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I finally got to test a new all-wheel-drive vehicle when I really needed it, and I m here to tell you the 2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD was up to the task.
I ve tested a lot of AWD vehicles over the years, but, because the weather in Portland is so moderate, the biggest challenge is usually a shower or two. I ve also driven numerous AWD vehicles on rugged courses prepared for the annual Mudfest competitions that the Northwest Automotive Press Association held before the pandemic. But those are brief runs that just hint at what the vehicles would be like to live with on a daily basis.