Mazda unleashes new Mazda CX-4 Crossover SUV
Perhaps not content with the CX-3, CX-5 and the “coming soon” CX-9, Mazda Motor Corporation has unveiled a new crossover SUV, the Mazda CX-4, at the Beijing Motor Show in China. The latest edition to Mazda’s new-generation lineup adopts SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY and “KODO”, which according to Mazda, means “Soul of Motion design throughout” and goes on sale in China in June.
The CX-4 was made to apparently exceed existing categories and stereotypes.
According to Mazda, “The dynamic design is unmistakably KODO in form and the planted stance and sleek, coupe-like cabin combine to give the model an outstanding presence. Customers will appreciate the exceptional functionality and user-friendliness, including the ease of entering and exiting the vehicle and the flexible cargo space. With SUV-like ground clearance and Mazda’s i-ACTIV AWD all-wheel drive system, the CX-4 is ready to take on a wide range of road conditions and offers a combination of outstanding environmental and safety performance (Sustainable Zoom-Zoom) and a Jinba-ittai driving feel with excellent handling thanks to its low center of gravity.” I wonder if that’s what is missing in my life, a Jinba-ittai driving feel…
Andrew Clearwater, Managing Director Mazda New Zealand believes the CX-4 will prove very popular in China.
“Just like New Zealand, demand for SUVs in China is remarkably strong and the CX-4, the production model of the Mazda KOERU concept model launched last year, will further strengthen Mazda’s crossover series. We won’t know until later in the year what other markets will get the CX-4.”
So will it come to New Zealand? Will we see a CX-6 at some point? Time will tell.
Mazda CX-4 Key Specifications
Overall length | mm | 4,633 | ||
Overall width | mm | 1,840 | ||
Overall height | mm | 1,535 | 1,530 | 1,535 |
Wheelbase | mm | 2,700 | ||
Ground clearance | mm | 197 | 196 | 194 3 |
Drive system | FWD | i-ACTIV-AWD | ||
Engine | SKYACTIV-G 2.0
(2.0-liter gasoline) |
SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (2.5-liter gasoline) |
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Transmission | SKYACTIV-MT
(6-speed manual) |
SKYACTIV-DRIVE
(6-speed automatic) |
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Fuel consumption
(combined)4 |
liters/
100km |
6.4 | 6.3 | 7.2 5 |
Suspension type (front/rear) | MacPherson strut/multi-link | |||
Steering | Rack and pinion | |||
Brake type (front/rear) | Ventilated discs/solid discs | |||
Tires | 225/65R17 | 225/55R19 | ||
Equipment | i-ACTIVSENSE advanced safety technologies, MZD Connect6 car connectivity system, auto-hold function, etc. |