Let's be honest, most SUVs at this price ask you to give something up. This CX5 does not. Dressed in a rich, deep metallic bronze that shifts between chocolate and gunmetal as the light moves across it, it has the kind of quiet elegance that stands out from the sea of white and silver in any parking lot. Sculpted shoulders, a sloping roofline, slim LED tail lamps with a signature glow and dual chrome exhaust tips give it a confident, grown up stance. Dark alloy rims with machined spokes complete the look, and from every angle it looks like it costs far more than it does.

Climb inside and you will feel the difference. Mazda built this cabin around the driver, with a crisp floating display on top of the dashboard, a clean three dial instrument cluster, soft touch surfaces and a rotary controller sitting right where your hand falls naturally. The seats are electrically adjustable, so finding your perfect driving position takes a few gentle touches, and the push button start brings the engine alive without fuss. Then the Bose sound system takes over and fills the cabin with rich, balanced music that turns a Monday morning commute into your personal listening session.

This is where the CX5 really earns its reputation. The 360 degree camera shows you a bird's eye view of the whole car on screen, which means tight parking spots, narrow gates and busy supermarket lots stop being stressful. Parking sensors add another layer of confidence, and the power tailgate opens at the touch of a button when your hands are full of shopping or luggage. The driver assistance technology, adaptive cruise control and the i stop system that saves fuel every time you pause at a junction mean the car is quietly looking out for you and your wallet on every journey.

Underneath, the all wheel drive system gives you the grip and stability that make this SUV equally happy on wet Nairobi roads, weekend highways and the rougher stretches that lead to your favourite getaway. The SKYACTIV engineering is known for the sweet spot of smooth power and sensible fuel use, so you get the drive you want without the fuel bill you dread. Add Mazda's famously solid build quality and you have an SUV that feels planted, refined and ready for family life.

Here is the best part. This premium AWD CX5 is priced at only 3.1 million. Clean, well presented and ready to go from our yard straight to your driveway. Cars with this level of equipment and this price tag do not wait around, so the smart move is to see it before someone else does.