Best selling SUV has just been updated
this is the 2015. Mazda cx-5 while it may not look very different from the
outside. There have been big changes in terms of new technology and revised
interior the changes are noticeable to anyone who sat in a cx-5 before and I'm
not just talking about this new white leather interior masters mazda connect
media system now sits on top of the - where the old.
Smaller media screen once
was and to control it. You've got the commander rotary dial system which makes
navigating through the menus and the entertainment system quite a lot easier.
The lower dash board also looks more classy as a result and they've rejected
the storage of the set up as well with a new center console bin and reposition,
bottle holders. The reason for the changes is a new electronic park brake that
helps save space you also get twin USB inputs and the climate control screen
now has what instrumentation rather than that Daddy old red stuff. Space for
those in the back remains among the best in class and comfort has been improved
a little bit with a lengthy a seat base. However there are still no rear vents
not much has changed in the boot of the cx-5 and the top spec models still have
those very handy for t20 40 split fold seats.
the cosmetic changes include a revised
grille new headlight assemblies and bumper inlays new taillight inlays slightly
different door mirrors and a marginally smaller shark fin antenna. There are
also newly designed 19-inch alloy wheels on the high end GT and flagship akira
models. Master says it's made big changes to the noise vibration and harshness
that you can notice inside the cabin. Indeed it does seem a favorite quieter.
even on rough course chip roads and part of that comes down to extra insulation
in between the engine and the body under the floor of the car and there's new
bigger glass on all the doors master says is updated the dampers in all six.
five models to make them sit more flat through corners and you can notice that.
However there is a bit of a payoff the ride can be firm and a little bit
uncomfortable around town particularly in the highest spec models with the 19
inch wheels. nothing has changed under the bonnet of any of the six five models
that means you've still got a capable 2.5 litre petrol a punchy 2.2 litre
turbodiesel and the entry level 2 litre petrol. what has changed for the petrol
models is there is now a sports mode you just flick the switch down near the
transmission put it in sport and instantly you'll notice the throttle response
is a little bit more lively and the gear shifts are held a little bit longer as
part of the update. there've been a bunch of new safety systems added including
a line came to existence function which applies talk to the steering wheel to
help you stay in the middle of your life. it can be a little bit disconcerting.
especially when you meet corner and it starts to apply lock the opposite way.
so there you have it the 2015 mazda cx-5 that just proves that if it ain't
broke don't fix it just make it a little bit better in every way.
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