Mazda has just confirmed the production of the new compact crossover CX-5. Just as we reported earlier, the Madza CX-5′s design cues are heavily derived from the Mazda Minagi Concept.
The Mazda CX-5 CUV will be the first production vehicle to feature Mazda’s new “KODO” design theme, and breakthrough SKYACTIV technologies, including engines, transmissions, body and chassis to lower overall body mass for improved fuel efficiency and performance.
The Mazda CX-5 CUV is a very attractive, luxurious-looking crossover indeed, and lets hope that this little small CUV will be not so expensive like the luxury models from BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
The new Mazda CX-5 will make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2011, and it will be available at dealerships in 2012.
PRESS RELEASE»Mazda Announces New Compact SUV Will Be Mazda CX-5
- The First of Mazda’s Next-Generation Products to Blend SKYACTIV Technology with KODO Design -HIROSHIMA, Japan, April 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that its new compact crossover SUV will be called the Mazda CX-5. It is the production model derived from the Mazda MINAGI Concept, which debuted at the Geneva Motor Show (81e Salon International de l’Auto de Geneve) in March of this year and will be shown at the New York International Auto Show that opens to the public on April 22, 2011.
The CX-5 will be the first production vehicle to incorporate Mazda’s new design theme, ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’ as debuted on the Mazda SHINARI concept car, as well as the full range of breakthrough SKYACTIV technologies, including engines, transmissions, body and chassis. The CX-5 will join Mazda’s global line-up in 2012.
The “CX” in CX-5 represents Mazda’s line-up of crossover SUV vehicles, which also includes the Mazda CX-7 and Mazda CX-9. The CX-5 will be the compact model in the series.
The Mazda CX-5 will make its international debut at the 64th IAA (Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung) Motor Show to be held in Frankfurt, Germany in September 2011.
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