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2017 Mazda CX5 Grand Touring

Sunday, July 30th, 2017

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2017 Mazda CX5 Grand Touring

Overview

The 2017 CX-5 has the Mazda Kodo signature design , which has a blend of sports-car and SUV  elements. The CX-5 has responsive steering, a poised chassis and a quiet interior.

Safety Features

Advanced front air bags7 with seat belt-use, passenger-weight sensors
Front side-impact air bags7 and side-impact air curtains22 with rollover protection
3-point seat belts for all seating positions
Front seat-belt pretensioners with force limiters
Anti-lock Brake System with Electronic Brake force Distribution & Brake Assist
Dynamic Stability Control8 and Traction Control System
Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert11
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go6
Smart City Brake Support9
Smart Brake Support18
Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist17
High Beam Control
Ring Structure unibody construction
Side-impact door beams
Fold-away brake pedal assembly
Engine-immobilizer antitheft system
Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
LATCH rear seat child-safety-seat anchors & upper tether anchors
Child-safety rear door locks

Driving Impression

As soon as you drive the all-new CX-5 you feel the energy from its stance and design. The CX-5 handles exceptionally around corners with responsive steering. A six-speed automatic shifts effortlessly off at any speed. The brakes are responsive and driving the CX-5 is a pleasurable experience.

Under the Hood

Mazda’s 2.5-liter inline-four with 187 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque is the only engine available. The drive train is capable of 0 to 60 mph in 7.8 seconds.

EPA combined/city/highway: 27/24/31 mp

Engine type SKYACTIV®1-G 2.5L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT
Horsepower 187 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque (AWD) 185 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Redline 6500 rpm
Displacement (cc) 2488
Bore x stroke (mm) 89 x 100
Compression ratio 13.0 : 1
Fuel system Advanced Direct Injection
Recommended fuel Regular unleaded
Valvetrain Chain-driven dual overhead cams, 4-valves per cylinder with variable valve timing (VVT)
Ignition system Direct coil-on-plug electronic ignition with platinum-tipped spark plugs
Engine block Aluminum alloy
Cylinder head Aluminum alloy
Emission control type (Fed/Cal) BIN125/SULEV30
SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS with G-Vectoring Control 

Inside

The CX-5 Grand Touring had comfortable armrests and soft-touch panels, chrome trim, and high-quality plastics throughout.

The seats were supportive and comfortable and the access controls and buttons are easy to access.

The rear seat is roomy with wide doors that make it easier for adults to enter

Infotainment and connectivity tasks are handled by Mazda’s standard entertainment system, which uses a central rotary knob and a touch screen

Below is a list of creature features available on Grand Touring

INTERIOR

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE Dual-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter
Rear air conditioning vents
Power sliding-glass moonroof with one-touch-open feature and interior sunshade
Power windows with driver’s one-touch down/up feature
Speed sensitive power door locks with 2-stage unlocking
Cruise control with steering-wheel-mounted controls
Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry
Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink®
Push Button Start
Electronic parking brake
Dual covered illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Tilt & telescopic steering column
12-volt power outlets (1 front/1 cargo area)
Map lights, Dome light and Cargo area light
Remote fuel-door release
Rear window defogger with timer
STORAGE Glove compartment
Overhead console with sunglass holder
Center console armrest with tray and covered storage bin
Rear seat center armrest with integrated cup holders
Front and rear door bottle holders/storage
Driver and Front passenger seatback pockets
Cargo area light
SEATING & TRIM 5-passenger seating
8-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support
6-way manual front passenger seat with seat height adjuster
40/20/40 split one-touch fold-down and reclining rear seatback
Adjustable front and rear headrests
Heated front seats (3 levels)
Leather-trimmed seats
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Leather-wrapped gear selector
Synthetic leather door trim and armrest
Carpet floor mats
AUDIO & INFOTAINMENT 7″ full-color touch screen display
Bose® 10-speaker audio system with Centerpoint2® and AudioPilot2®
Bluetooth®5 hands-free phone and audio capability
HD Radio™
Mazda Navigation System
Rearview camera4
MAZDA CONNECT™ Infotainment System3
– Infotainment system voice command
– Multifunction Commander Control
– Radio Broadcast Data System program information
– Aha™ internet radio integration
– Pandora® internet radio integration
– Stitcher™ internet radio integration
– SMS text message audio delivery and reply
– E911 automatic emergency notification”
SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 4-month trial subscription13
Auxiliary-audio input jack
USB Audio Input (2 front)
USB charging ports (2 rear)
Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
INSTRUMENTATION Speedometer, tachometer and fuel gauge, black background with white lettering and silver surround
Ambient temperature & clock display
Multi-Information Display (MID) with Trip computer
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS & CAPACITIES Headroom, front/rear with moonroof (in) 39.3 / 39.0
Shoulder room, front/rear (in) 57.1 / 54.8
Hip room, front/rear (in) 55.2 / 55.3
Legroom, front/rear (in) 41.0 / 39.6
EPA cargo volume, rear seatback up/folded (cu ft) 30.9 / 59.6

Outside

The Mazda “Kodo” design element is prevalent through out the 2017 CX-5.

