Mazda crossovers: reviews and specifications

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

Japanese cars have always attracted attention with their design and high technology. At the end of the last century, a fashion came for off-road vehicles, but at the same time maintaining the comfort and appearance of familiar sedans. Specialists of the Japanese corporation Mazda did not lag behind fashion and released crossovers, which from the first products became worthy competitors to the SUVs of the world's leading manufacturers.

Mazda CX-3 Crossover

The Japanese crossover with the CX-3 index was presented at the Los Angeles Auto Show in the fall of 2014 and went on sale the following year. This is a five-door SUV class K1. So far, this SUV is the most compact of the entire range, but, like previous models, it has the Kodo design philosophy and SkyActive technology.

For the Mazda CX-3 crossover, manufacturers used a new type of paint. This is a ceramic metallic that gives unique effects in different lighting conditions. SUV dimensions - 4, 275 × 1, 765 × 1, 55 m. The clearance of the urban SUV is 160 mm. It is made of high-strength and ultra-high-strength (29%)steels.

The interior has no new features, but the car has an upgraded Mazda Connect infotainment system and an i-Activsense security suite. Japanese manufacturers thought about the convenience of communication for all car passengers and the view from the second row of seats, moving the rear seats closer to the center.

The power plant, depending on the market, may include a Skyactiv-G gasoline engine with a volume of 2.0 liters per 120 liters. With. and two forcing options, a Skyactiv-D diesel engine with a volume of 1.5 liters per 105 liters. With. and manual transmission or automatic transmission Skyactiv-Drive in all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive versions.

Reviews about the crossover CX-3

Reviews from our drivers are mostly positive. The lack of sound insulation is the trouble of all cars of the famous Japanese concern. The Mazda CX-3 is a crossover originally designed for the city and, judging by the impressions, for a family with children. The space behind the front seats can only be comfortable for children. Adult passengers cannot comfortably place their feet and bang their heads on the ceiling.

Mazda CX-5 Crossover

In the fall of 2011, fans of Japanese cars saw the Mazda CX-5 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The basic equipment is rich (this is what distinguishes all Mazda crossovers) and includes ABS and ESP security systems, a full set of airbags, power accessories, an audio system with MP3 support, air conditioning, tire pressure sensors, push-button engine start, cruise control control, rear view camera, hands free headset and moreother.

The power unit is a two-liter gasoline engine with 150 hp. With. and 160 l. With. or 2.5 liters and 192 liters. With. respectively. It is also possible to equip the SUV with a 2.2 liter diesel engine with a capacity of 150 and 175 hp. With. with a six-speed manual transmission and automatic transmission in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions. Depending on the version, up to 100 km / h, the crossover accelerates in a maximum of 9.8 seconds. Fuel consumption per 100 km with a combined cycle is from 6.2 to 6.9 liters.

Mazda CX-5 facelift

The restyled model "Mazda CX-5" was presented three years later in Los Angeles. The SUV made a special impression at the Geneva Motor Show in the spring of 2015.

The exterior of the car differs slightly. The LED main optics, the radiator grille, the design of the rims have changed, and turn signal repeaters were installed on the side mirrors. In addition, noise insulation has been improved, the MZD Connect multimedia system has been upgraded, a seven-inch touch screen and an electronic parking brake have appeared. The automatic transmission is complemented by a sport mode and can be installed with any of the engines.

2-litre petrol engine with 150 hp. With. installed with manual transmission and automatic transmission on front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions. It is possible to install a gasoline engine with a volume of 2.5 liters and a power of 192 liters. with., as well as a diesel engine with a volume of 2.2 liters and a capacity of 175 liters. With. with an automatic transmission on an all-wheel drive crossover.

Poetically describeexperts on the exterior of the Mazda crossover. The SUV looks aggressive and dynamic. The design philosophy "KODO - the soul of movement" finds expression in this crossover by repeating the outline of a cheetah crouching on its front legs, ready to jump.

Reviews about the crossover CX-5

Reviews do not suffer from such poetry. With a lot of positive qualities of an SUV that are important for Russian roads and climatic conditions (CX-5 holds a snowy road well, a clearance of more than 200 mm, a clear steering wheel, a balanced suspension), some but are also called. Rigid suspension, insufficient sound insulation, long warming up of the cabin in winter, the rest area of the wipers is not heated, a small luggage compartment, fuzzy adjustment of the brightness of devices, headlights do not turn off automatically, insufficient visibility from the rear-view mirrors - this is all maybe trifles. But Mazda is a crossover, the price of which is quite high compared to, for example, Korean counterparts, so drivers want to see the CX-5 close to ideal.

