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Mazda
CX-5 Estate

Mazda CX-5 2.0 e-Skyactiv G MHEV Exclusive-Line 5dr Review

Category: Family SUV

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Fuel type:
petrol
Gearbox:
manual
Doors:
5 doors
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RRP£34,430
Review

The model

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The latest Mazda CX-5 feels like a bit of a step back when it comes to material quality and the removal of its physical controls. That said, it still handles well, is well-equipped and it’s more practical than ever. We recommend going for the entry-level Prime-Line, which keeps the price as reasonable as possible while coming with all the kit you need.

The trim

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If your budget can stretch to it, Exclusive-Line is a great way to get lots of extra luxuries, and Mazda expects this to be the bestselling trim. It includes 19in alloy wheels, a reversing camera, black leather seats, wireless phone-charging, a clear head-up display, a digital driver display, a heated steering wheel and wiper de-ice.

The engine

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If you’re a private buyer who doesn’t do lots of miles, this is the one for you – it’s also our chosen engine. While it isn’t quite as fast as its rivals, the 163bhp means that there’s ample performance on offer and you’ll never struggle to reach motorway speeds or to overtake slow-moving traffic. It’s fairly efficient, so you won’t spend too much time at the pumps.

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Key information

Doors5
Seats5
0-62 MPH10.7 seconds
Fuel TypePetrol
GearboxMANUAL

Available colours

MPGOfficial overall fuel economy figure

43.5

Boot CapacityHow much space is there?

522

litres

EmissionsOfficial emissions rating

146

g/km

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