The midsize SUV segment is about as competitive as it gets, and automakers are pulling out new tricks to stay relevant. Or, as is the case with the Mazda CX-5, teaching their old dog some new tricks.

For starters, all US-bound CX-5’s now come standard with Mazda’s i-Active all-wheel drive system. That’s true whether you go naturally aspirated or turbocharged. The motor itself is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine making 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque; turbo models spool up to a stout 256 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque on 93 octane, 227 ponies and 310 lb-ft of torque on Regular 87.

We’ve mentioned in our recent CX-50 test how Mazda’s 6-speed automatic feels a little short on gears these days, but we still prefer it over a CVT. Mixed with a revised suspension, it made for a pleasant commuting experience.

The CX-5 is Mazda’s best seller in the States. And fortunately, Mazda’s success does not equal complacency. 2022 sees an updated design ethos with smoother edges and downplayed lines. A new front bumper, grille and headlights spearhead the CX-5, flanked by a similar rear treatment. The body-colored side cladding is top-trim exclusive.

That would be the Turbo Signature grade, featuring an equally proper cabin; Nappa leather and real wood trim all around. The 10-and-a-quarter-inch infotainment screen is standard on all grades, though the Head-Up Display is not.

The 2022 Mazda CX-5 stays the course for a top-selling midsize SUV. With a starting price of roughly $27,000 and a range-topping, as-tested price near 40-thousand, there really is a CX-5 for everyone.

And there’s also plenty more Quick Spins, coming soon on MotorWeek.