Mazda now completes its new C-MAV line-up with the launch of a 1.6-litre common-rail diesel version. With this engine under the bonnet, the New Mazda5 offers customers a powerful, small-displacement turbo diesel that is frugal, affordable and fun to drive. When developing the new diesel version Mazda engineers set two key priorities – class leading, low CO2 emission levels combined with low fuel consumption and a sporty and powerful driving feel.
Because the 1.6-litre diesel has a smaller-displacement, an aluminium-alloy block and an 8-valve single camshaft (SOHC) layout, and is mated to a compact and lightweight transmission, the New Mazda5 1.6 Diesel is up to 120 kg lighter than the model it replaces, which contributes to lower fuel consumption.
It is also a highly efficient engine. Engineers optimized the mechanical parts of the 8-valve SOHC for low friction, and employed highly-efficient Piezo injectors, all of which contribute to superior combustion efficiency. As a result, the New Mazda5 1.6-litre diesel produces 5ps more power than the 2.0-litre diesel (standard power version) it replaces, while using 14.8 percent less fuel and producing 13.2 percent less CO2. It will appeal especially to customers with active lifestyles looking for a flexible, do-it-all C-MAV with affordable operating costs and superior emissions performance.
Unique Styling & Enhanced Interior Quality
The New Mazda5 introduced a completely new exterior look that employs Nagare-flow design features, the new Mazda front face, a ‘hidden’ D-pillar and new horizontal rear lamps for a fresh appeal that is unique to the C-MAV segment. On the inside, Mazda5 has a new dashboard, steering wheel and centre stack, along with new seats, materials, colours and seat fabrics for enhanced quality feel.
Family-Friendly Practicality, Storage and Comfort
Immensely practical, the double sliding rear doors can be opened automatically* or manually, and one of the largest rear door openings in the segment, enable easier access and exit than rival vehicles. The Mazda5 has room for up to seven people and its seats can be easily folded for a variety of seat configurations, including Mazda’s unique Karakuri seat-folding functionality. It has numerous storage possibilities including an eight litre sub-trunk box(depending on market and grade), six cupholders, two bottle holders and an 11-litre glove box. There are also two popup tables with cupholders in the back of the front seats.
The cabin of the New Mazda5 is a comfortable place to be, offering one of the most generous 2nd and 3rd row legrooms in the C-MAV segment. The front section of the driver/passenger centre arm rest is 15mm wider, and the 2nd row seats can be adjusted to a maximum recline angle of 50° and slide-adjusted over a range of 270mm. The floor is raised toward the back of the vehicle to give passengers in the back two rows a clear view ahead and diagonally across the cabin.
Ventilation outlets for the New Mazda5 are now placed higher than on the previous generation, which improves comfort in the cabin on cold or hot days and the rear passengers benefit from air ducts placed under the front seats. The cabin is also quieter and more comfortable at higher speeds with wind noise cut by 10 percent, reduced suspension vibration and engine intake noise, plus the fitting of new foam insulation.
Powertrain Line-up with new Mazda i-stop
Mazda’s new C-MAV has an engine line-up that focuses on Zoom-Zoom driving fun coupled to low consumption and emissions. Besides the new MZ-CD 1.6 diesel, there are two petrol engines available, both with smooth, precise-shifting six-speed manual transmissions. Topping the range is the MZR 2.0 DISI petrol engine with direct-injection and i-stop, Mazda’s stop/start technology that offers great performance coupled to double-digit reductions in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. It produces 110kW/150ps of power at 6,200rpm and 191Nm of torque at 4,500rpm, to deliver a top speed of 194 km/h (121mph). Despite all this power, it uses 13 percent less fuel (6.9 litres per 100 km) and produces 15 percent less CO2 (159g/km) than the naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre petrol it replaced.
This engine is joined by an updated version of the popular MZR 1.8 petrol engine with a maximum output of 85 kW/115ps at 5,300 rpm and maximum torque of 165Nm at 4,000rpm. It is newly mated to the six-speed manual transmission with a higher top gear ratio, which helps to lower fuel consumption by 4 percent (to 7.2 litres per 100 km), CO2 emissions by 6 percent (to 168g/km) and to comply with Euro V.
To find out more about Mazda 5 Range call Mazda Durham on freephone 0800 9804534 or Mazda Darlington on freephone 0800 9804532.