Due to indicators or funding issues, many families are only allowed to own one car. This car must take on the responsibility of taking care of the whole family, it must have enough space to meet the needs of a family trip, and the trunk is large enough to meet the use of the family. Today, Uncle Che specially selected two large-space Japanese compact SUVs for everyone, to see if there are any models that you are satisfied with.
The 2021 Mazda CX-5 will be launched in April 2021, and the price range of the new model will be 179,800 to 245,800 yuan. The 2022 Toyota Veranda was launched in November last year, and the price range of this model is 171,800 to 243,800 yuan. Next, Uncle Che will focus on selecting the top version of the two cars for comparison, and the price difference between the two is 0.2 million yuan, which is almost negligible.
Exterior design
The new generation mazda CX-5 has been on the market for many years, but it is still very beautiful and atmospheric, and the styling design is not outdated. Among them, the front face of the new model adopts a polygonal mid-mesh design, the interior is filled with a grid-like grille, and the large-size flat brand logo is in the middle position, with the chrome trim at the bottom of the mid-mesh, so that the whole vehicle has a strong aura.
Toyota Veranda hybrid model does not have a more special appearance, the car more highlights reflected in the connotation, at first glance it still looks familiar silhouette, the shape is full of power, the detail design is exquisite enough. Among them, the front design of the new model is very personal, the size of the intake grille is larger than that of the sister model RAV4 Rongfang, and its silhouette is somewhat similar to lexus spindle grille. The headlights group adopts the integrated design of far and near light, and the source of far and near light and daytime driving lights are ALL LEDs.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of the Mazda CX-5 are 4555×1842×1685 mm, and the wheelbase is 2700 mm. The body profile of the new model is basically the same as that of the old model, mainly due to changes in the waist line, which is more straight than the old model, and the A-pillar part is moved backwards, making the front part more slender.
The specific length, width and height of the Toyota Veranda are 4665× 1855×1680 mm, and the wheelbase is 2690 mm. The side of the new car is outlined with rich lines, the raised waistline extends from the front wheel brow to the rear part, and the new car adds chrome trim strips to the upper edge of the window and the bottom side skirt.
The rear part of the Mazda CX-5 is outlined with a more prominent curve, and the overall design is very full, the sharp tail light groups on both sides are smaller in size, and the internal ring LED strips echo the headlight groups. The rear enveloping structure is relatively flat, and the round hole exhaust from both sides is real.
Toyota Veranda in the rear part of the tail light group, tailgate and rear bumper and other parts of the design, and the new generation of RAV4 Rongfang have obvious differences, of which the taillight group through the middle of the chrome trim is more straight than Rongfang, making its shape more stable. In addition, the car is also equipped with a bilateral double exhaust port design, and the exposed exhaust hole gives people a feeling of full power.
Interior design
Mazda CX-5 car in the car center console using straight lines for outlining, the overall shape is layered, the central control display screen is suspended design, the position is higher, easy for the driver to watch daily. The three-panel steering wheel directly in front of the main driver is wrapped in leather, which is more comfortable to hold, the shape of the button area is angular and exquisite, the left side controls the sound system and the dashboard screen, and the right side controls the adaptive cruise system.
Toyota Velanda's interior design is no different from the RAV4 Rongfang, which also well verifies the relationship between the two sister models, the 10.1-inch touch display screen on the center console of the new car is a suspension design, which can effectively avoid the driver's line of sight from leaving the ground, which is conducive to improving the safety of driving. The top of the dashboard is made of a slurring process, and the bottom is wrapped in leather, which is quite good in both the look and feel. The steering wheel in front of the main driver is well designed, the grip is good, the function button layout is reasonable, and it is relatively easy to use.
The Mazda CX-5 interior seats are wrapped in leather fabric and functionally support the electric adjustment of the main passenger seat, heated front seats, and driver's seat power seat memory. The interior padding of the front seats of the new car is moderately soft and hard, and the backrest is close to the human body, which has better support for the waist.
The Toyota Velanda interior seats are wrapped in a mix of leather + fabric materials, and the functions are compared to the Mazda CX-5, which lacks the electric adjustment of the passenger seat, the heated front seats, and the memory of the electric seats in the driver's seat. The interior padding of the front seats in the new car is thick and soft, and there is a certain sense of immersion when riding, which has a good ride comfort.
The Mazda CX-5's 2nd row seats have three independent headrests and three-point harnesses, while mating to the child safety seat interface, and the configuration is sufficient. It is worth noting that the opening angle of the rear door of the new car is close to 90 degrees, which is more convenient for the rear passengers to get on and off.
The rear seats in the Toyota Veranda interior are at the same level as the front in terms of material application and workmanship, and the rear backrest supports angle adjustment, but the adjustable range is small. There is a high bulge in the center of the platform, and the passengers in the middle need to sit on their legs apart, and the comfort performance is more general.
dynamical system
The Mazda CX-5 is powered by a 2.5L naturally aspirated engine with a maximum output of 196 hp and a peak torque of 252 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, it is matched by a 6-speed manual transmission.
Toyota Veranda uses a gasoline-electric hybrid system, in which the 2.5L engine has a maximum output of 178 horsepower and the electric motor power is 174Ps, which has better extreme speed performance and fuel economy. In terms of drivetrain, the engine is matched by the E-CVT continuously variable transmission, and both vehicles are equipped with four-wheel drive systems.
Uncle Che summed up
As a representative model of Nissan compact SUV, Mazda CX-5 and Toyota Veranda have quite good strength, through the comparison of the above two models at the same price point, we can see that the gap between the two cars is small, of which the main advantage of the Mazda CX-5 is reflected in the functional configuration, while the Toyota Willanda has better fuel economy. From the perspective of daily use of cars, Toyota Wilanda's priority is slightly higher, so in this round of showdown, the uncle recommended Toyota Wilanda.