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Mazda CX-5 diesel the "premium" option
Premium position - and drive - for new Mazda CX-5 diesel SUVMazda Australia has positioned the new CX-5 diesel as a premium offering. Starting at just under $40,000, the CX-5 diesel models cost an extra $3000 over the just-launched petrol models .
Unlike the petrol models, the diesel CX-5 is only available with all-wheel drive and automatic transmission. The six-speed auto is a new unit to complement Mazda's release of the SkyActiv engine range.
The 2.2-litre diesel engine is powerful with loads of torque: 129kW and 420Nm from 2000 revs. Mazda claims the diesel engine has the world's lowest compression ratio, at 14:1, and class-leading fuel efficiency with combined consumption rating of 5.7/100km. The unit incorporates a two-stage turbocharger and stop-start function.
The diesel model's ‘range' is around 1017km, according to Mazda, compared to the Nissan X-Trail's 873 or 853 for the VW Tiguan.
Two specifications are offered: the mid-grade Maxx Sport, for $39,040 and range-topping Grand Touring for $46,200. Mazda Australia's managing director Doug Dickson says the entry Maxx spec available for the petrol CX-5 model will not be applied to the diesel CX-5 range due to its position as a premium offer in its (medium SUV) segment.
The CX-5 certainly stands out from competitors in the equipment stakes, having reversing camera as-standard across the range. Mazda's new SUV is also the first in-class to offer driver assistance features including blind spot and lane departure warnings; available for an extra $1990 for the Grand Touring models.
Mazda Australia expects the majority of CX-5 sales will be for the petrol models, at around 70 per cent. However after a drive this week of the diesel version we'd be inclined to recommend the oiler for its responsiveness off the line, smooth delivery of power and quiet operation. The six-speed auto is a good match and while quick to shift appropriately when left to its own devices, a manual mode is available for situations like overtaking. Our best figure over 300-odd kilometres was 7.3L/100km including highway and dirt road travel.
Visit motoring.com.au again for our upcoming launch review of the new Mazda CX-5 diesel.
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Written byMelissa McCormick
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