Mazda CX-5 facelift launched in Malaysia – 5 variants, from RM144k

BERMAZ Auto has officially launched the Mazda CX-5 facelift in the Malaysian market, offering it in five variants with a choice of petrol and diesel engines.

The five variants are as follows:

• 2.0G 2WD Mid (RM144,459.20)
• 2.0G 2WD High (RM161,469.20)
• 2.5G 2WD High (RM174,960.40)
• 2.2D 2WD High (RM180,322.80)
• 2.5G AWD High (RM188,760.40)

In terms of design, the CX-5 facelift retains the same general shape as before, but its front fascia has been redesigned to give it a three-dimensional look. The grille has also been touched up, while the central air intake is now more compact.

Not only that, the front and rear lights now feature new L-shaped LED graphics. The wheels come in two sizes, 17 inches for the 2.0G 2WD Mid and High variants, and 19 inches for the other variants.

The colours offered are Jet Black, Snowflake White Pearl, Machine Grey, Deep Crystal Blue, Soul Red Crystal, Polymetal Grey, and Platinum Quartz.

Inside, all five variants come standard with an eight-inch touch screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, six speakers, and four USB ports.

Other standard features include Stop Start technology, G-Vectoring Control Plus, and wireless charging. In addition, all variants except the 2.0G 2WD Mid get a 360-degree camera and paddle shifters.

On the safety front, all variants except the 2.0G 2WD Mid are equipped with driver assistance systems which include Adaptive Front Lighting, High Beam Control, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Driver Attention Alert, Smart City Brake Support, Smart Brake Support, Radar Cruise Control, and Cruising & Traffic Support.

As for the powertrain, both the 2.0G variants are powered by a SkyActiv 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 162 hp and 213 Nm of torque, while the 2.5G 2WD High variant features a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine with 192 hp and 258 Nm.

The 2.2D variant comes with a 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel engine with 188 hp and 450 Nm on tap. The range-topping 2.5G High AWD is powered by a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine that makes 228 hp and 420 Nm of torque.

The facelifted Mazda CX-5 comes with a manufacturer’s warranty for five years/100,000 km, along with a five-year/100,000 km free maintenance package.