Mazda chose to keep the exterior design recognizable with its unique stance and purposeful appearance.

Summary

If you are in the market for a small SUV then go to your local Mazda dealer for a test drive today!

Specifications

DIMENSIONS:
WHEELBASE: 106.2 in
LENGTH: 179.1 in
WIDTH: 72.5 in HEIGHT: 65.3 in
PASSENGER VOLUME: 102 cu ft
CARGO VOLUME: 31 cu ft
CURB WEIGHT: 3537 lb

2017 Toyota Yaris IA

Saturday, July 15th, 2017

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2017 Toyota Yaris IA

Overview

The 2017 Toyota Yaris iA is a new sedan in the Yaris lineup. The Yaris iA gets a revised color palette that replaces Chromium with Sterling Silver.

The IA sedan is a rebadged version of the Mazda 2 and is produced at a Mazda plant in Mexico. The Yaris IA uses a Mazda 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine.

Safety Features

SAFETY

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Forward Collision
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Rear Child Safety Locks
First Aid Kit
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Back-Up Camera

Driving Impression

Yaris IA is capable of 0-60 in 8.7 seconds and a 16.8-second quarter-mile and is relatively quick. The steering is responsive and the brakes are excellent

The ride is composed for a vehicle in its price category. The IA gets great fuel economy at 32 mpg overall, which is great for the wallet.

Under the Hood

Engine Type : Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement : 1.5 L/91
Fuel System : Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 106 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 103 @ 4000

Inside

For an economy vehicle the Yaris IA uses a host of high-quality plastics and has a unique cloth upholstery. The console-mounted knob that controls the standard 7.0-inch touchscreen operates with precision and has a multitude of functions. The front seats are comfortable, rear-seat legroom is adequate and headroom is sufficient or most adults.

Below is a list of the amenities available on the Yaris IA

ENTERTAINMENT

Radio: 7″ Display Audio -inc: AM/FM radio, Aha, Pandora, Stitcher, auxiliary audio jack, USB port, voice recognition, hands-free phone capability, Bluetooth music streaming, remote interface and 6-speakers
Radio w/Seek-Scan, MP3 Player, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control and Steering Wheel Controls
Integrated Roof Antenna
1 LCD Monitor In The Front

INTERIOR

Sport Front Bucket Seats
6-Way Driver Seat -inc: Manual Recline, Height Adjustment and Fore/Aft Movement
4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
Power Rear Windows
Front Cupholder
Rear Cupholder
Proximity Key For Push Button Start Only
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button
Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Fuel
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Manual Air Conditioning
Glove Box
Driver Foot Rest
Interior Trim -inc: Leatherette Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert, Chrome And Metal-Look Interior Accents
Full Cloth Headliner
Cloth Door Trim Insert
Urethane Gear Shift Knob
Fabric Upholstery
Day-Night Rearview Mirror
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors
Full Floor Console w/Storage and 1 12V DC Power Outlet
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim
Cargo Space Lights
Smart Device Integration
Instrument Panel Bin, Driver And Passenger Door Bins
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Up/Down
Delayed Accessory Power
Power Door Locks
Trip Computer
Outside Temp Gauge
Digital/Analog Display
Seats w/Cloth Back Material
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Engine Immobilizer
1 12V DC Power Outlet
Air Filtration

Outside

The 2017 Yaris iA sports sedan has sleek styling, an eye-catching front end with a hexagon lower grille and sharp-eyed headlights. Highlighting the IA is an upscale looking piano black bumper treatment, chrome grille surround and chrome tailpipe.

Summary

If you are in the market for an economy sedan with a host of features then head down to your local Toyota dealer for a test drive today

Specifications

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity : 5
Passenger Volume : ft³ 85.9
Front Head Room : in 38.2
Front Leg Room: in 41.9
Front Shoulder Room : in 53.1
Front Hip Room: in 48.6
Second Head Room: in 36.8
Second Leg Room: in 34.4
Second Shoulder Room: in 50
Second Hip Room: in 49.5

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase: in 101.2
Length, Overall: in 171.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors: in 66.7
Height, Overall: in 58.5
Track Width, Front: in 58.9
Track Width, Rear: in 58.5