Mazda CX-5

The Mazda CX-5  is a compact 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 first shown in the Shinari concept vehicle in May 2010. 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.

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

Mazda MINAGI (2011)

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.

The model was first shown at the September 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.

At its introduction in 2012, it won the Car of the Year Japan Award.

Production version Mazda CX-5

The design was based on the Mazda MINAGI. The Mazda CX-5 replaces the utilitarian Mazda Tribute in the compact SUV segment, which had become among Mazda's less charismatic offerings, and the Mazda CX-7.

Early European models include choice of SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV-D 2.2 engines.

SH-VPTS Diesel engine

Japanese model was unveiled in 2011 Tokyo Motor Show,^[21][22] 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 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.

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.^[26] 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.^[27] Fuel consumption for the entry-level diesel engine with front wheel drive is 63 mpg_-imp (4.5 L/100 km; 52 mpg_-US). As of September 2013 no plans to release diesel engine in US - per Mazda Corp Relations. CX-9 diesel to be offered in Mid 2014.

Production

Mazda CX-5 2.0 Skyactiv-G AWD (Europe).

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

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.

Sales

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.

Car of the Year Award

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

United States

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.

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), 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.

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.

Calendar Year	Total sales
2012	43,319