The Mazda CX-5 Thread

True. Mazda & Hyundai (Sunday) shift major volume down under.

Top ten brands September 2016

Toyota — 16,716 (up 0.7 per cent)
Mazda — 12,009 (up 10.5 per cent)
Hyundai — 9319 (steady)
Holden — 8564 (down 8 per cent)
Ford — 7280 (up 25 per cent)
Mitsubishi — 6701 (down 3 per cent)
Nissan — 5177 (down 1 per cent)
Volkswagen — 4380 (down 14.5 per cent)
Subaru — 4050 (up 12 per cent)
Honda — 3783 (up 5 per cent)
Top ten models September 2016

Mazda 3 — 3491
Toyota Corolla — 3423
Toyota HiLux — 3209
Ford Ranger — 2903
Hyundai i30 — 2741
Mazda CX-5 — 2662
Holden Commodore — 2366
Mitsubishi Triton — 2246
Hyundai Tucson — 2209
Hyundai Accent — 2189

http://www.caradvice.com.au/487630/...le-sales-numbers-winners-and-losers-detailed/
 
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Mazda launches its new CX-5 in SA: Prices and details

Mazda's next-generation CX-5 has arrived in South Africa coinciding with a new local managing director, Craig Roberts.

First launched in 2012, the CX-5 was one of the first vehicles from the Japanese automaker to feature SkyActiv Technology and the automaker's Kodo Soul of Motion design language.

The CX-5 has since become a core model in Mazda's stable, sold in more than 120 countries and accounts for approximately 25% of the automaker's global sales. The outgoing CX-5 is a best-seller for the automaker in South Africa, with an average of 350 units sold per month.

'Mega-hit' model

Prices start from R379 900 for the Active FWD to R557 500 for the top-of-the-range AWD variant.

The local engine line-up comprises three options; SKYACTIV-G 2.0-litre, 2.5-litre petrol as well as SKYACTIV-D 2.2-litre diesel units. All 2.0-litre engine derivatives are available with both manual and automatic transmissions with the Dynamic derivative now offering an auto option.

The 2.5-litre petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engines are available with an auto transmission. The 2017 line-up gains a new derivative, expanding the range from six to seven models. Mazda SA confirms the CX-5 will be available at dealership from June 2017.

Masaya Kodama, Mazda's global product director for the CX-5, told Wheels24 that the SUV is the company's 'mega-hit' model, with a total sale of 370 000 units worldwide since it was launched in 2012.

Mazda hopes the new CX-5 will build on its predecessor's success with its "less is more concept", Japanese aesthetic and minimalistic design.

Kodama said: "The new CX-5 adds new dimensions of driving pleasure, not only for the driver, but for passengers too. Every aspect of the car has been refined in terms of design, functionality, safety and security."

Mazda says has improved the SUVs performance and dramatically reduced noise levels. It's new body colour - Soul Red Crystal - will be rolled out to other Mazda models.

So what's new?

For 2017, the CX-5 Active gains new LEDs, fog ligts, auto headlight leveling, new 17” alloy wheels, rear ventilation, USB for rear centre armrest and auto door locks.

The Dynamic variant gains new 19” alloy wheels, leather seats, 8-way power adjustable lumber support driver seat and auto folding side-mirrors. The Individual derivative gains a 10-speaker BOSE system, head-up display, powerlift tailgate as well as the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) and Driver Attention Alert (DAA) advanced safety features.

The CX-5 is sold with a three-year unlimited kilometre service plan and a three-year factory warranty, a three-year roadside assistance and a five-year Corrosion Warranty are also included.

http://www.wheels24.co.za/OffRoad_a...ts-new-cx-5-in-sa-prices-and-details-20170511

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Mazda CX-5 (2017) First Drive

The Mazda CX-5 has become one of the major sellers in the South African family car/compact SUV market. Now there’s an all-new model in showrooms and we had a chance to drive it at the launch in Johannesburg.

After a slow start to local sales in 2012, the Mazda CX-5 has become progressively more popular, carving itself a hefty chunk of the medium SUV segment. Mazda has taken note of this and, with the all-new model, enhanced it and improved it rather than delivering something entirely new.

