The first generation of the CX-5, codenamed KE, was the first production car to use Mazda's "Soul of Motion" design, which was exhibited at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. Since its launch, the CX-5 has become the fastest model in Mazda's history to reach 1 million units, and has achieved cumulative global sales of 1.68 million units. Mazda used to import its 2.0-liter model to sell in China, the first-generation CX-5 produced by Changan Mazda was launched in 2013, divided into two displacements, 2.0L and 2.5L, and the CX-5 currently on sale is the second-generation model launched in 2017, codenamed KF.
 
Compared with the first generation, the second-generation CX-5 has improved in terms of appearance, the shape of the headlights has become more narrow, the chrome strip on the front face has become thicker, and when viewed from the side front, the front of the car has a shark's mouth feeling, and the rear also has a bit of a coupe taste. The two main colors are soul red and platinum steel gray, respectively, to increase the price of 3000 yuan and 2000 yuan, Mazda's soul red is indeed very unique, but it also has its shortcomings, even if it is sent back to 4S after rubbing, the finished paint of the original factory can only be adjusted "very similar", there will still be a slight color difference, and Stellar blue does not have this problem.
 
The domestic CX-5 maintains the power specifications of the previous generation, which are the 2.0L (PE-VPS) and 2.5L (PY-VPS) inline four-cylinder engines of SKYACTIV-G, with a maximum horsepower of 155 hp and a maximum torque of 200 Nm for 2.0L, and a maximum horsepower of 196 hp and a maximum torque of 252 Nm for the 2.5L, which is inferior to the L15B of the Honda CR-V on paper. However, compared to X-Trail's MR20DD and QR25DE, it is slightly better. The CX-5 is available with a 2.2-liter diesel engine (SKYACTIV-D SH-VPTS) in other countries and regions, which will have advantages in fuel economy and climbing ability.
 
This generation of CX-5 is divided into two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions, 2.0L and 2.5L have two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive, and the most popular version is the 2.0L two-wheel drive Zhishang version or Zhixiang version, because the cost performance will be higher. In terms of four-wheel drive, the open differential on the front and rear axles of the CX-5 and the multi-plate clutch differential on the central axle have no locking function, and the electronic brake limit slip function is not obvious, the vehicle's ability to get out of trouble is very limited, and his four-wheel drive is mainly used to improve the handling power.
 
CX-5's chassis comfort is not achieved by softening the suspension, but by more efficient suspension action, its rear suspension adopts a multi-link structure, the H-shaped subframe in the middle is clearly visible, and you can feel a certain chassis hardness when encountering relatively large bumps, but at the same time, you can also feel the toughness of the chassis and the rigidity of the body, this chassis performance has no rival in the same class.
 
Most Mazda sedans are cornering tools, and the CX-5 is particularly surprising with its tall body, with plenty of suspension support at high speeds, and you'll wonder if a high-center of gravity SUV is too much of a test of wheel control before cornering, but the suspension and tires always keep the body on the track you expect. The Mazda CX-5 has a steering G-value of 0.81, while most models in its class are around 0.7, a record that was not broken by a narrow margin of 0.82 until the launch of the fifth-generation CR-V.
 
The CX-5 has two sets of transmissions, one is a 6MT, which is mainly used to lower the starting price, and the other is a 6AT from Skyactiv. The transmission is based on the Aisin 6AT, which is produced by Mazda and produced by Mazda, and is also said to have been jointly developed by Mazda and Aisin. The CX-5's engine and gearbox are perfectly matched, and the gear changes are subtle, whether it's gentle or intense, it perfectly matches the driver's heart, allowing you to control the power delivery with your feet. Its throttle travel is relatively long, and it is very linear, especially the action of stepping on the throttle, lifting the foot, and then stepping on the throttle, even the Macan's PDK will be a little sluggish when the second foot throttle, but the CX-5's response is very timely, giving people the feeling of being very heeled.
 
