The Mazda CX-5 Thread

Mazda SA quietly drops entry-level diesel derivative from CX-5 range

Mazda Southern Africa has quietly removed the entry-level diesel variant from its CX-5 range, trimming the local line-up from eight to seven derivatives.

We picked up the change while sifting through the Japanese firm’s latest pricing bulletin, released on and effective from 1 April 2020.

The CX-5 2,2DE Active variant is no longer listed, having been priced at R498 500 before its removal from the line-up. It had drawn 140 kW and 450 N.m from its 2,2-litre turbodiesel heart, directed to the front axle via a six-speed automatic transmission.

Pricing:

Mazda CX-5 2,0 Active: R418 800
Mazda CX-5 2,0 Active AT: R431 300
Mazda CX-5 2,0 Dynamic: R445 300
Mazda CX-5 2,0 Dynamic AT: R458 800
Mazda CX-5 2,0 Individual AT: R517 800
Mazda CX-5 2,5 Individual AT: R592 400
Mazda CX-5 2,2DE Akera AT AWD: R621 600

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Mazda CX-5 2.0 Skyactiv-G Sport 2WD 2020 UK review

Should I buy one?

With the new Ford Kuga recently come to steal its sporty thunder, and one or two other smarter-handling customers around in its segment than existed three years ago, the CX-5 probably isn’t the very first smallish SUV a keen driver would test drive any more; but it deserves considering nevertheless. The same complimentary senses of relative lightness and compactness, crispness, precision and simplicity that have always characterised its driving experience continue to serve as great adverts for it – while the rest of the car’s package, from pricing to practicality, looks competitive.

Mazda CX-5 2.0 Skyactiv-G Sport 2WD

Where Rugby, UK Price £30,130 On sale Now Engine 4 cyls, 1998cc, petrol Power 162bhp at 6000rpm Torque 157lb ft at 4000rpm Gearbox 6-spd manual Kerb weight 1505kg Top speed 125mph 0-62mph 10.3sec Fuel economy 39.2mpg (WLTP combined) CO2 163g/km Rivals Volkswagen Tiguan 1.5 TSI 150 SEL, Ford Kuga 1.5T Titanium X

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Mazda CX-5 2021-2026 review | Autocar

Mazda's aging offbeat family SUV still offers driver appeal atop solid foundations
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*New Owner Alert*

On Thursday picked up a 2017 Mazda CX-5 2.0L Active auto with 38000 km on the clock.
It is the wifes daily and she is loving it.

It has few niggles that i need looked at:
1. The steering wheel vibrates @120km/h and if you look at the rear seats they shake too. Not too sure if it needs wheel balancing and tyre rotation.
2. Notice some oil sweating on the passenger front shock.
3. Need to check its service record and service warranty status at Mazda then enquire about Warranty Extension.
Been reading a lot its not necessary to bother extending the Service Plan as these cars are bullet proof with no issues.
4. I-Stop status is not ready
5. It is fitted with a Sabat battery and dont think it is a OEM battery. Battery seems to be in good health with no issues, will pass by a battery shop to get it tested for a health test.

Overall the car is solid well build and has decent power coming from small engined cars that were poverty spec this is a nice upgrade.
Looking forward to many years out of it.
 
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CX5 isn't reliable according to this carwow video
 
Leo_ said:

CX5 isn't reliable according to this carwow video
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That‘s the Gen 1 in the video. 2017 onwards is the Gen 2.

unobeat said:
*New Owner Alert*

On Thursday picked up a 2017 Mazda CX-5 2.0L Active auto with 38000 km on the clock.
It is the wifes daily and she is loving it.

It has few niggles that i need looked at:
1. The steering wheel vibrates @120km/h and if you look at the rear seats they shake too. Not too sure if it needs wheel balancing and tyre rotation.
2. Notice some oil sweating on the passenger front shock.
3. Need to check its service record and service warranty status at Mazda then enquire about Warranty Extension.
Been reading a lot its not necessary to bother extending the Service Plan as these cars are bullet proof with no issues.
4. I-Stop status is not ready
5. It is fitted with a Sabat battery and dont think it is a OEM battery. Battery seems to be in good health with no issues, will pass by a battery shop to get it tested for a health test.

