 | Mazda CX-5 D 2.2 4WD
Sterling Elite Searcher |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Mazda CX-5 D 2.2 4WD with a Sterling Elite Searcher with an actual weight of 1874 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 normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is too heavy 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
294
Mountains
Risk of snaking
260
48
Weight ratio: 106% (121% of kerbweight)
1874 kg
1775 kg
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| Mazda CX-5 D 2.2 4WD
Sterling Elite Searcher | |
Actual Weights
- Sterling Elite Searcher: 1874 kg.
- Mazda CX-5 D 2.2 4WD: 1775 kg.
- Noseweight: 100 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 106%.
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 294 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 19.6 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 260 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 (2300 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 65 mph (105 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.
- The caravan is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 106%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 121%.
- The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. It is not recommended to drive with this outfit for long distances!
- Recommended noseweight is 100 kg.
- Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 48 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.
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