The 2015 CX-5 is available in three grades; SE-L, SE-L Lux and Sport Nav. The range comprises three 2.0-litre petrol two-wheel drive variants equipped with six-speed manual transmissions, and 13 2.2 litre diesel versions – six of which are available with all-wheel drive – fitted with a choice of six speed manual or automatic transmissions.

Under the changes, all models gain manual front passenger seat height adjustment, an electronic parking brake, a coming/leaving home headlamp function, and the company's Multimedia Commander with separate volume dial for safe, intuitive interactivity and infotainment control.

There’s also the latest version of the MZD Connect infotainment system accessed through a new 7-inch, full-colour, centre console touch-screen that also incorporates DAB radio and two ports for USB connectivity.

Top-of-the-range Sport Nav models benefit from new exterior features including 19-inch Gunmetal alloy wheels, LED headlamps including LED daytime running lights, and LED foglamps. Also added is a new Integrated Navigation system which offers greater accuracy, improved search features and three years of free map updating.

Meanwhile SE-L Lux and Sport Nav grade options now include Stone Leather upholstery (in lieu of black), whilst the Sport Nav options list further benefits from Mazda Radar Cruise Control, and the latest Safety Pack which incorporates several newly-developed technologies, comprising adaptive LED headlamps, the Lane-keep Assist System with Driver Attention Alert, Advanced Blind-Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Rear Smart City Brake Support.

Prices start at £22,295 for the 2WD 163bhp SKYACTIV-G petrol in SE-L trim rising to £30,995 for the AWD 173bhp SKYACTIV-D diesel in Sport Nav Auto form.