Overall the car is solid well build and has decent power coming from small engined cars that were poverty spec this is a nice upgrade.
Looking forward to many years out of it.
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Congratulations man! It’s a great car. Got mine some 3 months ago and could not be happier. Definitely get those issues checked out, it should be silky smooth at 120 :cool:
 
unobeat said:
Thanks @K213N

What model did you get?
You must be loving it on a daily basis.
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I have the 2.2D Active Auto (believe the model has been discontinued now). I scored an ex-demo with leather seats fitted. Yeah, around town it’s really nice, but on long drives is where this car really shines! Smooth ride and extremely impressive sound deadening FTW.
 
unobeat said:
*New Owner Alert*

On Thursday picked up a 2017 Mazda CX-5 2.0L Active auto with 38000 km on the clock.
It is the wifes daily and she is loving it.

It has few niggles that i need looked at:
1. The steering wheel vibrates @120km/h and if you look at the rear seats they shake too. Not too sure if it needs wheel balancing and tyre rotation.
2. Notice some oil sweating on the passenger front shock.
3. Need to check its service record and service warranty status at Mazda then enquire about Warranty Extension.
Been reading a lot its not necessary to bother extending the Service Plan as these cars are bullet proof with no issues.
4. I-Stop status is not ready
5. It is fitted with a Sabat battery and dont think it is a OEM battery. Battery seems to be in good health with no issues, will pass by a battery shop to get it tested for a health test.

Overall the car is solid well build and has decent power coming from small engined cars that were poverty spec this is a nice upgrade.
Looking forward to many years out of it.
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The standard warranty is 3 years so you better check fast if it’s out of that. They allow you to extend it further but only while still in warranty. I think they said the other day they auto extending then service plans because of corona. Not sure if that translates to the warranty too.

Regarding the vibration, I have a diesel and at idle it vibrates a lot, it’s also loud :/ but at 120 it’s still very smooth and quiet and the economy is great. I would definitely take it to have the wheels balanced and aligned it’s probably balancing.

Regarding the oil sweat on the shock, sounds like the seal is going, I don’t know if they would replace that under warranty.

Just so you guys know, I took mine for a service the other day, they told me the rear pads needed replacing, though it was a bit strange since I’ve only done 23000km. Anyway had the disks skimmed and pads replaced, also the windscreen wipers, R5000 later!! I checked the pads one side was worn way more than the other. I asked the dealership why the back wore out before the front and they said with the CX5’s the back does more breaking than the front? That seems a bit crazy but anyway.
 
@AsteriskUser
Your car has low kilos for it to be needing pads so soon and i didn't know that CX5 use rear brakes more than the front to brake.

Tomorrow will be going to Mazda to get service record and warranty status plus i need then to do a computer scan as i have a check engine light & I stop message.

I will also ask them about shock sweating and hear what they say.

Will go past my local tyre shop to have the wheel balanced, rotated and alignment.
 
unobeat said:
@AsteriskUser
Your car has low kilos for it to be needing pads so soon and i didn't know that CX5 use rear brakes more than the front to brake.

Tomorrow will be going to Mazda to get service record and warranty status plus i need then to do a computer scan as i have a check engine light & I stop message.

I will also ask them about shock sweating and hear what they say.

Will go past my local tyre shop to have the wheel balanced, rotated and alignment.
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*Update*

Did Wheel balancing, tyre rotation and the car was smooth again over 120km/h.
Book the car in at Mazda to check the engine light that i kept on getting and the horror i discovered from there was shocking.

So Mazda presented a quote of R93 000 of parts that are faulty and needs replacing as the car was involved in a front smash. I immediately lodged a complain with my finance house to cancel the contract effective immediately as i was not prepared to own a lemon car that would be driven by my wife and my finance house came through for me.

Took the car back and i am on a hunt again searching for another CX5.
Monday i will be viewing a few.
 
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unobeat said:
*Update*

Did Wheel balancing, tyre rotation and the car was smooth again over 120km/h.
Book the car in at Mazda to check the engine light that i kept on getting and the horror i discovered from there was shocking.

So Mazda presented a quote of R93 000 of parts that are faulty and needs replacing as the car was involved in a front smash. I immediately lodged a complain with my finance house to cancel the contract effective immediately as i was not prepared to own a lemon car that would be driven by my wife and my finance house came through for me.

Took the car back and i am on a hunt again searching for another CX5.
Monday i will be viewing a few.
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What the holy crap! That’s terrible man. Where did you buy the car? Not a Mazda dealership I hope?
 
K213N said:
What the holy crap! That’s terrible man. Where did you buy the car? Not a Mazda dealership I hope?
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It was a dealership and they keep on maintaining that never knew about the car being involved in a front smash which i don't buy.

They tried to get me another CX5 but i dont trust them and i am cutting my looses.

Lesson learned that i need to spend my time to investigate the car before i sign.
 
Which dealership was this? Don't want another forumite getting stuck with a lemon.
 
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