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IOL News
6 days ago
- Automotive
- IOL News
New Mazda CX-5 confirmed for South Africa in 2026: first local details released
The new Mazda CX-5 is due to arrive in the second half of 2026. Image: Supplied Hot on the heels of its global debut earlier this month, Mazda South Africa has confirmed the local launch timing and other details about the third-generation CX-5. The newly redesigned SUV will hit our shores during the second half of 2026, although final launch dates are still pending, Mazda SA's marketing head Deolinda Da Costa revealed. She also confirmed that local versions will be powered by a 2.5-litre normally aspirated petrol engine. In overseas markets, this motor produces 132kW and 252Nm, pairing up with a six-speed automatic gearbox. Rear styling resembles the CX-60. Image: Supplied Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Although pricing will only be confirmed closer to launch, the presumed discontinuation of the current 2.0-litre engine and the third-generation vehicle's larger size - with overall length growing by 115mm - are likely to push it upmarket. The current CX-5 costs between R570,500 and R688,400. Da Costa also confirmed that mild hybrid versions could follow at a later date, but initially, the company would focus on the 'robust' regular 2.5L engine as it aligns with local driving preferences and conditions. ''The next-generation CX-5 marks a significant milestone for Mazda globally. While we look forward to introducing it locally, we're equally committed to delivering outstanding value and features with our current lineup.' The CX-5 houses Mazda's largest ever touchscreen. Image: Supplied While local specifications have yet to be revealed, overseas, the vehicle offers an enhanced range of driver assistance and safety features. Customers can also look forward to increased interior space and comfort, Da Costa says, as well as an updated Human Machine Interface, offering streamlined control of apps, navigation and vehicle settings. In overseas markets, it is available with the largest touchscreen ever to be offered on a Mazda product, measuring 15.6 inches across. While the current Mazda CX-5 is showing its age, Mazda SA says it is offering flexible finance options on the older model through its Mazda Assured programme, which will give customers the opportunity to 'seamlessly' upgrade to the new generation model when it arrives next year. The third-gen Mazda CX-5 is one of four new models due to reach our shores by the end of 2026. IOL Motoring
Rakyat Post
6 days ago
- Rakyat Post
The RM200,000 Question: Malaysian Woman Treats Boyfriend Like Human ATM
Subscribe to our FREE A 38-year-old Malaysian man's cry for help on Facebook has become a social media phenomenon, after he detailed how his 31-year-old girlfriend of five years treats him like a walking ATM. The post, shared on the XUAN Facebook page, has triggered a massive online debate about money, relationships, and modern dating expectations. What started as relationship troubles has snowballed into three major financial disputes, resulting in the couple fighting almost daily. The man, clearly at his wits' end, laid out the brutal math of dating someone who expects him to bankroll her entire lifestyle. First Strike: The RM28,000 Japan Dream The girlfriend wants a two-week vacation in Japan with a jaw-dropping budget of RM28,000 – RM5,000 for flights, RM8,000 for accommodation, and RM15,000 for shopping and entertainment. When her boyfriend tentatively suggested she might contribute something, anything, to the trip, she shot him down cold. 'Why should I pay? That's what boyfriends are for,' was essentially her response, according to his post. After two months of arguing, she 'graciously' agreed to cover her own RM2,500 plane ticket. How generous. Spring in Gunma, Japan: Where abandoned railway tracks wind through carpets of purple wildflowers beneath blooming cherry trees. Behind every viral relationship story lies a beautiful trip to Japan that costs more than expected. (Pix: Fernando Fong) Second Strike: The CX-5 Car Loan Saga Next up: she wants a Mazda CX-5 with monthly payments of RM1,500. The problem? Her monthly salary is only RM6,000, which drops to about RM5,000 after taxes and EPF deductions. Basic math suggests this is financial recklessness, but she's convinced she can handle it. Her boyfriend's concerns about the crushing debt load? Completely dismissed. Meet the Mazda CX-5 that's causing relationship drama. (Pix: Third Strike: The RM200,000 Wedding