Mazda CX-5 starts at £23,695 13 | 06 | 2017

    THE ALL-NEW MAZDA CX-5 will go on-sale at Scottish dealerships from June 30, with prices for the 10-model, second generation range starting at £23,695 and rising to £33,195. (Related: Roadtest — Mazda MX-5 RF)

    Since its original launch, more than 1.5 million CX-5 models have been sold, meaning it now accounts for roughly 25% of Mazda’s global sales volume. More than 32,000 current-generation CX-5s having been sold in the UK since 2012.

    Standard equipment in all new 2017 models — which have an all-new interior and a fully-revised body structure

     —  includes LED headlights, auto power-folding door mirrors, dual-zone climate control, DAB radio and a seven inch colour touch-screen display with Mazda’s integrated navigation.

    “The CX-5 will go down as a landmark car in Mazda’s history,” Jeremy Thomson, Mazda Motors UK managing director, said.

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    “Not only did it introduce SkyActiv Technology and KODO: Soul of Motion design, it also showcased how Mazda could make an SUV that was stylish, great to drive and capable of luring customers from premium badged rivals.

    “And today the all-new Mazda CX-5 takes this to the next stage, elevating exterior design, cabin quality and refinement to new levels of sophistication, whilst at the same time ensuring Mazda’s love of driving is even more apparent in the handling.

    “When it arrives in Scottish dealerships this summer, I’m sure the all-new Mazda CX-5 will carry on winning over Scottish SUV buyers, especially as increased equipment levels and superb residual values mean it continues to represent great value for retail and fleet customers alike.”

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    In addition to the standard spec across all models, the Sport Nav adds a reversing camera, eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat and Smart keyless entry, plus heated front seats and steering wheel.

    For the first time in a Mazda, Sport Nav models also feature a powerlift tailgate, plus a new head-up display — replacing the previous, flimsy-flick-up version — that projects directly onto the windscreen and features Traffic Sign Recognition.

    Mazda’s SkyActiv-MT six-speed manual and SkyActiv-Drive six-speed automatic transmissions are available across the range, as is the Japanese manufacturer’s latest generation of intelligent i-Activ all-wheel drive (AWD) system.

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    Powered by a familiar range of SkyActiv engines, the 2.0-litre 165ps petrol engine is available in SE-L Nav and Sport Nav trim and is offered exclusively with front-wheel drive and Mazda’s six-speed manual gearbox.

    Making up the bulk of the range, the popular 2.2-litre 150ps SkyActiv-D diesel is available with front-wheel drive and i-Activ AWD and comes with a choice of manual or auto gearbox. Sitting at the top of the range, the flagship 2.2-litre 175ps diesel comes exclusively in Sport Nav trim and is equipped with Mazda’s i-Activ AWD. Lke the lower output diesel, it can be matched to either automatic or manual transmission.

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    Jim McGill

     

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