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Mazda CX-5 officially goes on sale

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Mazda Philippines has finally brought into the country the Mazda CX-5, the first vehicle in the Japanese carmaker's lineup that makes use of its SkyActiv technology and 'Kodo (Soul of Motion)' design language.

"The all-new Mazda CX-5 with SkyActiv technology is Zoom-Zoom driving taken to the next level," said Janinna Mendoza, marketing director for Mazda Philippines. "The true Mazda driving experience is now enhanced with even greater performance and excellent fuel economy."

Mazda's Kodo design language on the CX-5 starts with the line across the bottom of the grille, which then extends outward to the headlamps. According to the carmaker, this not only signifies wings in flight but also forms the face of the next-generation Mazda as well as refines the characteristic Mazda five-point grille. Mazda's prominent fenders have also been reworked for the CX-5 and, combined with its sculpted body sides, emphasizes the Kodo design theme, "giving an impression of musculature that's tense and ready for action." Completing the dynamic design out back are the prominent rear fenders to give it a well-planted stance and the steeply-raked rear window.

Inside, the CX-5's cabin is driver-oriented, with the deep-hooded gauges drawing the driver's gaze into the instrument panel, reminiscent of Mazda's sports cars. In addition, the dials' illumination has changed from amber red to white to give the gauges' needles a metallic appearance, similar to that of classic sports cars. On the front passenger side, a glossy piano-black bar that extends from the center stack to the door trim gives the CX-5 a feeling of stability inside.

A 162hp and 210Nm SkyActiv-G 2.0-liter direct-injection gasoline engine powers the CX-5's front wheels through either a six-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic or six-speed SkyActiv manual transmission. According to Mazda, the secret to the engine's exemplary fuel consumption is its 14.0:1 compression ratio which, thanks to its 4-2-1 exhaust system, reduces the buildup of high-temperature residual gas in the combustion chamber, thereby helping to eliminate engine knocking.

Other SkyActiv technologies that the CX-5 sports are its chassis, which gives the vehicle a linear steering response at low- to mid-speeds while also providing for excellent high-speed stability; and the body, which has excellent collision safety performance while achieving both light weight and high rigidity.

The 2.0-liter Mazda CX-5 is available at P1.392 million for the manual transmission variant, while the model with the automatic transmission is going for P1.452 million.

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  • jetski Apr 20 2012 @ 05:24pm
     
    nice but expensive...
        5
    • dtkiko Apr 21 2012 @ 05:29pm
       
      Not a fan of gasoline-fed really sir, pero mas mainam ang Mazda CX-5 kaysa Subaru XV

      Between the MAZDA CX-5 2.0-litre gasoline and SUBARU XV 2.0-litre gasoline, mukhang mas maganda ang Mazda CX-5 sa dalawa....

      Kung long-stroke ang pagka-described ng TG Phils sa Subaru XV at maganda ang torque, eh mas long-stroke, mas mataas ang power at torque rating, at mas matipid sa fuel consumption ang Mazda CX-5.

      SUBARU XV 2.0-litre gasoline:
      110 kW with 196 Nm torque
      10.5 : 1.0 compression ratio
      84 mm x 90 mm bore and stroke
      7.3 litres per 100 km combined city-and-off city fuel mileage

      MAZDA CX-5 2.0-litre gasoline:
      114 kW with 200 Nm torque
      13.0 : 1 compression ratio
      83.5 mm x 91.2 mm bore and stroke
      6.4 litres per 100 km combined city-and-off-city fuel mileage
          1
  • tgstig Apr 20 2012 @ 05:30pm
     
    It's not expensive. Bagong technology yan. Buti nga na presyohan nila ng ganyan kababa. Ang dapat ireklamo yung Mazda 3. Pero ang CX-5 swak na presyo nyan.
        2
    • tgstig Apr 20 2012 @ 05:32pm
       
      wag lang sana yung mga 17" na gulong ang ilagay nila... masasayang lang.
         
      • jabroni Apr 21 2012 @ 07:09pm
         
        Sad to say 17 inch lng ang rims tapos hndi naka leather seats and hndi naka power seats.
           
        • tgstig Apr 22 2012 @ 08:41pm
           
          sabi nila wala ring parking sensors? grabe naman yun. baka di lang alam ng SA. imposible namang wala 1.3m na wala pa ring parking sensors.
             
