The All New Mazda 5

                                                                                        
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The all-new Mazda5 will hit showrooms across South Africa as the successor to Mazda’s first-generation compact multi-activity vehicle (C-MAV). 
“The first-generation Mazda5 was renowned for its versatility with the Zoom-Zoom driving pleasure unique to Mazda cars. The all-new Mazda5 takes these attributes to the next level that is sure to further impress customers.”
The first-generation set a solid foundation, featuring a distinctive character, outstanding functionality and superior handling with its unique ‘6+1’ packaging concept and sliding doors on both sides. The second-generation Mazda5 has further built on these foundations.
Featuring the all-new NAGARE design concept. The development team set out to create a vehicle that was both contemporary and smart in its functionality. It reflects Mazda’s intention to create an eco-friendly minivan that every member of the family can enjoy. To achieve this, the development goals included stylish design, dual sliding doors on both sides, a flexible interior space with multiple seat arrangements, a smooth and sporty ride and outstanding fuel economy. The result is a new type of family-focused people mover that can meet the varied needs of families.
The cockpit presents a sporty look that hints at the driving pleasure to come, from the faces of its twin metre to the genuine leather that wraps the steering wheel and gear shift knob. We fitted the centre panel with chrome plating decoration and silver rimmed control knobs that creates a look of higher quality, all while emphasizing the stylish design of the new Mazda5’s cabin.
The new Mazda5 inherits the same outstanding packaging concept, offering occupants all three rows of seats for comfortable seating, while further evolving the level of comfort and convenience. Wider front row seatbacks improve comfort. Floor height rises up a step in the second row and another in the third row to ensure a clearer view fro occupants of the back two rows. And occupants of these two rows can take advantage of ample legroom to stretch their legs and enjoy a more comfortable driving experience.
The walk-through passageway in the cabin centre allows free movement between the second- and third-row seats, even if a child seat is attached to both the right and left seats of the second row
The ‘6+1’ packaging concept that earned the Mazda5 strong support is carried over from the previous model. The versatile ‘+1’ functions include the walk-through passageway, the hidden Karakuri seventh seat and Karakuri utility box and diversity of seating arrangements.
The new Mazda5 again features large sliding doors on both sides. The doors operate effortlessly even on narrow streets and in confined parking spaces, providing easy access to the second- and third-row seats and allowing for easier loading and unloading of luggage.
The new Mazda5 offers appealing driving dynamics and impressive fuel efficiency. Optimally tuned for the new Mazda5, the 16-valve DOHC MZR 2.0 engine produces 106kW at 6 500prm and 180Nm @ 4 500rpm. Mated to a six-speed manual transmission it returns an average fuel consumption of 10.8l/100km over an urban route.
The Mazda5 already held a five star rating on the acclaimed Euro NCAP safety tests. ABS brakes with EBD and BA are standard equipment across the range.
The Mazda5 continues to be available in three model grades, Original, Active and Individual. The Original model offers an entry point to the range but remains well equipped with CD player, multi-function steering wheel, dual front airbags, side and curtain airbags to name just a few key features. The Active offers additional specification such 17”alloy wheels, leather trim on gear knob and steering wheel and the Karakuri utility box. Topping the range is the Individual model with roof spoiler, front fog lamps, electric sliding doors, cruise control and an in-dash 6CD player and leather seats.