Carbuyer Magazine – August 2019

Tr ustedReviews|Owner Opinion|ExpertAdvice

THEMazdaCX-5hasalwaysbeenfuntodrive,butthelatestmodel

also looksgood. The grilleismuchlargerthanbeforeandis partnered

withslim headlights, whichtogether giveitamoredistinctiveand

confident appearance. And although it’salittleshorterthanits

predecessor,itlookssleeker.Inshort, it’s better lookingthanmost

of its rivals, includingthestylish SkodaKodiaq andSEATAteca.

There’s up-to-datetechnology, too,includingaprominent seven-

inchinfotainmentscreen.Aconveniently locatedrotary controller

avoidsyouhaving to reachtooperateitand smudgingthescreen.

With the model’sradicaloverhaul,Mazdachanged the line-up,

with SE-LNav+,SportNav+ andGTSportNav+.Allcarsinclude that

infotainment systemwithsatnav,DABradio and iPhoneconnectivity.

UpgradingtoSportNav+adds19-inchwheels,leather seatswith

poweradjustment and heating, andaheatedsteeringwheel.

Most CX-5passengers willfind interiorspaceto be morethan

adequate, although the 506-litrebootis alittlesmaller than the 615

litresthe VW Tiguancanprovide if itsadjustable rear seats areslidfully

forwards.ThelatestCX-5hasbeen independentlycrash-testedand

awarded fivestars byEuroNCAP,makingitevensafer than the original.

“The MazdaCX-5isstylish, well equipped,

greatto drive and painlessto own, making

it one of ourfavouritelargefive-seat SUVs”

Mazda CX-5

Stylish looks, agile

handling,diesel economy

Firm ride, high price,

expensive options

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Sheet

Engines:2.0petrol,2.2diesel

Tr im levels:SE-L Nav+,

SportNav+,GT SportNav+

Economy:43-58mpg Roadtax:£145

0-62:9. 3-10.7sEuroNCAP:★★★★★★★★★★

Price £25,600 -£37,210

Ourpick

2.2D 150PS 2WD

SE-L Nav+

£27, 300

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Carbuyerrating

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Owners’ rating

★★★★★★ ★3.9/5