    • meganekon Apr 20 2012 @ 08:20pm
       
      Exactly my thoughts when the pricing was revealed
         
    • Feeter Silverster Apr 21 2012 @ 01:57pm
       
      Mas mura pa rin ang gas na Tucson @ 1.0 M, just a fact.
          2
      • BOOGIECAT Apr 21 2012 @ 04:50pm
         
        Isa lang ang airbag at walang ABS yang bare na Tucson..Ayaw maglabas ng Mazda ng bare na CX-5!
           
    • dtkiko Apr 21 2012 @ 05:32pm
       
      Tama din observation mo tgstig ---- although honestly, I'm not really a fan of gasoline-fed. I'd rather opt for the diesel CRDi's 5-seater or 7-seater SUV's

      Pero between the MAZDA CX-5 2.0-litre gasoline and SUBARU XV 2.0-litre gasoline, mukhang mas maganda ang Mazda CX-5 sa dalawa....

      Kung long-stroke ang pagka-described ng TG Phils sa Subaru XV at maganda ang torque, eh mas long-stroke, mas mataas ang power at torque rating, at mas matipid sa fuel consumption ang Mazda CX-5.

      SUBARU XV 2.0-litre gasoline:
      110 kW with 196 Nm torque
      10.5 : 1.0 compression ratio
      84 mm x 90 mm bore and stroke
      7.3 litres per 100 km combined city-and-off city fuel mileage

      MAZDA CX-5 2.0-litre gasoline:
      114 kW with 200 Nm torque
      13.0 : 1 compression ratio
      83.5 mm x 91.2 mm bore and stroke
      6.4 litres per 100 km combined city-and-off-city fuel mileage

         
      • tgstig Apr 22 2012 @ 08:44pm
         
        maganda din sana kung mailabas nila yung SKYATIV-D, para masaya laban. tulad ng tucson, matagal rin nilabas yung r-evgt crdi.
           
      • barry Apr 24 2012 @ 03:42pm
         
        sayang at walang CRDi...im so sad.
           
  • 007 Apr 20 2012 @ 05:33pm
     
    Nice sana diesel na lang. id rather get cx 7
        5
    • caliber38 Apr 20 2012 @ 09:23pm
       
      Dude, ito ang papalit sa CX-7!
         
      • carwiki9988 Apr 21 2012 @ 06:49pm
         
        Discontinued na po ba yung production ng CX 7 sa Pinas?
           
        • jabroni Apr 21 2012 @ 07:11pm
           
          Inuubos na lng dw nila unv CX7. Wala na nga sa Mazda expo ung CX7 ksi papalitan na talaga ng CX5. No details about discount pero malamang meron na yan.
             
  • World Super Cars Apr 20 2012 @ 05:36pm
     
    3rd new generation mazda vehicle to be launched with M/T variant in the phils...sana mazda 3 din...
       
    • BOOGIECAT Apr 20 2012 @ 07:49pm
       
      Luma ang engines ng Mazda3 at panay A/T lang!

      Mura lang ang CX-5!
         
  • GTi Apr 20 2012 @ 06:52pm
     
    For all that tech in that engine, 162hp seems a bit conservative, don't you think? Hyundai/Kia's Theta II makes a similar amount of power with pretty traditional technology. I'm still waiting to see how fuel efficient this is though. And also, where is the SkyActiv-D engine? Though I have a feeling that if it ever comes here, the price would be astronomical...
       
    • BOOGIECAT Apr 20 2012 @ 08:20pm
       
      Mahina naman at malakas sa gas ang engines ng Sportage at Tucson..
         
    • dtkiko Apr 21 2012 @ 05:45pm
       
      Sir GTi,

      See my reply to tgstig re fuel consumption ng bagong Mazda CX-5.

      Yan ang kukunin ko definitely if i live in such countries like Australia, New Zealand, Canada or US where diesel-fed cars are subject to:

      1. Stricter emission standards;

      2. Where diesels costs higher in terms of upfront ownership cost;

      3. Where the road tax for diesels is also higher;

      4. Where they have to be equipped with EGR (exhaust gas recirculating mechanism) in combination with DPF (diesel particulate filter or soot particle filter) that further rubs of power, epsecially the DPF when it has collected a lot already. Then you have to maintain the DPF, while the EGR, if it's electronic-type, then it needs outright replacement when no longer functional; and

      5. Where diesel fuel cost more than gasoline or petrol fuel.


      However, here in Philippines, mas mainam talaga ang diesel SUV/CUV unless the person has a particular preference on gasoline-fed cars....

