Press Launch Mazda5 1.6 L MZ-CD: Diesel and origami technique

The tour with the Mazda5 1.6 L MZ-CD to half the height of the Sicilian volcano Etna was impressive - not only because of the lava fields from the recent outbreak. On the freshly restored, winding streets could prove both: the landing gear of the Japanese compact van and its new diesel engine. To put it straight to the point: The chassis can take more than the engine on these routes calls from him.

With the diesel, the Mazda5 is not the vehicle for mountain races. This can probably also of 1.6-liter engine despite turbocharging, do not expect 85 kW / 115 hp and maximum torque of 270 Newton meters (Nm). With steep passages is already the second transition of the newly developed gear required.

Yet you go ahead fast, because the steering is direct and precise and the structure will remain intact thanks very tough loss. Together with the comfortable though, but not soft suspension gives a balanced performance, one would expect from a vehicle for the young family. The new diesel is now about half a year after the global launch of the current Mazda5, election.

For Germany, the management now expects diesel share of around a quarter, actually surprisingly little, especially since the engine would have earned more. He is not one of the fast torque diesel monsters, but it allows a rapid procedure, in any event expect more than the pure data can be: 0 to 100 km / h in 13.7 seconds, top speed 180 km / h.

It belong to but one in the class-normal values. In consumption, however, he seems to have his nose in front. Mazda certified him an average fuel consumption (EU standard) of 5.2 liters per 100 km. The value falls to around 15 percent lower than the previous diesel. The CO2 emissions are 138 grams per kilometer, nearly 13 percent lower.

According to our experience in the not very consumer-friendly routes in Sicily is expected to level off in consumption practice 6:00 to 8:00 liters. The new drive from the diesel with lower displacement and the six-speed transmission is significantly lighter than the old combination, the total weight could be reduced by 120 kilograms to 1490 kilograms.

The payload is located at 635 kilograms. In the Mazda5 is not one of the vans, although have seven seats and luggage space, however, that only a small payload. The seven seats are missing in the basic version, called "Prime-Line" from 22 790 Euro: There is an additional cost in the "Center Line" from 25 090 € and they are standard in the all-around fully equipped "Sports-Line" from 28 390 euros.

When the electric sliding doors are left and right as standard. Only the one developed with TomTom navigation device costs 535 euros extra charge, in the center line 720 euros. The price level for a variable and veritable, most seven-seat compact van with the degree of equipment and a diesel engine at a competitive level.

In his appearance he shows is still pleasant and modern, if you get used to the first two require explanation wavy corrugations on the side. Its interior boasts a design that seems to break the class boundaries: well designed, balanced, good materials, well made, clear control layout, large screen for navigation, only the multi-function steering wheel requires getting used to.

This has just multi-functions. This also applies to the MP of the seats. The number of theoretically possible combinations of the two-impressed by the seven-seater. The Japanese engineers have obviously an example based on the ancient Japanese art of paper folding origami. For Mazda, the concept is, however, Karakuri.

(Ampnet / Sm) data Mazda5 1.6 L MZ-CD Sports-Line Length x width x height (in meters): 4.59 x 1.75 x 1.62 Engine: Four-cylinder diesel, common rail direct injection, turbocharged Maximum power: 85 kW / 115 hp at 3,600 rpm Maximum torque: 270 Nm 1750-2500 rpm Fuel consumption (average according to EU norm)): 5.2 liters of CO2 emissions: 130 g / km (Euro 5 ) acceleration to 0100 km / h: 13.7 seconds Top speed: 180 km / h empty weight, payload: 1490 kg / 635 kg Boot / Load space: 112 liters (seven-seater) to 1485 liters Maximum trailer weight braked (): 1200 kg Turning circle: 11.2 m Wheels: 17 x 6.5 J / 205/50 R17 93V base price: 28 390 Euro

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