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CX- 5’ s cabin i s up to Mazda’s usual high standards regarding fit and finish while occupants won’t be short of space, especially in the back. Overall, the car’s cabin i s as well screwed together and as comfortable as many of its premium-priced rivals.

Not just comfortable, the CX-5 is also well equipped. Two core trim levels deliver a considerable amount of kit out of the box, with the base SE-L including a decent audio unit, Mp3player connections, Bluetooth, climate control, fully adjustable front seats, plenty of airbags and electronic stability controls. Sport adds bigger wheels, leather, reversing camera, upgraded audio unit and keyless entry.

Each trim level can be boosted by an integrated Tomtom-branded sat-nav, while selected models can also be specified with a optional safety pack comprising lane departure warning, auto-sensing headlight high beam control and a rear vehicle monitor.

Generous in many ways – equipment, performance, wallet-friendly economy – Mazda’s CX-5 promises to put the company on the shopping lists of cost-conscious motorists seeking a good balance of low running costs and premiumlevel refinement. With the promise of similar performance gains from other fut ure Mazda models, Mazda’s newfound engineering talent shouldn’t be underestimated.

Mazda CX-5 2.2 Sport NAV 175, from £27,595

2.2-litre diesel unit developing 172bhp

Six-speed manual transmission as standard, driving all four wheels through part time 4x4 system

Maximum speed 129mph, 0-62mph 8.8 seconds

54.3mpg

136g/km