If many car companies are placed in the same class, Mazda should be the classmate who always sits in the corner, and he has always lived in his own world with his persistent arrogance, although the grades are OK, but he is definitely not the best student in the class. In recent years, the student's performance has deteriorated, of which FAW Mazda has basically cooled down, and now only Changan Mazda is still struggling to support, but the signs of single-handedness have been very obvious.
Recently, the 2022 Changan Mazda CX-5 was officially launched, and the car launched a total of 6 models with 2 kinds of power, with a price range of 175,800 to 236,800 yuan. The new model is mainly for the design level of small adjustments, the whole vehicle does not change much, let's understand its specific performance in the end.
Exterior design
As a facelift, the exterior design of the 2022 CX-5 has not changed much, only fine-tuning for details. It can be seen that the new car as a whole still adopts a family-style design, the visual effect is relatively simple, the front face part is equipped with a new light group, the double L-shaped LED light strip is more eye-catching, the middle part matches the large-size polygonal middle net, and the interior is filled with blackened dot matrix trim panels. In addition, the new car is equipped with a narrow and long deflector trough at the front surround, which further highlights its sporty properties.
The CX-5 positions a compact SUV with a specific length, width and height of 4575×1842×1685 mm and a wheelbase of 2700 mm. The side shape of the new car has not changed, the use of multiple lines makes the whole car have a certain sporty atmosphere, the bottom is equipped with silver and black two-color wheels, and there are 17 inches and 19 inches of two specifications to choose from.
The tail design of CX-5 is relatively full, in which the tail light group has been blackened to a certain extent, and the LED light source is used inside, and the shape and layout can form a good front and back echo with the headlight group, and the visual effect is quite outstanding. In addition, the new car is equipped with a double-sided round hole exhaust at the rear surround, which further strengthens the sporty atmosphere of the whole vehicle.
Interior design
The interior of the new CX-5 has not changed much, the overall shape is very simple, of which the car center console adopts a traditional T-shaped layout, the material above is basically based on soft materials, and the details are equipped with a large number of silver trim panels as decorations, and the materials and workmanship belong to the mainstream level of the same level. According to the configuration, the new car will provide a 4.6-inch color meter or a 7-inch color meter, the display screen is 10.25 inches, the function of the standard Bluetooth car phone, mobile phone interconnection mapping, voice recognition control, etc., other designs basically maintain the style of the old model.
Depending on the configuration, the interior seats of the new model are wrapped in fabric and leather, and the functions include electric adjustment of the main driver's seat, heating of the front seat, and memory of the driver's seat electric seat. The front seats of the new car are relatively wide, the interior padding is soft, and the backrest is close to the human body, which has good wrapping and comfort.
The rear seats in this model are at the same level as the front in terms of material application and workmanship, the reclining angle between the backrest and the saddle is more appropriate, each position is equipped with independent headrests, and the two side seats have a certain degree of invertedness, which is well wrapped. However, the central cushion is short and the platform has a high degree of uplift, which is not suitable for long rides.
dynamical system
The new CX-5 still offers a 2.0- and 2.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine with a maximum output of 155 hp and 196 hp and a peak torque of 200 Nm and 252 Nm respectively. In terms of transmission system, it is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission as standard.
Model configuration and purchase recommendations
As a regular annual redesign, the CX-5 is mainly for the details of the small adjustment, the vehicle does not change much. There are 6 configurations of the new car launched this time, the price range is 175,800 to 236,800 yuan, and then let's analyze them one by one to see which one is more cost-effective.
2022 2.0L Automatic Two-Wheel Drive Comfort
Referral Index: ★★★★
Configuration review: The configuration performance is relatively perfect and cost-effective
The guidance price is 175,800 yuan, the configuration provides body stability control, rear parking radar, reversing image, keyless start, steering wheel four-way adjustment, 4.6-inch color driving computer display screen, fabric seats, 10.25-inch central control LCD screen, Bluetooth car phone, mobile phone interconnection mapping, voice recognition control, USB charging interface, LED daytime running lights, automatic headlights, headlights height adjustable, window anti-pincher, front row multi-layer soundproof glass, rain induction wiper, rear wiper, automatic air conditioning, rear seat air outlet, temperature partition control, etc., the basic configuration performance is quite comprehensive, cost-effective.
2022 2.0L automatic two-wheel drive smart shang type
Referral Index: ★★★
Configuration review: The configuration is further improved
The guidance price is 185,800 yuan, the configuration has added parallel assist in terms of function, front parking radar, reversing side warning, cruise control, electric sunroof, keyless entry, leather steering wheel, 7-inch LCD instrument, etc., and the basic configuration is further improved.
2022 2.0L automatic two-wheel drive Zhiya type
Referral Index: ★★
Configuration reviews: Accessibility increased
The guidance price is 195,800 yuan, and the functional aspects are increased by electric trunk, electric trunk position memory, roof luggage rack, electric adjustment of the main driver's seat, heating of the front seat, electric seat memory of the driver's seat, etc., and the auxiliary configuration is further increased.
2022 2.5L automatic two-wheel drive intelligent type
Configuration review: Power boost
The guidance price is 205,800 yuan, the power is equipped with a 2.5L engine, the maximum output power is increased from 155 horsepower to 196 horsepower, in addition, the configuration is based on the automatic two-wheel drive wisdom Shang type to increase the lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance, active braking, full speed adaptive cruise, roof rack, adaptive far and near light, etc., the overall improvement range is larger.
2022 2.5L automatic two-wheel drive Smart Zun model
Referral Index: ★
Configuration reviews: Limited lifts
The guidance price is 215,800 yuan, and the functional aspect adds electric trunk, electric trunk position memory, leather seat, electric adjustment of the main driver's seat, front seat heating, etc. on the basis of the previous configuration, and the improvement range is relatively limited.
2022 2.5L automatic four-wheel drive honorable model
Configuration review: the price is high, the cost performance is low
The guidance price is 236,800 yuan, the only four-wheel drive version of the whole series, with a unique 360-degree panoramic image in terms of functions, head-up digital display, electric adjustment of the passenger seat, etc., the improvement is relatively limited, and the price is high and the cost performance is low.
Uncle Che summed up
In general, the new CX-5 in the internal and external design has been slightly adjusted, while the configuration and price also have a certain change, in the new car launched in the 6 configurations, belongs to the entry-level 2022 2.0L automatic two-wheel drive comfort in the lowest price of the premise, has a relatively complete functional configuration, has been able to meet the basic car needs, cost-effective.
From the perspective of the overall domestic market environment, the competition in the field of compact SUVs is more intense than before, many domestic brand models have joined the battle, and the joint venture players are also enhancing their competitiveness, CX-5 and the same level of CR-V and RAV4 Rongfang and other models still have a certain strength gap, especially in terms of intelligent equipment and interior space. From the perspective of sales, the cumulative sales of the CX-5 in 2021 are only 25,363 units, which is not as good as the monthly sales data of mainstream models, which is a typical marginal product. In the view of the car uncle, the reason why Mazda will fall into today's predicament is because the brand has always been too paranoid and cold, the cost performance is too low compared with other Japanese brands in terms of vehicle pricing, and the configuration and design have been lagging behind for a long time, and it is difficult to stand out in today's car sea, so the car uncle is pessimistic about the future market performance of the car.