The Mazda CX-5; the first new generation vehicle to adopt Mazda’s breakthrough SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY and KODO – Soul of Motion design theme now comes with an additional petrol engine and all-new diesel engines.
First introduced in South Africa in 2012 with a 2.0-litre petrol engine; the enhanced 2014 CX-5 compact crossover introduces for the first time in South Africa a 2.5-litre petrol as well as a 2.2-litre twin-turbo diesel. And to be more competitive in the SUV segment, more features have been added across the whole range.
Particularly, attention was paid to design, dynamic performance, functionality, environmental and safety performance to offer customers a stylish vehicle with a predictable and responsive driving experience – insightful features, useful to the customer’s driving pleasure.
Through SKYACTIV Technology; more power, more torque and more kilometres per litre are possible by creating overall vehicle efficiency. Safety, spaciousness and style are even better than before.
“In this day and age, being environmentally friendly is a given. We want to offer our customers outstanding environmental and safety performance together with driving enjoyment. To ensure that we can do so, Mazda has completely renewed all the basic elements of the car, from the powertrain including engine and transmission, to the body and the chassis. The first of Mazda’s new generation of products to fully incorporate our SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY is the CX-5. As we launch new products moving forward, Mazda will continue to offer all customers driving enjoyment combined with outstanding environmental and safety performance”. Says David Hughes – MD of Mazda South Africa
The winning combination of class-beating fuel economy, fun -to-drive Mazda performance and safety along with one of the most comfortable and flexible interiors in its segment have made the Mazda CX-5 incredibly popular with consumers worldwide.
Now with the all-new Mazda petrol and diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions, SKYACTIV body and chassis; the CX-5 delivers precise response and a high-quality, rewarding ride matched to outstanding environmental and safety performance.
Model line-up
The Mazda CX-5 range is as follows:
• 2.0L Active FWD Manual
• 2.0L Active FWD Automatic
• 2.0L Dynamic FWD Manual
• 2.2L DE Active FWD Automatic
• 2.5L Individual FWD Automatic
• 2.2L DE Akera AWD Automatic
MazdaCare
The CX-5 is designed and built to the highest standard of performance and reliability. This standard is backed up by a 3-year unlimited kilometre factory warranty. To provide complete peace of mind motoring, a 3-year roadside assistance, a 3-year service plan and a 5-year Corrosion Warranty are also included.