Mazda CX-5

KE2FWStock varies — page stays live

The KE2FW chassis represents the front-wheel drive (2WD) version of the first-generation Mazda CX-5 powered by the high-torque 2.2-liter SkyActiv-D clean diesel engine.

Engine
SH-VPTS SkyActiv-D 2.2
Displacement
2,191 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
6AT / 6MT
Fuel
Diesel
Body
SUV
Mazda CX-5 KE2FWMazda CX-5 — representative 1st gen (KE) image

Chassis variants of the CX-5

KE2FWSH-VPTS SkyActiv-D 2.22,191 ccFF6AT / 6MT
KE2AWSH-VPTS SkyActiv-D 2.22,191 cc4WD6AT / 6MT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,540 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Weight
1,520 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
KE2FW-100001XXXXXXFeb 2012Dec 2014Pre-facelift
KE2FW-200001XXXXXXJan 2015Jan 2017Facelift

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This KE2FW 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 KE2FW

What engine powers the KE2FW?
It is equipped with the 2.2-liter SH-VPTS twin-turbocharged inline-4 SkyActiv-D clean diesel engine.
Is the KE2FW all-wheel drive?
No, the KE2FW is a front-wheel-drive (FF) layout. The all-wheel-drive counterpart is the KE2AW.