Sleeker design

This red colour has been specifically designed for the CX-5 and is 20% more vivid than before.

The exterior design is still easily distinguishable as a CX-5, but there are new details that have been added to make it look more modern and improved. The 3D grille at the front is sharper and more angular, making the old one’s flatter face look bland and innocuous in comparison. The rear lights have been squashed and squeezed to create a beady, almost sliver look to the rear. They are so small it actually makes the rear end look much bigger than it is. The side creases are also less rounded and create a lower and faster look.

Range and engines

Mazda SA has chosen to introduce the same model range as its previous winning formula. There is the addition of one extra model, a mid-spec petrol auto.

As is the way with Mazda, the petrols are all naturally aspirated, with a choice of a 2.0-litre and a 2.5-litre model. The 2.0-litre is good for 121 kW and 210 Nm of torque. This engine is available in Active and Dynamic trim levels as well as manual and auto (6-speed). The 2.5-litre petrol delivers 143 kW and 257 Nm of torque and is only available in Individual spec, which is a further level up from Dynamic. It’s also only available with the automatic gearbox.

Mazda is still pushing the same Skyactiv engine range we saw on the old CX-5. New engines could come in 2018.

The 2 diesel models are still available, but the entry variant (Active) no longer suffers the power and torque deficit it did previously. Both engines now develop 129 kW and 420 Nm of torque and are equipped purely with automatic gearboxes. The top spec 2.2 turbodiesel Akera model gains all-wheel drive.

Interior and space

The improved refinement within the cabin appears to be the most significant update to the new CX-5. The materials all feel soft touch with the addition of aluminium surrounds on the switches and the odd veneered wood panel. The infotainment screen is faster and has a much higher resolution screen, but still lacks some of the modern connectivity features that competitors have – such as built-in apps. The Instrument cluster dials and digital display are much crisper and the heads-up display no longer resembles a ‘90s Cressida digital speedo.

The interior feels solid and has more luxury touches like the aluminium surrounds, improved infotainment screen and new heads-up display.

Rear legroom is good and the backrests have a 2-stage recline feature for added comfort. The luggage bay remains a bit on the small side for the segment, but at 442 litres it’s at least marginally bigger than the old model. Individual and Akera models get an electrically operated tailgate too.

Ride and refinement

It’s hard to fault the work the engineers have done at Mazda to reduce the noise within the cabin. Wind noise is drastically reduced and engine and road noise is diminished too. The larger wheeled models do provide a bit of road roar on rougher tarmac however.

The G-Vectoring system that was introduced on the Mazda3 last year has also had an effect on the CX-5’s handling. At speed, it requires fewer inputs to keep it straight and has a more confident turn in. It does feel quite a bit lighter than the outgoing model, which some drivers may not like.

Refinement and NVH levels have been improved. The ride is still firm and sporty, which could be tiresome on long journeys.

As for the ride, Mazda has continued to make the CX-5 out to be a sporty SUV. It’s still quite stiffly sprung and handles well when faced with corners and enthusiastic inputs. On the long road, it can still feel a bit too stiff and jiggly but it’s always sure-footed and stable, no matter the surface underneath.

Summary

The new Mazda CX-5 remains good value in terms of specification and style. Practicality isn't bad and there's a wide range to choose from.

The new Mazda CX-5 doesn’t break any new ground in terms of practicality, driving experience or design. It does however, continue to offer a good combination of all those things in a stylish package at an attractive price. The 2.0-litre naturally aspirated derivatives make up the bulk of the sales and its price point and value is hard to beat as is its engine. The new model improves bugbears like the wind noise and vibrations and further adds a luxury feel to the interior.

Mazda’s service plan and warranty are also particularly attractive. The CX-5 is sold with a 3-year/unlimited km warranty as well as a 3-year/unlimited km service plan. Mazda has also shown to have excellent after-sales backup, finishing in the top five of the Cars.co.za Consumer Satisfaction Survey.

