Mazda CX-5 available for UK orders
Details of the specification and pricing of Mazda’s long-awaited new crossover vehicle, the CX-5 have at last been revealed as pre-ordering opens for UK customers.
The new CX-5 will be the first in Mazda’s car range to make use of its new Skyactiv technologies and new engines; designed to give its cars great fuel economy gains without the need to hike prices. As such the new compact model is priced from £12,395 rising to £28,795 (OTR). Traditionally, many car makers have used turbocharging or superchargers to enable them to use smaller, more efficient engines without downgrading performance, however these methods of boosting fuel economy is expensive. Meanwhile Mazda’s method boost the compression ratios of the engines.
Under this new Skyactiv branding (meaning the sky’s the limit, according to Mazda); a choice of two engines and three power outputs will be available; 2.0-litre SKYACTIV 165ps petrol and 2.2-litre SKYACTIV with either a 150ps or 175ps diesel output. Plus there will be a choice of automatic and manual transmissions, two-wheel drive (2WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) and four equipment levels – SE-L, SE-L Nav, Sport and Sport Nav.
Joining a booming sector, the new CX-5 will compete against the likes of the Nissan Juke, Kia Soul and Ford Kuga which also aim to offer flexible function; as urban family cars and rugged SUVs.
Four petrol models and six diesels will come with 2-wheel drive, while all-wheel drive will be available for eight diesel models. Prices for 2.0-litre petrol versions start from £21,395 (OTR) for the CX-5 SE-L and rise to £23,995 for the CX-5 Sport NAV.
Diesel CX-5 prices for the 2.2-litre 150ps models begin at £22,995 for the SE-L and rise to £24,695 for the entry-level AWD model. Prices for 2.2-litre 175ps diesel models kick-off at £27,195 for the CX-5 AWD Sport. Customers can choose from eight exterior colours and black cloth or leather interior trim in black or stone – depending on model.
Depending on model, the all-new Mazda CX-5 will achieve up to 61.4 mpg and emit as little as 119g/km CO2. With a rating of 119g/km the Mazda CX-5 150ps diesel 2WD model is significantly below the class average of 147g/km measured across 11 rivals.
Even the base model SE-L trim is well-equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels, front fog lights, dual‑zone climate control air-conditioning, Smart City Brake Support and privacy glass, plus front and rear parking sensors.
Deliveries are expected to start from spring 2012.
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