It’s a nice touch that adds to the already impressive practicality. It means there’s no bulky parcel shelf to move in and out of the car when bulky items need carrying and because it clips into the tailgate it doesn’t need to be manually retracted every time it’s needed. The boot has a clever tonneau cover which pulls out and clips into the rear window frame. Its 503 litre capacity can be expanded 1620 litres by folding the rear seats – an easy task thanks to quick release levers in the boot. Rear seat passengers get ample leg and headroom and the boot is big enough to swallow plenty of luggage or shopping. The cabin is spacious with room for five. Thanks to its SUV styling the CX-5 has a high up driving position that provides a commanding view of the road ahead. On the inside of an Mazda CX-5 (2012 – 2016) Mazda CX-5 2015 facelift 2.2 SE-L Nav auto Road Test Mazda CX-5 2012 range Road Test and Video All models get active safety gear, including collision mitigating braking. Moving up to higher equipment grades gets you more luxuries, such as leather upholstery, built-in satellite navigation and xenon headlights. Even entry level models get cruise control, automatic lights and wipers, alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control and Bluetooth. It’s also smooth and it offers useful everyday performance. It’s more practical, though – the high up cabin means getting in and out is effortless plus there’s space for five and a cavernous boot.Īs is the norm for crossover vehicles, both two-wheel drive and all-wheel drive variants are offered and there’s a choice of 2.0-litre petrol or 2.2-litre diesel - the latter of which is available with two power outputs.Ĭhances are that most will go for the lower-powered 150PS diesel engine – official economy is 61.4mpg and emissions are 119g/km in two-wheel drive form, making it the cleanest engine in the range. However, despite its SUV pretentions it’s not much bigger than an everyday family hatchback. The driving position is excellent, offering long range comfort and a commanding view of the road. It’s tall, bulky and purposefully styled, with a cabin that gives the feel of a proper off-roader. Part of the appeal of the CX-5 is its look.
It’s reasonably priced, too and so makes a good buy for those who want a sensible all-rounder.
It manages to deliver everything that’s good about owning a full-sized SUV but in a package that’s well-styled, comfortable, easy to live with and cheap to run. It seems that every car maker is cashing in on the success of crossover models, but Mazda’s effort, the CX-5, isn’t just an also-ran.
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