Recently, a strange SUV with the Mazda logo was spotted on a transport vehicle. Based on the size, dual rear exhaust system and alloy wheel design, experts believe that this is a mid-life upgrade (facelift) of the Mazda CX-5, which was introduced to the world in 2021.
Thaco, the distributor of Mazda cars in Vietnam, has not yet announced information. In user groups, rumors that the Mazda CX-5 is preparing to welcome a new version in our country have spread widely. There is even a sales consultant who said the official launch date is next June.
It is completely reasonable for the Mazda CX-5 to be upgraded because the current version has already been released. Launched in 2017. In recent months, this C-size crossover model has also continuously received discounts of up to hundreds of millions of dong for cars produced in 2023 (VIN 2023).
Even in This May, CX-5 will be further discounted by Thaco from 100-137 million VND. The actual selling price of the car dropped to a starting level of 739 million and a maximum of 922 million VND, much lower than competitors in the same segment. This can be seen as a move to clear the warehouse to welcome the new version.
< p>As a mid-life upgrade, the 2023 Mazda CX-5 will not have too many design changes compared to the current version. The overall shape of the car still has familiar lines in Kodo language.
The main change focuses on the front of the car with a new grille that is more angular than the bar-shaped front lights. The sharp piece of the lower fog lamp has been removed. The wheels are renewed with upright spokes, the new rear bumper and the taillights have also been redone with an interface similar to the front lights.
The car’s interior has almost no changes in terms of design. In the international market, behind the steering wheel is still an analog clock cluster, but the entertainment screen is a floating 8-inch type with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connection.
Comfortable equipment is expected Expected to appear on cars sold in Vietnam include: 10 Bose speakers, automatic air conditioning, wireless phone charging, electric seats with memory position, sunroof, HUD head-up display, electric trunk opening/closing.</p >
In terms of performance, many possibilities of the Mazda CX-5 2023 In Vietnam, there will still be 2 engine options 2.0L or 2.5L as before because it is only a mid-life upgrade. Safety equipment will highlight the i-Activsense technology package.
In addition to the Mazda CX-5 Honda CR-V is also preparing to upgrade to a new generation, but according to Sales consultation date of launch will likely be at the end of this year. The CX-5 “going public” in June will help this car model have an advantage over its competitors, especially when Mazda’s model is currently selling better than Honda.
Features By the end of April 2023, Mazda CX-5 sold a total of 3,266 cars, although not equal to Toyota Corolla Cross (4,727 units) but still creates a large gap compared to Honda CR-V ( 1,169 vehicles) as well as Hyundai Tucson (990 vehicles).
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