Mazda CX-5
KE2AWStock varies — page stays liveThe KE2AW chassis designates the first-generation Mazda CX-5 equipped with the 2.2-liter SkyActiv-D clean diesel engine and Mazda's i-ACTIV active all-wheel-drive system.
Engine
SH-VPTS SkyActiv-D 2.2
Displacement
2,191 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
6AT / 6MT
Fuel
Diesel
Body
SUV
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Chassis variants of the CX-5
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
KE2FWSH-VPTS SkyActiv-D 2.22,191 ccFF6AT / 6MTKE2AWSH-VPTS SkyActiv-D 2.22,191 cc4WD6AT / 6MT
Dimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,540 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Weight
1,610 kg
Shipping volume
14.24 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
KE2AW-100001XXXXXXFeb 2012 – Dec 2014Pre-facelift
KE2AW-200001XXXXXXJan 2015 – Jan 2017Facelift
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This KE2AW was produced 2012–2017; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaEligible
Within the 15-year limit from manufacture.TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the KE2AW
What are the common maintenance focal points for the KE2AW's SH-VPTS engine?
Owners should monitor for carbon buildup in the intake tract, and ensure regular cleanings of the EGR system and intake manifold to preserve throttle response.
What type of AWD system is used in the KE2AW?
It uses Mazda's i-ACTIV AWD, an active system that monitors slip, ambient temperature, and driver inputs to preemptively distribute torque to the rear wheels.