Mazda CX-5 2.0 e-Skyactiv G MHEV Exclusive-Line 5dr Review

Category: Family SUV

Section: Version review

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RRP £34,160

Fuel type:

petrol

Gearbox:

manual

Doors:

5 doors

The Mazda CX-5 can still compete with fresher-faced family SUVs when it comes to interior quality, refinement and practicality. It's also well priced and generously equipped, but its lacklustre petrol engines and slightly dated interior mean there are stronger rivals around. The 2.0 petrol with entry-level Centre-Line trim offers the best value for money, but the diesel is well worth a look if you do above-average mileage.

The trim

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If your budget can stretch to it, Exclusive-Line is a great way to get lots of extra luxuries, and Mazda expects this to be the bestselling trim. It includes 19in alloy wheels, a reversing camera, black leather seats, wireless phone-charging, a clear head-up display, a digital driver display, a heated steering wheel and wiper de-ice.

The engine

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If you’re a private buyer who doesn’t do lots of miles, this is the one for you – it’s also our chosen engine. While it isn’t quite as fast as its rivals, the 163bhp means that there’s ample performance on offer and you’ll never struggle to reach motorway speeds or to overtake slow-moving traffic. It’s fairly efficient, so you won’t spend too much time at the pumps.

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