2013 Mazda CX-5 looks better without the camouflage

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As you might recall, we recently spent some time behind the wheel of a camouflaged Mazda CX-5 prototype in Iceland. And while we walked away impressed with our short stint behind the wheel, the fact that the car was covered in cheetah paper meant we couldn't quite see the final design - until now.

It's a good-looking crossover, this CX-5, keeping true to Mazda's original Minagi concept that first bowed at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. What's more, the CX-5 will be a much-welcomed replacement for the Ford-supplied Tribute crossover - a vehicle that never really set the sales charts on fire.

When we drove the CX-5, we were very impressed with the SkyActiv 2.0-liter gasoline engine, though we're still crossing our fingers that Mazda will offer the 2.2-liter diesel powerplant here in the United States. Nevertheless, we give the CX-5 two thumbs up, and you can see the final road-ready version in our attached high-res image gallery.2013 Mazda CX-5 looks better without the camouflage originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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[andy b]

What is that sweet looking 6 wagon in the background??

[Reedy]

Any word on how much the 2.2 Diesel will be able to tow?

[blackbetty]

Does anyone know anymore about the combinations that will be available in petrol/diesel manual/auto FWD/AWD

[turkminator]

Kinda looks like the Nissan dualis

[Spudspec]

cross between an X3 and a Mitsubishi thing..... not too sure about that front grille

[MadAussie]

That nose should have been on the front of the new ute.