All-new Mazda CX-5 has finally arrived, looks better than expected
Words and photos by Christopher Kho



Only seven months have passed since the all-new CX-5 made its world debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show and Mazda's latest crossover is finally here. Launched last week at the Mazda Revolution held at the NBC Tent, Bonifacio Global City, it would be the first vehicle in Mazda's line-up to adopt the ground-breaking SKYACTIV technology and 'KODO - Soul of motion' design theme. And while we got its initial P1,392,000 price tag spot on, we did didn't quite expect that the CX-5 would look this good in person.

Labelled as a 'compact crossover,’ we thought it to be within the ballpark dimensions of the BMW X1 or Subaru XV. But in reality, the CX-5 is just as big as the CX-7 that it effectively replaces - just 141 mm shorter. Plus, it looked a whole lot better than what we imagined. Although, we really think it's shaped like a bull shark. Its deeply-recessed headlamps, wide wheel arches, and large five-point grill, make it look like it’s ready to take a bite out of the competition.....

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