Mazda CX-5 2.0 e-Skyactiv G MHEV Homura 5dr Auto Review

Category: Family SUV

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Fuel type:
petrol
Gearbox:
auto
Doors:
5 doors
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RRP£38,850
Review

The latest Mazda CX-5 feels like a bit of a step back. It may be roomier than before, but it no longer has an edge over its rivals when it comes to material quality or the presence of physical controls. The CX-5 is still worth considering, but we suggest you look harder at the Kia Sportage and Nissan Qashqai. Our pick of the CX-5 range is the entry-level Prime-Line, which keeps the price as reasonable as possible while coming with all the kit you need.

Sitting above mid-spec Exclusive-Line trim, Homura is largely about aesthetic updates, adding black leather seats with red stitching and bespoke styling on the front and rear bumpers, front grille, exhaust and more.

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 MPH10.2 seconds
Fuel TypePetrol
GearboxAUTO

Available colours

MPGOfficial overall fuel economy figure

40.9

Boot CapacityHow much space is there?

522

litres

EmissionsOfficial emissions rating

155

g/km

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