The world is heading towards small efficient four cylinder engines, such as Ford’s eco-boost range. The body most wanted is now small SUV’s such as Ford’s Kluga, for example.
Mazda has a replacement for the Tribute, called the CX-5, which has had good reviews in the foreign press. The engines will be a choice of 2 liter petrol (155 BHP) or 2.2 liter diesel (175 BHP).
Mazda CX-5.
The new CK-5 is part of Mazda’s SkyActiv range and will return between 16 (petrol) and 18 kilometers (diesel) per liter. Fuel saving ideas include the Stop-Start systems as well as the use of lightweight materials in the body/chassis.
The CX-5 will be released in October and cost between 1.2 and 1.7 million baht.
