XYZ Racing Super Sport Coilovers — Mazda CX-5 (KE) 4WD 2013-2017

The first-generation CX-5 KE is a tall, 1.5-tonne crossover with a high centre of gravity and soft factory damping tuned for family-car compliance. Body roll arrives early, the nose dives under braking, and the rear axle takes its time settling on a B-road. Owners who actually drive their KE – rather than just commute in it – hit those limits within a week of ownership.

The XYZ Racing Super Sport coilover for the Mazda CX-5 KE 4WD addresses that geometry head-on. It pulls ride height down, firms up damper control across the stroke, and brings the chassis closer to the road without turning a practical SUV into something unliveable on broken UK tarmac.

What this coilover does for your 2013-2017 Mazda CX-5 (KE) 4WD

Drop the KE 20-30mm and the visual transformation is immediate, but the real gain is dynamic. Roll is reduced through faster initial damping response, so direction changes feel less ponderous and the front tyres bite earlier in a corner. Under braking, nose-dive is controlled rather than absorbed, which keeps the contact patch loaded and shortens stopping distances on a cold morning. The 4WD drivetrain rewards a flatter platform too – power is laid down more predictably out of a roundabout when the rear suspension is not still recovering from the last compression. Adjustable damping lets you run a softer setting for the school run and stiffen things up for a weekend drive without touching the ride height.

About the Super Sport coilover

The Super Sport series is XYZ Racing’s fast-road specification – the part of the range built for owners who want sharper handling without committing to a circuit-spec setup. Construction is a 32-step adjustable monotube damper with a CNC-machined aluminium top mount and a high-tensile steel lower body, paired with linear-rate springs matched to the KE’s kerb weight and weight distribution. Ride height adjusts independently of spring preload via a threaded lower mount, so corner balance stays correct as you change stance. Damping adjustment runs through a single knob at the top of each strut, covering compression and rebound in one click. The seals and bushings are spec’d for daily use rather than rebuild-every-season race duty.

Fitment for the Mazda CX-5 (Years 2013-2017)

This kit is designed specifically for the first-generation Mazda CX-5 KE platform with 4WD running gear, covering the 2013 to 2017 model years. Both the 2.0 and 2.2-litre Skyactiv variants in 4WD form share the same suspension geometry and are covered. Confirm your build date and drivetrain before ordering – the 2WD KE uses a different rear damper and is a separate part.

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Pick your spring rates and damping spec below and build the setup that suits how you actually use the car.