Mazda SH-5 (Mazda): owner feedback

At the moment, the world car market is simply crowded with crossovers. It would seem, how can you surprise a modern buyer? It turns out that you can, and how. This was repeatedly confirmed by the Mazda concern, which in 2011 released its new line of CX-5 crossovers. What is hidden in this mysterious car? Let's figure it out.

Design

Initially crossovers of the brand "Mazda" differed in their rapid appearance. The new model "CX 5 Mazda" was not an exception.

Reviews of owners in the external appearance of small similarities with the car parks "Toyota Rav 4" and "Volkswagen Tiguan." However, it is simply impossible to call a novelty a copy of one of them.

The front of the car is decorated with medium-sized optics, and a massive bumper with round "guns" fog harmoniously combined with the sloping roof. Massiveness of the SUV is emphasized by high nineteen-inch alloy wheels (on the more budget versions, seventeen inches are put). In general, there are no claims to external appearance. By the way, the lower part of the front bumper has unpainted areas. The same goes for the back of it. This is done so that the paint and varnish coating of the car is not covered with micro cracks and scratches from pebbles and road dust. It's pretty practical done - note the driver's reviews.

"Mazda SH-5" (2.5 liters) is very attractive, and at the same time, beauty was created not at the expense of practicality. This combination of qualities is now being sought by many world automakers, but not everyone succeeds.

Dimensions

Externally, the car looks very large, but its dimensions are very modest. So, the length of the crossover is 4 m 54 cm, width - 1 m 84 cm, height - 1 m 67 cm. The wheelbase of the SUV in question is equal to 270 centimeters. The ground clearance of the "Japanese", of course, is not suitable for off-road driving - depending on the version (and the manufacturer produces both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel drive CX-5), the ground clearance is 21 or 21.5 centimeters. What can you do? One word, a SUV.

But the coefficient of air resistance in Mazda is good - 0.33 Cx. Such aerodynamics, according to the manufacturer, was achieved due to new forms of the body and the slope of the roof.

"SH-5 Mazda": reviews about the interior

The internal part of the Japanese crossover does not lag behind modernity. According to the reviews, Mazda SH-5 (2014) has very high-quality finishing materials. The front torpedo is covered with soft and pleasant to the touch plastic. The lower part of it smoothly passes from soft to hard coating.

Some motorists find similarity of the salon Mazda with BMW - the overall design of the front of the interior is painfully reminiscent of the architecture of the German crossover. However, despite the slight plagiarism, no one has claimed any claims to the placement of controls on the center console from car owners. Ergonomics here, as well as on all cars of the Japanese manufacture, is at the height. Convenient driver's seat has a lot of adjustments, and massive side support rollers do not allow to move aside at corners. The small-sized steering wheel fits comfortably in your hands. Here, by the way, there are control buttons - the driver is not distracted from the road and fully controls the situation. The column is equipped with adjustment elements. The instrument panel with three separate wells looks very modern and interesting. All readings from the speedometer and tachometer are read perfectly.

It should be noted that such a convenient and ergonomic arrangement of controls Japanese designers have developed over the years. And, perhaps, the given crossover is an excellent example of that the car can be not only beautiful externally, but also perfect inside.

Especially it is worth noting the spaciousness of the SUV SUV 5 Mazda SUV. The owners' testimonies testify that inside even the tallest person will not beat his head against the ceiling on the pits and knees on the back of the front seats.

The second row of Japanese SUV seats can accommodate up to 3 passengers of moderate build. The good news for Mazda fans was the possibility of folding the back row with just one hand movement. Thus, in just a few seconds the volume of the luggage compartment increases from 503 to 742 liters. Of course, the configuration of the trunk has its own characteristics, but in general for the transportation of large suitcases this is quite enough. Moreover, when the seats are folded the floor becomes absolutely flat.

«SH-5 Mazda» - reviews about technical characteristics

Initially, for the Russian market, the crossover is supplied with a single gasoline unit. He is a four-cylinder injector motor Skyactiv-G with a capacity of 150 horsepower and a volume of 2.0 liters. This power unit boasts an incredibly high compression ratio, which is 14: 1.

Last year, another engine joined the engine line. This is a 192-horsepower petrol engine in volume of 2.5 liters.

Now a modification of the Mazda СХ-5 diesel is also delivered to Russia. The owners' comments indicate an acceptable fuel consumption, which does not exceed 5-6 liters per 100 kilometers of track. What is noteworthy, this engine was developed (more precisely done) specifically for our fuel quality, and it is delivered only to the Russian market. In Europe, the mentioned engine complies with the ecological standard Euro 6 and the capacity for 25 "horses" is weaker than the first one.

As for the "appetite" of his fellow gasoline, the modification of the crossover with a 2-liter engine spends up to 6.5 liters per "hundred". Its 2.5-liter analog consumes more fuel per liter. For almost 1.5-ton crossover, such a flow can be considered record economical.

Depending on the level of equipment and equipment, the car is equipped with a 6-speed "mechanics", or an automatic gearbox for the same number of speeds.

Many potential buyers are wondering whether the noise on the crossover Mazda SH-5 engine? The owners' responses unanimously state that they do not. Indeed, the Japanese have never made cars in which the engine is noisier than in the 31st Volga. Therefore, the CX5 model was no exception. By the way, Mazda's body is made very qualitatively and is practically invulnerable to corrosion.

Dynamics

"Mazda SH-5" is in the lead not only in terms of economical fuel consumption, but also in terms of dynamic characteristics. So, the maximum speed of the Japanese crossover is 197 kilometers per hour. A "hundred" he dials in less than 8 seconds. True, such characteristics can boast only a version with a 192-horsepower gasoline engine.

Prices and complete sets

The initial cost for a new "Mazda SH5" in Russia is 970 thousand rubles. For this price, the buyer is offered a front-wheel drive version of the crossover with a 150-horsepower gasoline engine. The complete set with a full drive will cost from 1 million 290 thousand rubles. The most expensive is a modification with a diesel unit. Prices for it start from the mark of 1 million 405 thousand rubles.

The basic equipment of the car includes the following options: air conditioning, seat heating, 4 electric windows, heated mirrors, branded audio system, and on-board computer. The top version includes a leather interior, a climate control system, electric front seats, a hatch, adaptive headlights and many other options.

Do not know what to stop the choice on? Buy "Mazda SH 5" - reviews of the owners speak for themselves!