It appears dealers can’t wait to show off the new Mazda CX-5, with several oto.my postings revealing more details about the Honda CR-V rival before its official launch.
Apparently, four variants will be offered, two of them being petrol-powered – 2.0L 2WD High Spec and 2.5L 2WD – while diesel options include the 2.2L 2WD and 2.2L AWD. In terms of estimated pricing, the CX-5 is said to start from RM155k for the base 2.0L 2WD High Spec, and topping off at RM184k for the 2.2L AWD diesel.
Under the bonnet, the petrol-powered CX-5 variants are equipped with either a 2.0 litre (162 hp/210 Nm) or 2.5 litre (192 hp/257 Nm) SkyActiv-G powerplant. The diesel variants on the other hand, employ a sole 2.2 litre SkyActiv-D unit that churns out 173 hp and 420 Nm. All engines will be paired with a six-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic transmission.
As with a majority of other models in Mazda Malaysia’s range, the CX-5 will also come with the brand’s SkyActiv-Vehicle Dynamics vehicle motion control technologies, including the G-Vectoring Control (GVC) system detailed here.
In terms of exterior equipment, the CX-5 will come with either halogen projector (lower variants) or LED headlights. Petrol variants come with Mazda’s Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS), while diesel ones get Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) technology. As we’ve seen earlier, two wheel designs will likely be offered – a smaller multi-spoke ones being the 17-inch option, and five twin-spokes the larger 19-inch set.
Inside, there will be a generous application of soft-touch materials on various parts of the interior, along with faux wood and metal in the design. Other items include leather seats, a multi-function steering wheel, electric hand brake (with a new brake hold function), rear air-con vents, dual-zone climate control, Mazda Connect, powered seats and rear armrests with integrated USB ports.
Mazda’s i-Activsense suite of safety and driver assistance systems will be also part of the kit list, with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Smart City Brake Support (front) found on all variants. However, the diesel CX-5s are further boosted by the inclusion of Smart City Brake Support (rear), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) and Driver Attention Alert (DAA).
The SUV will also come with the latest version of Mazda’s Active Driving Display heads-up display, although it is still the flip-up screen type, and not projected on the windscreen. Based on the posting, the new CX-5 will be locally assembled from the start, unlike the first-generation model currently on sale that arrived fully imported (CBU) first. The giveaway is the lack of a Bose sound system that is sort of synonymous with CBU units.
Last year, Bermaz revealed it would built a new paint shop at the Inokom plant in Kulim, Kedah, which will allow it to paint premium colours like Soul Red Metallic. Therefore, the new CX-5 could be the first locally assembled Mazda that is painted in one of brand’s premium colours. Fun fact, the hero colour for the new CX-5 is an evolution of that Soul Red Metallic, dubbed Soul Red Crystal.
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It might not beat CR-V in terms of sales but it will sure run it close
it will not beat sportage in term of power n pricing especially the sportage 2.0 turbo diesel with 185hp/400nm @ rm155k only
(Like) CX5.
(Dislike) CRV
Sportage is ugly as sin. Not surprising that there are hardly any units on the road. For the few rare ones that I’ve seen, the owners matched the car in terms of looks, so it figures.
Try sell high-spec high-price first at 155k to make gap for clearance 2016 CX-5@120k, save the con job by selling Mazda@luxury price, only sohai will get cheated. Oh wai… next year 2018, old LCCT already reserved place for parking old stock 2016/17 Mazda 2/3/CX3/CX5 etc…
best is still Proton, still keeping 2015 cars in their yard and cannot sell. Rakyat kena tipu with cars sitting in the hot sun for 3 years.
tayar pun dekat mahu letup. That is why so many accidents on the road cause Proton tayar always letup. Yeah lah, sit in hot sun for 3 years.
what rubbish are you talking john?
still same fake comments. Where got LCCT keep cars?
Power does not always implied to better performance, try and YouTube 0-100 for both car you will see that CX5 diesel can reach there in under 8.5 sec but sportage only manages 9.5.
Wow i’m gonna book the 2.2L Diesel Turbo 4WD!!!…Honda full specs CR-V with 2WD only…what a joke hahaha…kesian all those early buyers…Honda SA told me HM will eventually introduce the AWD full specs next year…sales strategy he said
But the Mazda’s sensing system does not come with adaptive cruise control yet.
So sad, many people and fanboys of Proton comparing CX5 with Boyue.
