Facelifted Mazda CX-5 launched in Thailand
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Mazda Sales (Thailand) has launched the facelifted CX-5 with tweaked looks, new safety and convenience features, more economical drivetrains and slightly lower retail prices.
Exterior changes include new front grille design and LED daytime running lights with adaptive function up front. Inside, there’s the brand’s latest infotainment called MZD Connect. There’s also a new drive mode selector to alter the vehicle’s driving characteristics.
Safety features from Mazda’s i-Active Sense package include lane departure warning, automatic braking at low speeds, blind spot monitoring and rear traffic alert.
The engine lineup has been streamlined to just two variants. The 2.2-litre diesel now comes with front-wheel-drive-only format that’s capable of yielding 17.5kpl on the average.
The 2.0-litre petrol can now take E85 gasohol – just like in the Mazda 3 and CX-3 – and can return 14.5kpl. The 2.5-litre variant, meanwhile, has been dropped from the CX-5 lineup.
Under new excise tax rules based on CO2 emissions, the diesel now has a lower price range of 1.53-1.69 million baht, whereas the petrol costs between 1.22-1.33 million baht.
Questions & Answers
Q.What improvements have been made to the CX-5's exterior and interior design?
What improvements have been made to the CX-5's exterior and interior design?
Exterior changes include a new front grille design and adaptive LED daytime running lights. Inside, the vehicle features Mazda's MZD Connect infotainment system and a new drive mode selector.
Q.Which engine variant has been removed from the CX-5 lineup for this updated model?
Which engine variant has been removed from the CX-5 lineup for this updated model?
The 2.5-litre engine variant has been dropped from the CX-5 lineup. This streamlines the engine options to just two variants for the facelifted model.
Q.How have the retail prices of the diesel and petrol CX-5 models changed, and why?
How have the retail prices of the diesel and petrol CX-5 models changed, and why?
Both diesel and petrol models now have slightly lower retail prices due to new excise tax rules based on CO2 emissions. The diesel is priced between 1.53-1.69 million baht, and the petrol between 1.22-1.33 million baht.
Q.What new fuel compatibility does the 2.0-litre petrol engine offer?
What new fuel compatibility does the 2.0-litre petrol engine offer?
The 2.0-litre petrol engine in the facelifted CX-5 can now take E85 gasohol. This is a similar compatibility found in other Mazda models like the Mazda 3 and CX-3.
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