mexican street corn…omg nom!!!
Nia order an al la carta steak tacos! She raved about these a lot!
The next day, which was actually the day we were headed back home we went to another beach. We went to Atantic Beach…hey why not…Two beach and two days! More reasons to drive the 2016 Madza CX-5 around and get as much beach time as possible!
Enjoying the last of the beach until we had to head back home. Sad face…no beach in Atlanta.
Nia + I gased up after the beach and headed back to Atlanta. We had such a wonderful time with our weekend getaway…and speaking of gas it was amazing for this mini SUV! Seriously we filled up for $30 going down and $35 returning…and it go us back to Atlanta! So seriously the best feature…beside it just being the smoothiest ride in life is the gas! An SUV that preserves your gas usage. Always a plus!
I highly recommend the new 2016 Madza CX-5. This is seriously the best car I ever driven. I am not an SUV at all…I love little sedans but I think I changed my mind with this. I didn’t want to give this back. This is such a sporty and chic car, and if I had a family this would be my perfect car. Without a family its a perfect car because I would just go on more random roadtrips! Why not!
WOULD YOU LIKE TO GET IT MOVING IN A MADZA? TAKE ANY SUMMER TRIPS YET?
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That’s a great looking car and I love how much trunk space it has! It would definitely be perfect for a trip to the beach and I love that we’d have plenty of room for all the kid’s toys!
I love all the pictures of you posing with the car, both beauties :). That food looks SO good! My husband is going to be in the market for a new car soon, I’ll have to tell him to check this one out.
Not only does the car look sleek, but the color is gorgeous. I haven’t had any experience with Mazda cars, but from what I have seen I bet they are fantastic!
This looks like a great car. I have had my Durango for 12 years. It is in great shape with only 60,000 miles but I am thinking about getting something new. This seems perfect.
This looks like a great vehicle. We have been thinking about getting a new car. This might be a great option. We have just stayed around town so far this summer.
You would love it here then, most bloggers in NYC no longer want to trek into the city if it’s for only one event in a day, we usually come in when it’s multiple events in one day!
I don’t drive but I love the color of that mazda cx, blue is my favorite color! It looks like you got to really put it through some paces though! GET IT GIRL!
Looks like a great road trip, and I love SUVs. I drove an SUV for years and last year bought a car, but I wish I’d gotten another SUV. When I’m in the market for a new vehicle, I’ll look at the Mazda CX for sure.
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The backseat of the car was very spacious! It can let down the backseats for even more room, but as you can see the trunk itself is pretty spacious. It held a lot of my belongings especially when I went on the weekend roadtrip with my friend Nia. 
Excited because we finally made it to Flordia. Yes we did pull the Madza over to take pictures by the sign!
My father has one and he has nothing but good things to say about it!
Welcome to Florida I’m glad you came to visit. This car looks amazing. It really seems like a nice ride.
Perfect little car foe running around.
Once we have retire the mini van I would love a little car like this!
That’s a great looking car and I love how much trunk space it has! It would definitely be perfect for a trip to the beach and I love that we’d have plenty of room for all the kid’s toys!
I love my Ford Escape, but this is a GORGEOUS vehicle! Looks like you had an amazing trip!
how fun! You always look like you are having a blast!!! I love it the car is gorgeous, i love the color and perfect size!
Well don’t you look cute in front of that Mazda. I had a Mazda and loved it – it does get great gas mileage!!
That would be my go-to road trip car for sure. All of that storage space… awesome!
That is a pretty blue! Looks like you had a blast in the Mazda!
I love all the pictures of you posing with the car, both beauties :). That food looks SO good! My husband is going to be in the market for a new car soon, I’ll have to tell him to check this one out.
Not only does the car look sleek, but the color is gorgeous. I haven’t had any experience with Mazda cars, but from what I have seen I bet they are fantastic!
That does sound like a great weekend getaway. I like all the room in the back of the Mazda. That’s perfect for such trips!
What a nice ride! Looks fully loaded! Love the color!
This looks like a great car and a fun getaway. I love the red dress too!
This looks like a sweet ride! I love your duck face selfies 🙂
What a sharp car! I’ve been looking at the Mazda CX-5 for a while now. It looks great, and it has enough room to accommodate my family’s needs.
Love all the room in the back! That’s a must for me in a car.
What an amazing trip! That’s the perfect vehicle for the occasion. All the food you guys had looks great!
This looks like a great car. I have had my Durango for 12 years. It is in great shape with only 60,000 miles but I am thinking about getting something new. This seems perfect.
This looks like a great vehicle. We have been thinking about getting a new car. This might be a great option. We have just stayed around town so far this summer.
I love spontaneous road trips! Although they aren’t road trips, I’m heading to NY and Cali over the next 2 weeks.
I have a mazda cx-9 in that color. I love it! That looks like a nice option that more compact!
Looks like you had a great time! I’d love to take my kids on a spontaneous road trip when they get older!
What a fun vehicle and how lucky you were able to take it for a test drive on your road-trip! Love the color of it too!
Fun road trip! Looks like you guys had a fun time. The Mazda is a fun car!
It looks like you had a blast on your road trip. I would love to test drive a 2016 Mazda CX-5.
I have always loved Mazdas! They have so much space.
Looks like you guys had a great time in the CX-5! It’s a great car.
You would love it here then, most bloggers in NYC no longer want to trek into the city if it’s for only one event in a day, we usually come in when it’s multiple events in one day!
I don’t drive but I love the color of that mazda cx, blue is my favorite color! It looks like you got to really put it through some paces though! GET IT GIRL!
Looks like a great road trip, and I love SUVs. I drove an SUV for years and last year bought a car, but I wish I’d gotten another SUV. When I’m in the market for a new vehicle, I’ll look at the Mazda CX for sure.
Wow you ladies look like you had an awesome time!! That’s a great looking Mazda!
That car looks good on you! Looks like you guys had a great time on your road trip.
I would love that Mazda! We have a few road trips planned this summer and that would be the perfect way to travel in style!
Looks like yall had a great time. The car looks nice. But I love your red polka dots.
That looks like such an awesome vehicle! I would love to try that vehicle out!