Extravaganza Here's where things truly take off. She's demanding a minimum dowry of RM25,000, plus wedding expenses that could hit RM150,000 – bringing the total close to RM200,000. When he suggested maybe they could use that money for a house down payment instead, she wasn't having it. The cherry on top? After they hypothetically buy a house, she expects him to handle the RM1,000 monthly loan payments on his own. Because apparently, that's 'men's responsibility.' Throughout all this, she has been spending between RM1,000 and RM1,300 monthly on a supplementary credit card that he provides. Double happiness, single income: When your 囍(shuāng xǐ, the traditional Chinese symbol used at weddings) comes with a RM200K price tag and zero financial contribution. (Pix: Fernando Fong) The Verdict is In: Public Opinion Weighs the Cost of Love The financial pressure and fundamental disagreements about money have left him questioning whether they can 'grow together' or if they're just fundamentally incompatible. The post has triggered an avalanche of responses, with the public split between outrage and dark humour. 'She doesn't want a husband, she wants an ATM,' wrote one commenter. 'Run now before you're paying off her CX-5 after marriage too,' warned another. 'When the money stops, so does the love,' observed a particularly cynical user. Some supporters rallied around the woman, arguing that traditional gender roles mean men should provide financially. But the overwhelming sentiment seems to be that this relationship is doomed. When Tradition Meets the Credit Card Statement What makes this story particularly striking is how it captures the collision between traditional expectations and modern financial realities. The man clearly feels trapped between wanting to be generous and being financially drained, while his girlfriend appears genuinely convinced that her expectations are reasonable. The viral nature of the post suggests it's touched a nerve about contemporary dating culture, where financial compatibility has become as important as emotional connection. As one commenter bluntly put it: 'Marriage can't survive on feelings alone – you need matching life values and financial goals.' Whether this couple will overcome their financial struggles remains to be seen, but their story has undoubtedly led to numerous discussions on Malaysian social media. The consensus seems clear: when your partner treats you like a human cash machine, it might be time to close the account. READ MORE : READ MORE : READ MORE : READ MORE : Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
The Citizen
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
New Mazda CX-5 penned-in for South Africa in second half of 2026
Initially, the CX-5 will only be powered by the normally aspirated 2.5-litre SkyActiv-G petrol engine. All-new third generation CX-5 will debuting on local soil in the second half of 2026. Image: Mazda Arriving next year as one of its key local markets models, Mazda South Africa has provided select first details of the all-new generation CX-5 revealed globally earlier this month. Details Approved back in January, the third generation CX-5 will make its arrival in the second half of next year, powered by the revised normally aspirated 2.5-litre SkyActiv-G petrol engine. Although offered with mild-hybrid assistance in Europe, Mazda Southern Africa's Head of Marketing and Communications, Deolinda Da Costa, confirmed that while the unit remains on the cards, initially, only the non-electrified petrol will be offered in a similar capacity to Australia and North America. Despite appearing shorter than the outgoing model, the new CX-5 gains all the various dimensional fronts. Image: Mazda In these markets, the free-breathing petrol will produce 132kW/242Nm and come mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox, with all-wheel-drive being standard from the start. ALSO READ: Wait over: South Africa-bound, all-new Mazda CX-5 officially debuts No longer available is the entry-level 2.0-litre SkyActiv-G or the 2.2-litre SkyActiv-D turbodiesel engine. 'We're confident in the value our current CX-5 provides. [However], the next-generation CX-5 marks a significant milestone for Mazda globally,' Da Costa said in a statement. Interior has been redesigned comparatively radically from the outgoing CX-5. Image: Mazda 'While we look forward to introducing it locally, we're equally committed to delivering outstanding value and features with our current line-up'. Longer and wider than the current, outgoing model, the CX-5 introduces a brand-new interior, and while specification will only be announced next year, items expected include Head-Up Display, the new infotainment system measuring 12.9-inches or 15.6-inches, the 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and significantly revised safety and driver assistance system. More soon At the same time, Da Costa stated that the current five-year/unlimited km warranty and service plan will be retained for the new CX-5. 