There’s a pull-out tonneau cover for the boot which clips to the rear door and stretches out as it’s opened. It would have been nice to see some tethers or hooks in the boot sides for a bit of extra flexibility in loading.
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The boot is a good size for all of your family’s gear, and there’s a full sized spare wheel and tool kit under the floor. There are ISOfix mounts as well as anchor points for child seat tethers.
Rear seats are split 40/20/40 and can be dropped flat really easily with levers set into the sides of the boot.
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There are knee pads on the sides of the centre console for driver and passenger, which add to the comfort level on longer journeys. The leather-clad steering wheel is nicely shaped, and not too big, and it adjusts for reach and height. Both front seats are also electrically adjustable, with the driver’s seat having two memory positions which can be linked to the two keys. Must be the seat padding retaining body heat. The front seats have three stage heaters, though they seem curiously warm with the heaters off. The perforated leather seats are comfortable with enough padding for the longer journeys and enough side support for the twisty roads. This sounds like a lot of buttons, and it is compared to some cars, but everything is well laid-out and after a few minutes to familiarise yourself, everything falls nicely to hand and is easy to find. There’s a small array of buttons on the steering wheel to control the phone, stereo and cruise control, and on the central console where you’d normally see the handbrake lever is another cluster of buttons and knobs to control the infotainment and nav system. In front of the driver are three gauge pods containing a rev counter, speedo and circular digital information display, all lit very clearly in white. There’s a central touch screen in the dash with the climate and heated seat controls below it. They never got in my way at roundabouts like they can in some cars. The view from the driver’s seat is excellent despite the fat A-pillars. Everything is nicely finished and feels appropriately solid and well made. There are bold chromed highlights on the doors, wheel and dashboard which I think look great, and lift the perception of quality in the interior. Contrasting coloured stitching is available as an option on the seats, as is white leather if that’s your thing. There’s an electrically operated sunroof if you like to feel the wind in your hair.
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The carpets and seats in the Limited model are all black, but the beige headliner and large windows stop it from feeling overly dark. Step up into the CX-5 and it’s really rather nice. It’s available in eight colours, with the Soul Red costing an additional $250 because its deep finish requires more layers of paint. The car looks great in a bold colour like this and the 19” machined alloy wheels really set it off. Our test CX-5 was the top Limited spec with the 2.2l turbodiesel engine, and it came in Mazda’s signature colour, Soul Red Metallic. There’s an impressive amount of technology, including automatic lights and wipers, keyless entry and start, Hill Launch Assist, Lane Keep Assist, Tyre Pressure Monitoring, Mazda’s i-ACTIVESENSE safety technology, which includes Adaptive LED headlamps, Radar Cruise, Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Obstruction Warning with Smart Brake Support, Smart City Brake Support, and ABS, Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Electronic Brake Assist, Stability Control, Driver Attention Alert, the list goes on! All come with the same 6 speed Skyactiv auto transmission. The CX-5 is available as a front wheel drive with a 2.0l petrol engine, or a four-wheel drive with either a 2.5l petrol or 2.2l turbodiesel. Let’s see how it stacks up against the competition in this crowded market segment. It seems everyone wants an SUV at the moment and almost all of the manufacturers have a range of them, Mazda included. Using Mazda’s ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’ design language it fits in well with the rest of the current range of cars, and is packed with technology. The CX-5, Mazda’s mid-sized SUV/Crossover was launched in New Zealand in 2012, with the current facelifted model becoming available in 2015.
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