The name is not a surprise, nor its looks. That’s because Mazda came up with the Minagi Concept earlier this year in March, before confirming that the production car will be called CX-5 a month later. Now, the Mazda CX-5 compact crossover is previewed ahead of its world debut at September’s Frankfurt show, and it retains much of the Minagi’s looks.
To slot under Mazda’s CX-7 and CX-9 SUVs, the CX-5 will be a milestone model for the Hiroshima based carmaker. This is because it will be the first of a new generation of Mazda products that will adopt the full range of SkyActiv tech, and also the brand’s new design theme, Kodo.
Kodo, which means Soul of Motion, was first shown via the four-door coupe Shinari Concept of 2010, replacing the Nagare look of today’s production Mazdas.
Mazda’s SkyActiv tech encompasses fuel efficient gasoline and diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions, as well as body and chassis. They try to think out of the box for SkyActiv – an example is the record high 14:1 compression ratio in direct-injection petrol engines, accompanied by a range of anti knock measures, that delivers 30 km/l in a 1.3-litre Mazda 2.
Sitting on a new modular platform and suspension set-up, the CX-5 will feature a SkyActiv-G 2.0L gasoline engine and a SkyActiv-D 2.2L diesel, available in “Standard Power” and “High Power” variants. Both engines also sport the magic 14:1 compression ratio for ideal efficiency, a very high figure for petrol and a very low figure for diesel. The CX-5’s oil burner puts out 173 bhp and 420 Nm of torque.
“Exceptional environmental performance” was a main focus here, and the 2.2 diesel is set to emit less than 120g/km of CO2, which is a very good figure for an SUV.
The CX-5 will be progressively introduced to global markets from early 2012. More pics after the jump.
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hmm…first impression it looks like a rebadge mitsubishi asx
haha i expected such comments
I don’t know how on earth you can see a mitsubishi here…Thank god it doesn’t look like the asx AT ALL because I m getting one confirmed!
like a tuscon~~why?why?did japanese copy korean?why?whyyyyy? :P
This is way better than Tuscon ….
Looks like a Dakar Rally race car.
and a way better than Sportage…
yup I notice that too…copying Tucson with 2 headlight,2 rearlight,4wheels,5 doors,1roof,1 exhaust,1 steering wheel,aircond,with car meter,fuel tank,1 engine,1 gearbox,a body with paint….etcs….damn the Japanese !!!!!why copy?????!!!!???
Japs is getting inferior compared to koreans.
its very nice. but the nose…it just looks a bit too rigid.
re-badged BMW X1 ?
i have an X1 and from this angle it looks like one with probably 20mm higher stance.
Kodo or what they would call, the dashboard design looked very similar to C-class facelift’s. Anyway, there’s nothing wrong copying good design! Like everybody is copying i-phone/pad.
Those ipad/ iPhones are imitate.
nice…wonder what’s the price range like when it ‘arrives’ here..
Niceeeeeeeeeeeee
rugged look with exceptional engine with one caveat…its sure going to be damn expensive when it reaches our shore
this really looks good! really. key question is … how much?
Was told it will be a CRV rival and price will be the same.
who told you? mazda ceo?
i think u r hoping it wud be priced around cr-v range so u cud afford one.lol
The car has a very stunning appeal to its exterior and interior. It has promising driving quality,too.
damn they make good looking cars.
the interior looks beutiful… but the nose a bit too high…
The CX-5?s oil burner puts out 173 bhp and 420 Nm of torque…..Wow, yummy!
proton should try to buy mazda…
IF that happens, Malaysia economy will suffer as proton will have to suck our economy dry to afford Mazda
using our money ?
the very first time I saw an ugliness in Mazda design…copy korean lagi..
compression ratio 14:1!! what is the minimum RON required?
The more I look at it, the more I like it.
Cool…and such a great design. Headlight is in HID and nice good looking suv. Actually mazda design is unique and its not copying korean car design. Minagi concept car design is in public view before tucson launch in the market. In fact the korean car is copying mazda design. love mazda….
aiyoo… like mz3 hb….why must have rear door quarter window? minari concept didn’t have it leh
Just wonder when is it coming to our shore and hopefully the price is comparable with other models in its class
so this gives clue on how future mazda 2,3,6 front end looks like…
Oh how unfortunate if its true..looks like mazda also goes along as the H and T, design getting ugly and uglier…
here seem like the japanese’s car is not keen in diesel power? as they r not as good as the conti/korea made?
they are not really into Diesel, even in their land, they trying to abolish all diesel vehicle including heavy trucks and buses…everythings go on petrol, ngv or electric
very nice interior, if without mazda logo I wil say it is Audi’s..