One agent brand holder (APM) are starting to focus on SUV segment is PT Mazda Motor Indonesia (MMI). After the success of MazdaCX-5 2.0-liter version, now coupled with a 2.5-liter type.
Not only the engine is getting bigger but dijubeli modern features that are useful for safety and Inefficiency fuels such as i-ACTIVSENSE and i-STOP. This device complements the use of the full SKYACTIV technologies, ranging from the engine, transmission, chassis and body that claimed the Japanese automaker's cars as the technology revolution.
Dapurpacu.com with 17 national media had the opportunity to try out the Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 2.5 L version with the surf of Lake Toba in North Sumatra mid last week.
Design
There is no difference with version 2.0 of the design that has been present since the first of last year. Kodo philosophy remains the main reference. Big grille on the front of the line curves juxtaposed with firm body to the stern.
This 5-passenger SUV offers relief cabin. Sitting on the bench with leather feels both roomy and comfortable.
Sitting behind the wheel are also spoiled with comfort from the seats can be operated electrically in order to get a proper sitting position. Adjustable tilt steering wheel allows the driver to.
Lake Toba is Challenging path
MMI deliberately chose the path of Lake Toba-Medan-Berastagi Tanah Karo-Medan. About 425 kilometer route as far as this offers a challenging track, flat roads, climb, derivatives and winding.
These options are very appropriate to test an SUV ranging from power to agility maneuver. Starting from the city of Medan directly to the highway leading to the Deli Serdang. After oral direct toll ambushed congestion.
Lucky CX-5 has been embedded 2.5L i-STOP feature so that the engine off when the car stops immediately due to congestion or traffic lights. With the gas pedal once in a heartbeat machine back to work. This feature will increase the efficiency in the use of fuel.
After the Deli Serdang towards Bandar Baru road was flat with a slight bend but quite deserted. View of oil palm and rubber trees were cool with stable ride thanks to the use of cruise control function.
On this street I peg at a speed of 60 kph cruise control no longer make use of the gas pedal. And of course, this function can also be useful in saving fuel, speed and a constant rpm.
Ahead of Lake Toba hiking, power 2.5-liter engine was capable. Shot power 187 hp at 5700 rpm and torque of 250 Nm at 4000 rpm up to 1500 asl invited Simalem Resort in Tanah Karo is not difficult. Moreover, the abundant torque is achieved at low rpm does not waste a lot of fuel.
Trips and rainy night was nothing to worry about because the Mazda plant i-ACTIVSENSE Technology - helps drivers identify hazards and avoid collisions - consists of High Beam Control System (HBC), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), and Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) . With very bright lighting and light patterns that follow the direction of the steering wheel is very helpful motorists driving on winding roads plus dark conditions.
After heading Berastagi Tanah Karo Street field tends to go down. Roads meander bend of the letter 'U' with nimble conquered 2.5L CX-5. Steering precision accuracy greatly help the driver plus symptoms of body-roll was minimal.
Conclusion
Offer the latest designs and technology imbued with the efficiency of course that could offer a major consideration. With the price of Rp 431 million (special red-Rp 434 million OTR Jakarta) will compete with similar products that have been established such as the Honda CR-V and Nissan X-Trail
