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    Default Mazda reveals 2012 CX-5 softroader ahead of Frankfurt

    Filed under: Frankfurt Motor Show, Etc., Europe, Crossover, Mazda, Diesel



    Mazda has finally given us all a peek at the company's all-new 2012 CX-5 small crossover ahead of its debut at September's Frankfurt Auto Show. The high-riding five door is draped in the automaker's new "Kodo" design language and relies on a host of SkyActiv engine and transmission options. European buyers will be able to choose between a 2.0-liter gasoline engine and a 2.2-liter diesel powerplant, both with lofty 14:1 compression ratios. Each engine will be available in Standard Power and High Power iterations, and the high compression ratio helps return improved efficiency.

    So far, details are scarce on exactly what kind of transmission options will be available at launch, though whispers kicking around the web have indicated that a six-speed manual gearbox is likely, as well as an available six-speed automatic. Expect to see serious engineering advances in both transmissions designed to serve up increased fuel economy.

    Mazda says that the company's Kodo design language stands for "Soul of motion." Whatever it means, we think it's a huge improvement over the Joker-smile faces of the outgoing Nagare era. The Mazda CX-5 is set to debut in Frankfurt on September 13, and the CUV is confirmed for sale in the North American market. Check out the gallery above and Hit the jump for the press release.Continue reading Mazda reveals 2012 CX-5 softroader ahead of Frankfurt

    Mazda reveals 2012 CX-5 softroader ahead of Frankfurt originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Aug 2011 09:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.



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    dont really like it...
    but would like to see one in the metal rather than seeing what appears to be computer generated images

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    Modest change to the grill and it'd look like a BMW

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nexus View Post
    Modest change to the grill and it'd look like a BMW
    good pick up!
    almost looks like the new 1-series, or X1
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    I like it!

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    looks like the "concept" car they had at the melbourne motorshow just with a few changes!!!

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    Still better than the Dualis or ASX.

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    Run about the same line as dualis and asx then..

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