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The Citizen
3 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
New Mazda CX-5 penned-in for South Africa in second half of 2026
Initially, the CX-5 will only be powered by the normally aspirated 2.5-litre SkyActiv-G petrol engine. All-new third generation CX-5 will debuting on local soil in the second half of 2026. Image: Mazda Arriving next year as one of its key local markets models, Mazda South Africa has provided select first details of the all-new generation CX-5 revealed globally earlier this month. Details Approved back in January, the third generation CX-5 will make its arrival in the second half of next year, powered by the revised normally aspirated 2.5-litre SkyActiv-G petrol engine. Although offered with mild-hybrid assistance in Europe, Mazda Southern Africa's Head of Marketing and Communications, Deolinda Da Costa, confirmed that while the unit remains on the cards, initially, only the non-electrified petrol will be offered in a similar capacity to Australia and North America. Despite appearing shorter than the outgoing model, the new CX-5 gains all the various dimensional fronts. Image: Mazda In these markets, the free-breathing petrol will produce 132kW/242Nm and come mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox, with all-wheel-drive being standard from the start. ALSO READ: Wait over: South Africa-bound, all-new Mazda CX-5 officially debuts No longer available is the entry-level 2.0-litre SkyActiv-G or the 2.2-litre SkyActiv-D turbodiesel engine. 'We're confident in the value our current CX-5 provides. [However], the next-generation CX-5 marks a significant milestone for Mazda globally,' Da Costa said in a statement. Interior has been redesigned comparatively radically from the outgoing CX-5. Image: Mazda 'While we look forward to introducing it locally, we're equally committed to delivering outstanding value and features with our current line-up'. Longer and wider than the current, outgoing model, the CX-5 introduces a brand-new interior, and while specification will only be announced next year, items expected include Head-Up Display, the new infotainment system measuring 12.9-inches or 15.6-inches, the 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and significantly revised safety and driver assistance system. More soon At the same time, Da Costa stated that the current five-year/unlimited km warranty and service plan will be retained for the new CX-5. 'From a Mazda perspective, we have seen a shift in where we position our vehicles in the South African market,' Hiroshima's CEO for South Africa, Craig Roberts, told Moneyweb in a podcast in January. As mentioned, more details will only be announced once into 2026. ALSO READ: Next Mazda CX-5 spied again as company commits to South Africa
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Record
JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We put the spotlight on all-new Mazda CX-5 and Kia EV6 GT
Mazda claims the third-generation CX-5 is crafted to adapt to modern life and will build on the success of its predecessor. In this instalment of John Murdoch's Drive Time, John puts the spotlight on the all-new Mazda CX-5, which will go on sale in the UK next summer, and the blistering Kia EV6 GT. Next year will be huge for Mazda UK with the new all-electric 6e arriving quickly followed in the summer by the all-new CX-5 SUV, which was revealed this week. The new Mazda CX-5 is a bold evolution of its best-selling SUV and features a refined design, intuitive technology, and an optimised 2.5-litre petrol engine. Mazda claims the third-generation CX-5 is crafted to adapt to modern life and will build on the success of its predecessor. It retains the iconic shape of the current model while advancing Mazda's Kodo - Soul of Motion design language and integrating the latest Skyactiv technology - first introduced with the original CX-5 back in 2012. The new 12.9- or 15.6-inch centre display delivers smartphone-style interaction with customisable menus. For the first time in a Mazda, the all-new CX-5 with Google built-in makes every day driving easier. A 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and streamlined steering wheel controls help ensure essential information is delivered clearly. Higher grades also include a 12-speaker Bose sound system. Evolved under the design concept of 'Wearable Gear', the latest iteration presents a sportier, more confident form, suited to both urban and adventurous driving. New proportions and the extended wheelbase enhance road presence, stability and interior and boot space, increasing overall practicality for daily use. Designed for family life, the all-new CX-5 now has an additional 61 litres of boot space, wider-opening rear doors and a 40:20:40 split-folding bench for extra versatility. The cabin offers a clean, spacious and calming environment crafted with refined materials. A simplified layout that wraps around the entire front contributes to a driver-focused yet family-friendly atmosphere. Key features include a new centre console with enhanced storage and - on higher trims - a panoramic sunroof that emphasises openness. Ambient lighting on the front door trims, exclusive to the range-topping Homura grade, adds to the cabin's refined and tranquil environment. The all-new CX-5 is offered in four grades - Prime-Line, Centre-Line, Exclusive-Line, and Homura - each with distinct interior finishes and equipment. Interior options include black or tan leather (Homura) and a two-tone black-and-white artificial leather and suede-like finish (Exclusive-Line). Underneath the bonnet, the all-new CX-5 is powered by a 2.5-litre e-Skyactiv G 141ps petrol engine, paired with 24V Mazda M Hybrid technology with a brake-by-wire system, replacing the previous 2.0-litre base unit. This engine delivers confident performance with improved torque for quicker response, seamless acceleration, and better driving comfort. Producing 141ps (104 kW) and 238 Nm of torque, the front-wheel drive variant accelerates from 0-62mph in 10.5 seconds. Available in FWD and AWD, the all-new CX-5 benefits from chassis and suspension updates, providing enhanced ride comfort and road handling. With a towing capacity of up to 2000 kg, the latest CX-5 is more capable than ever - ready to keep up with active, on-the-go lifestyles. Equipped with a comprehensive suite of updated ADAS features, the all-new CX-5 targets a Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating. Jeremy Thomson, managing director, Mazda Motors UK, said: "The Mazda CX-5 is an incredibly important car in Mazda's history and I'm excited for the third-generation model to join Mazda's SUV line-up next year. "From