Mazda CX-5 2012

The Mazda CX-5 is an outstanding car and is gradually becoming popular in the Kenyan roads. The allure of technology and aesthetic makes the car give it’s prospects a run for their money. The Mazda CX-5 competitors include Subaru Forester, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan X-Trail, Honda CR-V, VW Tiguan and the Toyota Rav-4.

This 5-seater crossover SUV has been in production from around 2012 till to-date. The first generation of the CX-5 series was known as KE series followed by the second series known as the KF series. The Mazda CX-5 grades comprise of the CX-5 20C, CX-5 XD,CX-5 20 S and CX-5 XD L package. These grades vary in transmission drives, engine options and a few interior and exterior features.

The Mazda CX-5 has two engine options. The 2.2 litre SKYACTIV-D diesel engine and the 2.0 litre SKYACTIV-G petrol engine. Both options are linked to a 6-speed electric controlled automatic transmission available in either 2WD or 4 WD.

Interior and Space

Sufficient head space and leg room on both rows.
Substantial cabin storage. The first row has a door panel hold, a storage shelf below the dashboard, center box, glove box and cup holders for at least 2 cups.The second row has cup holders, front seat cloak pockets and a door panel hold.

The trunk space can hold an average of 500 ltrs up to at least 1600 litres when the back seats are folded.

Fuel Consumption

The Mazda CX-5 2.0 l petrol consumes 16.0 Km/l
The Mazda CX-5 2.2 l diesel consumes 18. 6 Km/l

The fuel tank capacity is of 56 litres for the 2WD and 58 litres for the 4WD.

Safety Features

SRS airbags and Curtain airbags
Electronic stability control
Smart city break support (SCBS)
ABS
3 point ERL seatbelt
DCS and TCS
i- ACTIVESENSE

Acceleration

The diesel type accelerates faster that the petrol type with a difference of a small margin.

2.0 l ( 0-100 Km/h in 10 sec)
2.2 l ( 0- 100 Km/h in 9 sec)

Conclusion

The varied features of Mazda CX-5 makes it a nice choice to consider however, a drawback from it’s side is that it has expensive body parts compared to it’s a average competitors.

The Mazda CX-5 has varied service intervals for minor and major service checks. For more information on how the car should be maintained and vital information, you can read the owner’s manual.