Derivative line-up and pricing

2.0L Active FWD Manual R379 900
2.0L Active FWD Auto R391 900

Maximum power: 121 kW
Maximum torque:210 Nm
LED headlamps
LED front fog lamps
Auto headlamp levelling
Auto headlamps
Newly designed 17-inch alloys
Dual-zone air-conditioner (rear ventilation)
7-inch display-MZD connect system
Bluetooth hands free
Radio/CD/Aux/USB
USB for rear centre armrest
Cruise control
40:20:40 folding rear seats
Isofix
Hill Launch Assist
Push-button keyless start
6 speakers
Privacy glass
Cloth seats
Audio controls on steering wheel
Electronic parking brake
Rain-sensing wipers
Reverse-view camera
Auto door lock

2.0L Dynamic FWD Manual R404 900
2.0L Dynamic FWD Automatic R416 900

Smart advanced keyless entry
Newly designed 19” Alloys
Leather seats
Driver seat 8-way power adjustable
Power lumber support - Driver
Auto-fold mirrors

2.2L DE Active Auto FWD R459 400

Maximum power: 129 kW
Maximum torque: 420 Nm

2.5L Individual Auto FWD R491 900

Maximum power:143 kW
Maximum torque:257 Nm
Power sliding and tilt sunroof
BOSE with 10 speakers
Parking Sensors front and rear
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
Head-up-display
Satellite navigation
Powerlift tailgate

2.2L DE Akera AWD Auto R557 500

Maximum power:129kW
Maximum torque:420Nm
AWD (all-wheel drive)

http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/mazda-cx-5-2017-first-drive/43368/
 
We have SA pricing for the new Mazda CX-5!

The “all-new” Mazda CX-5 has arrived in South Africa with seven different derivatives consisting of three engines, two drivetrains and two transmission options.

The Active, Dynamic, Individual and Akera trim lines from the previous generation remain, with a new 2,0-litre Dynamic six-speed automatic joining the range (previously available only with the six-speed manual gearbox).

Pricing for the new CX-5 range in SA:
2,0 Active: R379 900
2,0 Active auto: R391 900
2,0 Dynamic: R404 900
2,0 Dynamic auto: R416 900
2,2 DE Active auto: R459 400
2,5 Individual auto: R491 900
2,2 DE AWD Akera auto: R557 500

All models come standard with a three-year/unlimited km service plan.

http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/we-have-sa-pricing-for-the-new-mazda-cx-5/
 
FAST FACTS

Model: Mazda CX-5 2,0 Dynamic Auto
Price: R416 900
Engine: 2,0-litre, four-cylinder petrol
Power: 121 kW @ 6 000 r/min
Torque: 210 N.m @ 4 000 r/min
0-100 km/h: 10,4 seconds
Top Speed: N/A
Fuel Consumption: 6,8 L/100 km
CO2: 159 g/km
Transmission: Six-speed automatic
Maintenance Plan: 3-year/unlimited kilometre service plan and warranty

http://www.carmag.co.za/driving_impression/driven-mazda-cx-5-20-dynamic-auto/
 
Dang, that's some competitive pricing.
Seems to be about 10-15k above the current pricing for each model.
 
The CX-5 is available in four trim grades:

Active is fitted with Mazda’s 17.8cm MZD colour screen, linked to a six-speaker audio system with Bluetooth connectivity, steering-mounted controls and a reverse camera. The system also offers USB connectivity for both front and rear passengers. Also standard is dual-zone climate control with rear ventilation as well as cruise control, push-button keyless start, auto windscreen wipers, 17-inch alloy wheels and LED headlights.

Dynamic adds leather seats, eight-way power adjustable for the driver, auto-fold mirrors and 19-inch alloys.

Individual ups the spec ante with a 10-speaker Bose sound system, satellite navigation, powered tailgate, sunroof, parking sensors front and rear, Blind Spot Monitoring, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist (active), Smart City Brake Support, Adaptive LED headlights and Driver Attention Alert.

Akera is as per above but with the diesel engine and all-wheel drive.

All versions come with a three-year, unlimited-kilometre service play and warranty.

