Car review: Refreshed Mazda CX-5 proves its mettle in 1,500km drive

The Mazda averages 8.1 litres/100km for the entire trip, which is reasonable compared with other 2-litre cars. ST PHOTO: CHRISTOPHER TAN
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PENANG, MALAYSIA - How would a mid-sized crossover weighing nearly 1.6 tonnes and endowed with a relatively modest 165hp engine fare on a road trip?

To find out, this writer takes the Mazda CX-5 2.0 up north to Penang and back.

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