Mazda Minagi Concept - CX-5 (versão de produção) em Frankfurt

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Para os que apreciam, acho que não se devem preocupar muito, porque o Minagi é essencialmente um show-car, ou seja, o carro de produção com maquilhagem...

Falta-lhe os pormenores dos verdadeiros concepts, que não são ou não costumam ser "traduziveis" para a realidade.
Onde é que estão as portas de abertura xpto ou a ausência de um pilar B?
E as linhas estão demasiado comedidas para um show-car. Existiam mais diferenças entre o Qazana e o Juke do que deverão existir entre o Minagi e o Cx-5

As diferenças mais visiveis para o modelo que encontraremos no stand, deverão ser as rodas mais comedidas e pára-choques sem tanto aparato, como as saídas de escape. Os grupos ópticos também poderão ser simplificados e teremos retrovisores dignos desse nome.

No interior é que vamos assistir às maiores diferenças, apesar de a arquitectura geral do mesmo não diferir da apresentada no show-car.

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Espias do CX-5 - interior à vista

















Neste momento continuamos a ver o "corpo" do CX-7 neste carro, no entanto, já dá para vislumbrar a influência da frente do Minagi (e do Shinari) na frente deste carro.

Quanto ao interior não parece ser de nenhum dos irmãos mais velhos, por isso suponho que já tenha partes do produto final.

Fonte: Autoblog

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Excelentes notícias por parte da construtora nipónica que vêm confirmar as melhores expectativas em torno do futuro da marca que passa muito pela enorme eficiência das novas tecnologias "Sky Activ" que reduzem nos consumos e emissões de gases. Isto irá repercutir-se na carteira dos consumidores, tanto na utilização diária como no preço de compra dos veículos desta marca.

CX-5 Começa uma nova era da Mazda

O 1º Mazda a ser produzids com a nova e radical tecnologia 'SkyActiv' da empresa, será o SUV CX-5, que deve chegar ao Reino Unido na Primavera de 2012.
Sky Activ engloba uma plataforma leve e modular, nova suspensão set-ups, motores muito mais leves e novas transmissões que dará à Mazda um futura provado de uma década e permite que floresça como uma construtora independente fora de sua aliança com a Ford.

O CX-5 será suportado pela nova plataforma da Mazda, que pode ser usado como uma base para qualquer tamanho de carro, de um Mazda 3 até ao CX-7, devido à sua modularidade.
O SUV que se inicia será equipado com um novo motor 2,2-litros turbodiesel que produz 175cv a 4500rpm 420Nm a 2000 rpm. O motor é 20 % mais económico do que o diesel de 2,2l actual. Vai ser acoplado a uma transmissão manual de seis velocidades.

Com este novo motor e caixa de velocidades, a versão do CX-5 de tracção dianteira terá as emissões de CO2 inferiores a 120g/km.
O motor também já cumpre as normas de emissões Euro 6 (não deve entrar em vigor até Setembro de 2014), sem armadilhas caro NOx. Também é mais barato construir do que hoje Euro 5 diesel. (tradução àa olhómetro)
CX-5 starts new Mazda era - Autocar.co.uk

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As entranhas do carro são claramente mais interessantes do que as vestes escolhidas.
Sem dúvida, a puxar o lado pervertido da minha pessoa, já que a necessidade de espreitar por baixo das saias é grande

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Aí está ele!

Pre-Salón de Frankfurt: Mazda nos adelanta el CX-5 de producción

Ya sabes que la próxima gran cita del mundo del automóvil llegará justo después del verano, en septiembre, cuando abra sus puertas de par en par el Salón de Frankfurt y nos volvamos locos para poder cubrir todas las novedades que nos trae. Así que muchas marcas están intentando sacar su momento de gloria por adelantado, aprovechándose de este mes de agosto de sequía informativa, pues en Frankfurt será complicado captar toda nuestra atención.

Pues bien, aplicando la técnica, Mazda acaba de mostrarnos el CX-5 de producción, y nos ha dado unos pocos detalles sobre él.

Estéticamente, su parecido con el concept Shinari y sobre todo con el Minagi es más que evidente. De hecho, las diferencias entre este último y el modelo de producción son de detalle, centradas en los grupos ópticos para hacerlos "viables".

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Primeiros dados surpreendentes que traduzi da Autocar:

O primeiro carro de produção da Mazda a vir equipado com a sua gama de radical chassis SkyActiv, motor e tecnologias de transmissão e a sua nova linguagem de design Kodo será o novo SUV Mazda CX-5.
Visualizado nestas imagens oficiais à frente do Frankfurt Motor Show, o novo CX-5 é baseado na nova plataforma Mazda modular e suspensão que pode ser usada como base em qualquer Mazda de tamanho entre o 3 e o CX-7.

Ligando o CX-5 será um novo motor 175cv,420Nm de 2.2 litrosturbo diesel que, quando acoplado a uma nova transmissão manual de seis velocidades,terá as emissões de CO2 inferiores a 120g/km,uma conquista notável para um carro com a mesma pegada que um AudiQ5.
A Autocar compreende que o motor também será de 20% mais económico do que o diesel 2,2 que ele substitui. A economia ultra baixa e valores de CO2 são, em parte até uma taxa de compressão optimizada de 14:1. A Mazda também vai oferecer uma versão de maior potência deste motor diesel, bem como os motores a gasolina não especificados SkyActiv.
O novo novo projeto de linguagem Kodo da Mazda foi visualizado no concept Shinari do ano passado e novamente no concept Minagi em Genebra, em Março, que inspirou o CX-5. O CX-5 mantém o aspecto bonito do concept, incluindo a sua extremidade dianteira ousada, laterais esculpidas e teto inclinado.
Ao CX-5 juntar-se-á em Frankfurt um facelift do Mazda 3 hatchback . Espera-se que os primeiros exemplares do CX-5 são cheguem ao Reino Unido até à Primavera de 2012.
New Mazda CX-5 unveiled - Autocar.co.uk

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Resumo dos dados que fui recolhendo (ainda há muito pouca informação):

· -Comprimento de 4,5m
· -Peso inferior a 1,5 toneladas
· -Diesel 2.2 de 175cv, 420Nm e 4,5l/100km (menos de 120g CO2 para caixa manual de 6v e tracção dianteira)
· -A versão mais fraca será de 150cv
· -Gasolina de 165cv, 210Nm
· -Terá novas caixas de manuais e automáticas de 6 velocidades.
· -É um 5 lugares com 5 portas
· -Terá versões de tracção dianteira e integral
· -Sistema Stop & Start (i-Stop)

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Está muito bom! Quase igual ao protótipo!

Pena é a versão Diesel ser 2.2, o que o prejudica no ISV...
O ideal era um 1.6mz-cd de 120/130cv...

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Um carro que me desilude bastante no que toca ao aspecto, Já o show-car, que não passava do carro de produção com bling bling extra, o tinha sido.
E porquê?
Dado o que se tem lido sobre o programa Sky-Active, é uma pena a estética não reflectir em nada esse minuncioso trabalho de engenharia, que nos dará carros mais leves e motores mais avançados e poupadinhos
Demasiado banal...

Esta linguagem Kodo é inferior áquela que temos no Mazda2 e Mazda6 actuais.
já o Shinari não impressionou, é óbvio que passando a linguagem para produção, perderia-se bastante.
Fico com algum receio para os futuros Mx5 e Rx7

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Todos os q aparecem neste segmento vendem, mesmo esta verdadeira manta de retalhos em q pouca coisa bate certo. No entanto, penso q será apreciada no oriente e na américa do norte, caso o vendam por lá.

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Não gostei, mania de aplicar a tendência estética a toda a gama.
Num longo sedan resultou bem, no Mx-5 e Rx-7 desde que não abusem na agressividade também deverá resultar pelo que se tem visto nos renders, mas num SUV...

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Primeiro contacto com o Cx5, e parece que o programa Skyactive não é apenas fogo de artíficio...

in Autocar

Mazda CX-5 2.0 FWD Skyactiv-MT


What is it?
The cheapest way you’ll find into the new Mazda CX-5. Fitted with a 2.0-litre 162bhp petrol motor and a manual gearbox that sends drive to the front wheels, this is the only flavour of petrol CX-5 due to hit UK showrooms.

Mazda’s new compact SUV is new from the ground up, and whilst the diesel models will form the bulk of the UK sales this petrol variant is crucial to the car’s global appeal and therefore has been lavished with the same technical innovations as the diesel.

The all-alloy motor gets a benchmark compression ratio of just 14.0:1, the structure is lighter and 30 per cent more rigid than previous mainstream Mazdas, and the car as a whole is a showcase of just what the Japanese maker can do when it starts with a clean sheet.