PRICES

2.0 Active manual121kW/210NmR379 900
2.0 Active auto121kW/210NmR391 900
2.0 Dynamic manual121kW/210NmR404 900
2.0 Dynamic auto121kW/210NmR416 900
2.5 Individual auto143kW/257NmR491 900
2.2 DE Active auto129kW/420NmR459 400
2.2 DE Akera auto AWD129kW/420NmR557 500

ALTERNATIVES

Honda CR-V 2.0 Comfort114kW/192NmR394 400
Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Premium115kW/196NmR379 900
Kia Sportage 2.0 Ignite114kW/192NmR369 995
Nissan X-Trail 2.0 XE106kW/200NmR370 900
Renault Kadjar 1.2T Expression96kW/205NmR364 900
Toyota Rav4 2.0 GX107kW/187NmR368 800
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI Trendline92kW/200NmR390 200
Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Premium115kW/196Nm R379 900

http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/latest-launches/driven-mazdas-bold-new-cx-5-land-in-sa-9063933
 
Indeed. It's rather well priced + excellent spec level across the range. No poverty spec model here...lol

I'd still avoid the base spec on principal though, and the Dynamic gets nice leather seats :)
 
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PRETORIA – All-new. It’s an adjective habitually – but often somewhat inaccurately – bandied about by automakers describing their latest wares. Mazda, for instance, labels the sleek CX-5 you see in the accompanying images as “all-new”. But is it?

At first glance, you’d be forgiven for answering with a resounding “no”, such is the evolutionary nature of the compact crossover’s visible updates. Indeed, it’d be easy to write off this second-generation model as a mere facelift, particularly when one considers its arrival comes not even five years after the original CX-5 debuted.

And it’s a similar case with what you can’t see. The Skyactiv engine range – comprising a pair of free-breathing petrols and a punchy turbodiesel – is carried over virtually untouched, the platform has benefited from but a minor update and the new CX-5’s footprint is practically indistinguishable from that of its forebear (give or take a millimetre or two, anyway). Mechanically, then, it’s fundamentally identical to the outgoing model.

Something new…

So, what is new? Well, every single body panel, for one. While this model certainly shares its general shape with its predecessor, viewing the two alongside each other on the local launch emphasised just how much more modern the second-generation appears, thanks in part to its super-slim new head- and taillamps, redesigned (and tiny) LED front foglamps and the latest interpretation of that gaping (now-signature) front grille. And it’s not just all about looks, either; torsional rigidity is up a claimed 15%.

Inside, too, a handful of useful changes have been made. The seven-inch infotainment screen (which is still manipulated via a fairly intuitive rotary control setup not dissimilar to what one finds in certain German products), for instance, is no longer fully integrated in the facia, and instead stands proud in the popular tablet-like fashion. And, although it’s not difficult to spot switchgear carried over from the first-generation CX-5 (the driving mode toggle in higher-spec derivatives, for example, is absolutely identical), perceived quality in the cabin has certainly been further improved, and soft-touch materials abound.

The Hiroshima-based automaker has also made an effort to up refinement levels, chiefly by adding extra insulation in every nook and cranny, but also by working (very effectively, we might add) to eliminate wind noise. The luggage compartment, too, is ostensibly a little more capacious than before, while rear passengers gain a handy reclining function and dedicated air-conditioning vents. Further up the range, a powered tailgate and a pair of rear-sited USB ports have also been introduced.

A dynamic crossover?

Although the underpinnings haven’t come in for any serious fettling, Mazda has seen fit to equip the latest-generation CX-5 with its nifty G-Vectoring Control software. Already introduced locally in the Mazda3 and CX-3, this system varies engine torque according to steering inputs, essentially shifting weight to all the right places and reducing body roll. So, does it work?

Well, a few minutes driving the outgoing and latest models back-to-back on a dynamic handling course highlighted the subtle effect that this system can have, while also illustrating just how much sharper (yet lighter) the steering has become. In short, the CX-5 appears to have built even further on the sort of dynamic talent that has helped render it the driver’s choice in this segment.