'From a Mazda perspective, we have seen a shift in where we position our vehicles in the South African market,' Hiroshima's CEO for South Africa, Craig Roberts, told Moneyweb in a podcast in January. As mentioned, more details will only be announced once into 2026. ALSO READ: Next Mazda CX-5 spied again as company commits to South Africa
Daily Record
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Record
JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We put the spotlight on all-new Mazda CX-5 and Kia EV6 GT
Mazda claims the third-generation CX-5 is crafted to adapt to modern life and will build on the success of its predecessor. In this instalment of John Murdoch's Drive Time, John puts the spotlight on the all-new Mazda CX-5, which will go on sale in the UK next summer, and the blistering Kia EV6 GT. Next year will be huge for Mazda UK with the new all-electric 6e arriving quickly followed in the summer by the all-new CX-5 SUV, which was revealed this week. The new Mazda CX-5 is a bold evolution of its best-selling SUV and features a refined design, intuitive technology, and an optimised 2.5-litre petrol engine. Mazda claims the third-generation CX-5 is crafted to adapt to modern life and will build on the success of its predecessor. It retains the iconic shape of the current model while advancing Mazda's Kodo - Soul of Motion design language and integrating the latest Skyactiv technology - first introduced with the original CX-5 back in 2012. The new 12.9- or 15.6-inch centre display delivers smartphone-style interaction with customisable menus. For the first time in a Mazda, the all-new CX-5 with Google built-in makes every day driving easier. A 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and streamlined steering wheel controls help ensure essential information is delivered clearly. Higher grades also include a 12-speaker Bose sound system. Evolved under the design concept of 'Wearable Gear', the latest iteration presents a sportier, more confident form, suited to both urban and adventurous driving. New proportions and the extended wheelbase enhance road presence, stability and interior and boot space, increasing overall practicality for daily use. Designed for family life, the all-new CX-5 now has an additional 61 litres of boot space, wider-opening rear doors and a 40:20:40 split-folding bench for extra versatility. The cabin offers a clean, spacious and calming environment crafted with refined materials. A simplified layout that wraps around the entire front contributes to a driver-focused yet family-friendly atmosphere. Key features include a new centre console with enhanced storage and - on higher trims - a panoramic sunroof that emphasises openness. Ambient lighting on the front door trims, exclusive to the range-topping Homura grade, adds to the cabin's refined and tranquil environment. The all-new CX-5 is offered in four grades - Prime-Line, Centre-Line, Exclusive-Line, and Homura - each with distinct interior finishes and equipment. Interior options include black or tan leather (Homura) and a two-tone black-and-white artificial leather and suede-like finish (Exclusive-Line). Underneath the bonnet, the all-new CX-5 is powered by a 2.5-litre e-Skyactiv G 141ps petrol engine, paired with 24V Mazda M Hybrid technology with a brake-by-wire system, replacing the previous 2.0-litre base unit. This engine delivers confident performance with improved torque for quicker response, seamless acceleration, and better driving comfort. Producing 141ps (104 kW) and 238 Nm of torque, the front-wheel drive variant accelerates from 0-62mph in 10.5 seconds. Available in FWD and AWD, the all-new CX-5 benefits from chassis and suspension updates, providing enhanced ride comfort and road handling. With a towing capacity of up to 2000 kg, the latest CX-5 is more capable than ever - ready to keep up with active, on-the-go lifestyles. Equipped with a comprehensive suite of updated ADAS features, the all-new CX-5 targets a Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating. Jeremy Thomson, managing director, Mazda Motors UK, said: "The Mazda CX-5 is an incredibly important car in Mazda's history and I'm excited for the third-generation model to join Mazda's SUV line-up next year. "From the launch of the original first-generation car in 2012, the CX-5 has been a hugely popular choice for UK SUV buyers who have loved its style, quality and driver engagement, and having recently surpassed 100,000 sales in the UK, it's clear this ever-popular SUV has seen amazing customer loyalty and satisfaction." He added: "It's incredible to look back and consider just how much the UK market has changed since the CX-5's launch in 2012. "The huge increase in the popularity of SUVs means that today the CX-5 sits alongside the 2025 Mazda CX-60, all-new Mazda CX-80 and the smaller Mazda CX-30 in our line-up, but it was the success of the award-winning CX-5 that established Mazda as a maker of genuinely sporty SUVs, which deliver class leading quality and high levels of standard equipment." Also unveiling a new vehicle is KIA, who is proving that you can make electric vehicles exciting with the latest GT version of its EV6 model. Priced from £59,985 it delivers near supercar performance in a practical package. The EV6 has a 0 to 62mph acceleration time of just 3.5 seconds with an astonishing top speed of 161mph possible. I did not get anywhere near the claimed 279 mile range, mainly because of the hot weather and having to use the air-con at full blast, and partly because it was tempting to use the loud pedal. The EV6 GT has improved battery performance and is powered by a new 84kWh battery pack that is 8.5 per cent bigger than the previous generation EV6 GT battery. It is powered by an all-wheel drive, dual-motor drivetrain, making the GT is capable of producing up to 641bhp and 770Nm of torque - an increase of 64bhp and 30Nm over its predecessor. Along with neon green brake callipers front and rear, neon green piping throughout the interior, and a neon green 'GT' button on the steering wheel, the new model boasts various premium and performance-focused improvements including Virtual Gear Shift technology, simulating a six-speed paddle-operated transmission. I was not a fan of the neon green inside the cabin and found the stripe at the top of the steering wheel particularly annoying as it was always in my eye line. The gear shift technology is a first for Kia and when activated, provides drivers with new visual, audible and tactile cues to make the car more engaging. The model also features an enhanced GT Mode, a dedicated drive mode activated using the neon green button on the steering wheel which sharpens up steering responses. GT Mode also changes the theme of the 12.3-inch driver display screen, with more neon green details and a new font for the speed and range readouts. Kia says the new EV6 GT can be recharged to 80 per cent capacity in just 18 minutes from a fast charger. Inside, the previous glossy piano black materials have been replaced with a brushed metal-effect finish, reducing the accumulation of fingerprint smudges throughout the cabin and the car is fitted with electrically powered front bucket seats. The car is covered by Kia's seven-year 100,000 mile warranty with the motors and battery pack covered for eight years. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
The Star
18-07-2025
- The Star
Man, 62, found dead in Sungai Muar after missing for two days
TANGKAK: A 62-year-old man who was believed to have fallen into Sungai Muar from Jambatan Panchor-Gerisik here on Thursday (July 17) has been found dead. Tangkak OCPD Supt Roslan Mohd Talib said the body of Mesuan Sadiken was discovered at 10am on Friday (July 18), about 3km from the bridge, following a two-day search operation by rescue agencies. 'The victim's body was found fully clothed and in good condition. He has been sent to Tangkak Hospital for a post-mortem. 'The missing persons report has now been reclassified as a sudden death, and investigations are ongoing,' he said in a statement. He added that the victim's child lodged a police report after suspecting the elderly man had fallen into the river. 'The victim had reportedly left home alone at 6am from Kampung Parit Tunggul, Kundang Ulu, wearing a short-sleeved checkered shirt and a blue kain pelikat. 'He was driving a Mazda CX-5 and later at about 7.50am, his daughter attempted to contact him, but the call was answered by a member of the public,' he said. Supt Roslan added that the public informed the daughter that they had found the victim's vehicle on the bridge, prompting her sibling to lodge a police report.