The second-generation CX-5 comes standard with G-Vectoring Control, and if you try it, you'll admit that Mazda's "human-horse-in-one" driving experience is true. However, if you suddenly get a foot in the floor oil, it will also take a little time to understand your power needs and react. In addition, the second-generation CX-5 has a feature, when hanging from D gear to R gear, the idle speed of reversing is adjusted a little fast, and the brake will "run" backwards, so the brake cannot be lifted too fast, and you need to get used to it.
 
Mazda has always been known as the "Dongying BMW" and is considered by fans to be a luxury car with a civilian logo. But its luxury is not reflected in the configuration and luxury materials stacked, but in the excellent mechanical quality and intimate design. The CX-5 has a lot of ingenuity in terms of details, such as the deceptively simple automatic start-stop system, and most cars are limited by "breath-holding time". Mazda, on the other hand, is equipped with a capacitor for automatic start-stop, which recovers part of the energy when braking, thereby improving charging efficiency and prolonging the "breath-holding" time. With the assistance of capacitors, even if the air conditioner CX-5 is turned on, the flame-off time can reach about 1 and a half minutes, which can easily cover the waiting time of an ordinary red light.
 
Its automatic start-stop logic is also very ingenious, which can accurately separate the red light from urban congestion, and there will be no trouble that the right foot cannot rest when other cars start and stop, or start and stop frequently when congested. In addition, under normal circumstances, the electronic parking brake will be released when you tap the accelerator, but if the driver or co-driver is not wearing a seat belt, the electronic parking brake will not automatically release and can only be lifted manually.
 
Mazda has always been a car built for the driver, and the driver's seat is much higher than the other four seats. On this CX-5, the low configuration of the main driver is equipped with 8-way manual, and the high configuration is equipped with 10-way electric, which is a gospel for long-distance driving, the lumbar support can be adjusted to a more comfortable position, and the co-pilot only has 4-way manual adjustment, and the highest configuration is electric. The first-generation CX-5 has a lot of longitudinal space in the rear, which is just enough, but the second-generation CX-5 has a lot of room in the rear, with plenty of head and knee room, and the feet can reach under the front seats. The rear seats can be adjusted at two angles, and the ergonomics of each seat are well done, so you can always find a comfortable sitting position, and the cushions are moderately soft and hard, and the comfort is very good. As for the trunk space, due to the placement of a non-full-size spare tire, although the space is better than the previous generation of a full-size spare tire, but compared with the CX-5 that canceled the spare tire in other regions and is equipped with tire repairer and air pump, the domestic CX-5 still sacrifices part of the trunk space in order to have more protection.
 
The interior of CX-9 has just won Ward's top ten interiors, and the interior of CX-5 is somewhat similar to CX-9, the overall style is relatively simple, the stitching is neat, the texture of the material is also very good, the screen of the central control is not too big, but the vertical screen should not be too large, which will affect the driving vision. In terms of NVH, the second-generation CX-5 has also improved a lot, in addition to aerodynamics, it also uses some not very clever methods, increasing the number and thickness of seals on the windshield and various doors, but the effect is very good, even if the 2.0L model uses Bridgestone's Ecopia energy-saving tires, the tire noise is very small, and the suppression of wind noise and road noise at high speeds is also very good, not too much like a traditional Japanese car.
 
Mazda's car quality has always been not to worry, in the past, the Chinese people's criticism of its quality was mainly in the localization of parts procurement and assembly quality, but CX-5 partner China Changan Automobile Company may be the fastest growing Chinese car company in terms of quality in the past two years, the localization of CX-5 since its launch, has been enjoying a good reputation in terms of quality, buy it has no need to worry.
 
In terms of safety, the CX-5 received the best rating in all IIHS crash tests, and in the 2012 and 2013 tests, it received the highest safety level TSP of its type, and the Mazda CX-5 with active safety system has been rated as the top safety level (TSP) for four consecutive years in 2014~2017.
Mazda CX-5 test report