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2019 Mazda CX-5 Diesel Interior & Cargo Space Review

Plush and logically functional – does the CX-5’s interior match its hefty price tag?

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2019 Mazda CX-5 Diesel Interior

Mazda cars are often regarded as good-looking cars that invoke a premium feel, especially in its newer breed of vehicles like the 2019 CX-5. The compact crossover is a standout in terms of driving dynamics, fuel efficiency, and its slew of tech features that make each drive convenient and safe. But what about its cabin? Does it match the P2,230,000 price tag?

Here’s a closer look at the CX-5’s interior and cargo space, as seen in the range-topping diesel variant.

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2019 cx-5 interior
2019 cx-5 interior

What you will like: Top-notch material quality, logical button placements, tactile feel on each button/switches

What you won’t like: Extensive use of piano black plastics

Mazda use of sultry lines in the exterior is replicated in the cabin, with curve lines flanking the dashboard from A-pillar to A-pillar. What made the CX-5 special is the logical grouping of the car’s controls, which makes operating the car a lot easier even at first seating. Even better, the buttons, switches, knobs, and toggle sticks have a tactile feel to them, which is something that subtly elevates the whole driving experience.

2019 cx-5 interior
2019 cx-5 interior
2019 cx-5 interior

As an icing to the cake, the materials used in the cabin are of very high quality, which can be regarded at one glance. The leather, satin chrome, faux-wood, and soft plastics exude a premium feel. A quick haptic inspection would give you a deeper sense of what I’m talking about, much so after spending quite some time behind the steering wheel. One gripe, however, would be the extensive use of piano black plastics by the door controls and around the gear lever. This material is a scratch magnet and doesn’t age well.

The CX-5 is among the most spacious crossovers in the country. Those who stand at 5’8” and below with medium built will be cozy even at the rear seats. A third passenger is, of course, welcome, but it would be a compromise since the CX-5 has a tall transmission tunnel. Cubbyholes and cupholders aren’t short, as well, plus the door pockets for the driver and front passenger are so huge, they could fit a 1L bottle of water.

Related: 2019 Mazda CX-5 Diesel Technology & Safety Review
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Cargo volume with seats up: 471 Liters

Cargo volume with seats folded: Not indicated

The Mazda CX-5’s 471L cargo space means that it can carry a standard-sized child stroller and boat-loads of groceries with the tonneau cover rolled up. The wheel wells aren’t intrusive and so is the flat lip entry.

One of the niftiest features of the CX-5 is how the rear backrests fold. This can be done via two levers found on either side. Doing so decreases the number of steps needed to load cargo inside the car, which is really helpful if you’re doing the cargo-loading alone. And of course, power tailgate.

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Specifications

Engine

2.2 L

Fuel Type

Diesel

Performance

187 hp @ 4,500 rpm

Transmission

Automatic

Summary

Name Mazda CX-5 2.2 AWD SkyActiv-D
Body Type Crossover
Price ₱2,350,000
Transmission Category Automatic

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Performance

Economy & Environment

Dimensions

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Features

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Colors

Mazda CX-5 Zircon Sand Zircon Sand
Mazda CX-5 Soul Red Crystal Soul Red Crystal
Mazda CX-5 Sonic Silver Sonic Silver
Mazda CX-5 Snowflake White Pearl Snowflake White Pearl
Mazda CX-5 Rhodium White Premium Rhodium White Premium
Mazda CX-5 Polymetal Gray Polymetal Gray
Mazda CX-5 Machine Gray Machine Gray
Mazda CX-5 Jet Black Jet Black

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