Here's All You Need To Know About The New Mazda CX-5 - New Turbo Variant, From RM137k To RM181k

After much anticipation, the updated 2019 Mazda CX-5 has been officially launched in Malaysia, featuring a new turbocharged variant, as well as other enhancements.

There will be five variants available:

• CX-5 2.0G 2WD Mid – RM137,379
• CX-5 2.0G 2WD High – RM154,379
• CX-5 2.5G 2WD High – RM167,770
• CX-5 2.2D 2WD High – RM172,532
• CX-5 2.5G 4WD High Turbo – RM181,770

*Prices indicated are on the road without insurance

As mentioned above, the big news is the addition of the addition of the turbocharged 2.5-litre variant to the line-up which is the new range-topping model.

Here to replace the previous range-topping 2.2-litre AWD Diesel variant, the new CX-5 2.5L Turbo is powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine which makes 228 hp and 420 Nm of maximum torque. Paired to the engine is a 6-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic gearbox and Mazda’s i-Activ all-wheel drive system.

The 2.0G variants on the other hand, are powered by the same 2.0 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine, producing 162 hp and 213 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm, while the 2.2D diesel variant comes with a 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel engine which kicks out 178 hp and 450 Nm of torque.

In terms of features, the entry-level 2.0G 2WD Mid variant gets:

• LED headlights
• 17-inch tyres
• Bulb DRLs
• LED fog lights
• LED rear combination taillights
• Automatic wipers
• One-touch power folding side mirrors with integrated turn signals
• Black door pillar garnish
• Dual exhausts
• Rear parking sensors
• Keyless ignition
• Electronic parking brake
• Fabric seats
• Gun Metallic dashboard trim
• 4.6-inch TFT LCD instrument cluster display
• Dual zone air conditioning
• Rear air conditioning
• Three 12-Volt power outlets
• Front seats with manual adjustment
• 40/20/40 split-folding rear seats
• Mazda Connect Infotainment system with Voice command
• Android Auto
• Apple CarPlay
• Reverse Camera

The 2.0G 2WD High variant gets more features like:

• Signature LED headlights
• Signature LED rear combination taillights
• LED DRLs
• Keyless entry
• Piano Black door pillar garnish
• 10-way powered driver's seat
• 6-way powered passenger's seat
• Memory function for driver's seat
• Leather seats
• Front parking sensors
• 360 View Camera
• Walk Away Lock
• Adaptive front lighting system
• Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
• Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
• Smart City Brake Support with Pedestrian Detection (front only)
• Powered tailgate

Moving up the ladder, the 2.5G 2WD High variant gets even more:

• 19-inch wheels
• 7-inch TFT Display at Center Meter
• Smart City Brake Support with Pedestrian Detection (front and rear)

Last but not least, exclusive to the 2.2D 2WD High and 2.5G 4WD High Turbo variants are features like:

• Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
• Lane Keep Assist (LKAS)
• Heads-Up Display (2.5 Turbo only)

Offered in 8 colour options (Soul Red Crystal, Machine Gray, Snowflake White Pearl, Deep Crystal Blue, Sonic Silver, Meteor Gray, Jet Black, Arctic White), the new Mazda CX-5 comes with a 5-year or 100,000 km warranty, along with a free maintenance package.

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