      Regards chief!

         
      • tgstig Apr 22 2012 @ 08:51pm
         
        di ba may technology na pag napuno na yung DPF, susunogin nya tapos ilalabas sa exhaust (sobrang itim). alam ko sa chrysler town and country diesel variant ganon e.
           
  • td21 Apr 20 2012 @ 07:11pm
     
    Kailan lalabas ang all-new 2009 mazda3?
       
  • jabroni Apr 20 2012 @ 08:15pm
     
    Been reflecting for days if I should sell my CX7 to get this, I'll finally see this in flesh tomorrow. Gabdenep!
       
  • caliber38 Apr 20 2012 @ 09:23pm
     
    Too bad it's not AWD, but it's still a good car.
       
  • maklo02 Apr 20 2012 @ 11:41pm
     
    I think this is better than the CX-7 in terms of design and engine. That's just my opinion:)
       
  • isaac3654 Apr 21 2012 @ 12:00am
     
    Swak sa presyo ang CX-5. It looks hot, I love Mazda's new design language. Kodo: Soul of Motion. It is economical because of SkyActiv Technologies, and though the interior won't win awards, it something that is well though of, and has amazing attention to detail because of the high-quality, soft-touch plastics. Practicality and roominess isn't compromise too.
       
  • aargh Apr 21 2012 @ 01:35pm
     
    The next ford escape will kill this if its price by at least 50k less.
        1
    • BOOGIECAT Apr 21 2012 @ 02:34pm
       
      Galing Thailand naman yang Escape na mukhang lumang Ford Kuga!
         
      • aargh Apr 21 2012 @ 04:14pm
         
        Hindi ba galing Thailand din cx5? Mas mukhang bagong focus yung escape para sa akin...maganda porma ng cx5 but its priced high. For its price, people may just opt for the bigger SUVs.
            2
        • BOOGIECAT Apr 21 2012 @ 04:49pm
           
          Galing Japan ang Mazda CX-5 kaya ganyan ang presyo nya!
             
      • zed370 Apr 26 2012 @ 12:47pm
         
        actually the 2013 Kuga and Escape are the same from the front grille all the way to the tailpipes.
           
  • jayzeter19 Apr 21 2012 @ 03:44pm
     
    i think its time for a Comparo.. Cx-5,ASX,Sportage & Tucson??
       
    • jayzeter19 Apr 21 2012 @ 03:44pm
       
      i forgot the CR-V xP
         
    • barry Apr 24 2012 @ 03:44pm
       
      chief, prepare for a CUV comparo in the future...
         
  • jabroni Apr 21 2012 @ 07:16pm
     
    Was able to drive the CX5 awhile ago, engine on low speeds is so so, medyo pigil ang makina. Hndi ko masyado naharurot ksi puro kanto sa the fort but handling is good. The acceleration of the CX7 is still better. Actually disappointed ako sa CX5 because they brought the 17 inch rims, also no power seats and only fabric seats.
       
    • meganekon Apr 21 2012 @ 07:57pm
       
      Manual o matic ba iyan?
         
      • jabroni Apr 22 2012 @ 11:17am
         
        Matic ung ni-test ko. Honestly ang bagal talaga @ low speeds. There's not enough feeling of zoom zoom.
           
        • 17Sphynx17 Apr 23 2012 @ 05:31pm
           
          Is there a manual mode? Didn't get to go and test drive.
             
          • jabroni Apr 23 2012 @ 05:46pm
             
            Meron manual Sir. Sana ilabas nila premium variant dito kahit 200k-300k more expensive panapar dun sa totl ng CRV.
               
  • dictya Apr 22 2012 @ 09:13am
     
    ang bagal lang mag-accelerate
        1
  • jetski Apr 22 2012 @ 10:50am
     
    Ward's AutoWorld 10 Best Car Interior

    Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Accent, Chevrolet Sonic, Dodge Dart, Volkswagen Beetle, Hyundai Azera, Chrysler 300 Luxury, Range Rover Evoque, Infiniti JX35, and Audi A7. It's also worth noting that half of this year's winners are relatively affordable automobiles showing that car makers have really stepped forward with their interior game.
       
