Good question. Here’s a breakdown / description of the gearbox / transmission for a 2016 Mazda CX-5 (KE) 2.0 2WD:

Transmission / Gearbox Details

1. Type
   
• It uses Mazda’s SkyActiv-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission.  
• There is manual-shift (''sport/manual'') mode available.  
2. 
   
3. Gear Ratios
   According to Mazda’s 2016 spec sheet: 
   
• 1st gear: ~3.552
• 2nd gear: ~2.022
• 3rd gear: ~1.452
• 4th gear: 1.000
• 5th gear: ~0.708
• 6th gear: ~0.599
• Reverse gear: ~3.893
• Final drive ratio: ~4.624  
4. 
   
5. Drive / Drivetrain
   
• Front-wheel drive (2WD) for the 2.0-litre petrol variant.  
• Power goes through the SkyActiv-Drive 6AT to the front wheels.  
6. 
   
7. Torque Converter
   
• The transmission is a torque-converter automatic, not a CVT. According to users:
  ''Torque converter … with a LOCKUP torque converter.''  
• The design tries to maximize lock-up (i.e., when the torque converter is locked) to improve efficiency and give a more ''direct'' feel, according to owners.  
8. 
   
9. Reliability & Feel (from real-world user feedback)
   
• Some users say that the transmission can feel ''jerky'' at low speeds before it warms up.  
• Others note that once warmed up (after ~5 minutes of driving), the shifts feel smooth.  
• Overall, many consider it reliable, though regular maintenance (fluid changes) helps.  
10. 
    
11. Usage / Application
    
• This gearbox is well-suited for city driving and highway use, balancing efficiency (thanks to 6th gear overdrive) and responsiveness (due to decent gear ratios and torque-converter lock-up).
• The manual-shift mode gives the driver more control when needed (e.g. for engine braking or sporty driving).
12. 
    

If you like, I can check common gearbox issues or failure points for the 2016 CX-5 2.0 2WD (what to watch out for) — do you want me to do that?