Description of vehicles Mazda CX-3, CX-5, CX-7 and CX-9

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Mazda CX-3

Mazda SH -3 - subcompact crossover (SUV) J-class, produced from 2015 year on present time Japanese automaker Mazda Motor. In November 2014, the car was presented at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The body is made in the form of a 5-door SUV (length: 4275 mm, width: 1765 mm, height: 1550 mm). Chassis built on platform «Mazda2». The engine is located in front transversely, all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive. Assembly was carried out in Japan (Hofu and Hiroshima) and Thailand (Rayong Province).

The concept car was shown at the Tokyo Auto Show in January 2015 and a few days later at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

CX-3 is equipped with four-cylinder gasoline engines «SkyActiv-G» 2.0 liters (1998 cm³, 120 and 150 hp), as well as diesel engine «SkyActiv-D» 1.5 liters (1499 cm³, 105 hp). Gearboxes automatic or mechanical 6-speed.

The entry-level CX-3 comes equipped with cruise control, power windows, central locking and a 60/40 folding rear seat. Other main options include a rearview camera, Bluetooth and the MAZDA CONNECT infotainment system with a seven-inch display as standard equipment.

The main competitors of Mazda CX-3 are Ford EcoSport cars, Honda HR-V, LADA XRAY, Nissan Juke, Opel Mokka, Peugeot 2008, Skoda Yeti and Suzuki SX4.

Mazda CX-5

Mazda SH -5 - compact crossover J-class, produced since January 2012 year on present time Japanese automaker Mazda Motor. Came to replace the Mazda Tribute and Mazda CX-7 crossovers. This is the first Mazda car designed according to the KODO ideology - Spirit of movement. Shares a platform with Mazda3 and Mazda6. It is also the first vehicle to feature the full suite of SkyActiv technologies, which includes a rigid and lightweight platform coupled with a new series of efficient engines and transmissions.

The engine is located transversely in front, the torque drive is carried out on all wheels or only on the front. The main competitors of the CX-5 are BMW X1, Chery Tiggo, Citroen C-Crosser, Ford Kuga, Land Rover Freelander, Mitsubishi ASX, Nissan Qashqai, Peugeot 4008, Renault Duster, Toyota RAV4 and Suzuki Vitara. There were two generations in total.

First generation (KE, 2012−2017)

Japanese model CX-5 with code «KE» was shown at the Tokyo Motor Show 2011. Sales began in 2012. The body is a 5-door SUV (length: 4540 mm, width: 1840 mm, height: 1670 mm). The curb weight was 1455-1555 kg. Assembly was carried out in Japan (Hiroshima), China (Nanjing), Malaysia (Kulim) and Russia (Vladivostok). Received an award in 2012 «Japan Car of the Year».

There were two petrol engines with a volume of 2.0 liters (1997 cm³, PE-VPS, 150 l. With) and 2.5 liters (2488 cm³, PY-VPS, 192 hp), both four-cylinder in-line «SkyActiv-G». Diesel engine one volume of 2.2 liters (2191 cm³, SH-VPTS, 150 and 175 hp), also four-cylinder «SkyActiv-D». Gearboxes were installed 6-speed automatic or mechanical.

Slight facelift introduced at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show as a 2015 model. Significant changes include exterior design updates, noise reduction upgrades, an improved infotainment system and a sport mode for the six-speed automatic transmission. The European committee Euro NCAP carried out a crash test of the CX-5 model in 2012, the results of which you can see in the table below.

Mazda CX-5 KE, side view

Mazda CX-5 KE, trunk

Mazda CX-5 KE, interior

Second generation (KF, 2017-present)

Second generation with code «KF» was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 15, 2016, with sales beginning in 2017. The car is also based on the platform «SkyActiv». Body in the form of a 5-door SUV (length: 4550 mm, width: 1842 mm, height: 1680 mm). The curb weight was 1505-1659 kg. The car was assembled in Japan (Hiroshima and Hofu), China (Nanjing) and Malaysia (Kulim).

There were two petrol engines with a volume of 2.0 liters (1997 cm³, PE-VPS, 150 hp) and 2.5 liters (2488 cm³, PY-VPS, 194 hp), both four-cylinder in-line «SkyActiv-G». Diesel engine one, four-cylinder «SkyActiv-D» 2.2 liters (2191 cm³, SH-VPTS, 175 hp). The gearbox was installed only 6-speed automatic.

The 2017 model has undergone crash tests by the European committee Euro NCAP, the results of which are shown in the table below the photos.

Mazda CX-5 KF, back view

Mazda CX-5 KF, trunk

Mazda CX-5 KF, interior

Mazda CX-7

Mazda CX-7 is a mid-size J-class crossover produced by the Japanese automaker Mazda Motor since February 20 2006 year to August 20 2012 of the year. It was introduced in January 2006 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The body is a 5-door SUV with a length of 4680 mm, a width of 1872 mm and a height of 1646 mm. The curb weight was 1782 kg. The engine was located in front transversely with front or all-wheel drive. Manufactured only in Japan (Hofu). After the end of production, it was replaced by the Mazda CX-5 crossover, which is still in production. The main competitors of the Mazda CX-7 were Citroen C4 Aircross, Ford EcoSport, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Creta, Opel Antara, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan X-Trail, Skoda Kodiaq and Volkswagen Tiguan.

