The 7 Seat CX-5

                SUVs are very popular and are continually on the rise as best selling vehicles. Most car manufacturers have at least SUV in their lineup and many have multiple SUVs, and Mazda is no different with the CX-3, CX-5 and the CX-9. And their lineup of SUVs is constantly evolving.

               

                The Mazda CX-3 is the small compact crossover, while the CX-9 is the big brother doing the heavy lifting out of the bunch. The CX-5 has always been the popular, dependable middle-child of the family, but now Mazda is having the CX-5 step up. They are taking a shot at the mid-size SUV class by joining third-row segment.

               

                Mazda is planning to launch a seven-seat option for the CX-5 in Japan initially, with other market regions set to follow. It’s unknown at this point if it would make it to Australia. The model could do wonders for Mazda, especially in Australia. Last year the CX-5 was easily the best-selling SUV out of all segment sizes. With a seven-seat option, sales could only get bigger.

                Based on the SKYACTIV platform as the standard wheelbase CX-5, the longer version is expected to share the same 160-inch but will boast a longer load bay to accommodate the extra row of seating.  Mazda will launch the new-shape model in February, with an Australian debut confirmed for the first half of this year. Specific details regarding the engine options are yet to be announced for the local market, but the 2.5-liter gas and 2.2-liter turbo-diesel offerings are set to carry over.

                Initially, the seven seat Mazda SUV will go on sale in Japan before global sales begin a few months later. It’s not known when the more family-orientated CX-5 will go on sale in the States, but it could be as soon as later this year. Keep checking out our Inventory and contact us to test drive your next Mazda today!

Mazda Airbag Recall

               

         

          

                Mazda North America Operations announced today that they are recalling 8,018 vehicles with airbag inflator issues. The effected vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger front airbag modules used as original equipment.

                Included are model year 2009 RX-8 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B."

                Additionally, unless included in "Zone B,” Mazda is recalling model year 2005-2006 MPV and 2005-2008 RX-8 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

                                In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal airbag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

                Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 7, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0617A.

                Contact Lujack Mazda to schedule your recall service work.