Mazda unveiled its second-generation CX-5 during the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show, which competes against the latest Honda CR-V. However, where the CR-V can accommodate both five and seven passengers, the CX-5 is only available as a five-seater, at least for now.
This is according to a report by Nikkei, whereby the Japanese carmaker plans to introduce the three-row version of the CX-5 later this year (said to be in autumn). Further evidence supporting this claim comes from Twitter user @OER3264F, who posted a spyshot of what looks to be the seven-seat CX-5.
Though the photo is a blurry one, it is possible to see the SUV’s larger rear quarter windows, which also means a redesign of the doors (appearing longer than the five-seater), longer rear overhang as well as a different D-pillar design. This differs from the CR-V, whereby both five- and seven-seat versions share the same body shape.
The current CX-5 is offered with a choice of two SkyActiv-G petrol and a sole SkyActiv-D diesel engine, the former available in 2.0 litre and 2.5 litre capacities, while, the oil burning option is a 2.2 litre unit. No details on whether this engine line-up will be associated with the seven-seat CX-5, or if the CX-9’s 2.5 litre turbo unit will be fitted to cope with a fully-laden vehicle.
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Now the trend is SUV. All car companies emphasizing on SUV. And now the focus is on 7 seater SUV.
But our bodohs at Proton still cannot see the trend. Dont know how to move with trends. Everybody waiting for a Proton SUV.
They are so bodoh, they did not even know how to negotiate with Suzuki to rebadge the Vitara SUV.
Suzuki pandai, gave old technology no VSC Ertiga to Proton in return for a few hundred million ringgit royalty payment to rebadge it as Ertiga
The more bodoh is when car company put extra 2 sit behind just for a sake of advertisment that now our suv have 7 sitter but people cannot sit at all. Look at x-trial..
Agree, it won’t even fit as 5+2 seater, only 5 seater with 2 fake seats
Haha, one of my friend said
“yeah it is 5 seat for adults and two for fetus”
“All car companies emphasizing on SUV”? Are you bodoh or super bodoh? You dont really understand the car business yet woof here and there. Brother, stop spreading harted. This topic is about Mazda and nothing related about Proton. Stop using Paultan as your media to spread lies and harted. Paultan should also proof read all comments especially this bodoh Kunta, not just bluntly approve all.. back to topic, kudos to Mazda on a new development. Hope to see this model unveil soon!
OI, my not so smart friend. Kamu ni memang bodoh banget. The automobile industry the world over is turning to SUVs as the fastest growing market. Sedans and coupes dont sell as well. So you are dead wrong.
Kalau tak tahu fakta fakta kamu, diam aje, jangan iklankan bahawa kamu ini orang terbodoh sekali di malaysia, ok?? Bodoh banget kamu ni.
Good move. Kudos Mazda
If Berjaya price it here like their other models, its dead on arrival
Can’t wait to see a showdown between the all new CX-5 and the CRV. NA vs turbo, good driving dynamics vs practically. I’m betting on the CRV since most people will be looking for more usable space in a SUV and the CRV is the king of interior space.
The last 2 seater is just for showing off purpose
very good because nowadays market are demanding for 7seater suv. If bermaz pricing it right do soubt it will be another bestseller for mazda
But it is crampy inside, how?
Just for the sake of fun, I have no interest in buying this vehicle: my guess is — the third row is not for children, it is for … baby. :)
When Nissan Rogue introduced 7 seater in USA, their sales suddenly jumped up and become the no 1 best SUV. Now CR-V and CX-5 trying to follow his concept. How bout RAV4?
The RAV4 is Resting In Peace.
It should be called a CX7 than….
Hopefully they have found a solution to improve interior space. The currect model is already so cramp even as a 5-seater. Even HRV prolly has a bigger rear leg roon then current CX-5.
Even CX5 owner commented exora as so roomier
For SUVs to be 7 seater, it needs to be full sized like the Klugger sold in Oz.
Mid Sizers like CRV, X-Trail, CX5, RAV4 are too small to accomodate the last row.