The Mazda CX-5 was improved on November 8, 2021. It is popular as a coupe-style SUV that shines in the city, but with this improvement, we have prepared unique grades such as “Field Journey” that meets outdoor needs and “Sports Appearance” that has a sporty design. Each character’s individuality is highlighted. Let’s think about the aim while introducing the popular colors and power trains of the 2nd generation CX-5.
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First from the power train.
The Mazda CX-5’s power train is available in a 2.0 / 2.5-liter gasoline model and a 2.2-liter diesel model, and a 6-speed MT car is also available for diesel.
The Mazda CX-5 has been a popular diesel model since the first generation, and it is also a flagship model that has a strong image that “Mazda is diesel.”
The ratio of such diesel to gasoline is 67:33 in 2021. After all diesel seems to be more popular.
Diesel vehicles have fewer options at other companies, which seems to be one reason for users seeking diesel to choose the Mazda CX-5.
On the other hand, the ratio of gasoline is 23% for 2 liters and 10% for 2.5 liters. The price difference between the 20S Proactive and the 25S L package is 291,500 yen, which is not small. It seems that 2 liters are selected by users who are mainly street riders who do not need much price difference or power.
2WD is very popular like an urban SUV, but 4WD has new functions in some grades.
Next is the drive system. Many grades of the Mazda CX-5 are available in two types, 2WD and 4WD, but in 2021, 2WD was 68% and 4WD was 32%.
Due to its sophisticated urban design, even SUVs are not expected to be used in the outdoor scene. Nowadays, 4WD tends to be selected as it becomes an advanced grade.
However, this improvement has created a new world view called “field journey”, and the driving mode select “Mi-Drive” has an “off-road mode” exclusively for field journeys.
This is an advanced version of the “off-road traction assist” that was previously prepared for 4WD vehicles, and is faster in off-road mode than the “traction assist” that was supposed to escape from the stack in the low-speed range. 4WD traction improvement including the range, off-road control of G vectoring control, traction control control that maximizes the driving force, control that raises the idling rotation to increase the starting torque when starting on a steep slope, etc. There is a big difference.
If the field journey is accepted by outdoor users, the ratio of 4WD is likely to increase further.
Mazda car transfer users also tend to avoid the standard colors
Next, I would like to introduce what kind of users are considering switching.
The most common are the users who were on the original CX-5. About half of the transfer users are selected by other companies, not only domestically produced but also imported car users.
Also, the body color is an interesting result when changing trains. Speaking of Mazda, Soul Red Crystal Metallic is impressive, but because it is popular, more and more people are choosing different colors to distinguish their own cars in parking lots. Therefore, Snowflake White Pearl Mica is now a popular color.
With some improvements, a new color zircon sand metallic that looks good in the outdoor scene is also available, and it seems that the trend of popular colors will change in the future.
If you are not particular about it, we recommend the Black Tone Edition, which has comfortable equipment and driving support functions.
This time, the characters have been clearly separated and graded, which makes it easier for people considering purchasing the Mazda CX-5 to choose.
Of course, the new field journeys and sports appearances will be an option if you like their worldview.
However, for those who are not particular about it, I would recommend the Black Tone Edition, for example, assuming a budget of about 3 million yen for street riding. It is a bargain model with comfortable equipment in the car such as “cruising & traffic support” which is one of the driving support functions, wireless charging, power lift gate with hands-free function, BOSE sound system and so on.
The power train is a point to choose depending on how you use it, such as diesel if you drive a lot of long distances, and gasoline if you drive a lot in the city. The diesel model is about 300,000 yen more expensive, so it looks like it will be a match against the budget.
Also, if you have a lot of daily use, you may think that 2WD is enough for the difference in drive system, but please try the “off-road mode” added to the field journey. There are many merits such as being able to change the number of revolutions to make it easier to escape even in situations where it is likely to get stuck.
In addition, the ride quality of the Mazda CX-5 has been further improved with this partial improvement, absorbing the unevenness of the road and making it a softer ride. If you are considering purchasing, please try a test drive at a dealer and feel the difference.
[Author: Eri Natsu Shinoda (MOTA editorial department)]
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