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Mazda completely redesigned the CX-5 for It received a new standard engine with an extra plus horsepower, as well as improved.

The Mazda CX-5 is the product of engineer and designer working in unison , daring to reimagine the automobile as a whole. Explore the all new Mazda.

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It's a new crossover from we think the most habitually underappreciated mainstream brand in all of car-dom – Mazda. The CX-5 is their pop at a medium- sized.

Here's the CAR verdict. Design Craftsmanship Technology Safety. Your Location Zip Code Invalid. Mazda also says improvements to the structure and aerodynamics have reduced road noise by an average of 1. SkyActiv-Drive six-speed manual and automatic transmissions and all-wheel drive are available with the updated range.

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With a combination of eye-catching design, engaging handling and Downsize This capacity engines, the Japanese manufacturer has tapped into the priorities of the collective petrolhead consciousness to offer a pleasing alternative to mainstream austerity-autos. At five years old, the CX-5 that kickstarted this revolution was getting on a bit. So, while the engines have been carried over, there has been an extensive effort to soundproof the cabin. The bodywork and interior design have been maturely polished compared to the first-gen car, and the platform is reworked rather than brand new.

A stiffer body means better ride comfort and handling, and the addition of G-Vectoring Control improves agility, says Mazda. Which is kind of the point.

Although it will lean in corners, body movements are kept in check for a car of this size - it feels well controlled rather than marshmallowy.

Counter-intuitively, our front-driven test car seemed more responsive and keener to pick up and go on the corner exit, while the all-wheel drive version felt a bit bogged down. A point of interest here: Yes — save for a clever bit of tech that cuts down vibrations and resonance to make the diesel quieter at idle.

The new car also produces slightly more CO2 — blame the weight of the extra sound-proofing and a real-world efficiency tuning for that, says Mazda. Pick this version bhp, 2WD, manual for best-in-class performance and economy. The new Mazda CX-5 tackles the challenges faced by all manufacturers surrounding economy and emissions not by falling back on hybridisation, but with clever engineering and its gramme strategy.

The CX-5 is even better to drive. More Mazda reviews by CAR magazine. By Adam Binnie Contributor and new cars editor on our sister website Parkers.

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