Mazda is only considering the possibility of giving the new CX-5 an off-road version, but AutoExe has already moved ahead with its own answer. The Japanese tuner has presented both a rugged KM-07 AX kit and a sportier KM-07 set for the SUV, putting its vision on the table before Mazda has built a factory version.
The off-road package is built for adventures and starts at ¥501,710, or about $3,200. It adds a redesigned lower front bumper section with integrated LEDs, an aluminum skid plate that mimics engine protection, bolt-on fender flares in matte or gloss black, a rear diffuser in an aluminum style that also serves as protection, and a matching tailgate garnish. AutoExe also offers rally-style mud flaps in red or black, special decals for the hood and tailgate, and protective covers for the door handles.
AutoExe was founded by former factory Mazda pilot and 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Yojiro Terada, and its new CX-5 program reflects a company that has long specialized in giving Mazda models a sharper edge. The sporty KM-07 set is priced at ¥445,060, or $2,800, and includes a front bumper extension with a pronounced splitter, deeper side skirts, a roof spoiler, and a rear bumper extension that frames twin exhaust tips. All of those pieces are finished in gloss black, and buyers can add carbon-coated visors and protective door handle covers.
The split between the two kits shows where AutoExe sees demand. Mazda is still only exploring the idea of an off-road CX-5, while the tuner has already built a catalog around that gap in the market. AutoExe has also confirmed work on what it calls “functional parts,” and expects to present a full catalog for the new CX-5 by autumn.
That matters because the styling kits, along with future chassis and engine components, will be sold through the Mazda dealer network in Japan. For now, the company with the bolder plan is not Mazda itself, but the specialist that has spent years turning Mazda hardware into something more tailored for buyers who want either extra grit or a more aggressive street look.
