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666Mazda CX-5 Touring ActiveThe refreshed Mazda CX-5 SUV retainsits good looks and excellent driveability,making it one of the better choices out therein the market.We drove the Touring Active AWD 2.5-litrePrice from $42,880 plus on-road costs.From the time I first drove it in 2013right through to the second generation in2017, the Mazda CX-5 has been nothingbut impressive. It has a five-star ANCAPsafety rating in 2017. Of course, since then,there have been a couple more competitorsjoining the segment. The SUV's initialcompetitors are the Toyota RAV4 andHyundai Tucson.For starters, the Mazda SUV looksstriking and stirring all at once, thanks to thefrontal unique-looking three-dimensionalgrille that extends to the redesigned slimLED headlamps. Depending on the new trimselections, the grille now comes with vividred or bright lime green detailing, making itinstantly recognisable.Also, small but important detailing such asfront bumpers, wheel arches, and side skirtscome in piano black as factory standard onour highest Luxury (Sport) trim as comparedto the matte black on other variants.The cabin is premium, plush andcomfortable. The same sporty yet luxurioustreatment can be witnessed on theinside, too. This gives you and me a verypeaceful easy feeling. From the 7.0-inchinfotainment system to the multi-functionalsteering wheel, everything seems to be wellthought out here, with properly-engineeredswitchgear that can easily let casualobservers perceive the Mazda CX-5 to beone of the SUVs from the premium Germancarmakers.With this refreshed model, you get theusual Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, anew wireless charging pad, and a hands-freetailgate, amongst otherthings.The stitching in thecabin matches thevariant. What’s unusualand nice, though, isthat on our test carthe stitching on thebenches is in brightlime green trimmings allaround, including thesurrounding on the airconvents - a feature notcommonly associatedwith cars in this class.Space-wise, the CX-5will not disappoint, too.Three Asians will fit at the back with no fusswith either the head or legroom. And shouldyou need to haul extra baggage around forthe weekly picnics, there is 438-litre bootspace with the 40/20/40 folding rear benchup. Folding the rear seats frees up 1,342-litreof space.The Mazda CX-5 holds its own very wellon the go. More than just looking after thespace segment is the way the CX-5 moveson the tarmac. Not only does the SUVdeliver athletic handling, but it also managesto strike a balance between nimbleness andSAMEWAY ISSUE 666 P. 20 09.09.2022

Warranty and ServicesMazda’s standard warranty covers fiveyears roadside assistance and unlimitedkilometres.Intervals are 12 months or 10,000km.The capped-price servicing for fiveservices are 3 priced at $350 and 2 at$380. A total cost over the 5 years is$1,810.comfort, which is not something you see in alot of cars in its class.This harmonious balance allows theCX-5 to isolate tarmac imperfections whileeliminating any sort of vibrations to thecabin. At the same time, you are never boredwhen faced with long, sweeping bends ortighter curves. The best part of all, all theseare done with absolute finesse, with externalnoises all kept well at bay.Yes, our test car's 2.5-litre petrol engineis capable of 140kW at 6,000rpm of powerand 252Nm at 4,000rpm of torque, and itwill hence finish the zero to 100km/h sprintin 9.7 seconds (claimed), but with the CX-5, it is more than just about power output.It handles well as an SUV, has excellentroad manners and it remains composed andconfident.Our test car is well-equipped: Comeswith wireless Apple CarPlay, wirelesscharging, auto hold, a six-speaker stereo,reversing camera, keyless entry, heatedand folding rear vision mirrors, and LEDheadlights with auto high beam.VerdictWith its glitzy design and aerodynamicprofile, the Mazda-5 looks stunning; sleekfront headlamps and wide chrome grille.The side and rear profiles too look neatand fuss-free, which makes it a stylishvehicle in the whole. The Mazda CX-5 isone of the safest cars in its category.2022 Mazda CX-5 Touring ActiveAWD 2.5-litre PetrolPrice: From $42,880 AWD - plus onroadcostsEngine: 2.5-litre naturally-aspirated fourcylinderPower: 140kW at 6,000rpmTorque: 252Nm at 4,000rpmTransmission: 6-speed automatic0 – 100km/h: 9.7 sec (claimed)Fuel: 7.4L/100km (Combined)Fuel tank: 58 litresDimensions: 4,550mm (L)/1,840mm(H)/1,675mm (W)/2,700mm (WB)Kerb Weight: 1,659kgSafety rating: 5-Star ANCAP356 Whitehorse RoadNunawadingTel: (03 )9890 1118310 Mahoneys RoadThomastownTel: (03 ) 9359 0898271 Princes HighwayDandenongTel:(03) 9706 8108 1 Queens AvenueSpringvaleTel: (03) 9540 8807SAMEWAY ISSUE 666 P. 21 09.09.2022337 Barkly StreetFootscrayTel:(03 ) 9689 8882770 Princes HighwaySpringvaleTel:(03 ) 9548 41993/177 Arthur St.,Rookwood NSW 2141Tel: (02)9746 6966159 Perry St.,Matraville NSW 2036Tel: (02)8608 2436340 Frankston Dandenong Rd.Dandenong SouthTel:(03) 9706 4486

