Strengths
- Proper twin sliding doors
- 7-seat layout
- Mazda chassis tune
Weaknesses
- DPF on diesels
- Third row tight
- Sliding door rollers wear
Notable tech
- Mazda 3 BK platform
- 1.8/2.0 petrol, 1.6/2.0 MZR-CD diesel
- 5MT/6MT manual, 5AT auto
- Twin sliding rear doors
- 5+2 seat layout
Common issues
- Sliding door rollers
- MZR-CD DPF
- Front lower arm bushes
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk2 CR's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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1.8 petrol
BHP115
Torque165 Nm
0–6012.0 s
Top116 mph
MPG (US)31 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT
2.0 petrol
BHP145
Torque184 Nm
0–6010.0 s
Top124 mph
MPG (US)29 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 5AT
1.6 MZR-CD diesel
BHP115
Torque270 Nm
0–6011.4 s
Top118 mph
MPG (US)43 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT
2.0 MZR-CD diesel
BHP143
Torque330 Nm
0–6010.4 s
Top122 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT