Mazda Sales (Thailand) has launched the facelifted CX-5 with tweaked looks, new safety and convenience features, more economical drivetrains and slightly lower retail prices.
Exterior changes include new front grille design and LED daytime running lights with adaptive function up front. Inside, there’s the brand’s latest infotainment called MZD Connect. There’s also a new drive mode selector to alter the vehicle’s driving characteristics.
Safety features from Mazda’s i-Active Sense package include lane departure warning, automatic braking at low speeds, blind spot monitoring and rear traffic alert.
The engine lineup has been streamlined to just two variants. The 2.2-litre diesel now comes with front-wheel-drive-only format that’s capable of yielding 17.5kpl on the average.
The 2.0-litre petrol can now take E85 gasohol – just like in the Mazda 3 and CX-3 – and can return 14.5kpl. The 2.5-litre variant, meanwhile, has been dropped from the CX-5 lineup.
Under new excise tax rules based on CO2 emissions, the diesel now has a lower price range of 1.53-1.69 million baht, whereas the petrol costs between 1.22-1.33 million baht.
