debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show in the fall of 2011. Sales of the car in Europe and Russia started simultaneously at the beginning of 2012. The new product immediately became very popular in our market, although, of course, it did not immediately succeed in surpassing the then best-selling brand, which at that time was selling out like hot cakes. But today this crossover is the undisputed sales leader among other Mazda models presented in Russia.

His arsenal includes stylish and dynamic design, excellent ride quality and exciting handling, high-torque and economical engines, as well as high quality assembly and reliability (more on that later).

The CX-5 is built according to the traditional scheme for cars of this type: it has monocoque body, independent suspensions all wheels, high ground clearance and all-wheel drive transmission with an electronically controlled clutch in the drive rear axle. We also sell front-wheel drive versions, but only in the initial Drive and Active trim levels, and exclusively with a basic two-liter gasoline engine with 150 horsepower. By the way, besides this, the engine range also includes a 192-horsepower unit, as well as a 2.2-liter turbodiesel with a capacity of 175 hp. Unfortunately, the representation Japanese company last year it stopped accepting orders for diesel modifications crossover because of their immodest price tag, even by Mazda standards. True, there are still some left in dealer warehouses. In addition, our car enthusiasts are still quite wary of cars with heavy fuel engines. Transmissions are six-speed manual and automatic.

In February 2015, dealers began selling the Mazda CX-5. Updated crossover can be recognized by a modified radiator grille, different direction indicators in the side mirror housings, as well as LED headlights, fog lights and rear lights. The car has improved sound insulation of wheel arches and engine compartment. Inside, the design of the climate control unit and center console has changed, and a more advanced MZD Connect infotainment system has appeared. Among the technical innovations, we note the electronic parking brake And sport mode For automatic transmission transmission

However, for Russian car enthusiasts, all these flattering reviews are not enough to recognize the Mazda CX-5 as one of the best in the class. A bestseller should also create a minimum of problems in operation and not ruin the content. And here the “five” has practically no equal. The car has been in production for five years and during this time some statistics of malfunctions have already accumulated. The first stone in the garden of skeptics was modern engines with proprietary Skyactive technology, which turned out to be so reliable that they are almost free of any congenital sores. True, these engines only need to be refueled quality oil and periodically monitor its level. “Skyactive fours” waste oil, and its deficiency can lead to engine failure. Therefore, you need to make it a rule to monitor the level of special fluid at least once a week.

Among the unpleasant moments, we note that the valve and front cover gaskets lose their tightness by 50,000 km. However, replacing them is not at all burdensome. The ignition coils are at risk - there is one for each cylinder. Price - 6000-7000 rubles each. Also, ahead of time - at 40,000 km - the drive belt, which changes along with the roller, may fail. And one more thing. Two-liter engine in Russian CX-5 it develops 150 horsepower, and in some markets (for example, in America and Japan) this “four” produces 165. Dealers, if you ask them nicely, can return these 15 hp to your engine. back, electronic unit engine control.

Gearboxes are a priori reliable. Although, if you wish, you can kill them too, if you make it a rule to drive with the pedal to the floor, abruptly starting and braking. But she will take the blow first transfer case, more precisely, its oil seals, which begin to sweat after barbaric use after 80,000 km. But these are still flowers. Such active driving also causes the transfer case cushions to fail, but they are not replaced separately - only together with the subframe. So, the replacement will cost 60,000 rubles.

In the suspension at 40,000-60,000 km, it is often necessary to change the front wheel bearings, which come complete with the hub (15,000 rubles). Around the same mileage, you will have to replace torn anthers. True, they cost pennies, but work from the officials will cost 3,500-5,000 rubles per pair. The brake discs are not very durable (7,500 rubles each), which, however, can withstand two pad replacements. In the steering, the left linkage is being updated, which, due to a design flaw, touches the rack casing. The part is replaced with a modernized one from 2200 rubles.

Electrical equipment will not cause problems, except for one-time cases of failure of the mirror folding mechanism (12,000 rubles per repair kit) and their control unit. It happens that the limit switch of the automatic mode switching lever becomes unusable. True, the officials have learned to repair this unit for mere pennies.

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Mazda CX-5. Guide - part 99

i-ACTIVSENSE system

Driving

NOTE

If lane change warning is selected beep buzzer/rumble

If there is a lot of noise inside the car, the driver may not hear the signal.

If steering wheel vibration is selected as a lane change warning, depending
Depending on the condition of the road surface, the driver may not feel it.

When the corrective action function is turned on steering wheel can be turned on/off
providing lane change warnings. (If the corrective action function on the steering wheel is
wheel is turned off, it is not possible to disable lane change warnings).

Regardless of whether the system's steering correction function is turned on or off
wheel, the following LAS and LDWS system settings remain available. Before starting to drive
car, you need to check the system settings and, if necessary, change them accordingly
changes.
For more information, see pages 9-12 (“Customizing Settings”).

