The Mazda CX-5 is of those quietly competent SUVs that sells in healthy numbers, while failing to set the world on fire. But just because it might not be on the top of your shopping list, don't think you should overlook it we've always rated its interior, handling and ride. It really does need to be good in a market packed with so many talented family SUVs. Its main opposition comes from the excellent Volkswagen Tiguan, while there is also the SEAT Ateca, Skoda Karoq, and let's not forget the evergreen Nissan Qashqai and its French half-brother the Renault Kadjar. Finally, the Citroen C5 Aircross, Peugeot 3008 and Vauxhall Grandland put up an impressively comfortable showing. It's powered by a range of tried-and-tested engines, and this clearly shows Mazda's willingness to go against fashion so there are no small displacement turbo petrols, no hybrids and not a single plug-in in the lineup. You can, however, specify a 2.2-litre diesel, a 2.0-litre petrol, and a 2.5-litre petrol. Model trims include Newground, Sport and SE-L. The former is a rugged-themed 165hp two-wheel drive model, while Sport is the most popular highlighted by gloss black details, and the standard leather trim has red stitched highlights. The range is completed with the entry level SE-L and GT-Sport fully-loaded edition, which extends the engine selection to the 194hp 2.5-litre Skyactiv-G with all-wheel drive, adds supple nappa leather trim in sophisticated dark brown shades with wood accents on the interior, and body-colour exterior trim.Up front, there's plenty of room to get comfortable in, although the high centre console makes the cabin a little more snug than some rivals, such as Ford's Kuga, but it doesn't make the CX-5 feel cramped or claustrophobic. Opting for the stone-coloured leather will make it feel that bit airier. It's tighter in the back, where two average-sized adults will find plenty of room, but a third is going to have complaints on a longer journey. Not only is the centre-rear seat narrower, there's less space for feet and legs due to the centre console's shape and the raised floor in the middle. Having said that, it's roomy by class standards.Elsewhere, the CX-5 can accommodate smartphone and tablet charging the storage spaces in front of the gearlever and the cubby under the driver's elbow are both larger than in its predecessor, while the latter features a tray to hold your phone above any tins of travel sweets or loose change.