Warranty and Services

Mazda’s standard warranty covers five

years roadside assistance and unlimited

kilometres.

Intervals are 12 months or 10,000km.

The capped-price servicing for five

services are 3 priced at $350 and 2 at

$380. A total cost over the 5 years is

$1,810.

comfort, which is not something you see in a

lot of cars in its class.

This harmonious balance allows the

CX-5 to isolate tarmac imperfections while

eliminating any sort of vibrations to the

cabin. At the same time, you are never bored

when faced with long, sweeping bends or

tighter curves. The best part of all, all these

are done with absolute finesse, with external

noises all kept well at bay.

Yes, our test car's 2.5-litre petrol engine

is capable of 140kW at 6,000rpm of power

and 252Nm at 4,000rpm of torque, and it

will hence finish the zero to 100km/h sprint

in 9.7 seconds (claimed), but with the CX-

5, it is more than just about power output.

It handles well as an SUV, has excellent

road manners and it remains composed and

confident.

Our test car is well-equipped: Comes

with wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless

charging, auto hold, a six-speaker stereo,

reversing camera, keyless entry, heated

and folding rear vision mirrors, and LED

headlights with auto high beam.

Verdict

With its glitzy design and aerodynamic

profile, the Mazda-5 looks stunning; sleek

front headlamps and wide chrome grille.

The side and rear profiles too look neat

and fuss-free, which makes it a stylish

vehicle in the whole. The Mazda CX-5 is

one of the safest cars in its category.

2022 Mazda CX-5 Touring Active

AWD 2.5-litre Petrol

Price: From $42,880 AWD - plus onroad

costs

Engine: 2.5-litre naturally-aspirated fourcylinder

Power: 140kW at 6,000rpm

Torque: 252Nm at 4,000rpm

Transmission: 6-speed automatic

0 – 100km/h: 9.7 sec (claimed)

Fuel: 7.4L/100km (Combined)

Fuel tank: 58 litres

Dimensions: 4,550mm (L)/1,840mm

(H)/1,675mm (W)/2,700mm (WB)

Kerb Weight: 1,659kg

Safety rating: 5-Star ANCAP

356 Whitehorse Road

Nunawading

Tel: (03 )9890 1118

310 Mahoneys Road

Thomastown

Tel: (03 ) 9359 0898

271 Princes Highway

Dandenong

Tel:(03) 9706 8108

1 Queens Avenue

Springvale

Tel: (03) 9540 8807

SAMEWAY ISSUE 666 P. 21 09.09.2022

337 Barkly Street

Footscray

Tel:(03 ) 9689 8882

770 Princes Highway

Springvale

Tel:(03 ) 9548 4199

3/177 Arthur St.,

Rookwood NSW 2141

Tel: (02)9746 6966

159 Perry St.,

Matraville NSW 2036

Tel: (02)8608 2436

340 Frankston Dandenong Rd.

Dandenong South

Tel:(03) 9706 4486

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