

The front grille was evolved to create a design that is bolder and tauter, while the eye-like design of the headlamps further heighten the car's look of vitality. SUV styling completely different from anything that came before has earned the CX-5 high acclaim.įor this round's update, Mazda added further polish to these unique characteristics in the pursuit of higher quality. Features unique to KODO design, including a front nose with presence, a forward-leaning stance, as well as the rearward placement of the A-pillars and compact cabin, realized an exterior design with a sharper sense of vitality and dynamism. Launched in 2012, CX-5 was the first production model to adopt Mazda's KODO design language. The 2.5L FWD engine has seen an improvement in its fuel economy as well.

Mazda's renowned AWD system is also updated and real-world fuel economy improved. The result is greater ride comfort and cabin quietness that makes time spent in the vehicle more pleasant. Enhancements to dynamic performance include updates to the front and rear seats and suspension system, as well as to sound insulation performance throughout the body. For the interior, particular effort went into improving the quality feel of the ornamentation and materials used, and also to improving the functionality and usability of the cockpit zone, based on Mazda's unique Human-Machine Interface (HMI). While the exterior retains its distinctive SUV looks, the updates to the front grille and other design features refresh the model with the latest design expression of the Mazda brand. The 2016 Mazda CX-5 features the following enhancements. For this round's update, the company aimed to bring new levels of depth and maturity to a variety of areas, including design, the quality and functionality of the interior, ride comfort and quietness, as well as safety performance. Since the launch of the original model, Mazda has made steady refinements to the CX-5 each year, aiming to deliver customers even greater value and sophistication. Not surprisingly, the model was exceptionally well received by customers around the world, and has grown to become one of the company's core products alongside Mazda3. The model offered much more than the basic values of utility and practicality that customers expect from an SUV KODO design imparted a powerful sense of vitality, and SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY delivered high levels of both driving pleasure and environmental and safety performance. For all the quirkiness that surrounds the Juke, we did appreciate a few of its touches, such as its 360-degree camera system and the neat drive info screen in the lower part of the center stack.Standing at the vanguard of Mazda's new-generation product lineup, CX-5 was the first model to fully adopt SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY and the KODO-Soul of Motion design language. "It's so bad there's a warning sticker on the tailgate about 'large' luggage interfering with the hatch," Evans said. Udy, after his tried and true method of sitting behind the driver's seat with it in his preferred driving position, said, "I can sit behind myself fine, but I don't really want to." The trunk area also suffers greatly due to the Juke's quirky styling. The back seat and luggage accommodations are compromised, too. It's that the Juke doesn't use the space as efficiently, wasting valuable room on things such as the motorcycle tank-inspired center console. It's not that there's significantly more space available in the CX-3. Evans said it "definitely feels like a small vehicle." Although the CX-3's interior is cozy, the Nissan Juke's is more on the cramped side. The CX-3's small dimensions make the back seat and trunk a bit less welcoming. "If you're going to pay $30,000 for a compact crossover, this interior is a good way to go," senior production editor Zach Gale said. It features a mix of white leather and suede, all set off with contrasting stitching, attractive metal trim, and comfortable front seats. The CX-3's interior is gorgeous-and not just for the segment.
