Mazda Australia has updated the specification of the CX-5 medium-sized SUV for the 2021 model year as well as, adding two new GT SP models to the range which is now available in dealerships nationally.
The Mazda CX-5 GT SP joins the existing Mazda CX-9 and Mazda6 Sedan and Wagon models in the new SP portfolio.
The CX-5 GT SP Petrol Auto AWD will retail from $47,490 and the CX-5 GT SP Petrol Turbo Auto AWD will retail from $49,990.
“The Mazda CX-5 has been our most popular model since 2019, and we are expanding the brand’s new SP model line into the CX-5 range with the first-ever GT SP,” Mazda Australia managing director Vinesh Bhindi says.
“With a range of key updates coming on-stream, the 2021 Mazda CX-5 continues to offer strong appeal for its styling, safety, specification and value in what is the most competitive market segment in this country,” he says
Following the theme set by the existing SP models, the CX-5 GT SP offers a unique aesthetic that is strongly sporty says Mazda Australia.
For the exterior, the Mazda CX-5 GT SPs gain piano black side mirror covers and black metallic 19-inch alloy wheels, while inside occupants are treated to black interior trim highlights and seats finished in unique-to-SP black Maztex and Grand Luxe Synthetic Suede upholstery with contrasting red stitching.
The CX-5 GT SP is available with a choice of a naturally aspirated or turbocharged 2.5-litre petrol engine which run on 91-octane unleaded fuel to minimise running costs says Mazda Australia.
The naturally aspirated 2.5-litre Skyactiv-G petrol engine features a 13.0:1 compression ratio this unit produces 140kW at 6,000rpm and 252Nm at 4,000rpm. This engine comes exclusively by the six-speed automatic transmission. Combined-cycle fuel economy is 7.4L/100km while the CO2 emission figure is 172g/km.
The Skyactiv-G 2.5T turbocharged 2.5-litre petrol engine produces 170kW at 5000rpm with 420Nm available from 2000rpm. Fuel consumption is 8.2L/100km on the combined cycle, with 191g/km CO2.
The updated Mazda CX-5 offers a range of mica and metallic paint options.
Available at no cost are Snowflake White Pearl White Mica, Titanium Flash Mica, Eternal Blue Mica, Deep Crystal Blue Mica and Jet Black Mica. Sonic Silver Metallic paint is also available for no additional cost.
Premium metallic paints are available at $495 (MRLP) and include Machine Grey Metallic, Polymetal Grey Metallic and Soul Red Metallic.
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