Mazda CX-5

Manufacturer	Mazda
Production	2012–Present 2013–Present (Philippines)
Model years	2013–
Assembly	Ujina Plant No.2, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan[1][2][3] Vladivostok, Russia[4] Santa Rosa City, Philippines
Predecessor	Mazda Tribute Mazda CX-7
Class	Compact crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Platform	MAZDA SKYACTIV platform
Engine	2.0 L SKYACTIV-G (PE-VPS) I4 2.5 L SKYACTIV-G (PE-VPS) I4 2.2 L SKYACTIV-D (SH-VPTS) I4
Transmission	6-speed automatic 6-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,700 mm (106.3 in)[5]
Length	4,540 mm (178.7 in)[5]
Width	1,840 mm (72.4 in)[5]
Height	1,670 mm (65.7 in)[5]
Curb weight	1,455–1,555 kg (3,210–3,430 lb)[5]

SH-VPTS Diesel engine

The Mazda CX-5 ^[6] is a compact/small-family crossover SUV produced by Mazda starting in 2012 for the 2013 model year lineup. It is Mazda's first car featuring the new KODO - Soul of Motion Design language^[7] first shown in the Shinari concept vehicle in May 2010.^[8] It is also the first vehicle featuring the company's full Skyactiv Technology suite, featuring a rigid, lightweight platform, combined with a new series of efficient engines and transmissions resulting in reduced emissions and fuel consumption. The Skyactiv Engine and Transmission Technologies were released in the 2012 Mazda3 compact sedan and hatchback.^[9]

Mazda MINAGI (2011) [edit]

Mazda MINAGI (マツダ 勢(MINAGI)) concept car is the first Mazda vehicle featuring Mazda's new 'KODO – Soul of Motion' design language and SKYACTIV technologies.

The vehicle was unveiled in 2011 Geneva Motor Show.^[10][11][12]

The design was based on the Mazda MINAGI.

The model was first shown at the September 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.^[13]

Early European models include choice of SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV-D 2.2 engines.^[14][15]

Japanese model was unveiled in 2011 Tokyo Motor Show,^[16][17] and a customized variant featuring red exterior body color with alloy wheels painted in matte-black and slightly lower body height later 2012 Tokyo Motor Salon^[18][19] Production models went on sale in 2012, with choice of SKYACTIV-D 2.2 or SKYACTIV-G 2.0 engines, SKYACTIV-DRIVE 6-speed automatic transmission.^[20]

The CX-5 is available with both front and all-wheel drive, powered by a 2.0 petrol four-cylinder engine (PE-VPS) sporting 162 bhp (121 kW; 164 PS)/155 lb·ft (210 N·m) averaging an estimated 28 mpg_-imp (10 L/100 km; 23 mpg_-US) emitting around 139 g/km.^[21] It will also be available with a 2.2 liter two-stage turbocharged diesel (SH-VPTS) with either 147 bhp (110 kW; 149 PS)/280 lb·ft (380 N·m) or 173 bhp (129 kW; 175 PS)/310 lb·ft (420 N·m), emitting an estimated 119 and 139 g/km, respectively. The EPA rated the CX-5's gas mileage as the best in its class, averaging 26mpg city and 35mpg highway, which Mazda claims is the best mileage of any non-hybrid SUV.^[22] Fuel consumption for the entry-level diesel engine with front wheel drive is 63 mpg_-imp (4.5 L/100 km; 52 mpg_-US).^[23][24]

The U.S. version of the CX-5 debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The only engine available is a direct-injected, 2.0-liter four-cylinder Skyactiv-G gasoline engine with 155 bhp (116 kW; 157 PS),^[25] which is less than the 163 bhp (122 kW; 165 PS) first reported. However, it is rated at 26 mpg city and 32 mpg highway with automatic transmission and 26 mpg city and 35 mpg highway with manual transmission.^[26]

Production [edit]

Japan production of Mazda CX-5 with SKYACTIV-D 2.2 diesel engine began at Ujina Plant near Mazda's headquarters in Hiroshima.^[27]

In 2012, Mazda CX-5 production at Ujina Plant was set to increase to 240,000 units per year by expanding production from Ujina Plant No.2 to also include Ujina Plant No.1.^[28]

Sales [edit]

The Japan domestic market CX-5 achieved monthly sales 8 times higher than forecast right after its launch in February 2012, with the "clean diesel" (as it is referred to in Japan) model accounting for 73% of these.^[29]

Awards [edit]

The Mazda CX-5 replaces the utilitarian Mazda Tribute in the compact SUV segment, which had become among Mazda's less charismatic offerings,^[30] and the Mazda CX-7.^{[31] [32]}

Car of the Year Award [edit]

The Mazda CX-5 is the winner of the Japan Car of the Year Award 2012-2013.

Marketing [edit]

To promote the CX-5, Mazda teamed up with Universal Pictures for their strategic partnership in support for the launch of the movie, Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, and Mazda launched a co-branded national Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax-themed commercial spot based around Mazda’s SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY.^[33]

Recognition [edit]

The 2013 Mazda CX-5 was one of the five finalists for the 2013 Green Car of the Year awarded by the Green Car Journal at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show.^[34]

Sales in the United States [edit]

References [edit]

External links [edit]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Mazda CX-5

• Official CX-5 US website
• Official Mazda CX-5 Website (Japanese)
• Official Mazda CX-5 Website (United Kingdom)