Japanese cars have always attracted attention with their design and high technology. At the end of the last century, 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 SUVs of leading world manufacturers.
Crossover Mazda CX-3
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 K1 SUV. So far, this SUV is the most compact of the entire line, but, as in 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, giving peculiar effects in various lighting conditions. The dimensions of the SUV are 4.275 × 1.765 × 1.55 m. The clearance of the city SUV is 160 mm. It is made of high-strength and ultra-high-strength (29%) steels.
There are no new solutions in the interior, but the car has an upgraded Mazda Connect multimedia system and i-Activsense security package. Japanese manufacturers thought about the convenience of communication between all passengers of the car and the review from the second row of seats, shifting 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. from. and two forcing options, Skyactiv-D diesel engine with a volume of 1.5 liters per 105 liters. from. and manual transmission or automatic transmission of Skyactiv-Drive in all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive versions.
Reviews about the crossover CX-3
The feedback from our drivers is mostly positive. The lack of sound insulation is the trouble of all the cars of the Japanese famous concern. 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 legs and bang their heads against the ceiling.
Crossover Mazda CX-5
In the fall of 2011, fans of Japanese cars saw the Mazda CX-5 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
The basic equipment is rich (all Mazda crossovers are distinguished by this) and includes ABS and ESP safety 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, a rear-view camera , Hands Free Headset and more.
The power unit is a two-liter 150-liter gasoline engine. from. and 160 liters from. or 2.5 liters vs 192 liters from. respectively. You can also equip the SUV with a 2.2 liter diesel engine and a capacity of 150 and 175 liters. from. with 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.
Restyling Mazda CX-5
The restyled Mazda CX-5 model was introduced 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 is slightly different. The LED main optics, the radiator grill, the design of the rims have changed, and the turn indicators were installed on the side mirrors. In addition, noise isolation was improved, the MZD Connect multimedia system was modernized, a seven-inch touch screen and an electronic parking brake appeared. The automatic gearbox is supplemented by a sports mode, it can be installed with any of the engines.
150 liter two-liter gasoline engine from. installed with manual transmission and automatic transmission on front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions. It is possible to install a 2.5 liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 192 liters. with., and also the diesel engine in volume of 2,2 l and with a power of 175 l. from. with an automatic transmission on an all-wheel drive crossover.
Specialists describe the exterior of the Mazda crossover. The SUV looks aggressive and dynamic. The design philosophy of “KODO - the soul of movement” found expression in this crossover by repeating the outlines of a cheetah crouched on its front legs, ready to jump.
Reviews about the crossover CX-5
Reviews do not suffer from such poetry. With the mass of positive qualities of the SUV, important for Russian roads and climatic conditions (CX-5 holds the snowy road well, clearance is more than 200 mm, a clear steering wheel, balanced suspension), some are called but. A stiffer suspension, insufficient insulation, a long warm-up of the cabin in winter, the wipers' rest zone does not heat up, a small luggage compartment, fuzzy brightness control of devices, headlights do not turn off automatically, insufficient visibility from the rear-view mirrors is all, maybe, trifles. But the Mazda is a crossover whose price is quite high compared, for example, with Korean counterparts, so drivers want to see the CX-5 close to ideal.
Crossover Mazda CX-7
Mazda CX-7 has smooth contours, athletic design and sports elements. The car began its journey in early 2006 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. There were no analogues to him. The mid-size crossover combined the design features of a sports car, remarkable technical specifications, practicality and a high level of comfort. And this despite the many nodes borrowed from other models: all-wheel drive - Mazda-6, front and rear suspension - MPV and Mazda-3. The crossover experienced restyling in 2009 and was discontinued in 2012.
The SUV is equipped with 2.3 liter gasoline engines with a capacity of 238 liters. from. and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Big power has a flip side - the car is very gluttonous. 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.
And the maximum speed declared by the manufacturer is small for cars of this class - only 180 km / h. True, the dynamics of acceleration is excellent - the CX-7 reaches 100 km / h in just 8.3 seconds.
Dimensions of the crossover - 4.7 × 1.87 × 1.645 m, ground clearance is quite high - 205 mm.
The trunk is small - 455 liters, if the rear seats are folded - 1.67 thousand liters.
The basic equipment includes a keyless engine start system, power steering, power windows, xenon head optics and front fog lights, powerful air conditioning, audio system that supports not only mp3, but also CD, and DVD, a monitor, parking sensors, rear and side cameras, cruise -the control.
The Cruising Package version has a leather interior with heated front seats, a rain sensor and mounts for child seats. Mazda crossovers 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 and an auxiliary brake ensure travel safety.
Reviews about the crossover CX-7
Estimated Russian drivers in crossovers are mostly off-road qualities. As for the CX-7, many drivers say that this car is for good roads, although it carries 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 half million. Such an amount is not affordable for the broad masses of the population. The level of sales was so low that the remarkable off-road qualities that all Russian drivers noted did not save the crossover. It was discontinued, and now only used cars can be purchased on the market.
Crossover Mazda CX-9
The largest in the Mazda line is the CX-9 SUV. This is a five - door seven - seater car with a length of slightly more than 5 m, a width of 1.9 m, a height of 1.7 m. The curb weight is 2.7 tons. It has a comfortable interior, easy to read appliances with white backlight, leather upholstery, suede in decoration, many different compartments for small items. A powerful (277 hp) gasoline six-cylinder engine with a volume of 3.7 liters, a six-speed automatic transmission can 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 more than 200 cars were sold throughout the year.
Reviews about the crossover CX-9
Oddly enough for Japanese cars, negative reviews were mainly about the quality of the paint. Anyway, there were very few reviews about this SUV. Perhaps it is the category of the population that does not have the time and desire to share their impressions. Drivers note a high fuel consumption, which in winter can reach up to 28 liters on city roads, and insufficient washer pump power .
Drivers like the large and comfortable interior, the handling of the car, easy acceleration, off-road qualities.
New line
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 similar to the small Mazda CX-3. Its dimensions are 4.6 × 1.84 × 1.535 m, clearance - about 210 mm. Standard tires are 225/65 on R17 alloy wheels, but may be low profile on R19 wheels.
The interior is not much different from the counterparts of the CX-3 and CX-5 line. The shape of the seats and the location of the controls have changed. The basic equipment includes a multimedia complex with navigation and a rear view camera, dual-zone climate control and traditional i-Activsense security systems.
SkyActive-G petrol engines with a volume of 2.0 liters per 156 liters. from. and SkyActive-G 2.5 liter to 192 liter. from. paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, they consume 6.3 and 7.2 liters of fuel per mixed km in 100 km mode.
On Russian open spaces, small Mazda crossovers were more in demand. 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’s already 100 years since the Mazda automobile concern never ceases to amaze the public with new products.