The second-generation Mazda CX-5 has been spotted in Malaysia, ahead of its expected launch debut in September. The model has already been introduced in neighbouring markets such as the Philippines and Singapore, while dealers here have begun announcing the model’s arrival.
In these photos sent to us by paultan.org reader Alan Ong, we see the new CX-5 wearing what is likely the Meteor Grey exterior body colour and 19-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels. It’s hard to determine the exact variant, but based on the left-side badging at the rear, this could be a front-wheel drive model (the right side is for the SkyActiv badge).
The CX-5 retains the same engine line-up as its predecessor – 2.0 and 2.5 litre SkyActiv-G petrol engines as well as a sole 2.2 litre SkyActiv-D diesel – and these offerings will likely be offered on the Malaysian-spec model as well.
Back in April, during the launch of the G-Vectoring Control-equipped models, Bermaz CEO Datuk Seri Ben Yeoh noted the new CX-5 will be a locally-assembled (CKD) model from the Inokom plant in Kulim, Kedah (same place where the first-gen CX-5 is assembled).
When the CX-5 finally makes its debut, the obvious competitor will be Honda’s latest CR-V, which comes with a pretty comprehensive safety suite in its highest specification. Which of the two popular models tickles your fancy more? Or will you prefer other options instead?
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So many years already this CX5 still use the same face, it is time to change the whole car lo
Mazda becoming like BMW
same face ;P
Pass. TOYOTA CHR ftw!
The laziest redesign to ever come out from mazda
(Like) Honda CRV.
(Dislike) Mazda CX5
Both are great cars for different target
Habislah Proton SUV
No worries. Boyue targets those who says both too exp.
I really hope 2wd SUVs do not become a trend.
SUV got no market in Mesia…
Sad to see that that more automakers are ditching AWD/4WD for SUVs. Its the equivalent of neutering your pets.
4WD or AWD are on-demand systems. In normal driving conditions, you’ll be using FWD most of the time. No point carrying additional weight for the rear and center differentials, easily 50-60kg. They’re good on slippery conditions; snow, sand. Almost useless on normal tarmac. Even if you can engage 4WD Lock, which most models do not have, the vehicle will not distribute power 50-50 to the front and rear wheels all the time. Don’t believe the hype that they’re better than FWD. And don’t compare to 4×4, totally different story.
Kiter tunggu Proton Boyue
Will it be price-competitive like old CX5 or like what VT wants?
3yr free servis Best in segmen!
But need to book appointment 2 months in advance. Apa guna if all svc ctr says full?
For the past 3 years, never need to book 2 months in advance. Max is two weeks. Of course try to send on weekdays.
Mehh…no 7seater.
Thats CX8
7-seater cx8 will launch soon, are u afford or not?
if not, u better go for brv ( 7-seater, good rv, cheaper road tax, but milo tin la )
Milo tin is too kind. BRV body more like tisu paper.
complain banyak end up masuk produa showroom . kisar benar rakyat bolehland nowadays.
Tengok saja but no buy
Mazda Skyactiv, Toyota Dynamic Force engines. Proven reliability.
Mazda did the work, toyota took the credit.
you sure the engine development had anything to do with mazda?
Mazda? yes. Toyota? No.
This CX-5 design is way sportier than CRV! Just not sure how Mazda can compete with Honda turbo engine? The road tax is rm700 cheaper for 2.5l performance plus Honda has Honda Sensing…
Good handling too, but Honda more comfortable.
Give or take.
try their handling and you will understand
The CX-5 turbodiesel has more power and way better FC… More than makes up of the roadtax price deficit…
CX5 got diesel turbo la
This will be head to head with a new CRV. but Honda sensing vs SkyActiv tech, look like Honda has advantage.
How is this thing supposed to be deemed “good-looking” when it looks like a whale with training wheels?
Honda hv civic ketam..Mazda whale suv.
It looks a fat lady with pretty eye browns on wheels.
If only the styles of Mazda5 and the total package of CRV can marry each other.
It looks like a CX3 on STEROID.
IF……this CX-5 gets all the mazda’s i-ActivSense safety features, then maybe i’ll choose Mazda over the Honda
Of course cx5 .
haha….
rumored start from 155k >> no more entry level 2.0 and the 150k-ish 2.0 is just as plain as oat
Pipu want 0 cartax! CX5 top spec 105k.
If too cheap, then some person complain no RV. Then how?
Actually is 3 units on test drive. Grey (x2), Red (x1). The actual Red color painted out from Inokom Kulim Mazda Painting Facilities is NOT the Soul Red Metallic or the revolution Soul Red Crystal –> Its a lousy DARKER RED that totally disappointed. The cap. exp. approved by Mazda Malaysia Top Management is limited to build 3 layers of Soul Red painting, the $$$ only enough for building 2 layer painting workshop, now somemore the RED Color code is lousy Red.
No wonder ugly
Lousy red still wanna sell locally & export to Thai, Mazda Msia Bermaz chop downgraded themselves as Clown of Mazda Asia.
theres no deny that mazda best color is SOUL RED