What’s it like?
Very good. This petrol model has a lighter feel to its responses than the diesel, which remains the heavier car despite its alloy construction, and for all that it lacks the four-wheel drive it turns-in well and offers an impressively sharp and predictable drive for a car of this type.

The new six-speed manual transmission is a big leap forward on the ‘box it replaces, offering a satisfyingly short and precise shift that encourages you to make the most of what the car has to offer. And the engine responds well to that sort of hard use. It’s very linear, gradual power delivery doesn’t sit so well with the utilitarian nature of the car as the torquey diesel but by any standards it’s an exceptionally competitive and enjoyable engine.

Going with the base model means 17-inch alloys, which endows the CX-5 with a pliant ride that should serve UK drivers well. Though body movement is noticeable it’s all very progressive, and occupants are well-isolated from the road’s surface.

Perhaps more impressive even than the flowing, precise responses of the car is its packaging. In this class buyers want liveability, and the CX-5 offers interior space that matches the best in class – particularly in terms of the generous rear passenger space.

Refinement is also hard to criticise. Some wind flutter over the wing mirrors and general tyre noise makes for a noticeable background hum but by class standards cabin noise is relatively hushed.

It’s a seriously well-judged package in terms of usability and driver reward. Think well-sorted everyday hatchback with SUV appeal and interior practicality, and your expectations of the CX-5 will be about spot-on.

Should I buy one?
When it eventually hits the showrooms early next year, yes. Much of the car’s success will hang on its pricing, but expect standard kit levels to be very high even if the CX-5 will be placed closer to the premium rivals.

This petrol car is one of the most rewarding models to drive, even if the impressive running costs of the diesels will guarantee that the petrol will make up for a very small percentage of sales. Even so, predicted C02 output of around 139g/km for this car is still impressive, and those covering fewer miles shouldn’t discount it. It should make for very easy motoring.
Vicky Parrott

Mazda CX-5 2.0 manual
Price: £20,500 (est); Top speed: 125mph (est); 0-62mph: 8.7sec (est); Economy: 48mpg (est); Co2: 139g/km (est) ; Kerb weight: 1480kg (est); Engine type: 1997cc, 4cyl, petrol; Power: 162bhp at 6000rpm; Torque: 155lb ft at 4000rpm; Gearbox: 6-spd manual

E uma opinião extra da jornalista que fez o teste

It’s a funny thing, the new Mazda CX-5. Drive it and you think it’s a really well-sorted, cohesive thing that offers outstanding economy and emissions as its stand-out selling point. So all good there, then.

But talk to the ranks of engineers and executives that developed the car and it becomes obvious that the CX-5 could well be more significant than it initially appears. What really caught my attention on the launch of this car was that, by managing to give both the 2.2-litre diesel engine and 2.0-litre petrol engine the same compression ratio – just 14:1 – the company can produce both engines on the same production line. According to Mazda no other company does this.

That sounds fairly dull, but in industry terms it’s a massive achievement. Even the manual and automatic transmission share many parts and therefore cut down enormously on tooling and labour costs.

Essentially, because the CX-5 is the first model to benefit from the company’s ‘SkyActiv’ tech and is therefore composed of entirely new parts – from the nuts and bolts in the drivetrains to the new touch-screen infotainment system – it has allowed Mazda to approach the manufacturing process in a totally different way.

Making the engines small enough to make room for the new exhaust system, which in turn is one of the biggest contributing factors that allowed the benchmark green figures, was one of the biggest issues. And if those compression ratios were easy to achieve (the exhaust system once again plays a key role here) then you can guarantee that someone else would have done it years ago.

So perhaps this is what’s most impressive: Mazda produced just 1.3 million cars last year. VW Group produced 7.4 million. Yet it’s the smaller player who has achieved these remarkable technical innovations that demonstrate a huge step forward for the combustion engine, and mass manufacturing.

Interestingly, Takeo Moriuchi, vehicle development division manager, attributed the achievement in part to the fact that Mazda is fairly small (by global industry standards, at least) and can therefore make these developments more rapidly. The CX-5 took just two years to go from a drawing to something that I drove around Iceland last week, and will be unveiled at Frankfurt in final production form in a few weeks.

And something else for you to consider: Mazda don’t think the new Skyactiv technology (which you can read more about here) comes close to rinsing the full potential from conventional motors. In fact, Hideaki Tanaker, the CX-5 program manager, maintains that there is still “at least 50 per cent more progress to be made” before we’ve seen the best that fossil-fuel powered motors have to give.