Steering wheel vibration: strong/weak

Warning sound volume

Type of warning signal (steering wheel vibration/buzzer/beeping horn)

To warn drivers that the car is drifting out of the lane, the following are used:

called road combs - transverse grooves located at a certain pitch. When on-
When a car wheel drives onto the comb strip, the car begins to vibrate, accompanied by noise,
which sounds like a rumble. This is a warning to the driver that the vehicle is leaving its lane.
marriage. The warning tone (rumble) of the LWDS system reproduces the characteristic noise that occurs
when a car wheel hits a road ridge.

Comb

i-ACTIVSENSE system

Driving

Adjustable Speed ​​Limiter (ASL)*

The ASL function helps prevent the driver from exceeding the speed limit set by the driver.
When the limiter is activated, the vehicle speed cannot exceed the set value, even if the driver
additionally presses the accelerator pedal.
The ASL function is capable of limiting speed between 30 km/h and 200 km/h. When driving on a slope
The vehicle speed may exceed the set value. The system will inform the driver about this by flashing
indication of the speed limiter on the display and activation of the warning sound alarm.

DANGER

When changing drivers, the system must be switched off.
If, in the event of a driver change, the other driver does not know that the ASL function is enabled, then when he presses
the accelerator pedal, the vehicle may not begin to accelerate, which may result in traffic accidents
incident.

* For some vehicle options.

i-ACTIVSENSE system

Driving

This system includes an ASL screen and a speed limiter switch on the steering wheel.

Active Driver Display

(with projection onto the windshield)

(Flip type display)

Instrument cluster, type B
(Applicable to vehicles not equipped with

Instrument cluster, type A
(Applicable to vehicles equipped with
multifunction information display)

Cruise control system

Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)

or cruise control system

Mazda Radar with Stop & Go function

(MRCC with Stop & Go function)

MODE button

SET+ button

MODE button

RES/+ button

RES button

SET button

SET button

CANCEL button

System switch

OFF/CAN button

i-ACTIVSENSE system

Driving

Variable Speed ​​Limiter (ASL) Screen

The current ASL function setting is displayed in the active driver display (vehicles equipped with
active driver display) or in the instrument cluster display.

Standby indication

Appears on the display when you press the speed limiter switch and turn on the system. Indication
turns off when the system is turned off.

Active driver

display

Vehicles equipped
multifunctional
information display

Vehicles not equipped
multifunctional in-
formation display

Setting indication

Vehicles equipped with a cruise control system

Appears on the display when you press the SET– switch and set the speed limit value.

Vehicles equipped with Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) or Cruise Control
Mazda Radar with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)

Appears on the display when you press the SET+ or SET – button and set the speed limit value.

Active driver

display

Vehicles equipped
multifunctional
informational
display

Cars not equipped with
ny multifunctional
informational
display

System cancellation indication

Appears on the display when one of the following actions is performed and the operation is temporarily cancelled.
systems.

Pressing the OFF/CAN button

Pressing the accelerator pedal hard

Active driver

display

Vehicles equipped
multifunctional
informational
display

Cars not equipped with
ny multifunctional
informational
display

Prices for the CX-5 have been known for a long time. Base 2.0 with front-wheel drive and manual transmission (as well as LED headlights, air conditioning, heated seats, mirrors, and so on) costs 1.431 million rubles, but, of course, only a few will buy it. Additional payment for an “automatic” and richer equipment - the Active package, which adds dual-zone climate control, LED fog lights, leather steering wheel and gear selector, alloy wheels, cruise control, 2 USB connectors in the back and other little things - will be only 190 thousand rubles. For four-wheel drive you will have to pay another 100 thousand, and cars with a 2.5 engine will cost 1,831-2,003 million rubles.

And the maximum by which this figure can be increased is 190 thousand rubles for a package of options, which includes Bose music with a subwoofer, a sunroof and an electric tailgate, a projection onto the windshield and a stack of security systems. Well, if you don’t count the surcharge for the red color (32 thousand rubles) and accessories.

At one time, the Mazda CX 5 became a pioneer in the use of innovative technologies and systems developed specifically for it by Japanese engineers. Therefore, it is not surprising that during the operation of the first production cars, problems arose, the so-called “childhood diseases”. However, there are not many of them, and there is almost no reason for concern. The manufacturer eliminated any malfunction within the period warranty service, and with the release of the restyled model Mazda CX 5, all the comments were eliminated.

In the Mazda CX 5, the company used the SCYACTIV technical concept for the first time. This concept uses innovative solutions that improve the efficiency of the crossover, reduce harmful emissions in environment and providing high level car safety.

New ideas usually have some rough edges. At the same time, there was only one case when the Mazda CX 5 was recalled. The action to check the tightness of the glazing was carried out for 184 cars sold in Russia from December 2013 to April 2015. When installing the glass, inappropriate primer was used.