This is what you call as syiok sendiri. They think Jaguh kampung is so happening
While Honda adaptive cruise will be used once a year.
at rm185k might as well get the sorento 2.2 turbo diesel with 200ps/443nm full spec. definitely feel more premium and more powerful
Sorento is best for uncles with 5 kids…design is nice and subtle but not sporty at all…Sorento is a huge SUV, the 443nm is good to move the 2 tonne mass but the acceleration of that car is nothing to impress…plus KIA is only for the bravest souls!
The brand already make it less premium…
Lol, Sorento more premium? I dare u to sya that again after the cx5 launched.
I dont see PT said turbo diesel in the article
Not bad with the price..Shut up and take my money diesel awd
One of the laziest redesigns to come out from Mazda
if it aint broken dont fix it
Ya but at least change the door handle.
The front bumper and rear looks need a lot improvements pls looks too Meh so so design….. Interior Center dashboards can be improves looks no fine but no Wow factor….
Honda have done their lazy redesign with their CR-V too, from the 3rd to the 4th gen slightly modified engine same gearbox, slighty tighten chasis.
Habis la Boyue. DOA
Boyue has fresher design
Boyue is a mediocre offering but it’s targeted to sell at around the RM80+k price range. So, you’ll get two Boyues for the price of one CX5, definitely not in direct competition
If Boyue full spec 80k, Confirm kills all suv brand in Malaysia…. which is good news for pplp considering C-HR or CRV… Bouyue will be best values for money, consider affordable and good buy.
Not bad start pricewise but topkek variant really topkek price.
Outdated exterior. Look is far behind CRV. Same boring look as XC60
Boring boyue.
Boyue has fresher design
Price determined it’s sales… Max 80k with all latest technology, accessories and safety specs….. then No 1 Top selling SUV in Malaysia ini kali lah….
Dude seriously ? CR-V rear end is way uglier and the proportions are way off… This looks sporty and elegant
CX5 and XC60 looks better and had a more premium feel compare to the clumsy and bulky and less premium feel over a CRV
Even the CX 5 and XC60 looks better that the ugly X3 , X-Trail and dated Q5
quite personal preference lah, i think volvo and Mazda design is more artistic design. while Honda design is more on futuristic design..
All old drive train and design, but asking for close to premium SUV price. CRV will have no problem brushing off this CX5.
But CRV still cannot match the performance , power and style of these Premium SUV
1) XC60
2) X3
3) Q5
4) GLC
So looks like japanese car can only compare with the other japanese car coming from japan time being.
Still cannot match and compare with those highlighted Premium Continental SUV yet!!
So CRV might beat other SUVs but very difficult to beat and win over the XC60, Q5, X3 , GLC OR F PACE time being.
Wei c’mon la halogen projector lights on a 2017 155k vehicle? U gotta be joking me
Wattodo gomen duties so high & RM so low…to maintain pricing circa 150k.
Then how do u explain CRV @ Rm143k alredi has LED headlights? Why not u say real reason is VT being greedy thats all.
Sorento bestest value!
155k is the high spec la…
I know what you mean. Its competitor the Honda CRV has STANDARD LED headlights across the entire range.
Mazda and Bermaz memalukan.
CRV will be king in this segment..
Petrol Turbocharged and Honda Sensing..
Diesel turbo is not everyone’s favorite..
Crv king at this moment….. Until Portion Bouye 1.8L turbo with affordable price? Then difference story….. The best selling SUV in Malaysia goes to Proton Bouye….
* Proton
bro… if CRV price 100k and rebadge Proton.. with proton quality…. i potong if it can be top selling SUV in malaysia.
Walawei why so expensive. Current CX-5 starts from RM132K. Bermaz want to distance the price between CX-3 and CX-5 meh? Coz of recently hike in price for CX-3? Expensive shit Japan brands.
Wats the difference.? Interior still the same…exterior has a bigger mouth onli…
Not all sushi taste good. Not all Jap cars have high RV. But all P2 have high RV despite tin kosong. How come?
Finally, rear aircond vents for Malaysia climate!
CR-V got rear aircond since long ago~
Ya but at least change the door handle.
155k er….not cheap la
Getting more expensive.. previous Gen starting from 129k. that can actually attract some of the C Segment buyers or may be some HRV high spec buyer. But now 155k+ is more expensive than some D segment cars. Why no more mid spec 2.0 about 130k??
Premium quality cars for premium buyers only, if cant afford stick back to HRV laa..apa yg susah ni?
CX 3 soon took over the price range that old CX5 used to sell.
CX5 price is getting higher, same like the CRV.. since they have small range crossover HRV, CX3.. not cheap…
Like Mazda car design and quality, but hate their cabin size….
haha…
155k for entry level without any technology….
Low spec Crv also without adv safety technology what?