

All-new Mazda CX-5 leads the way with best residual values!
Founder & Managing Director of Chris Allen Garages Ltd— Mr Chris Allen said, "Excellent residual values are predicted for the All-new Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV. It features breakthrough technology that will deliver major fuel savings and emission reductions for local people and local businesses."
New data from a study by EurotaxGlass's reveals that Mazda CX-5 models, including the forecasted best-selling 2.2 SKYACTIV- D diesel 150ps powered model, will retain 44-46 percent of their list price at the crucial three years/60,000-mile benchmark.
The Mazda CX-5 marks the debut of Mazda's SKYACTIV technology which promises major total cost of ownership savings for fleet operators and significant financial benefits for company car drivers over rival models.
For example, the 2.2-litre SKYACTIV-D diesel 2WD SE-L 150ps is forecasted by EurotaxGlass's to have a residual value of £10,666 (46%) at three years/60,000 miles, comfortably ahead of rivals Nissan Qashqai, Toyota RAV4 and a full 10 percentage points better than the Hyundai ix35 Style 2.0-litre CRDi 2WD model, which retains a value of £6,908 (36%) over the same period and mileage. In addition depreciation is more than £700 less than on the more expensive equivalent Volkswagen Tiguan meaning the CX-5 is class-leading for this model in depreciation terms too.
Move up the CX-5 range to the 2.2-litre SKYACTIV-D diesel AWD Sport 175ps and it's forecasted to retain 44 percent at three years/60,000 miles which again beats rivals Nissan Qashqai, Toyota RAV4, Hyundai ix35 and the Ford Kuga, by up to eight percentage points.
Mr Allen added, "Diesels are expected to account for 75 percent of corporate sales, particularly due to class-leading CO2 emissions (from 119g/km) and great fuel economy up to 61.4mpg (combined cycle)."
Company Secretary of Chris Allen Garages Ltd— Wendy Harper commented, "Petrol engine models, powered by a 2.0-litre SKYACTIV-G 165ps engine deliver up to 47.1mpg on the combined cycle and CO2 emissions of just 139g/km so the residual value of 45 percent puts it comfortably ahead of key rivals. Depreciation on the Mazda CX-5 is lower than the more expensive Volkswagen Tiguan by more than £300."
Mazda practices a sustainable residual value policy which is vital as depreciation accounts for almost half a car's total cost of ownership figures. The Mazda CX-5 is a convincing product through its benchmark consumption figures, emotive design and very good price/performance ratio and it has all the prerequisites to be a successful crossover SUV.
The final word goes to Mr Chris Allen, "Industry-leading developments that focus on powertrains, improved aerodynamics, weight reduction, chassis and transmission enhancements are all embraced within Mazda's SKYACTIV technology. Our local customers are the main winners."