Welcome, then, to gen III, the latest iteration of the CX-5, the first of three new models from Mazda this year. While the world continues to umm and ahhh about EVs, CX-5 is firmly in the petrol camp with a 2.5 litre petrol mild hybrid. From the front the Mazda is recognisably CX-5 but that’s ok because it is a fine looking SUV. (Image: Perrys Blackburn Mazda)And the new CX-5 does ooze exemplary build. (Image: Perrys Blackburn Mazda)The 2.5 litre motor works away in the background without being intrusive and offers reasonable amounts of power – overtaking isn’t a problem.