Mazda has updated the range of its 2017/18 #CarsAwards Family Car category winner – the CX-5 – with the addition of Individual-spec 2.0-litre front-wheel-drive and 2.5-litre all-wheel-drive automatic derivatives. Herewith details of the consolidated CX-5 line-up…
Earlier this year, the CX-5 2.5 Individual was named a category winner in the 2017/18 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards – powered by WesBank, ahead of the highly-rated Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI Comfortline R-Line DSG and Peugeot 3008 1.6T GT-Line. With this upgrade, which increases the Hiroshima-based marque’s family car range to 8 derivatives, the #CarsAwards-winning 2.5 Individual automatic gains an all-wheel drivetrain and its standard features include, inter alia, a tilt/slide sunroof, satnav, front and rear parking sensors, head-up display and an automatic tailgate.
Higher-spec CX-5 derivatives blend tasteful leather-trimmed interiors with a raft of onboard technologies.
Active-spec derivatives
| 2.0L FWD Manual | R386 600 |
| 2.0L FWD Auto | R398 600 |
| 2.2L DE FWD Auto | R469 700 |
Standard features:
- LED headlamps and
- LED front fog lamps
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Cloth seats
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Push-button keyless start
- Cruise control
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Auto headlamps & levelling
- Dual-zone climate control (with rear ventilation)
- Electronic parking brake
- Reverse camera
- 7-inch infotainment system
- 6-speaker radio/CD/aux/USB audio system
- Bluetooth hands-free
- USB for rear centre armrest
- 40:20:40 folding rear seats
- ISOfix child seat anchor point
- Privacy glass
- Hill Launch Assist
- Auto door lock
The CX-5 scores strongly in terms of practicality; its utility space is much improved compared with the previous model.
Dynamic-spec derivatives
| 2.0L FWD Manual | R412 000 |
| 2.0L FWD Automatic | R424 000 |
Standard features (over and above Active specification):
- Smart advanced keyless entry
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Leather seats
- 8-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat
- Power lumbar support for driver’s seat
- Auto-folding side mirrors
- Auto-dimming headlamps
We've compared the top-of-the-range CX-5 with the Hyundai Tucson 2.0CRDi Elite. Read the comparative review here.
Individual-spec derivatives
| 2.0L FWD Automatic | R480 700 |
| 2.5L AWD Automatic | R543 800 |
| 2.2L DE Akera AWD Auto | R571 300 |
Standard features (over and above Dynamic specification):
- Driver + Passenger 8-way power adjustable
- Adaptive LED headlamps
- BOSE with 10 speakers
- Parking Sensors front and rear
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Lane Departure Warning
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Smart City Brake Support (front and rear)
- Driver Attention Alert
- Head-up-display (Window Type)
- Satellite navigation
- Powerlift tailgate
- Power tilt and slide roof
The CX-5 range is backed by a 3-year unlimited kilometre service plan, factory warranty and roadside assistance, plus a 5-year corrosion warranty.
Watch our in-depth video review and comparison of the Mazda CX-5 and Hyundai Tucson below…
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