Is the leading website for the UK fleet sector with an 82% market share (average UK site visits in 2021), according to SEMRush. Media House, Lynch Wood, Peterborough, PE2 6EA - Registered number 01176085 While it wasn’t a finalist for this year’s Fleet News Awards, it is still worth considering. It is good to drive and returns reasonable fuel efficiency. The CX-5 has generous interior proportions, seating five adults in comfort, with a 503-litre boot capable of holding most luggage requirements. And the air-conditioning gets very excitable on auto, even in eco mode, determined to blast air out of the system long after the desired temperature has been reached. However, the sat-nav is sluggish at times, particularly when navigating roundabouts where it often gets confused. The multimedia system is intuitive and a breeze to use, with touchscreen and quick access buttons for key functions. The interior layout is logical, with tactile switches and trim. I’ve been averaging around 46mpg, rising to 52mpg on longer journeys – that’s around 15% off the official 61.4mpg, in line with expectations. Other testers have reported fuel efficiency in the low-to-mid 40s at best. Sure-footed on-road, belying its size, the car’s 2.2-litre 150hp engine is punchy but also capable of running through the gears at very low revs – note the gearchange indicator for fifth at around 40mph and sixth at 50mph.
It is, of course, in a highly competitive segment: its 7,789 registrations last year (4,034 to fleet) accounts for 3.2% of mid-size SUVs, way behind the likes of the Nissan Qashqai (61,000), Ford Kuga (33,000), Volkswagen Tiguan (22,000), Kia Sportage (23,000) and Hyundai Tucson (20,000). My view? The CX-5 is an excellent addition to the Mazda range. The reviews have been generally upbeat, with comments such as “visually appealing, stylish interior, cavernous boot, practical car that is fun to drive”, although one noted an “unforgiving suspension” and lack of rear charging points. CUPRA - fleet business another way 4 (a Fleet News promotion)ĭuring its year-long loan with Fleet News, the Mazda CX-5 has passed through two testers’ hands before reaching me for its final road test.CUPRA - fleet, business another way 3 (a Fleet News promotion).CUPRA - fleet, business another way 2 (a Fleet News promotion).
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