2021 Mazda CX-5 Launched In The UK With New Engine And Kuro Special Edition

Mazda is now accepting orders for the 2021 CX-5 in the United Kingdom (and mainland Europe), where the updated compact SUV has officially launched and is on its way to dealers.

‘Borrowed’ from the Mazda6, the new 194 PS (191 HP / 143 kW) 2.5-liter SkyActiv-G engine has joined the family. It is available exclusively in the GT Sport trim, featuring cylinder deactivation technology and driving all four wheels through an automatic gearbox.

The 165 PS (163 HP / 121 kW) 2.0-liter SkyActiv-G is available across the range, with manual (includes cylinder deactivation tech) and automatic transmissions, and has become less polluting. The 150 PS (148 HP / 110 kW) SkyActiv-D diesel is offered with FWD in the SE-L and Sport specs, and the 184 PS (181 HP / 135 kW) variant is reserved for the Sport and GT Sport grades, with the latter getting it with AWD exclusively.

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Engine family aside, the 2021 CX-5 has gained a new Kuro special edition (CX-5 Homura in continental Europe) that builds on the SE-L. Offered in a limited production run of 750 units, it packs the 165 PS SkyActiv-G powertrain, can be ordered in Soul Red Crystal or Polymetal Grey metallic paint finishes, and comes with black mirror caps and 19-inch black alloy wheels.

Inside, it has black half leatherette and suede upholstery with red stitching and heated front seats with power adjustment for the driver. The new 10.25-inch infotainment system, which is part of the revisions and is offered across the 2021 CX-5 range, is also included.

Pricing for Mazda’s revised high-rider starts at £27,230 ($37,259) in Britain for the entry-level SE-L. The mid-range Sport and top-of-the-line GT Sport can be had from £30,330 ($41,501) and £32,730 ($44,785) respectively. The Kuro Edition and 100th Anniversary Edition models are priced from £29,630 ($40,543) and £34,395 ($47,064) respectively.