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百萬級距最高CP值SUV？全新Mazda CX-5大改款試駕：隔音底盤質感越級打怪？

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Product Review

Product reviewed

  • All-new Mazda CX-5 (new generation), 2.5L 4-cylinder naturally aspirated with mild hybrid (European/assorted specs), tested in front-wheel drive.
  • Benchmarked against:
    • Previous-generation CX-5
    • VW Tiguan (EU main competitor)
    • Toyota RAV4 (global/worldwide competitor)

Key features mentioned

Exterior

  • Evolved front design with a new light signature.
  • Slightly longer body: 4.69 m (~+12 cm vs previous gen).
  • New rear design with new tail lights.
  • Higher trims feature contrast black wheel arches.
  • Real exhaust tips (no fake outlets).
  • Available FWD or AWD.

Powertrain / driving tech

  • 2.5L NA engine with mild hybrid:
    • described as “cylinder on demand”
    • plus a 24V mild hybrid system (not 48V)
  • Acceleration figures reported:
    • EU AWD: 10.9s
    • EU FWD: 10.5s
  • Overall character described as efficiency/price-performance focused, rather than a “performance SUV” feel.

Ride / refinement

  • Wider dampening (more effective than before).
  • NVH improvements:
    • more sound deadening
    • less noise
  • Suspension described as:
    • Softer springs
    • frequency-adaptive dampers (passive / not mode-dependent)

Interior & usability

  • Major cockpit changes:
    • 15.6-inch infotainment in top trim
    • 13-inch on lower trims
  • Native Google Maps
  • Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
  • Capacitive buttons (many functions moved to touch), which the reviewer dislikes because it removes Mazda’s traditional button/knob approach.
  • Acoustic laminated glass (front), praised as “astonishing” for the price and expected to help on motorway noise.
  • Steering:
    • praised as Mazda-like
    • still connected / “Jinba Ittai”
  • Seating:
    • optional “animal skin” / top-trim materials; base has fabric
    • seat stiffness mentioned as a reason to consider mid-trim
    • optional seat cooling
  • Rear practicality:
    • rear door opens almost 90° (useful for child seats/entry)
    • more rear legroom due to longer wheelbase/overall length
    • rear ISOFIX
    • rear USB chargers
    • rear seat heating optional
  • Cargo:
    • 580 L boot (+60 L vs prior gen)
  • Misc:
    • felt-covered cargo protection praised for preventing scratches
    • panoramic roof available; sunshade described with a knob

Pros (positives) highlighted

  • Major refinement improvement over the previous CX-5:
    • significantly quieter cabin
    • overall better NVH
  • Ride quality:
    • softer but controlled
    • suspension “impresses,” smooth over waves and bumps without excessive shaking
  • Mazda driving feel still present:
    • steering described as genuinely Mazda-esque and connected
    • engaging driver experience, even if not a “sporty” SUV
  • Value / price-performance:
    • framed repeatedly as best price-to-performance in its class
    • example pricing context mentioned:
      • ~€45,000 in Europe (some higher pricing context)
      • ~$30,000 (NA entry) / ~€35,000 (Germany entry)
      • commonly around ~$39,000 / €46,000 depending on trim/AWD
    • compared vs a fully equipped Tiguan (~€75,000) to illustrate cost difference
  • Acoustic laminated glass standout for this price
  • Rear usability improvements:
    • more legroom than before
    • highly practical rear door opening angle
  • Cargo practicality:
    • boot increased to 580 L (+60 L)
    • felt protection helps reduce scratches
  • Assist systems first impressions:
    • lane keeping and blind spot monitoring described as refined initially

Cons (negatives) highlighted

  • Loss of physical controls:
    • many functions moved to capacitive buttons
    • reviewer argues Mazda customers preferred the conservative buttons/knobs interface
    • also mentions concern that physical controls are being replaced by touch (with notes about regulatory pressure trends referenced for China/Euro NCAP)
  • Not as quick as expected for a vehicle of this size:
    • power not the focus; cited times 10.5s (FWD) / 10.9s (AWD)
    • reviewer would expect quicker acceleration, but finds it “still okay”
    • uphill/serpentine driving can feel limiting when more throttle is needed
  • Some materials / build quality concerns:
    • key fob quality described as “honestly… not good”
    • some lower panels feel like hard pack
    • some leatherette described as lower quality
    • window lever sound/feel not “super premium” (more average than ultra-luxury)
  • Seat comfort caution:
    • service/seat feel described as quite stiff (though ergonomics are fine)
    • mid-trim fabric seats may be more comfortable
  • Potential reliability concern from previous-gen:
    • previous-generation rental reportedly had passenger seat control failure (seat back/forward controls)
    • reviewer hopes it’s fixed on the new generation

User experience / driving impressions (how it feels)

  • Quieter cabin and stronger refinement than the previous CX-5; reviewer states it feels like “a class above.”
  • Steering:
    • more direct and sporty than before
    • turning and lane changes feel good
  • Suspension behavior:
    • softer, comfort-oriented; not designed for racing
    • good composure over waves; not overly bouncy/shaky
  • Assist systems:
    • first impression: smooth lane keeping without nervous corrections
  • Driving limitations:
    • not for aggressive driving
    • power is adequate for everyday and motorway cruising, but not “punchy” like higher-performance-engine rivals

Comparisons made with other products

Previous-generation CX-5

  • Biggest improvement: refinement + silence (NVH), plus more rear space and boot volume.
  • Some lingering concern about durability based on an older rental issue (passenger seat control).

VW Tiguan (EU competitor)

  • Tiguan described as more agile, especially with adaptive DCC suspension (optional).
  • Reviewer emphasizes cost difference:
    • tested example described as about double the price (e.g., ~€75k fully equipped).

Toyota RAV4

  • Toyota noted for traditionally needing improvements in quietness on fast motorway driving (timing references for the upcoming generation).
  • RAV4 described as feeling like a larger SUV than the CX-5.
  • Also suggested Toyota keeps a more conservative, button-heavy approach.

Fuel economy / consumption result (given)

  • Test result: 7.4 L/100 km
  • Conversions mentioned:
    • 32 mpg (US)
    • ~39 mpg (UK)
  • Reviewer says it’s close to official claims and is “quite okay,” not a full hybrid (per their framing).

Overall verdict (concise)

The reviewer concludes the new Mazda CX-5 is a major step up in refinement and everyday comfort, with excellent steering feel and strong value.

The main drawbacks are:

  • loss of Mazda’s traditional physical controls (many capacitive buttons)
  • acceleration/power that’s not as quick as expected, especially on hills

Recommendation

  • Buy/choose the CX-5 (especially mid-trim for value) if you want a quiet, refined, well-handling family SUV with strong price-performance.
  • Consider alternatives only if you specifically need more performance/punch or prefer a more premium physical control interior approach.

Unique points by speaker

  • Only one primary speaker is present in the provided subtitles.
  • References to “Lea” are not additional speakers, but a co-participant whose “sickness/stamp” impressions are mentioned.

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