It may not be the long-term answer, but it’s good to know that there’s still plenty more to come from the combustion engine.

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Já que colocaste a análise escrita da Autocar, eu complemento com a reportagem visual (com alguma simagens vindas da Suécia onde também o testaram).

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E aqui está o vídeo que consegui encontrar do road test desta vez efectuado pela da "Auto Week". A língua é intragável, mas...

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ainda não vi o vídeo, mas pelas imagens continuo a gostar muito deste carro. o motor 2.2 é que vai matar as vendas aqui em PT, de resto tem 5 lugares, 5 portas, muitos cavalos, tudo o que preciso.

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Este vídeo só nos dá música, mas está bonito ver-se o carro mascarado a deslizar pela estrada.

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Na revista desta semana da Autohoje aparece uma boa reportagem sobre o teste efectuado em estrada ao novíssimo Mazda CX-5.
Embora a construtora nipónica garanta que os modelos ensaiados ainda não sejam os modelos de produção, porque ainda estão a ser efectuados alguns aperfeiçoamentos técnicos, a apreciação global efetuada no teste foi muito positiva. A relação dinâmica/conforto é muito boa e da caixa dizem-se maravilhas.

O Binário da versão de 175cv é bastante generoso – 420Nm às 2.000rpm.Tanto na versão de 150cv como na de 175cv do mesmo motor diesel de 2,184cc, o SUV recorre a 2 turbos. Um que funciona a baixos regimes e o segundo que só entra em funcionamento a regimes médios e altos.

Tudo isto não seria muito espantoso se não estivéssemos a falar de consumos ainda não anunciados, mas que são muito baixos, e de emissões de CO2 para este motor abaixo das 130g/km e abaixo de 120g para a motorização de 150cv (cumprindo já as exigências Euro 6). Para que isso seja possível, este é o 1º modelo da marca que conta já com o programa “Skyactive” que alberga o sistema Stop-Start, a mecânica já referida, o recurso ao alumínio em componentes do motor e na estrutura que fazem com que um carro com 10cm mais longo do que o VW Tiguan TDI de 170cv consiga ter menos 70kg.

Nada como ler a revista que tem muita informação, porque aqui ficou só um pequeno apanhado da boa surpresa que a Mazda está a ser (como aliás eu já vinha a prever há algum tempo).

Comprimento – 4,54m
Altura – 1,67m
Largura – 1,84m
Taxa de compressão – 14:1 (a mais baixa do mundo)
Início de comercialização em Portugal – Maio de 2012

Se atentarmos ao comprimento deste CX-5 facilmente poderemos imaginar que o CX-7 terá de aumentar uns centímetros para não canibalizar este seu irmão mais novo.

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Na revista desta semana da Autohoje aparece uma boa reportagem sobre o teste efectuado em estrada ao novíssimo Mazda MX-5.

Muda aí para CX-5.

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Review do Autoblog

2013 Mazda CX-5 [w/video]

Fuelish decisions aside, the rest of the CX-5 driving experience is very enjoyable, with responsive, well-weighted steering and a firm but smartly damped ride – even rolling on optional 19-inch tires. The brakes are progressive and feel good underfoot, too. Mazda admits it's in the process of tweaking both the steering and ride for U.S. tastes and road conditions, including a switch from summer tires to all-seasons. This sort of talk always triggers nervous visions of mallow-filled suspensions and lifeless steering, but the company's U.S. engineers have a good track record with this sort of thing, delivering vehicles that are at or near the apex of their class for engagement, something that's true from the diminutive Mazda2 all the way up to the three-row CX-9. Either way, we'll have to wait until we get our digits on production-spec cars (deliveries begin in the first quarter of 2012) to figure out if they've managed to avoid messing up a good thing.

Pricing has yet to be released for the 2013 CX-5, but we expect to see a MSRP of around $20,000 for starters. If Mazda can resist the urge to fiddle too much with its ride and handling, it might finally have a hot ticket in one of the market's fastest-growing segments. And if Mazda finds the bravery to bring over the diesel model, it could just have the best affordable crossover on the market, full stop.

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O relógio é que está num local pouco cómodo de ver as horas, mas de resto está agradável.

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qual o benefício do motor ter a mais baixa taxa de compressão do mundo?
do resto é bonito e agradável mas não era o tipo de veículo que comprava!