The suspension in the MX-7 car is completely independent, the front suspension was used from the Mazda MPV minibus, the rear suspension was from the Mazda5. Disc brakes ventilated with anti-lock system (ABS). There is an electronic stability control system, traction control, a choice of front or all-wheel drive. There were four trim and trim levels − «iSV», «iSport», «sTouring», and «sGrand Touring». In 2010, the car was restyled, changing the external design of the front end, rear and grille, as well as the design of the interior and dashboard.

Engines for North America were as follows - 2.3 liters «MZR» (2260 cm³, I4, gasoline, turbo, 244 hp) and 2.5 liters «MZR» (2488 cm³, I4, petrol, 161 hp). European engines - 2.2 liters «MZR» (2260 cm³, I4, gasoline, turbo, 256 hp) and 2.2 liters «MZR-CD» (2183 cm³, I4, diesel, turbo, 170 hp). The following engines were installed on Australian cars - 2.3 liters «MZR» (2260 cm³, I4, gasoline, turbo, 235 hp) 2.5 liters «MZR» (2488 cm³, I4, petrol, 161 hp) and 2.2 liters «MZR-CD» (2183 cm³, I4, diesel, turbo, 170 hp). Japanese cars were equipped with one 2.3-liter engine «MZR» (2260 cm³, I4, gasoline, turbo, 244 hp).

Passenger safety is ensured by six airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS), traction control (TSC), emergency brake booster (EBA), dynamic stabilization system (DSC). The diesel model MX-7 of 2010 was tested for safety by the European committee Euro NCAP, you can see the results of crash tests in the table below.

NHTSA safety ratings (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, USA) for 2007 model:

• Front rating (driver) — 5/5 stars
• Front rating (passenger) — 5/5 stars
• Side Rating (driver) — 5/5 stars
• Side Rating (rear passenger) — 5/5 stars
• car flip (4x2) — 4/5 stars
• car flip (4x4) — 4/5 stars

IIHS Safety Ratings (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, USA) for 2012 model:

• frontal kick - «Fine»
• Side kick - «Fine»
• Roof strength rating - «Ultimately»
• Headrests and seats «Ultimately»

Mazda CX-9

Mazda CX-9 is a mid-size J-class crossover produced by the Japanese automaker Mazda Motor since April 2006 year and present time. The engine is front transverse with all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive models. This is Mazda's second all-wheel drive car and their first three-row seven-seat crossover. Manufactured in Japan (Hiroshima). Not sold in Japan due to large body size and engine size. Created primarily for the North American market.

The closest in terms of size, features and price are the following vehicles − Audi Q7, Infiniti JX, Hyundai Grand Santa Fe, Toyota Highlander, Ford Explorer, Nissan Pathfinder and Volkswagen Touareg. In total, two generations of the CX-9 car were produced.

First generation (TB, 2006−2016)

April 13, 2006 at the International Auto Show in New York, the first generation Mazda CX-9 was presented with the code «TB». The car is based on a platform «Ford CD3», on which the Ford Edge, Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln MKZ and Mazda6. Body in the form of a 5-door SUV with a length of 5075 mm, a width of 1935 mm and a height of 1730 mm. The curb weight was 2054 kg.

Since 2006, the car has been equipped with a six-cylinder petrol engine «Ford V6» 3.5 liters (3496 cm³, V6, 263 hp), and since 2008 it has been replaced by a 3.7-liter engine (3726 cm³, V6, 277 hp). Diesel engines were not installed. Transmission 6-speed automatic only «F21».

Standard safety equipment includes blind spot monitoring, rear view camera, collision avoidance system, electronic stability control, traction control, rollover control, front airbags, and three rows of curtain airbags.

In 2008, the car received an award «crossover of the year» from American magazine «Motor Trend». In the same year he won the award «Truck of the Year» in North America.

For the 2010 model year, a minor restyling was carried out, which brought a new grille, better trim and updated lights. Also added three-zone climate control and Bluetooth speakerphone. In 2013, the car was also restyled, changing the grille, headlights, front air vents.

Mazda CX-9 TB, interior

Mazda CX-9 TB, restyling

Mazda CX-9 TB, restyling, back view

Second generation (TC, 2016-present)

In November 2015, at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the second generation Mazda CX-9 was presented to the public with the code «TC». The car is completely new and is based on the platform and mechanisms of SkyActiv technology, which was introduced by Mazda Motors in 2011. The body is made in the form of a 5-door SUV with a length of 5075 mm, a width of 1969 mm and a height of 1747 mm. The curb weight was 1924 kg.

The car is equipped with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder in-line gasoline engine «SkyActiv-G» turbocharged 227 hp or 250 hp The engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.

Many new active safety systems have been added to the security systems that already existed in the first generation in the second generation. These include cruise control with radar with a function «Stop/Start», «lane assistant», «lane departure warning», «active high beam control», «autonomous emergency braking system» (at low and high speed).

In 2017, according to the Australian magazine «Wheels» car won an award «Car of the Year». American magazine «Car and Driver» named the CX-9 the best midsize crossover of 2017 and 2018. Also, the car in 2017 became a finalist at the international competition «World Car of the Year».

Mazda CX-9 TC, side view

Mazda CX-9 TC, trunk

Mazda CX-9 TC, interior