Mazda CX-5 When Hiroshima gets involved

It was time that Mazda is looking at the subject. The compact SUV segment it is an incredible boom of 200% in 5 years. Suffice to say that it is better to be in this market.It took a little time but with this amazing replica Mazda CX.5.The CX.5 is a C.segment SUV but displays of buxom dimensions 4.55 meters. About 20 centimeters higher than the trio Mitsubishi ASX  Citroën C4 Aircross  Peugeot 4008. A generous size SUV but also in heart for its engines and show displacements of powers rather copious without penalizing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.And thats where Mazda plays the original the CX.5 is a nice foot.nose at current downsizing

The skys the limit
Under this pompous slogan that engineers we present the techniques employed.SKYACTIV another high.sounding name but that conditions all measures taken to consume less and show more dynamism.Clearly engineers rely on a mass contained and mechanical efficiency at the top.While SUVs are often and sometimes erroneously afflicted with jibes about their weight excedents Mazda cx5 intended to develop a vehicle as light as possible.The secret. In fact.There are none. Simply close attention to all details welding techniques use of high strength steel types of materials used.The engineers have widened the head to make as light as possible and it pays off less than 1 4 tonne for the petrol version front wheel drive.Nice work.

Performance.
Unlike the current mode that pushes manufacturers to develop small.displacement engines but supercharged turbo Mazda sees things differently. Program for the petrol engine no turbo engine and a hearty 2 liters.Its cut.the.thirsty. A compression ratio of 141 is breaking records. Finally Mazda scores with emissions of 139 g CO2/km.Pretty as builders followers of downsizing are not much better. Performance issue we lose nothing 165 horsepower and 210 Nm.In diesel its the same story with a displacement of 2.2 liters powers of 150 or 175 horsepower for torque values ​​respectively 380 and 420 Nm but a compression ratio.incredibly low 14 1 as well. The goal. Rotate the diesel engine with the finesse and the extension of a petrol engine.Despite some muscle under the hood version 150 horsepower front.wheel drive and manual transmission announces 4.1 l 100 km and 119 g CO2/km.The icing on the sushi.

The engine already complies with strict Euro 6 standards without exhaust treatment.Finally note that everything is possible FWD or AWD automatic or manual so Mazda offers a beautiful range of possibilities.Beefy under the hood the CX.5 is also in its features. Its plastic is supposed to remind the puma or the athlete ready to jump.If your imagination is rather limited these days you could never deny however looks muscular and broad shoulders.Inside it is also about sportsmanship with a center console towards the driver.But where Mazda impresses is the level of interior finish. Gone are the days of Japanese women with hard plastics and foils. This time all the serious breathing has a beautiful finish and padded presentation has not much to envy the European if not at the interior lighting.Hats off gentlemen.

Obviously with such measurements the CX.5 feels no difficulty in carry four passengers. The headroom is excellent as is the space devoted to legs.However the fifth thief will be nested between the ribs of his two comrades bench.Question modularity the CX.5 has almost nothing to envy a minivan. Spacious trunk expandable via folding rear seats into three parts and via an ingenious system of sliding seats flat floor gives a. The only reservation is the drivers seat with upholstery fabric.The latter has a lumbar support a bit too strong in its standard setting which may interfere with some drivers.

Mazda overtaking Europeans in terms of equipment with automatic setting in large headlights automatic braking 4 to 30 km / h on detection of collision the Blind Spot in the mirrors and Lane White.At Mazda cx5 we know build cars and it shows from the start.The sound insulation and vibration is uplifting.Even more surprising is the extension for diesel engines capable of taking from 1200 rev / min and increase to more than 5000 r / min without flinching.Never before seen on a diesel faith in journalism.Especially with such delicacy and such a silence.


Honestly 150 horsepower version seems perfectly sufficient the 25 additional horsepower variant of the High Power does not bring much to the approval.The automatic transmission adds a real bonus displaying speed and smooth in its changes.The manual gearbox is excellent and reminiscent of the sporty MX.5 travels short precise and firm.The petrol engine nothing wrong with either. Necessarily more refined in its operation it also presents a great flexibility at low engine speeds.No need to wait for the punch of the diesel but results in a flexible he shows a real pleasure.

In terms of consumption recorded we achieved 6.7 l/100 km with the diesel 150 hp manual transmission and front wheel drive.The diesel version with 175 hp and AWD automatic gearbox graced us the same as gasoline consumption with manual 7.3 l/100 km.The handling can be described as healthy and considerate.The reactions are logical and body movements seem well controlled.We also liked the precise direction and felt quite natural.But now theres a catch.Be careful to mount tires chosen mounted with Toyo original the Mazda CX-5 sorely lacking in grip and embarks disreputable figures.A disappointing finding because it destroys the good work done on the chassis.A board so bet on good shoes.