Mazda CX-5
KEEFWStock varies — page stays liveThe KEEFW chassis designates the first-generation, front-wheel-drive Mazda CX-5 equipped with the 2.0-liter naturally aspirated SkyActiv-G gasoline engine. It is valued for its reliable performance, lightweight chassis, and highly competitive fuel economy in urban environments.
Engine
PE-VPS SkyActiv-G 2.0
Displacement
1,997 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
6AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Mazda CX-5 — representative 1st Gen (KE) imageChassis variants of the CX-5
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
KEEFWPE-VPS SkyActiv-G 2.01,997 ccFF6AT
KE2FWSH-VPTS SkyActiv-D 2.22,188 ccFF6AT / 6MTKE2AWSH-VPTS SkyActiv-D 2.22,188 cc4WD6AT / 6MTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,540 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Weight
1,440 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
KEEFW-100001XXXXXXFeb 2012 – Dec 2014Pre-facelift (Zenki)
KEEFW-200001XXXXXXJan 2015 – Jan 2017Facelift (Kouki)
Import eligibility by country (2012–2017)
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 KEEFW
What is a common maintenance item on the PE-VPS engine in the KEEFW?
Because the PE-VPS is a direct-injection engine, it can experience carbon buildup on the intake valves over time. Periodic intake valve cleaning and using high-quality fuel can prevent performance degradation.
Does the KEEFW come with a manual transmission in Japan?
No, the JDM-spec KEEFW was exclusively paired with the 6-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic transmission.