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Mazda CX-5 D 2.2 4WD
Sterling Elite Searcher

Sterling
Performance
Weight

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

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

Car
Caravan




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Mazda

Mazda CX-5 D 2.2 4WD
Sterling Elite Searcher

Sterling

Actual Weights

Performance

 

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.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Mazda CX-5 D 2.2 4WD
2012-2017

Power
175 PS (129 kW)
Torque
420 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Sterling Elite Searcher

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Richard Swainston reviewed a Mazda CX-5 D 2.2 4WD:

"Now had this Mazda 18 months, Caravan mpg better, averaged 32 on a recent leisurly trip to Austria. Oil consumption now nil. needs about 80kg on towhitch for stability otherwise wanders.
Not many solo miles but about 50mpg driving steady."

See more Mazda CX-5 reviews.

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