Mazda CX-5 SUV (2017 -) Review Review by Adam Binnie on 31 Mar 2017 Last Updated: 09 Aug 2017 4.4 The CX-5 was the first car to feature Mazda’s angular 'Kodo' styling and Skyactiv fuel-saving technology - two pillars that have come to define the manufacturer’s line-up of cars. It debuted in 2012 and since then the Japanese manufacturer has sold 1. Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Facts & Figures Gallery Handling Realistic economy claims Styling Improved refinement High CO2 figures New price range: £26,690 - £37,590 View all new prices Used price range: £11,610 - £28,249 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 4.4 out of 5 The CX-5 was the first car to feature Mazda’s angular 'Kodo' styling and Skyactiv fuel-saving technology - two pillars that have come to define the manufacturer’s line-up of cars. It debuted in 2012 and since then the Japanese manufacturer has sold 1.5 million models – now SUVs make up 40% of Mazda sales with the CX-5 leading the way. So it’s fair to say this new car has big shoes to fill, presuming it wants to compete with the Nissan Qashqai, SEAT Ateca and Ford Kuga. What’s new for the Mazda CX-5? On the surface at least it would appear not much – the styling has a more mature look and the interior rearranged for better ergonomics. The platform underpinning the car is 50% new, and the engines have been carried over from before – you can have a 2.0-litre petrol or a 2.2-litre diesel with either 150hp or 175hp. Most important, however, are the changes under its skin; Mazda has packed the new CX-5 with sound-proofing in order to make it quieter on the move and it’s had a profound effect. This model is now much more pleasant to ride in. Benchmark handling and improved equipment Like all Mazdas the CX-5 is a surprisingly agile handler – much better than its rivals and on a par with its smaller hatchback models. As well as a stiffer body, this CX-5 benefits from the rather wordy G-Vectoring Control, which helps tighten up the car’s handling even further. The previous model had started to fall behind in the equipment stakes though, so this new CX-5 packs in loads of contemporary tech like a powered tailgate, new head-up display and heated steering wheel. Read our full Mazda CX-5 review to find out why it deserves your attention. Parkers Ratings Overall 4.4 out of 5 Performance 3.4 out of 5 Handling 4.3 out of 5 Comfort 4.5 out of 5 Practicality 4.6 out of 5 Behind the wheel 4.1 out of 5 Safety 4.5 out of 5 Reliability 4.5 out of 5 Running costs 4 out of 5 Green credentials 3.9 out of 5 Buying new 4 out of 5 Buying used 4.5 out of 5 Selling 4.5 out of 5 Equipment 4.3 out of 5 Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps Tweet Other Mazda reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance Best deals on Mazda CX-5 SUVs Used Mazda CX-5 SkyActiv-G 165ps 2WD SE-L Nav+ auto (09/2018 on) 5d (2019/69) Price £17,944 Save £1,736 BVG Automotive Used Mazda CX-5 SkyActiv-D 184ps AWD Sport Nav+ (09/2018 on) 5d (2018/68) Price £18,450 Save £1,625 Carsa Mountsorrel Used Mazda CX-5 SkyActiv-D 150ps 2WD Sport Nav+ (09/2018 on) 5d (2019/68) Price £18,449 Save £1,561 Perrys Huddersfield Kia Used Mazda CX-5 SkyActiv-D 150ps 2WD Sport Nav+ (09/2018 on) 5d (2018/68) Price £18,489 Save £1,311 Pentagon Citroen Mazda Peugeot Vauxhall (Lincoln)
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