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Mais imagens de outro veículo de testes com interior diferente.



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Os bancos parecem já meio abatidos do uso, muito enrugados!

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Mazda CX-5 Prototype First Drive - Inside Line

2013 Mazda CX-5 Prototype First Drive - Inside Line

First Impression:
We can't pin the future on a cobbled-together prototype in European specification, but the Mazda CX-5 is shaping up to be a very good small SUV. Performance is solid with the direct-injected 2.0-liter gasoline engine, and we can't wait for the new diesel to reach the U.S.

The CX-5 prototypes remind you it's possible to build a small, fuel-efficient crossover that isn't a bore to drive.

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The Mazda 3 of Crossovers
Driving these 2013 Mazda CX-5 prototypes reminds us that it's possible to build a small, useful, fuel-efficient crossover SUV that isn't a bore.
No, the Skyactiv-G 2.0-liter isn't the most powerful four-cylinder engine out there, but it's smooth and refined, and it's teamed with an excellent automatic transmission. Certainly, we'd prefer the torque-rich 2.2-liter diesel, but the less costly gas engine would likely keep us content, particularly if the CX-5's steering and handling comes together like we think it will.

Of course, good performance and handling are only part of the battle at this end of the market, where the bottom line really matters. The CX-7 simply hasn't offered the packaging and efficiency most people are looking for in an entry-level crossover. But with its space-efficient design, lower pricing and, potentially, class-leading mpg, the 2013 Mazda CX-5 could be the driver-focused grocery-getter we've always wanted.

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O relógio é que está num local pouco cómodo de ver as horas, mas de resto está agradável.

Pior que o local onde está, só mesmo o aspecto
Não chegava meterem um relógio sempre visível no ecrã da navegação/rádio como tem prai 90% dos carros actuais (tenho ideia que os que ainda tem um relógio desses são todos japoneses...)

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Para já chega-nos a informação em inglês. Para quem tem dificuldades com a língua, mais tarde surgirá em português ou castelhano.

Mazda CX-5
Mazda is unveiling the all-new Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The CX-5 is the first vehicle of a new Mazda generation that will adopt the full range of Mazda's breakthrough SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY and new design theme, 'KODO - Soul of Motion', which was showcased by the Mazda SHINARI and Mazda MINAGI concept cars.

The new Mazda CX-5 will be introduced progressively to global markets beginning early in 2012. Developed around SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY - including all-new Mazda petrol and diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions, body and chassis - the CX-5 delivers precise response and a high-quality, rewarding ride matched to outstanding environmental and safety performance.

The CX-5 is the first of a new generation of Mazda vehicles that will evolve the company's hallmark fun-to-drive character by providing a new level of driving pleasure.

Aiming for the Best of all Worlds - Making a crossover SUV with enduring appeal

CX-5 Programme Manager, Hideaki Tanaka, says: "We aimed to develop a vehicle with a long-term appeal that would delight owners and make them proud for years to come. I think that these were the most important values we had to embody in the CX-5. We wanted to deliver the best of all worlds in order to suit the various lifestyles and life stages of our customers, and satisfy their high expectations over the long term. Specifically, we focused on providing pleasure through the CX-5's appearance, ist precise handling, its insightful functionality, and its long-term appeal. By aiming to achieve the ideal in each area, we pursued the innovation of driving pleasure."

Innovation for a "Purer" Sense of Driving Pleasure - Concentrating on the most essential elements and enhancing what feels good

The Mazda CX-5 development team focused on form, performance, function and texture, investigated all points of contact between the driver and the vehicle, and examined how to make them more pleasing. Then they prioritized ergonomic design and concentrated on the most essential elements in order to provide a "purer" sense of driving pleasure.

Design - Form that conveys a strong sense of vitality and agility

Following the Mazda MINAGI concept car that was unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the CX-5 becomes the first production model to feature Mazda's new design theme, 'KODO - Soul of Motion'. Chief Designer, Masashi Nakayama says: "With the CX-5, our focus was on expressing a strong sense of vitality and agility. We looked at videos of cheetahs; their agile footwork and how they use their entire body as a spring to accelerate rapidly and change the direction instantly. They emanate great energy throughout their entire body. Inspired by their efficient yet beautiful movements, we aimed to push the SUV appearance to new levels with KODO design language."

