Well, if your interest in the CX-5 has been piqued by the Mudah ads popping up about it, it’ll also be of interest to hear that Mazda has officially introduced the SUV in its own domestic market as of today. The CX-5 will be available in four model grades there, two each for the 2.0 litre SkyActiv G normally-aspirated direct injection petrol and 2.2 SkyActiv D commonrail turbodiesel mills available for it.
The 175 PS and 420 Nm 2.2 litre diesel grade variants are the XD and XD L Package, both available in 2WD and 4WD form, while the 155 PS and 196 Nm 2.0 litre petrol versions are the 20C and 20S, with the 20C version only available in 2WD. All engine variants will be partnered to the single transmission on offer in Japan, the SkyActiv-Drive six-speed EC-AT.
Kit includes 17-inch wheels (with 225/65 series tyres) for all versions except the XD L, which gets 19-inch units wearing 225/55 rubbers. The XD L will also get the Smart City Brake Support and rear vehicle monitoring systems as standard – the RVM is available as an option for the XD and 20S, but not for the 20C version.
Pricing for the CX-5 begins from 2.05 million Yen for the base 20C petrol model to 3.19 million Yen for the 4WD XD L version. Mazda has set a monthly sales target of 1,000 vehicles in Japan, with reports adding that the company is looking to move 160,000 units globally on an annual basis.
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That’s a very thin wheel for 19″…
Pity that Mazda doesnt hav turbo ready for the petrol version, nor does it have a hybrid future atm. But still, now is still now, shut up n take my money.
Good car !! Live the design !!
Why only 2.0 NA not 1.8 turbo…..hay ya Jap manufacturer offer la Turbo engine like european manufacturer??? Why no Dual Clutch??
CX-7 is 2.3L Turbo.
dual clutch DSG is over rated. It is really annoying when driven in low speed and especially in confined areas like car park.
Why don’t you ask why Europeans can’t offer cheaper and more reliable parts? Whatever europeans do the jap must follow is it? Europeans don’t take shower for few days during winter, why don’t you follow them here in Malaysia? Mazda also have turbo engine on their MPS. Obviously they think its better to improve NA with their new Skyactiv engine and Skyactiv transmission which they claimed its even better than DSG and without that annoying jerk as anonymous mentioned.
Good one, some of this ding dong never ever drove a DSG car but imagine DSG is better in every aspect, go try out a Ford Fiesta then your know what DSG is, Skyactiv engine is about fuel efficiency infact is as good as a hybrid, The Mazda Skyactiv gearbox is highly accredited by various tester to be one of the smoothest 6 speed auto in the market.
Will Malaysia market get 4wd model?
Both 2WD and 4WD are available for Malaysia market.
WTH!! 196 Nm on the 2.0 litre petrol version?? when I saw this car’s ads in youtube, they promised 15% more power, now its a just like any other 2 litre NA engine…..
they promisedd 15% more power on the engine, but now its just like any other 2 litre NA engine…
NetCarShow quoted 165PS 210NM for 2L FWD petrol version. Perhaps M’sia version being tuned down to accommodate RON95?
The engine with compression ratio 14:1 requires minimum RON95. So, for countries such as USA and Australia where RON91 is common, the engine is tuned to compression of 13:1. UK is getting the 165PS and I was told in Malaysia, we shall also get the 165PS.