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Mazda CX-5
Mandai score
7/10
Typical price
KSh 3,200,000
Years
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Doors
5
Most popular trim
CX-5 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
Dealer listings
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,550 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
1,690 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
Ground clearance
210 mm
Boot space
506 L (1,620 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,610 kg
Seats
5
Specifications
Engine
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
Power
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
Torque
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
Drivetrain
FWD or i-Activ AWD
0–100 km/h
8.2 sec
Top speed
204 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
City
16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)
Highway
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)
Tank size
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
CO₂ emissions
142 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
Production years
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Engine sizes
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Ground clearance
210 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- High 210 mm ground clearance handles unpaved roads and potholes easily.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA import duty tax bracket advantage.
- Massive 450 Nm torque on 2.2L diesel.
What’s not so good
- Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
- Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.