2018 MAZDA CX-5 GRAND TOURING

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 is a second-generation facelift of the popular crossover. The car combines an original design and practicality, which allows it to be considered one of the most popular options in its segment. Leaving almost the same dimensions and sporty style as the previous version, the manufacturer added more smoothness, improved noise insulation and interior trim. And the confirmation that this decision was successful is the huge number of cars sold around the world.

Appearance and dimensions of the Mazda CX-5 2018 

The appearance and dimensions of the vehicle body make it similar to other modern crossovers Mazda-CX-3 and CX-9. However, the exterior of the CX-5 has many unique features:

• the sporty profile of the automobile body;
• new radiator grille with cells that have replaced the traditional horizontal crossbars;
• more dynamic profile of the new body;
• updated shape of the front headlights, which have become even more compact;
• compact rear lights and a massive luggage compartment door;
• a new shade has appeared in the range of colors – Soul Red Crystal.

Some dimensions of the car have increased. The length parameter has changed by 5 mm and is 4.545 m, and the height is now 1.69 m. Part of the overall dimensions remained at the same level – they include a width of 1.84 m and a wheelbase at 2.7 m. The weight takes a value from 1451 to 1617 kg, depending on the version of the car.

The ground clearance can be 192 or 200 mm, which makes the car quite suitable for off-road driving. The minimum trunk volume of the crossover is 442 liters. However, when folding the rear row seats, it allows you to increase the capacity to 1560 liters.

Interior

It is possible to notice a noticeable change in the interior:

• the front panel of the car has seriously changed;
• there is a new 3-spoke steering wheel and an updated climate control unit;
• the central tunnel turned out to be more massive and higher in the new version;
• noise insulation and vibration isolation became much better;
• the position of the gearbox selector changed, which is now 4 cm higher for models with manual transmission and 6 cm higher for versions with automatic transmission;
• the starter button is located to the right and now you can see it much better.

The trim of the racks has become not plastic, but fabric. It has become much more convenient for both the driver and the front passenger to sit in the front seats. And for the second row, the backs of which can be installed in 2 positions, you can optionally choose the heating function.

Technical characteristics of the 2018 Mazda CX-5 

Continuing the review of the crossover, it is worth paying attention to what is under the hood of the new model. Here you can see two engines that directly affect the technical characteristics of the Mazda CX 5 2018:

• 150-horsepower two-liter engine with a 6-speed manual trasmission. The Mazda CX 5 2018 2.0, which received such a unit, accelerates to hundreds within 10.4 seconds, and the maximum speed of the car can reach 199 km/h. With the automatic transmission, these indicators are reduced to 9.9 s and 189 km/h, respectively. The average fuel consumption for these versions is in the range of 6.8-6.9 liters.
• 2.5-liter power unit with all-wheel drive. In the characteristics of the Mazda CX 5 2018 2.5 model, you can find a performance of 194 hp, 9 seconds for acceleration to hundreds, 7.4 liters of fuel consumption and a speed of 195 km/h.

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