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!