Really want to talk about sports in the SUV market, Mazda as a brand is almost impossible to get around, Mazda which is not only in the sports sedan, SUV field is also enough to stand out.
For example, we are going to talk about the Mazda CX-5, if than the space, than speed, than sales, it may be less than the Honda CR-V, less than the Toyota RAV4, but to fall in the dynamic driving level, to say that some practical science and technology, or we say that the vehicle in the dynamic and static under the comprehensive, the Mazda CX-5 is really tough enough.
Exterior: 10-year old design is still current
In terms of visual style, the recently overhauled Honda CR-V is becoming conservative in an attempt to cater to the public's tastes, but Mazda, which has always been known for its sporty handling, isn't doing that. From the shield grille at the front to the dual daytime running lamps that surround the headlights, from the tiered front lip to the separate sporty side skirts, and from the body's razor-sharp, multi-sectioned lines to the rear-end's wide, high wraparound enclosure, etc., the Mazda CX-5 is all over the place.The Mazda CX-5 emphasizes the optimization of the body aerodynamics in order to continuously improve the performance in dynamic driving.
It is worth mentioning that the Mazda CX-5 has not been a major revision for 10 years, and the design of the models currently on sale have a certain "age".Recently, the overseas media exposed the future of this compact SUV, the third generation will arrive next year, and in terms of design, it will continue to a certain extent the first two generations of models of the soul design language, to maintain a more intense streamline design and sports visual effects.
Before the arrival of the actual car, Mazda CX-5 completed a third-party rendering, in the rendering can be seen, the vehicle still has the iconic shield grille, but compared to many overseas brands have joined the "giant grille" camp, Mazda CX-5 will continue to be a small-sized design and add more decorative parts.
However, Mazda CX-5 is likely to join the camp of split headlights, and will be shaped as part of the sports spoiler, while the front bumper will be similar to the new generation of BMW X3 sports package design, forming a natural diffuser, which "civilian BMW" is not called the name for nothing.
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Back to 2025 Mazda CX-5, perhaps from the 4575/1845/1675mm size ratio, Mazda CX-5 compared to Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 is a little shorter, but the 2700mm wheelbase is just a hair's breadth, and a larger roof curvature for the interior spaciousness is an obvious gain, C-pillar, D-pillar position of the sloping hatchbackThe sloping hatchback at the C-pillar and D-pillar positions will also emphasize the visual smoothness from the line structure. In addition, Mazda has not forgotten to ensure that the passability of multi-road conditions, a full range of chassis sports enclosure will bring more protection for the vehicle optimization.
Interior: more quality than competitors
From the cockpit design, Mazda CX-5 has a more iconic three-spoke sports steering wheel and all standard 10.25-inch floating LCD display, the vehicle has more three-dimensional changes in the style design and disposition of the center control structure, independently rendered four air vents are placed in the upper and lower fenders of the sandwich.
In these panels, the Mazda CX-5's color scheme is less rich, but filled with more soft foam to optimize the feel of multiple areas, while its rivals, the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, are "making the best use of what they have" in this regard, and are only given the core structural components such as the seats, armrest box, etc., which is the Mazda CX-5's way of doing things.Mazda CX-5 approach is obviously more classy.
Although the Mazda CX-5 emphasizes some individuality in its design, I guess, the multimedia controls from the door panels to the steering wheel, from the main driver's left-hand zone to the center zone, and behind the mechanical gear knob are also all physical, either buttons or knobs, making blind operation during driving more convenient and easy to use than some of the newer models that have been progressively digitized and improved.
Engine
In terms of mechanical hardware, the Mazda CX-5 2.5L naturally aspirated engine under the Genesis Blue Sky technology platform, with a tuning level of 188HP/252N-m is known for its smoothness and consistency, and the linear output is given as much as it can with the support of the 6AT gearbox without having to wait for a burst of hysteresis like a turbocharger would have to do.
In addition, all of these engines have special Dual S-VT dual variable valve timing control technology, which allows the 2WD model to maintain a combined fuel consumption of 14.4km/L, and with the Timed 4WD it's just 14km/L.
Configurations
CX-5 also has a number of intelligent features to improve safety, such as SBS medium and high speed brake assist system, CTS cruise mode intelligent driving assistance system, BSM blind spot monitoring system, etc. In the high-speed, urban, car and people scenarios, can bring easy, pleasant handling experience based on the basis of ensuring driving safety.
Not only that, CX-5's own steel plate strength has also reached 1800MPa, greatly improving its own anti-collision ability, quality and safety is not inferior to any other hot-selling SUV in the same class.
Price
The 2025 Mazda CX-5 is available in Saudi Arabia in four models:
CX5 2025 Entry FWD: SAR 101,200
Cx5 2025 High AWD: SAR 132,825
CX5 2025 High Plus AWD: SAR 140,875
CX5 2025 lgnite AWD: SAR 136,275
Summary
SUVs certainly put more emphasis on the cabin space aspect, but every vehicle needs to be put through its paces on the road, and conversely not too many people will emphasize how many entertainment features the vehicle has or whether or not it can access the Internet, where space is practical.
The Mazda CX-5 does deliver better dynamic handling than the Honda, and the solid naturally aspirated engine with a more controllable body will make it seem more fun to drive.Then again, with newly popular and useful technology like HUD head-up display the Mazda CX-5 also has it all, and its threshold itself is tens of thousands of dollars lower than the Honda CR-V, which is a really good enough price/performance ratio and overall strength.
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