We believe the premium segment of automobiles is the next battleground for car makers to carve out for themselves. We're looking at the 2020 Infiniti QX50 Sensory AWD versus the 2020 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD.

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Special thanks to Mazda St-Hyacinthe, part of Groupe Beaucage, for helping us film this episode. Without the use of their 2020 Mazda CX-5 GT we wouldn't have had both vehicles next to each other for filming. Find out more about their dealership by visiting their website here: https://www.mazdasthyacinthe.com/

On this episode of TestDrive Showdown we're looking at two compact crossover SUVs who want to be taken seriously in the premium segment located between the general consumer and luxury markets. We're pitting the 2020 Infiniti QX50 Sensory against the 2020 Mazda CX-5 Signature. There's a $15,000 CAD price difference between these two vehicles, but each shines on it's own right. We're looking at what makes these two similar despite coming from two very different manufacturers, and what makes them stand out.

In this video we go over the technical differences between these two crossovers, including their engines, transmissions, platform/chassis, pricing, and overall specifications. We compare the important dimensions such as the wheelbase, length, width, height, ground clearance, cargo and passenger capacities, tow ratings, and all interior measurements such as head room, leg room, shoulder room, and hip room. We also go over the features only found on the Infiniti or Mazda and how those benefit the buyers.

We start off our interior tour and road test with the 2020 Infiniti QX50 Sensory to talk about how this crossover feels on the road, and how the 2.0L Variable-Compression turbo engine performs in-town. The Infiniti comes with a CVT and a FWD platform, with AWD as standard in Canada. We discuss the seating feel, interior materials and design, and how the Infiniti presents itself overall against the Mazda.

We then jump into the 2020 Mazda CX-5 Signature to discuss the real-world fuel economy testing we did with both vehicles, followed up with how the interior of the CX-5 feels in comparison to the Infiniti. Certain features like rear heated seats are a plus on the Mazda, but the older infotainment and lack of a panoramic sunroof are misses for this vehicle regardless of the segment.

We wrap up our Showdown by picking which compact crossover we'd be buying.

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