Thankfully, this unusual level of engagement (for a compact crossover, anyway) doesn’t come at the expense of comfort. Despite all but the three base-spec Active derivatives running on new 19-inch alloys, the CX-5’s ride is seldom troubled, and its Macpherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension setup deals with all but the harshest of road imperfections with aplomb. Sure, it’s firmer than some of its rivals, but nowhere near the point of crashiness.

From six to seven

South Africa’s second-generation CX-5 line-up has been expanded from six to seven variants, thanks to the introduction of a new automatic-equipped version of the 2,0 Dynamic derivative (a trim level previously available exclusively in conjunction with a slick six-speed manual gearbox). Interestingly, Mazda Southern Africa believes this new front-wheel drive, self-shifting model – which slots neatly into the centre of the line-up – will prove its best-seller, predicting that it will account for nearly a third of CX-5 sales.

The high-compression 2,0-litre naturally aspirated petrol unit under this derivative’s bonnet still makes 121 kW and 210 N.m, with the latter arriving at a fairly lofty 4 000 r/min. As before, the Euro 4 four-cylinder mill lacks a little in terms of mid-range punch, and can feel somewhat laboured when hauling the crossover up any sort of serious incline (particularly on the power-sapping Highveld). In everyday highway and city driving, though, it’s still largely up to the task.

The six-speed torque converter, though, sometimes comes across as slightly indecisive (when married to this mill), with gentle throttle inputs occasionally prompting a flitting between the final couple of cogs when one would rather it merely kick up and settle into a quiet cruise. Selecting Sport mode, meanwhile, triggers the transmission to hang on to each gear almost right through to redline.

A cut-throat segment

The CX-5 – which accounts for a quarter of Mazda’s sales globally, and made up more than a third of Mazda SA’s total registrations in 2016 – finds itself playing in a particularly competitive segment, taking on the likes of the big-selling Hyundai Tucson, the ever-popular Toyota RAV4 and what CAR currently considers the class benchmark, the Volkswagen Tiguan.

As Mazda SA’s most popular product, the second-generation model has plenty of weight resting on its shapely shoulders. Has the Japanese automaker given its latest CX-5 the tools to grab (another) hefty slice of segment market share in 2017 (the company has set itself a bold target of some 31,8%, or likely more than 4 100 units, for the year)? In short, the answer may well be in the positive. You see, rather shrewdly, Mazda has improved only aspects that genuinely needed improving, allowing the new model to play to the unique strengths of its forerunner.

Could more have been done in the powertrain department? Sure, although the current engines are undoubtedly up to doing the job until Mazda begins rolling out its next-generation Skyactiv powerplants. It must be pointed out, however, that the 2,2-litre diesel is still the one to have, if you can comfortably stretch to the higher price-tags (interestingly, the previously detuned front-wheel-drive diesel now gains the full-fat outputs of 129 kW and 420 N.m). In addition, if your heart is set on all-wheel drive, take note that you’ll have to stump up for the R557 500 oil-burning flagship (the only AWD variant in the range).

Ultimately, though, the second-gen CX-5 represents a clear improvement over its already capable and sometimes under-appreciated forebear. It may not be “all-new” in the strictest sense of the word, but the latest updates – particularly the improved levels of refinement, more upmarket cabin and sharper-still looks – combined with competitive pricing and fairly generous trim levels, mean the likeable CX-5 is still entirely capable of duking it out with the very best in the segment.

FAST FACTS

Model: Mazda CX-5 2,0 Dynamic Auto
Price: R416 900
Engine: 2,0-litre, four-cylinder petrol
Power: 121 kW @ 6 000 r/min
Torque: 210 N.m @ 4 000 r/min
0-100 km/h: 10,4 seconds
Top Speed: N/A
Fuel Consumption: 6,8 L/100 km
CO2: 159 g/km
Transmission: Six-speed automatic
Maintenance Plan: 3-year/unlimited kilometre service plan and warranty

http://www.carmag.co.za/driving_impression/driven-mazda-cx-5-20-dynamic-auto/
 
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