Mazda CX-7 Crossover

Mazda CX-7 has sleek lines, athletic styling and sporty touches. The car began its life journey in early 2006 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. He had no analogues. The mid-size crossover combined the design features of a sports car, excellent performance, practicality and a high level of comfort. And this is despite the many nodes borrowed from other models: all-wheel drive - Mazda 6, front and rear suspension - MPV and Mazda 3. Crossover survived restyling in 2009and was discontinued in 2012.

The SUV is equipped with 2.3 liter petrol engines with a capacity of 238 hp. With. and 6-speed automatic transmission. High power has a downside - the car is very voracious. For 100 km, he could burn 20 liters of gasoline on city roads. And given that the fuel tank holds only 69 liters of fuel, it was risky to travel long distances from gas stations.

Yes, and the maximum speed declared by the manufacturer is low for cars of this class - only 180 km / h. True, the acceleration dynamics are excellent - the CX-7 reaches 100 km / h in just 8.3 seconds.

Dimensions of the crossover - 4, 7 × 1, 87 × 1, 645 m, clearance is quite high - 205 mm.

The trunk is small - 455 liters, if the rear seats are folded - 1.67 thousand liters.

The basic package includes a keyless engine start system, power steering, power windows, xenon head optics and front fog lights, powerful air conditioning, an audio system that supports not only mp3, but also CD and DVD, monitor, parking sensors, rear cameras and side view, cruise control.

The Cruising Package version has a leather interior with heated front seats, a rain sensor and child seat mounts. Crossovers "Mazda" are characterized by increased safety. The CX-7 was no exception. Front and optional side airbags, active head restraints, anti-lock and anti-slip systems, electronic stability control andAuxiliary brakes ensure safe travel.

Reviews about the crossover CX-7

Russian drivers in crossovers mostly evaluate their off-road qualities. As for the CX-7, many drivers note that this car is for good roads, although it endures a snowy and uneven track.

The main disadvantage of this SUV is its price. It starts with a million and does not end with a million and a half. Such an amount is beyond the reach of the general population. The level of sales was so low that the wonderful off-road qualities that all Russian drivers noted did not save the crossover. It has been discontinued and only used cars are now available on the market.

Mazda CX-9 Crossover

Mazda's biggest SUV is the CX-9 SUV. This is a five-door seven-seater car with a length of a little more than 5 m, a width of 1.9 m, a height of 1.7 m. The curb weight is 2.7 tons. finishing, many different compartments for small things. A powerful (277 hp) 3.7-liter six-cylinder petrol engine, a six-speed automatic transmission allow you to accelerate to 190 km/h.

But the updated restyled model may not appear in Russia. In 2014, the Mazda CX-9 cost about 2 million rubles, and a little over 200 cars were sold throughout the year.

Reviews about the crossover CX-9

Oddly enough for Japanese cars, negative reviews were mainly about qualitypainting. And in general, there were very few reviews about this SUV. Maybe that category of the population that does not have the time and desire to share their impressions buys it. Drivers also note high fuel consumption, which in winter can reach up to 28 liters on city roads, and insufficient power of the washer pump.

Drivers like a large and comfortable interior, car handling, easy acceleration, off-road qualities.

New lineup

Mazda crossovers in 2016 at the Beijing Motor Show are represented by another member of the team - the Mazda CX-4. In the summer of 2016, its sales will already begin in China at a price of 21 to 32 thousand dollars.

The front view of the novelty is very reminiscent of a small car Mazda CX-3. Its dimensions are 4.6 × 1.84 × 1.535 m, ground clearance is about 210 mm. Tires are standard 225/65 on R17 alloy rims, but can also be low profile on R19 rims.

The interior is not much different from the counterparts of the CX-3 and CX-5 lines. The shape of the seats and the location of the controls have changed. Basic equipment includes a multimedia system with navigation and a rear-view camera, dual-zone climate control and traditional i-Activsense security systems.

SkyActive-G 2.0L 156HP Gasoline Engines. With. and SkyActive-G with a volume of 2.5 liters for 192 liters. With. paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, they consume 6, 3 and 7.2 liters of fuel per 100 km in mixed mode.

SmallMazda crossovers. The most popular is the CX-5. Who knows, maybe after a while the new CX-3 and CX-4 will break ahead, or some other SUV with unique qualities will appear. After all, it will soon be 100 years since the Mazda automobile concern never ceases to amaze the public with new products.