Mazda was the first to launch the mid-cycle Mazda CX-5 2022 in the North American market in September this year, refining the exterior and introducing Mi-Drive intelligent driving mode. Today, on November 8, the manufacturer announced the launch of the 2022 Japanese model, with a new exterior design and a new Zircon Sand color option, which is expected to be released in December.
In terms of appearance, the 2022 CX-5 has a flatter front bumper, the inner grille of the water tank hood has been changed from a mesh to a three-dimensional style, the lower trim no longer goes under the headlights, the LED headlights are equipped with a more square guide bar inside, the lower trim of the bumper, the wheel arch trim and the trim under the doors have all been changed from the original plastic color to the same color of the body paint, and the new aluminum alloy wheels are on the rear of the car. The rear of the car is equipped with a more three-dimensional LED light guide.
In addition to the exterior adjustments, the 2022 CX-5 Mi-Drive intelligent driving mode has also been expanded from the original “NORMAL” and “SPORT” modes to a new “OFF-ROAD” mode, which can The system adjusts the torque distribution of the vehicle, making it more suitable for driving on rough roads, such as unpaved roads or snowy roads. In the chassis, according to the original manufacturer, the springs and damping feedback have been fully adjusted, and the stiffness between the body and the seat frame has been improved, while the pelvic angle of the seat has been optimized to achieve a more natural S-shaped seating position and a more elegant and stable driving experience.
In the ALH intelligent LED headlights and the CTS Cruise Mode Lane Keeping Assist System, the number of anti-glare LED lamps has been increased from 12 to 20, and the CTS also supports the full speed range function, making the driving assistance system even more complete.
In terms of powertrain, the Japanese CX-5 still offers two natural-intake engines, the 2.0 SKYACTIV-G and 2.5 SKYACTIV-G, producing 156ps and 190ps of maximum horsepower respectively, while the 2.2 SKYACTIV-D diesel power is also continuously available, with a maximum of 200ps and 45.9kgm of torque.
The current CX-5 is the second generation launched at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show and has been in development for about five years. With the brand’s plan to vigorously promote the SUV, as the brand’s pioneer model, it is natural to carry out product updates to continue the war effort. It is believed that Mazda Taiwan will continue to plan for the introduction of the existing models after they have been decommissioned, and if there is any further information, 7Car will continue to track and bring you first-hand news.
