The Mazda CX-5 D 2.2 4WD with a Sterling Elite Searcher with an actual weight of 1834 kg is not a recommended match to drive.
The motor preformance of the Mazda is in general good. But the weight of the Sterling with a User Payload (160 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is too heavy and not recommended for long distances. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
234
296
Mountains
Risk of snaking
266
60
Weight ratio: 103% (118% of kerbweight)
1834 kg
1775 kg
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Mazda CX-5 D 2.2 4WD Sterling Elite Searcher
Actual Weights
Sterling Elite Searcher: 1834 kg.
Mazda CX-5 D 2.2 4WD: 1775 kg.
Noseweight: 100 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 103%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 234 points).
Speeds of 76 mph (123 km/h) to 82 mph (132 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 296 points).
Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 19.4 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 266 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 17%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2200 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 66 mph (106 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Mazda is sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 103%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 118%.
The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has a lot of knowledge and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive slowly. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is definitely recommended.
Recommended noseweight is 100 kg.
Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 60 points.
If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.
Conclusion
Performance is good.
Proper and careful loading is essential!
It's not a recomanded match. Only if you are an experienced (caravan) driver it is posible to drive carfully.
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.