Mazda CX-5 : To be discovered in Francfort

Mazda Motor Corporation will hold the world premiere of the all-new Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show (September 13 through 25, 2011).

The CX-5 is also the first production model to showcase Mazda’s new design theme, ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’, which was previewed with the Mazda SHINARI and Mazda MINAGI concept cars. Unique themes of KODO design include a prominent new front view with a bolder family face and dynamic styling that conveys a strong sense of vitality and agility.

The new Skyactiv program

Mazda’s new compact SUV is developed around the full range of SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY including all-new Mazda gasoline and diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions, body and chassis. It delivers precise response and a high-quality ride matched with outstanding environmental and safety performance.

The engine line-up for the European specification CX-5 will include Mazda’s SKYACTIV-G 2.0 gasoline engine and SKYACTIV-D 2.2 diesel engine available in Standard Power and High Power versions. Each engine has a record-breaking compression ratio of 14:1 for ideal efficiency.

Both transmissions, a 6-speed manual Skyactiv-MT and a 6-speed automatic Skyactiv-Drive, use the “i-Stop” system that turns off the motor every time the vehicle stops moving.

The CX-5 will be available with front-wheel traction or as an all-wheel drive. Although not confirmed, the American version of the CX-5 might use the same motors as he European versions.

This new compact crossover SUV should be offered by the beginning of 2012.