And not buttons, surprisingly
by Billy Caluag
And low down payment options for the CX-5 and the CX-8
Mazda Philippines is currently offering Mazda CX-60-both the standard 3.3-liter HEV AWD Turbo and the D-Sport trim-at 0% interest for 24 months. To avail themselves of this deal, buyers will need to shell out a 50%
by Billy Caluag
After nearly a decade, an all-new CX-5 is upon us
All of the Mazda CX-5's major competitors have been given a full model change this decade. There's the sixth-generation Honda CR-V, the redesigned Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage, the Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan X-Trail, and the
All will be revealed on July 10
The heavy hitters of the compact crossover segment have gotten major redesigns over the years. It was kicked off by the Honda CR-V, followed by the Subaru Forester. More recently, the world's best-selling car, the Toyota RAV4, just received
More sport than utility...and that's fine
Picture this: You're in the market for an SUV, but you prefer not to go for the usual diesel-powered, truck-based route. A station wagon would be nice, but the choices are limited and ground clearance is a deciding factor
The Skyactiv-Z engine will eventually replace the Skyactiv-G and Skyactiv-X
Mazda has subtly announced that a new gas-powered engine is currently in development. Based on the Japanese car company's latest financial report, the gas-powered Skyactiv-Z engine will be rolling out in 2027.The new engine will replace the
by Billy Caluag
And the winner is…
Vehicle safety has come such a long way over the years. Stability control is practically standard is everything, and side airbags have become the norm, too. Back then, we were lucky enough to get side impact door beams.These days, however, the
About time, we say
Ah yes, the Mazda CX-5. In many ways, it's the crossover for those reluctant to get a crossover. With its sporty, car-like dynamics, it's fun to drive despite its more practical purpose in life. The thing is, the
It's better than ever
Is it possible for a model line to have no base variant? That's certainly how it feels after this 2024 Mazda CX-5 update. Mazda Philippines recently introduced a refreshed CX-5 line that brings visual and comfort improvements to the
by Dinzo Tabamo
Most PH-spec CX-5s are sourced from Malaysia
The last couple of years saw a lot of activity in compact crossover market. For instance, there's an all-new Hyundai Tucson and Honda CR-V, while the Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 received updates.Locally, it's the CX-
Big plans ahead
Planning for an all-new model doesn't just takes months. If we were to include research, development, and further testing, it can take as much as five to ten years, depending on what kind of car an automaker is set
It gets a swankier interior too
One of the trends we've been seeing these past few years is the addition of 'Black Edition' models. It usually just consists of blacked-out wheels, more gloss black trims on the outside, and, um, not much else. But Mazda does
Mazda’s best-seller might get a revamp soon
The CX-5 has been a consistent best-seller for Mazda since it was introduced in 2012. In fact, the compact crossover has been the brand's top-selling model since 2014. In 11 years, Mazda has sold over 3.5 million
A lot has happened over the past seven days
Prettier and more potent
If we're talking crossovers, the current-generation Mazda CX-5 has long been one of the best-rounded packages in the market thanks to its good looks, premium interior, and engaging drive. And because of its form factor, you could also
by Drei Laurel
There were a few interesting introductions this week
Mazda’s i-Activ AWD system now comes as standard across the range
The Mazda CX-5 has always been one of the more stylish models in its segment. It appears as if Mazda wasn't satisfied with the look just yet, though, because it has now unveiled the crossover sporting a new redesign.The
Compared with the same period last year
If you purchased a Mazda crossover sometime from January to June this year, you're in good company: Mazda Philippines has reported that its crossover lineup accounted for 60% of its total sales in the first half of 2021, helping drive a
The brand has announced a preventive service campaign
Another Japanese carmaker is calling owners in for a fuel pump issue. This time, it's Mazda.The car manufacturer has announced a preventive service campaign in the Philippines to replace the fuel-pump motors of various models. A total of 1,
by Drei Laurel
In the US market, at least
Mazda has just endowed the CX-5 in the US market a few upgrades, as well as a new Carbon Edition variant. While we're more than happy with the new CX-5 that arrived in the Philippines late last year, frankly,
by Drei Laurel
