Drag Coefficient
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"Mazda claims the CX-5 is one of the most aerodynamic compact SUVs around, with a drag coefficient of 0.33."
2017 "AERODYNAMICS
Mazda's aerodynamic 'ground line' concept aims to streamline air flow along the underbody, and establish a balance between the flow of air over and beneath the body as it converges at the rear of the vehicle.
To this end, the front grille employs duct shaped opening, and strategically positioned aerodynamic parts have been added. An active air shutter keeps the lower front grille closed whenever possible.
As a result of these measures, the all-new CX-5's drag coefficient has been lowered by some 6% over that of the current model"
*Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.32 *
2017 "AERODYNAMICS
Mazda's aerodynamic 'ground line' concept aims to streamline air flow along the underbody, and establish a balance between the flow of air over and beneath the body as it converges at the rear of the vehicle.
To this end, the front grille employs duct shaped opening, and strategically positioned aerodynamic parts have been added. An active air shutter keeps the lower front grille closed whenever possible.
As a result of these measures, the all-new CX-5's drag coefficient has been lowered by some 6% over that of the current model"
*Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.32 *
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- 23 CX-5 Premium
So which is it, .33 or .32?
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- CX-5 2017 GT AWD
0.32
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- 23 CX-5 Premium
Just wondering, 'cause a 6% improvement over .33 would be .31 (or close to it).
GJ-Molestor
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- 2011 BMW 528i, 2015 Mazda 6, 1995 Nissan Maxima Manual
0.32 is very good for a crossover. a 1996 civic got 0.33
GJ-Molestor
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- 2011 BMW 528i, 2015 Mazda 6, 1995 Nissan Maxima Manual
what makes you say that? any modern car is quite aerodynamic.
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The front end isn't all that matters at all.
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- State of Jefferson
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- 2017 CX-5 GT AWD+
Thanks! Where'd you find that?
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- State of Jefferson
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- 2017 CX-5 GT AWD+
I say that because the front end looks kind of fat to me, like it has to punch a big hole in the air. The eye of the beholder, you know.
I just wondered what the "official" number was, or if indeed there was one, since seemed odd that every article I found left that field blank for the CX-5.
That's quite a generalization you're making. Compared to what? .32 or .33 isn't bad, but it's above the median for current passenger vehicles.
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- State of Jefferson
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- 2017 CX-5 GT AWD+
What makes you think that it might be, Unobtanium, hmmm?
The rear end is at least as important as the front end, if not more so. The air flowing around the body has to come back together in the low pressure zone behind the car. The more turbulence created in this zone, the greater the drag. Also, underbody aerodynamics makes a big difference, especially on a SUV/CUV because of the higher ride height.
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- State of Jefferson
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- 2017 CX-5 GT AWD+
Obviously EVERYTHING about the shape and surface of the vehicle will affect the aerodynamics.
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- State of Jefferson
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- 2017 CX-5 GT AWD+
There's another broad generalization. It's better than some, worse than others. I wrote passenger VEHICLES, not cars, to add some less aerodynamic vehicles to the comparison. That would make the CX-5 look better in contrast. It was GJ who mentioned "any modern CAR".
Sailingeric
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- 2016.5 Cx-5 Touring, 2007 Mazda 3 GT
the CX 5 has a better drag coefficient than a F1 race car and Lambo Countach. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_drag_coefficient
boandlkramer
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Mazda3 was a .26 and matched the GTR.
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