the launch of the original first-generation car in 2012, the CX-5 has been a hugely popular choice for UK SUV buyers who have loved its style, quality and driver engagement, and having recently surpassed 100,000 sales in the UK, it's clear this ever-popular SUV has seen amazing customer loyalty and satisfaction." He added: "It's incredible to look back and consider just how much the UK market has changed since the CX-5's launch in 2012. "The huge increase in the popularity of SUVs means that today the CX-5 sits alongside the 2025 Mazda CX-60, all-new Mazda CX-80 and the smaller Mazda CX-30 in our line-up, but it was the success of the award-winning CX-5 that established Mazda as a maker of genuinely sporty SUVs, which deliver class leading quality and high levels of standard equipment." Also unveiling a new vehicle is KIA, who is proving that you can make electric vehicles exciting with the latest GT version of its EV6 model. Priced from £59,985 it delivers near supercar performance in a practical package. The EV6 has a 0 to 62mph acceleration time of just 3.5 seconds with an astonishing top speed of 161mph possible. I did not get anywhere near the claimed 279 mile range, mainly because of the hot weather and having to use the air-con at full blast, and partly because it was tempting to use the loud pedal. The EV6 GT has improved battery performance and is powered by a new 84kWh battery pack that is 8.5 per cent bigger than the previous generation EV6 GT battery. It is powered by an all-wheel drive, dual-motor drivetrain, making the GT is capable of producing up to 641bhp and 770Nm of torque - an increase of 64bhp and 30Nm over its predecessor. Along with neon green brake callipers front and rear, neon green piping throughout the interior, and a neon green 'GT' button on the steering wheel, the new model boasts various premium and performance-focused improvements including Virtual Gear Shift technology, simulating a six-speed paddle-operated transmission. I was not a fan of the neon green inside the cabin and found the stripe at the top of the steering wheel particularly annoying as it was always in my eye line. The gear shift technology is a first for Kia and when activated, provides drivers with new visual, audible and tactile cues to make the car more engaging. The model also features an enhanced GT Mode, a dedicated drive mode activated using the neon green button on the steering wheel which sharpens up steering responses. GT Mode also changes the theme of the 12.3-inch driver display screen, with more neon green details and a new font for the speed and range readouts. Kia says the new EV6 GT can be recharged to 80 per cent capacity in just 18 minutes from a fast charger. Inside, the previous glossy piano black materials have been replaced with a brushed metal-effect finish, reducing the accumulation of fingerprint smudges throughout the cabin and the car is fitted with electrically powered front bucket seats. The car is covered by Kia's seven-year 100,000 mile warranty with the motors and battery pack covered for eight years. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
The Star
5 days ago
- The Star
Man, 62, found dead in Sungai Muar after missing for two days
TANGKAK: A 62-year-old man who was believed to have fallen into Sungai Muar from Jambatan Panchor-Gerisik here on Thursday (July 17) has been found dead. Tangkak OCPD Supt Roslan Mohd Talib said the body of Mesuan Sadiken was discovered at 10am on Friday (July 18), about 3km from the bridge, following a two-day search operation by rescue agencies. 'The victim's body was found fully clothed and in good condition. He has been sent to Tangkak Hospital for a post-mortem. 'The missing persons report has now been reclassified as a sudden death, and investigations are ongoing,' he said in a statement. He added that the victim's child lodged a police report after suspecting the elderly man had fallen into the river. 'The victim had reportedly left home alone at 6am from Kampung Parit Tunggul, Kundang Ulu, wearing a short-sleeved checkered shirt and a blue kain pelikat. 'He was driving a Mazda CX-5 and later at about 7.50am, his daughter attempted to contact him, but the call was answered by a member of the public,' he said. Supt Roslan added that the public informed the daughter that they had found the victim's vehicle on the bridge, prompting her sibling to lodge a police report.
The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
Elderly man feared fallen into Sungai Muar from bridge in Tangkak
TANGKAK: A 62-year-old man is feared to have fallen into Sungai Muar from a bridge along Jalan Panchor-Grisek earlier today. Tangkak police chief Supt Roslan Mohd Talib confirmed that authorities received a report at 8.54 am from the victim's son, who was unable to contact his father. The elderly man had left his home in Kampung Parit Tunggul, Kundang Ulu, around 6 am, wearing a short-sleeved checkered shirt and a blue kain pelikat. Roslan stated, 'The victim drove off in a grey Mazda CX-5, which a member of the public later found.' A call to the man's mobile phone was answered by the individual who discovered the vehicle, raising concerns that he may have fallen into the river. A search and rescue operation was launched involving the police, Fire and Rescue Department, Civil Defence Force, and local villagers. As of 9 pm, the victim has not been located. Roslan added, 'The case is investigated as a missing person. The public is advised against speculating on the incident.' - Bernama
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- New Straits Times
Elderly man feared to have fallen from bridge into Sungai Muar
TANGKAK: A 62-year-old man is feared to have fallen into Sungai Muar from a bridge along Jalan Panchor-Grisek near here this morning. Tangkak police chief Supt Roslan Mohd Talib said the police received a report of the incident at 8.54am from the victim's son after he was unable to contact his father. He said the man had left their home in Kampung Parit Tunggul, Kundang Ulu alone around 6am, wearing a short-sleeved checkered shirt and a blue kain pelikat. "The victim drove off in a grey Mazda CX-5, which a member of the public later found," Roslan said in a statement. He said a call to the victim's mobile phone was answered by the individual who found the vehicle, raising suspicion that the man had fallen into the river. A search and rescue operation was launched shortly after the report was lodged, involving the police, Fire and Rescue Department, Civil Defence Force and local villagers. "As of 9pm, the victim has not been located. "The case is investigated as a missing person. "The public is advised against speculating on the incident," he added. – Bernama
