Mazda is a brand well known for the style, attention to detail and mechanical know-how with which it creates its cars. More recently, the rising popularity of SUVs has seen Mazda create its own range of high-riding models, which couple the brand’s key attributes with a high-riding design.
Here at David Hayton, we’re specialists in all things Mazda, and if you’d like to find out more about this brand’s range of cars, then get in touch today. But what is special about Mazda’s SUVs, and how do they stand out from the crowd? We’ll be exploring why in this feature.
Style
Style and design are core components of what makes a Mazda stand out. While sports cars and hatchbacks may immediately spring to mind when you think of Mazda, it’s this brand’s SUVs which truly showcase an impressive focus on design.
Take the CX-5. As well as being one of Mazda’s most popular models, it was this SUV which debuted the brand’s Kodo design, which blends together ‘the beauty of empty space’, ‘curves with poise and balance’ and ‘the play of light and shade’. In the metal, this creates a car which has a taut, streamlined exterior with some tell-tale features that you’d more likely find on the brand’s MX-5. You’ll also find all manner of eye-catching colours available on Mazda’s SUVs, including iconic ‘Soul Red’. Check out our current range to see just what’s available.
Technology
Technology is something that Mazda always brings to the fore, but with a particularly user-friendly focus. Take the 12.3-inch central infotainment screen that you’ll find in the CX-60. It’s jam-packed with features including phone mirroring and media functions, but because of its clear graphics and handy click-wheel control, it’s a breeze to operate - even if you’re new to this type of technology.
Across Mazda’s range of vehicles, you’ll find that technology like this has been implemented in a carefully thought-out way. Clear fonts and easy-to-read graphics are key to this, ensuring that you’re able to easily navigate through displays and features without them being too distracting. However, if you’d like a more in-depth explanation about any Mazda vehicle you’re looking at, feel free to get in touch with a member of the David Hayton team who will be happy to help.
Engines
A good SUV is nothing without a strong engine and this is where Mazda truly excels. By bringing together performance and efficiency, with some electrification included for good measure, this brand is able to offer great responsiveness with excellent fuel economy. Skyactiv technology has made this all possible, with clean-running petrol and diesel engines powering Mazda’s SUVs.
Remember that electric power is a part of Mazda, too. E-Skyactiv EV technology in the MX-30 brings excellent efficiency, while the range-extended version adds the safety net of a petrol engine which can help this SUV deliver an impressive amount of range for such a small car.
Spaciousness
If you’re after an SUV, then it’s likely that you’re looking for a car with plenty of space. It’s an area where these high-riding models usually excel and it’s exactly what Mazda’s range of SUVs is able to offer. Even the smallest SUV in the range - the CX-30 - brings more space than you might think, coupling decent rear-seat legroom with a 350-litre boot to create a car which is up for all types of challenges.
If you’re after even more space, then there are plenty of options. The CX-5 continues to be a firm family favourite after several years on sale, while the large CX-80 sits atop the Mazda SUV range as the roomiest model that the firm offers.
Safety
Safety is a core concern for Mazda. Ensuring that the driver and occupants are kept as secure as possible is paramount, which is why you’ll find some next-generation safety technology equipped to this brand’s range of SUVs. The I-Activsense package brings a range of assistance systems that can help avoid potentially dangerous situations through the use of technology.
Lane departure warning, for instance, can alert the driver if the vehicle detects that it is swerving outside of a defined lane, while adaptive headlights can ensure you’ve always got the best possible illumination on offer without dazzling oncoming drivers. This safety technology is backed by consistently high scores at Euro NCAP; the CX-60, for example, was awarded a full five-star rating following thorough crash tests with Euro NCAP giving it a high 91 per cent score for child occupant protection.
The Mazda range of SUVs comprises of several high-quality and feature-packed vehicles that can suit all types of drivers. If you’d like to find out more, then get in touch today, or head to our dedicated Mazda new car page to see what we’ve got to offer here at David Hayton.