  • Deyn Man Apr 22 2012 @ 02:23pm
     
    again, like the mazda 3, too expensive!
        1
  • BOOGIECAT Apr 22 2012 @ 04:21pm
     
    I think malamang maging mas mura to pag nagsimula nang gawin sa Thailand ang CX-5!
       
    • tgstig Apr 22 2012 @ 08:46pm
       
      baka madagdagan na rin ng ibang variants ng CX-5, like a 4X4 variant? or a higher premium variants with leather seats and extra features?
         
  • jerico68 Apr 23 2012 @ 03:20am
     
    Almost sold my RAV when I saw this car. First, was disappointed with the price. Why so expensive compared to the other compact SUVs? SKYACTVE daw, nyek don't really care about SKYACTIVE. It will take me awhile to make the premium back in fuel savings. But I was willing to give it a chance baka naman ma-impress talaga ako after the drive. Disappointed again...no power. Looks amazing, handles really well, fit and finish very good but not at 1.45M. Price it just a little above the TUCSON, patok yan. At this price...good luck.
       
    • tgstig Apr 23 2012 @ 10:09am
       
      still enjoying the 4-speed A/T?
         
  • ceejhay Apr 23 2012 @ 09:42am
     
    paano na ang cx-7 nito? it has the same price range.
       
    • jabroni Apr 23 2012 @ 05:44pm
       
      They will discontinue the CX7 here, inuubos na lng dw supply ng CX7.
         
  • jazz113 Apr 23 2012 @ 12:46pm
     
    Let's see how this will compete with the Tucson, Sportage, ASX, and ahem... the new CR-V, which apparently is here already. Nakasabay ko kanina on the road a batch being delivered to Honda Global City.
       
  • 17Sphynx17 Apr 23 2012 @ 05:41pm
     
    I'm curious with the reactions about the power/acceleration as being "anemic" or not "zoom-zoom". Is it only for the AT or even the MT? Does the AT have a manual mode?

    Would you guys say that it's power delivery is similar or the same with the ASX or much less responsive?

    Because on the figures alone of the SkyActiv's fuel consumption, I am impressed. Even if you strictly put it at highway only driving, the figures are really astounding for a car of its size and its a gasoline burner and not a diesel fed one.

    I only based the figures of tg uk's article of the CX5 getting 47.1mpg (19.88km/l). For a vehicle of its size, that is quite good. It still stands to be tested whether it is really achievable in real world conditions of pure highway driving.

    But I have found it is possible to reach the claimed fuel consumption along NLEX then SLEX. Balintawak - Dau - Luisita. You will be able to measure pure highway consumption through this stretch of road of about 125kms to more or less get a feel for the consumption of fuel on highway only.
       
  • carwiki9988 Apr 23 2012 @ 08:39pm
     
    I really noticed na diesel variant nito yung pinakita sa instrument cluster.
       
    • jabroni Apr 23 2012 @ 11:56pm
       
      Afaik wala pang production vesion ung diesel, on going development pa din. Pano mo nasabi na diesel ung variant based sa ic?
         
      • carwiki9988 Apr 25 2012 @ 06:57pm
         
        Kasi yung sa rpm. Diba sa diesel, commonly hanggang 6,000rpm.
           
      • carwiki9988 Apr 25 2012 @ 07:00pm
         
        Kaya nasabi ko diesel kasi:
        Diba yung tachometer ng diesel 1-6
        Gasoline: 1-7,1-8,1-9 etc.
           
  • BOOGIECAT Apr 24 2012 @ 04:06pm
     
    Mas sulit pa to kaysa sa CRV!
       
  • edrian1011 Apr 25 2012 @ 06:25pm
     
    Meron kaming nakita sa showroom ng Mazda (Greenhills branch) sa EDSA nung dumaan kami sa EDSA
       
  • elviar May 03 2012 @ 06:43pm
     
    Para sakin mas ok yung Tucson R-eVGT 2.0L GL 4WD AT for 1,368,000
       
  • d3athmast3r May 08 2012 @ 06:01pm
     
    Medyo mas gwapo sakin XV :) AWD pa. But then at this price range medyo yun fan ng mga bigger SUV mas yun ang bibilhin nila like fort for 1.4 monty for 1.4 kahit mukhang swak yun presyo niyan if not properly marketed people would still go for bigger SUVs but then for some reasons kung yun cx7 dumami eh kahit priced higher! :D
       
  • The SUV May 09 2012 @ 05:04pm
     
    looks like a hatchback
       
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