The exterior design features bold styling that simultaneously expresses SUV-like solidity and functionality with Mazda's characteristic sense of vitality and agility. Inside, Mazda created a driver-oriented cabin with solid styling that reflects the Mazda CX-5's strength and high rigidity.

KODO: SOUL OF MOTION

Over the years Mazda has often explored the idea of 'motion' to inspire its unique vehicle designs. The new generation of Mazda cars, beginning with the CX-5 compact crossover SUV, is influenced by nature's power and beauty.

They have been evolved by taking the instantaneous movement of animals or humans as inspiration. This instantaneous movement is the ultimate form of motion, filled with vitality and emotion; it is the essence of Mazda's new design language 'KODO - Soul of Motion'.

The new design language was first introduced in 2010 with the SHINARI concept, a 4-door sports coupe created by the design team led by Ikuo Maeda, General Manager Design Division of Mazda Corporation. The Shinari incorporates all design elements of the KODO theme and was followed by the MINAGI concept car, a compact crossover SUV that was the forerunner of today's Mazda CX-5, the first mass production vehicle that fully applies KODO design.

Exterior

Front view: a new Mazda family face centred on a new 'signature wing' expresses strength and depth.
Rear view: The contrast of prominent rear fenders and taut rear end conveys toughness and grace that underline its athletic form.
Side view: The prominent front fenders and sculptured body sides accentuate a sense of power which suggests powerful muscles.
The exterior design contributes to excellent aerodynamics (Target Cd of 0.33) and a quite cabin.
Interior

The driver's side, especially the meter hood, has a deep, longitudinally stretched design that resembles a cockpit and produces a sense of forward momentum. The detailed, high-quality meter design raises the driver's anticipation for the ride ahead.
On the passenger side, the instrument panel looks ample and solid, with a horizontal design that generates a sense of security.
New soft materials are adopted for the instrument panel and door trim that are most often seen and touched.
Parts that are used most often, like the steering wheels spokes and inner door handles, have a satin chrome finish, which enhances the high-quality, genuine feel of the interior.
Functionality

The development team thoroughly researched what features are needed to deliver comfort and convenience, and focused on providing flexibility that drivers and passengers can enjoy with ease. The development team realized a comfortable and user-friendly interior with noticeably efficient use of space and intelligent functionality. Additionally, the human-machine interface (HMI) presents information in an intuitive and easy-to-understand way that can be read in an instant, in order to minimize the driver's eye movement and create a cockpit environment that aids driver concentration.

Spacious, practical and smart

The 2,700 mm wheelbase, one of the segment's longest, enabled streamlined styling and a comfortable cabin.

Class-leading rear seat legroom of 997 mm. Spacious rear seats in which adult passengers can ride in comfort with ample knee space.

500 litres of useable luggage space (including a sub trunk) is maximized by removing protrusions and dead space.

Smart, easy-to-use KARAKURI functionality. The world's first 40:20:40 split independent rear seats with a remote fold-down function. The rear centre seat creates a large flat luggage space when folded down. The tonneau cover automatically lifts up and down as the rear liftgate is opened and closed.

As well as comfortably accommodating two adults, the 40:20:40 split rear seats enable long objects to be loaded by folding the centre seat down flat, even with two child seats installed on both sides. The rear seats can be folded down remotely by a simple flick of levers located at the back of the luggage area.

Provides generous storage capacity demanded of an SUV, including a large open space in the centre console that can hold all sorts of items, and front and rear door pockets large enough to take a 1-litre bottle.

Advanced Human Machine Interface (HMI) with high connectivity and intuitive operation

A 5.8-inch colour touch screen monitor is positioned in the centre at the top of the dashboard, and shows data related to the infotainment system — including audio, phone connection — and contains the new navigation system.

Mazda CX-5's new HMI system improves safety by minimizing the driver's eye movement away from the road. The menu controls for the steering-wheel-mounted switches are arranged according to function, a centre display touch screen, and a HMI commander are positioned on the centre console. With the vehicle stopped, the driver might operate it by touch screen. During driving, the driver can operate the menu more safely and easily with the HMI commander. This layout also enables some functions, especially navigation, to be operated intuitively from the passenger seat.

Its new integrated navigation system is based on the latest TomTom® technology, one of Europe's most popular provider of navigation system. For an affordable price, customers can enjoy more accurate arrival-time estimates, which are calculated based on previously recorded data, and better suggestions for alternate routes to avoid traffic jams. By accessing the homepage through a personal computer at home, customers can also download new roads that are not listed on maps. For an extra fee, TomTom® Live Services are also available depending on country). These provides more accurate real-time traffic information, weather forecasts, fuel prices and other constantly updated information.

