2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring FWD

2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring FWD

Test drive

Written by Marco Carvajal

Photographs by Marco Carvajal

The main purpose of developers was to create it even more perfect than a real car, and embody the dynamic beauty of life.

Introduction

I love to test drive the CX-5, it is a very luxury and spacious car in a very good price range less than $30,000.  At the present time it is very difficult to find such a beautiful car for such a low price. Very comfortable inside, many nice features and also a beautiful exterior.

At the present time it is very difficult to find such a beautiful car for such a low price

The 2017 CX-5 has already received hundreds of improvements within customers and experts.
Speaking of its design, the main purpose of developers was to create it even more perfect than a real car, and embody the dynamic beauty of life. What’s New for 2017:

• Significantly re-engineered body and chassis
• G-Vectoring Control vehicle dynamics enhancement
• Completely redesigned interior and exterior
• Newly developed available exterior color, Soul Red Crystal
• Available heated steering wheel
• Available power liftgate
• Windshield-projected Active Driving Display
• Full-speed Mazda Radar Cruise Control
• Two-stage reclining rear seat
• Heated driver and front passenger seats
• Available heated outboard rear seats
• Rear A/C vents and two rear USB ports (4 total)

Prices and Versions

The 2017 CX-5 is represented in three available trims, The 2017 CX-5 Sport, The 2017 CX-5 Touring and the 2017 CX-5 Grand Touring.

Engine

• 2.5-liter four-cylinder SKYACTIV-G engine
• 187 horsepower at 6,000 rpm
• 185 lb-ft torque at 3,250 rpm FWD
• 14.8 (FWD) gallons
• 24city/31hwy/27 combined Estimated MPG

Exterior

It is difficult to start with anything else but the color.

Newly-designed, the hues merge in a way to create a sense of movement even at standing still. The 2017 CX-5 is available in Newly developed color, Soul Red Crystal, which expresses Mazda’s strong passion to cars creation.

• LED headlights with Auto-Leveling
• LED Signature Daytime Running Lights
• LED fog lights
• LED Signature combination taillights
• Adaptive Front-lighting System
• Auto on/off headlights
• Power liftgate
• Rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers
• Intermittent rear wiper/washer
• Body-colored heated power side mirrors with integrated turn signals
• Rear privacy glass
• Body-color door handles
• Roof-mounted “shark fin” antenna
• Rear roof spoiler
• Dual exhaust outlets with bright finish

Interior

The interior features of the 2017 Mazda CX-5 are distinguished with thoughtfully selected textures and finishes, making a bond between driver and car. Within new features are available heated steering wheel, heated driver and front passenger seats, windshield-projected Active Driving Display.

Seating and Trim

• 5-passenger seating
• 8-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support
• 6-way manual front passenger seat with seat height adjuster
• 40/20/40 split one-touch fold-down and reclining rear seatback
• Adjustable front and rear headrests
• Heated front seats (3 levels)
• Leather-trimmed seats
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Leather-wrapped gear selector
• Synthetic leather door trim and armrest
• Carpet floor mats

Technology

• Windshield-projected Active Driving Display with
• Traffic Sign Recognition
• MAZDA CONNECT infotainment system with 7-inch, full-color touchscreen display
• Standard rearview camera
• Multi-function Commander control
• Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with close proximity warning
• Standard Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio
• BOSE 10-speaker surround sound system with
• Centerpoint 2 and AudioPilot 2

Safety

• Ultra-rigid SKYACTIV-BODY and SKYACTIV-CHASSIS
• Engine immobilizer anti-theft system
• LATCH child seat safety tethers
• Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
• Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist
• Smart Brake Support (SBS)
• High Beam Control (HBC)
• Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Conclusion

Carefully developed and refined CX-5 achieves the impossible: the unity of versatility, spaciousness, innovation and smart efficiency, with up to an EPA-estimated 31 highway MPG.
The all-new 2017 CX-5 combines both passenger comfort and utility – the newly available Power Liftgate opens and closes at your command a standard easy-release 40/20/40 split fold-down rear seatback lets you customize seating for five, or accommodates up to 59.6 cubic feet of cargo space.
The interior of the CX-5 has become much quieter than of the previous one: a unique sound-protective materials were added, such as sound-insulating glass and extensive seal insulation and engine noise is diminished as well.  What a great car for less than $30,000, how is Mazda able to offer such a good value and beautiful car? Thank you Mazda!