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Mazda adds A carbon edition to the CX5 Range

To keep the CX-5 range refreshed, the Carbon Edition to the range. Offering slight changes to specification and visual ascetic of the vehicle.

Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition – What’s new?

Powering the new variant is the same 2.0L SKYACTIV-G engine, with the G being the latest iteration of the engine. Producing 121kW and 213Nm the Carbon edition will be mated to the six-speed automatic transmission exclusively, driving the front wheels only and serving as a replacement model for the outgoing 2.0L Individual Auto FWD.

2021 Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition

The exterior will include glossy black exterior mirrors and 19″ black metallic alloy wheels. The Mazda CX-5 2.0L Carbon Edition model will be available in the following six colours: Snowflake White Pearl, Sonic Silver, Machine Grey, Soul Red Crystal, Polymetal Grey and Jet Black.The interior package offers black film on the dashboard and door panels; red stitching on the steering wheel, gear lever, knee pads and seats; a leather and suede combination seat trim with red stitching.

Craig Roberts, Managing Director of Mazda Southern Africa, comments: “The Mazda CX-5 is still an appealing SUV with its exterior styling, comfortable and pleasing interior, and the many standard features it offers. We have added the Carbon Edition to subtlety enhance the style of this SUV further, whilst retaining its outstanding balance of ride and handling.”

Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition – Range and pricing

Model specification remains unchanged for the Mazda CX-5 range, except the 2.0L Carbon Edition FWD model.The Mazda CX-5 model line-up will be retained in its current format, offering seven derivatives:CX-5 2.0L Active FWD Manual – R455 500CX-5 2.0L Active FWD Auto – R469 100CX-5 2.0L Dynamic FWD Manual – R484 400CX-5 2.0L Dynamic FWD Auto – R499 100CX-5 2.0L Carbon Edition FWD Auto – R565 800CX-5 2.5L Individual AWD Auto – R644 300CX-5 2.2L DE Akera AWD Auto – R676 100

The CX-5 is sold is with a 3-year/unlimited km warranty and a 3-year/unlimited km service plan. A 5-year corrosion warranty and 3-year roadside assistance is also included.