Design

Let us understand the “heavenly” concept constructively.

Firstly, lightweight and durable body. For Mazda body The CX 5 is the first in the automotive industry to use high-strength hot-formed steel. The body structure includes a large number of rectilinear elements, a structure similar to the frame of a crane, very strong and extended. The connections of elements are optimized by computer programs. The result is the lightest body among its classmates with a torsional rigidity of 27,000 Nm.

Secondly, high-tech power units and transmissions. At first, the CX 5 was sold with three power plants SKYACTIV: two gasoline engines 2.0 and 2.5 liters and 2.2 liter diesel. But later from diesel version the Japanese refused. Gasoline unit with direct injection fuel with a compression ratio of 14:1 - the highest in the history of gasoline engine construction. Newly designed cylinder block with reduced friction and perfect distribution of the fuel and gasoline mixture. An ultra-high compression ratio increased engine efficiency and made it as economical as possible.

The choice of transmissions is limited to two options: 6-speed manual transmission and a classic 6-speed automatic transmission. Drive CX 5 – front-wheel drive as standard, or all-wheel drive, with a plug-in clutch rear axle. Mechanical box gears are lightweight and compact. The shift mechanism is a redesigned sports MX 5. A feature of the new automatic transmission is the torque converter locking in each gear. This solution saves fuel and ensures constant torque transmission.

Thirdly, optimized chassis. To achieve excellent handling, the steering and suspension units received new mounting points, and the shape and weight of the levers were optimized.

The innovative designs of the Mazda CX 5 also resulted in some of the car’s problems:

• Malfunction of the exhaust gas catalytic converter. Eco-friendly EURO-6 engines require the use of quality gasoline with an octane rating of at least 95.
• Malfunction of ignition coils. The manufacturer is still looking for reasons, and the most common one is again fuel.
• Generator belt break and failure tension roller, frequent malfunction with a mileage of about 30 thousand km. The main reason consider the i-stop system, which turns off the engine at every stop.
• Premature failure of the front hub bearing. The reason is the design of the hub unit, which is not designed for our roads.

5 kopecks about Mazda CX 5

Disadvantages of the Mazda CX 5, noted by numerous SUV owners during daily use:

• Insufficient sound insulation, especially in the area of ​​the wheel arches.
• Fragile windshield, highly prone to scratches and chips.
• Suspension stiffness is not for everyone.
• Lack of heating of the steering wheel and windshield wiper blades.
• The low wear resistance of the fabric covering, especially on the card doors, gets dirty easily.
• System errors monitoring the dead zones
• During the winter season, the trunk opening handle often jams.
• High sensitivity of engines to the quality of AI-95 Euro 6 fuel.

I-stop system a convenience or a problem?

As part of the fight for efficiency, the designers of the Mazda CX 5 equipped the car with an i-stop system. Artificial intelligence allows you to save more than 8% of fuel by turning the engine off and on when driving in a traffic jam. This is done automatically and does not cause any inconvenience to the driver.

However, the Mazda CX 5 of the first releases had certain problems, thanks to the i-stop system, which quickly discharged battery in urban environments. The battery was not ready for increased loads. At the same time, the i-stop system stopped starting the engine when the battery voltage dropped.

Car enthusiasts fixed the problem in their own way, turning off the i-stop button, but when restarted, the system automatically turned on again. Some did not fully press the brake pedal, trying to deceive the electronic assistant. First, dealers replaced the battery with a larger capacity battery under warranty, and subsequently modified the control program. The minimum charge level for the i-stop system to operate has been reduced to 65%.

The childhood illnesses of the Mazda CX 5 do not end there. The main problem of the first generation of the model was poor noise insulation. Drivers noted increased noise in the cabin from the road, wheels, and transmission. On high speed there was a need to raise our voices to hear each other.

Some owners experienced rattling in the area of ​​the windshield and side windows. For windshield An error was made when tightening the frame mounting bolts. When calling for service, the bolts were tightened. And the manufacturer introduced more stringent production controls when performing this operation.

The side windows rattled in the open position due to a weak sealing element. In the second year of production of the crossover, the shape of the seal was redesigned and the fault disappeared.

In the first copies of the Mazda CX 5 there was also strong vibration hood at high speed. Craftsmen We glued the hood with additional sheets of sound insulation, sometimes this helped. Official dealers Having sorted it out, they concluded that the outer hood panel had an insufficient number of welding points, which was compensated for with a special sealant. If there was not enough sealant, some areas would come off and cause vibrations. Later they began to use additional fastening of elements.
But still, the crossover from Mazda is the best!

But still, the crossover from Mazda is the best!

Despite the minor drawbacks that were present in the new model after the start of production, the Mazda CX 5 is currently the best in its class in terms of design, technology, and application electronic assistants, comfort and controllability. But the one who does nothing makes no mistakes! Moreover, all faults were promptly corrected by the manufacturer.