Automotive
Mazda entered a new era after its separation from Ford, and one of its most surprising and successful moves was the launch of the CX-5 in 2012. Evolving rapidly from concept to production in just three years, the CX-5 shared its platform with the third-generation Mazda 6, which helped Mazda offer a highly competitive price-to-value ratio by sharing key components.
Rejecting the conventional design trends of other manufacturers, Mazda introduced its Kodo - Soul of Motion design language with the CX-5. This innovative style combined life-inspired organic shapes (bio-design) with the clean simplicity of Japanese minimalism. The CX-5 featured sleek, feline-inspired swept-back headlights and a wide, shield-like pentagonal grille. Its sculpted bodywork and flowing door and rear quarter panel lines drew inspiration from natural elements like waves, lending the vehicle a distinctive and elegant presence on the road.
Mazda refreshed the first-generation CX-5 in 2014 for the 2016 model year, unveiling the update at the Los Angeles Auto Show. While Mazda was not new to crossovers - having previously produced the CX-7 and CX-9 alongside Ford - the CX-5 was a statement of independence, built on the Mazda 6 platform and designed entirely in-house.
The 2016 facelift embraced the Kodo design across the range, featuring a revamped front fascia with a new grille, refreshed headlights, and redesigned front bumper with horizontal-slat side scoops. The rear taillights switched from red to clear lenses over the turn signals and incorporated LED lighting in higher trims. New light-alloy wheels completed the subtle exterior updates.
Mazda marketed the CX-5 as more than just a typical compact SUV - and it was hard to argue against that claim. The vehicle’s striking design made it one of the most attractive crossovers in its class. Its front end featured dynamic steering LED headlamps and LED fog lamps, while the rear displayed sharp, aggressive full-LED taillamps. From the side, the CX-5’s profile even drew comparisons to BMW’s luxury crossovers.
Despite initial impressions that rear passengers might face limited headroom due to the sloping rear window line, the CX-5 offered surprisingly generous rear headroom and legroom. This made it a comfortable choice for longer journeys with family or friends, comfortably accommodating more than two passengers.
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