By Motoring Reporter - 11 January 2021 The new Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition is priced at R565,800. Image: SUPPLIED
Mazda SA on Monday unveiled its sporty new 2021 CX-5 Carbon Edition that comes locked and loaded with a variety of unique styling tweaks.
While the exterior benefits from gloss black side mirrors and 19-inch alloy wheels, the interior has been jazzed up with black film on the dashboard and door panels. You will also find red stitching on the steering wheel, gear lever, knee pads and seats. The latter have been upholstered in leather and suede.
Mazda says customers can choose from one of six exterior colours: Snowflake White Pearl, Sonic Silver, Machine Grey, Soul Red Crystal, Polymetal Grey and Jet Black.
• The Japanese carmaker has added a Carbon Edition model its its line-up.
• Mazda says the Carbon Edition model replaces the outgoing Individual Auto FWD derivative.
Mazda will offer a new derivative to its CX-5 range: 2.0L Carbon Edition FWD. The replacement for the Individual model offers an exclusive and sporty look, on both the exterior and interior says the Japanese carmaker.
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The Carbon Edition is powered the same two-litre that does duty in other models in the range and produces 121kW and 213Nm. It is mated exclusively to an automatic transmission only. The specification will be based on the current Individual Auto FWD and replaces that model in the line-up.
2021 Mazda CX-9 range with new models and luxe seating Alex Rae
A number of upgrades and new models will bolster the CX-9 into 2021.
Mazda is updating its flagship CX-9 SUV with two new models and captain s chairs for the luxe Azami LE. There are also equipment upgrades across the lineup.
The two new variants are the GT SP and limited-edition 100th Anniversary Special Edition, priced from $63,490 and $72,575 plus on-roads each.
The GT SP sits between the GT and Azami, bringing dark highlights such as a gunmetal grey grille, black mirror caps and black 20-inch alloy wheels outside. Inside are black interior elements and red stitching on the steering wheel, door trims, centre console and armrests, plus Burgundy leather trim.
Mazda CX-9 upgraded for 2021
Mazda CX-9 upgraded for 2021
December 17, 2020
New black-look GT SP, Azami LE flagship with captain’s seats and 100th anniversary special for large SUV
An upgraded 2021 Mazda CX-9 has been announced, bringing three new variants, infotainment upgrades and minor price hikes.
Available from early next year, the MY21 Mazda CX-9 range will open at $45,990 plus on-road costs ($70 more than before) for the front-wheel drive Sport variant.
There are price increases across the seven-seat SUV line-up (as high as $1686) for the Azami AWD that previously topped the range and now costs $70,625 plus ORCs.
Now eclipsing it is the new and fully loaded 100th Anniversary Special Edition ($72,575) and Azami LE AWD with captain’s seats ($73,875), while the new black-look GT SP variant brings to seven the number of CX-9 equipment grades.