Although sales in the joint venture compact SUV segment are far less than those of rivals RAV4 Rongfang and Honda CR-V, the Mazda CX-5 has successfully attracted the attention of many fans with its unique design and pure fun of handling. Recently, the Mazda CX-5, which insists on updating every year, has once again launched a revised model, in addition to fine-tuning the detailed design, the new model also provides a more complete driver assistance system and a more intelligent vehicle system, and the comprehensive product strength is further improved.
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The 2022 Mazda CX-5 still provides 2.0L and 2.5L power, and a total of 6 configuration models have been launched, with a price range of 175,800-236,800 yuan. What exactly are the changes to the new model for potential consumers who want to buy the Mazda CX-5? Which configuration is more worth choosing? This issue of the Car Buying Guide will give you a detailed answer.
First, a brief description of the model
As a facelift, the 2022 Mazda CX-5 basically continues the exterior design of the old model, and brings some freshness through the adjustment of details. The front face part changes relatively much, the grille opening is larger, and the interior adopts the current mainstream dot matrix decorative elements, which has a stronger visual impact. The headlights are more slender in shape, and the interior is equipped with a new dual L-shaped LED strip, which further enhances the recognition. The front surround adopts a more concise design style, highlighting the sense of unity.
The side shape is no different from the old model, and classic elements such as the suspension roof and black wheel eyebrows are not absent. The 2022 Mazda CX-5 features a matte side skirt and front and rear wrap, which is more in line with the overall simple design. In terms of size, due to the change in the front and rear enveloping shapes, the body length of the 2022 Mazda CX-5 has been slightly extended, and the remaining parameters have remained unchanged.
The tail is also upgraded for the tail light group and rear bracket, in which the tail light group is equipped with a double L-shaped LED strip similar to the headlights, and adopts a blackened design for a stronger sense of sport. The rear enveloping shape is cleaner, while the chrome exhaust also removes the decoration of the inner ring.
The 2022 Mazda CX-5 series offers two sizes of rims, with the 2.0L model using 17-inch multi-spoke aluminum alloy wheels, which is more common in style and with tires with a specification of 225/65 R17, while the 2.5L model uses 19-inch two-color whirlwind aluminum alloy wheels, which is more sporty and matches tires with a specification of 225/55 R19.
In terms of body color, the 2022 Mazda CX-5 still provides 7 appearance colors, in addition to the iconic soul red, it also retains the 4 conventional colors of pearlescent white, platinum steel gray, polar gray and polar night black, while adding two new colors of platinum gold and diamond blue, which replace the phantom silver and stellar blue of the old model respectively, highlighting fashion and personality.
Compared with the appearance, the 2022 Mazda CX-5 has more subtle changes to the interior, the center console adopts a concise design style, the size of the suspension central control screen is upgraded to 10.25 inches, bringing a clearer display effect, and the air conditioning control panel is still equipped with a large number of physical buttons, taking into account the convenience of control and driving safety.
In terms of configuration, the 2022 Mazda CX-5 series is equipped with the Mazda Yuelian system as standard and supports wireless CarLife/CarPlay. In addition to the entry-level model, the remaining models also provide BSM blind spot monitoring system, RCTA reversing warning system, etc., and the high-end models are also equipped with MRCC full-speed domain adaptive cruise system, CTS cruise mode intelligent driving assistance system, etc.
In terms of power, the 2022 Mazda CX-5 continues to be equipped with two naturally aspirated engines, 2.0L and 2.5L, with a maximum power of 155 hp and 196 hp, a maximum torque of 200 Nm and 252 Nm, respectively, and a transmission system matching a six-speed manual transmission.
Second, the model configuration highlights and recommendations
As the entry model of the 2022 Mazda CX-5 series, the price of the 2.0L automatic two-wheel drive comfort type has been successfully controlled within 180,000 yuan, and there is no lack of highlights in the configuration, such as front and rear exhaust head air curtains, reversing radar, reversing images and other functions are equipped, reflecting the Mazda brand's emphasis on safety. At the same time, the entry-level model is also equipped with one-button start, full LED headlights, automatic headlights, automatic air conditioning and induction wipers and other mainstream configurations of the same level, which can basically meet the needs of daily cars. However, in terms of convenience and comfort configurations that are more important to home users, the performance of the entry-level model is lacking, mainly because it does not provide keyless entry and one-key lifting and lowering of the whole car glass, and only provides plastic steering wheels and fabric seats, and even the sunroof needs to be optional. The lack of some practical features may affect the car experience, so the entry-level model is not recommended as the first choice.
Compared with the entry-level model, the two 2.0L high-end models have focused on the active safety configuration, adding parallel assist, reversing side warning, front radar, etc., while the steering wheel has also been upgraded to leather materials, and equipped with electric sunroof and fixed speed cruise as standard, and the car experience has been improved. However, the price of the two 2.0L high-end models is close to 200,000 yuan, considering the lack of power of the 2.0L model and the lack of driver assistance configuration, it is also not recommended for consumers to choose.
Third, the difference between the recommended model configuration analysis
The three 2.5L models make up for the shortcomings of the 2.0L model in the driver assistance configuration, and at the same time are equipped with a more powerful 2.5L power, which can provide a safer and more reliable driving experience. Under the comprehensive comparison, the editor believes that the 2.5L automatic two-wheel drive intelligent zun type is more worthy of recommendation. Compared with the 2.0L top-mounted model, the recommended model price is only 20,000 yuan higher, and the configuration not only increases the lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance, active braking, full-speed adaptive cruise, etc., but also upgrades to 19-inch rims and 2.5L power, which is worth the money.
Compared with the 2.5L entry-level model with the same displacement, although the recommended model is priced at 10,000 yuan, the configuration has obtained more practical functions such as electric trunk, trunk position memory, leather seat, driver's seat electric adjustment, front seat heating and driver's seat memory, and the riding comfort is further improved.
As for the 2.5L top-mounted model, the price has increased by 21,000 yuan on the basis of the recommended model, but the configuration improvement is relatively limited, mainly equipped with a timely four-wheel drive system, and added 360-degree panoramic image and HUD head-up display, and these two features can also be recommended models, which are non-essential configurations. Therefore, from the perspective of comprehensive price, power and practical configuration, the 2.5L automatic two-wheel drive Smart Zun type with moderate price and more dominant power and configuration is outstanding in terms of cost performance, and can be given priority when purchasing the 2022 Mazda CX-5.