As the main athlete of the Japanese system, Mazda, who was introduced to China, has always shown "dissatisfaction with the soil and water". No matter how beautiful it is in the overseas market, it has always been marginalized in China. Taking the Mazda CX-5 as an example, its total global sales in 2021 will exceed 400,000, and it is recognized as one of the top ten SUV models in the world. As a result, the performance of the domestic market is very "crotch-pulling", with only 25,363 units sold in 2021, just like Hollywood stars coming to Hengdian as a group performance, which is incredible.
Changan Mazda's new Mazda CX-5 was launched, and a total of 6 models were launched on the new car market, with a price range of 175,800 to 236,800 yuan. As Mazda's core model worldwide, the new car has focused on the appearance and configuration of this redesign.
In terms of appearance, the new Mazda CX-5 still continues the layout of the previous model, but has done a little "micro-plastic surgery". The front face adopts shield grille + blackened mesh + chrome element, and is integrated with the matrix headlights of the two wings. However, unlike the previous model, the new model strengthens the internal structure of the LED headlights and accentuates the standing texture of the front lip by expanding the under-grille bracket.
The side is consistent with the current model, with a multi-fold waist separated from the C-pillar + slip-back roof. The only difference is that the new Mazda CX-5 replaces the original multi-frame design with petal wheels, which is more integrated with the body.
The tail side gives people a solid and compact sense. Although the black tail light group + bilateral exhaust gas is still used, the internal structure of the light group is adjusted to a "double L" design symmetrical with the front face.
The exterior design of the new Mazda CX-5 is decent, basically retaining the design concept of the previous paragraph, but making up for the details, which is in line with the positioning of the annual redesign.
In terms of interior, the overall layout of the new Mazda CX-5 has not changed, and the large screen and electronic barrier expected by young users have not been adopted. Still retaining the 10.25 central control screen + 4.6-inch color instrument (7-inch color instrument) + mechanical barrier design, cumbersome physical press buttons, but also make the mainstream market of the new model disconnected.
In terms of size, the new car has a length, width and height of 4575/1842/1685mm, and a wheelbase of 2700mm. Compared with the previous model, the length has been increased by 20mm. However, it has not opened up the gap between new cars and models of the same level, and can only be said to have reached the mainstream level. In addition, Mazda has always had the stink of "small rear space", which will further squeeze the space in the car.
In terms of configuration, it is the focus of this change. Among them, some models have added 360-degree panoramic imaging, tire pressure monitoring, lane keeping assistance system, 10-speaker BOSE audio, lane departure warning system and other configurations, but these increases do not include low-end models. The new low-equipped Mazda CX-5 has a price of 175,800, but it loses to its own brand of 150,000 in the active driving configuration. With the exception of the usual cruise control, automatic parking, and hill assist, most configurations on the market are not included. The plastic steering wheel and the fabric seat also make people shout "low matching is not suitable for people".
In terms of power, the new Mazda CX-5 will be equipped with a 2.0-liter and 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 155 hp and 196 hp, respectively, and a peak torque of 200 Nm and 252 Nm, respectively, matching a six-speed manual transmission. To be honest, in today's compact SUV market, natural aspirated power is rare, and the Mazda CX-5 is not the best choice for friends who expect a sense of power and handling. However, the natural suction power gives it a smooth power output, and the user's comfort is stronger, which is more suitable for urban commuters.
At last:
As a revamped model of the year, the new Mazda CX-5 did not give us a sense of surprise, and it can even be said that it was mixed with disappointment. In addition to the minor adjustments to the mid-to-high-end configuration and appearance, it is difficult to distinguish the whole vehicle from the 2021 model. In particular, the "fan pricing" and the tacky interior design have greatly reduced the cost performance of new cars. We can only expect the Mazda CX-5 to be more mainstream when it is revamped in the medium term. Don't revel in the old days, after all, even the most difficult French cars have begun to bow their heads.