UPGRADES FOR MAZDA CX-5

The upgrades include updated damper, bush and stabiliser tuning for a more comfortable ride, a new straight-shift transmission lever and a choice of new colours.

In addition, the mid-grade 'Maxx Sport' variant gets the latest "Safety Pack" option, which for $1,490 extra, includes Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM), Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) and a rear view mirror with auto dimming function.

Blind Spot Monitoring uses a warning beeper and LED icon which appears on the relevant side mirror to warn the driver of any unseen vehicles beside or behind the car. SCBS prevents, or lessens, low-speed impacts (between 4 and 30 kph) by assessing the possibility of a collision and applying the brakes, assisting the driver.

Mazda Australia's marketing director, Alastair Doak said: "For many people safety is the most important factor when it comes to new car purchase.

"Mazda CX-5 is already one of the safest SUVs available, but offering technologies like Blind Spot Monitoring and Smart City Brake support as an optional extra will give Mazda customers more choice."

Two new colour choices, Blue Reflex Mica and Deep Crystal Blue Mica, are now available across the range, while the CX-5 Maxx Sport also gets a revised silver finish to its 17-inch alloy wheels. The same finish is now also available on the 19-inch alloys of the higher-spec Grand Touring and Akera versions.

Inside, the Grand Touring and Akera models gain a new 'memory function' on the driver's seat, with new six-way power adjustment added to the front-seat passenger seat.

The Akera also receives SCBS braking as standard equipment, the first Mazda of any nameplate, grade or specification to offer this safety technology as standard.

Pricing for the updated Maxx and Maxx Sport CX-5s remains unchanged, while pricing for the Grand Touring and Akera variants increase by $400 and $800, respectively. The Safety Pack option is available for $1,490.

Mazda CX-5 Pricing (Manufacturers List Price)

Model Price
2.0L petrol FWD Maxx man $27,880 (unchanged)
2.0L petrol FWD Maxx auto $29,880 (unchanged)
2.0L petrol FWD Maxx Sport auto $33,620 (unchanged)
2.0L petrol FWD Maxx Sport auto $35,110 (new)
- with Safety Pack
2.5L petrol AWD Maxx auto $32,880 (unchanged)
2.5L petrol AWD Maxx Sport auto $36,620 (unchanged)
2.5L petrol AWD Maxx Sport auto $38,110 (new)
- with Safety Pack
2.2L diesel AWD Maxx Sport auto $39,470 (unchanged)
2.2L diesel AWD Maxx Sport auto $40,960 (new)
- with Safety Pack
2.5L petrol AWD Grand Touring auto $44,180 (+$400)
2.2L diesel AWD Grand Touring auto $47,030 (+$400)
2.5L petrol AWD Akera auto $46,570 (+$800)
2.2L diesel AWD Akera auto $49,420 (+$800)