All-New Mazda CX-5 World Premiere at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

Written By Unknown on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 | 5:01 AM

2012 Mazda CX-5

The first of Mazda's new-generation vehicles to fully adopt breakthrough SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY and new 'KODO - Soul of Motion' design theme

HIROSHIMA : August 2, 2011 - 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 the first of a new generation of Mazda products that will adopt the full range of Mazda's breakthrough SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY and new design theme, 'KODO - Soul of Motion'.

The Mazda CX-5 evolves Mazda's hallmark fun-to-drive character and will be progressively introduced to global markets from early 2012. Developed around the full range of SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY – including all-new Mazda gasoline and diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions, body and chassis – the CX-5 delivers precise response and a high-quality ride matched with outstanding environmental and safety performance.

The engine lineup for the European specification CX-5 will include Mazda's SKYACTIV-G 2.0 gasoline engine SKYACTIV-D 2.2 diesel engine available in Standard Power and High Power versions. Mazda focused on achieving exceptional environmental performance for a compact SUV and targeted CO₂ emissions of less than 120g/km* for the SKYACTIV-D 2.2 engine model.

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.

Joining the CX-5 on Mazda's stand at the Frankfurt show will be the facelifted Mazda3. It delivers lower CO₂ emissions, more sporty and stable driving dynamics, updated interior and exterior design, and higher quality levels.

Officially titled the 64th Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA), the Frankfurt Motor Show will open to the press on September 13 and 14, and to the public from September 15 through 25, 2011. Mazda will hold a press conference on Tuesday, September 13 from 14:15 to 14:30 local time.

* Standard Power SKYACTIV-D 2.2 model with front-wheel-drive, SKYACTIV-MT manual transmission and i-stop

Main Exhibits at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

Reference exhibits	Mazda CX-5 (World premiere) Mazda3 facelift model (European premiere)
Technology exhibits	New Mazda SKYACTIV-G direct injection gasoline engine New Mazda SKYACTIV-D clean diesel engine New Mazda SKYACTIV-Drive automatic transmission New Mazda SKYACTIV-MT manual transmission
Vehicles currently on sale	Mazda2, Mazda5, Mazda6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-7