For high connectivity, customers can connect their mobile MP3 players or mobile phones via USB or Bluetooth® connection to the HMI system. Searching for your favourite song is made easy as title, album and artist will be displayed on the touch screen.

The best way to listen to your favourite music in the Mazda CX-5 is on a BOSE® surround-sound system - with a new-generation energy-efficient amplifier and subwoofer.

Dynamic Performance

Regarding dynamic performance, the ultimate goal of the Mazda CX-5 development team was to make the vehicle move precisely according to the driver's wishes. To attain precise response, engineers concentrated on transferring the high performance levels of SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY to the driver and used what is called a PDCA cycle to comprehensively analyze the driving process:

Plan: the driver forms a vision of what he wants to do
Do: the driver communicates his intention to the vehicle
Check: the driver receives feedback from the vehicle confirming that its motion perfectly matches his intention
Action: the driver proceeds to the next action
First, the development team focused on creating a cockpit environment to communicate the driver's intention to the vehicle. To enable linear operation, they optimized every point of contact between car and driver including driving position, pedals, steering wheel, seat hold, and field-of-view. Next, they examined the quality of feedback coming from the car. The test drivers judged this quality by asking, "Did I control the car as I wanted?" and "Do I need to change the way the car responds?" In order to boost the quality of vehicle feedback, the team worked on making the feedback match the driver's expectations by making it highly predictable. Their objective here is to enable the driver to input his intention with a single action, removing the need for any corrective inputs and creating conditions where the driver and vehicle are perfectly synchronized. In addition to this, the team added an overall development target to create ideal conditions in which the driver's input and vehicle feedback were in complete harmony over the full range of motions from going, turning and stopping.

The superb ride quality of the Mazda CX-5, and its precise response, can be felt the instant the steering wheel and pedals are operated, and this feeling intensifies the more one drives it.

All-new Mazda SKYACTIV Chassis & Body

The Mazda CX-5 has newly-developed strut suspension in the front and a multi-link layout in the rear. The geometry of the suspension links and the bush characteristics are optimized to ensure light, linear steering response at mid-to-low speeds and excellent high-speed stability. The rear dampers also have a forward-tilting layout, increasing comfort even on rough road surfaces.

A newly-developed electric power assist steering system offers highly precise control according to vehicle speed. At mid-to-low speeds, it provides natural feedback and linear feeling from small to large angle inputs. At high speeds, it gives firm, confidence-inspiring feedback.

The brakes deliver easily-controllable, precise and assured braking performance from low to high speeds.

The lightweight yet rigid SKYACTIV-BODY framework is optimized for handling stability, low NVH and excellent collision safety performance. It supports the Mazda CX-5's rewarding and high-quality, responsive ride.

Care was taken with NVH to ensure the driver hears necessary audio feedback while actively eliminating intrusive noises. Noises were initially separated into road noise and engine noise. For each, the unpleasant low-frequency, mid-frequency and high-frequency noises were individually identified and efficiently eradicated, resulting in a quiet cabin environment.

To achieve smooth airflow under the vehicle and suppress eddies forming behind it, the air is directed upwards using a new underfloor design. The development team effectively reduced underfloor air resistance and optimized the aerodynamic shape of the upper body argeting an outstanding Cd of 0.33.

All-new Mazda SKYACTIV Powertrains

The SKYACTIV-G 2.0 petrol engine models have the world highest compression ratio of 14.0:1, and their 4-2-1 exhaust system prevents knocking and provides abundant torque from low engine speeds, enabling acceleration that precisely matches the driver's intention. Models with this engine achieve outstanding fuel economy, precise response, and a high-quality, linear and rewarding ride:

FWD: Maximum torque of 210 NM at 4,000 rpm and maximum power of 121 kW/ 165 PS at 6,000 rpm
AWD: Maximum torque of 208 NM at 4,000 rpm and maximum power of 118 kW/ 160 PS at 6,000 rpm
The SKYACTIV-D 2.2 diesel engine models have the world's lowest compression ratio for a diesel engine of 14.0:1, and a highly efficient two-stage turbocharger that delivers spirited and linear acceleration and exhilarating driving dynamics that surpass conventional diesel-engine vehicles. They also achieve outstanding fuel economy for a compact SUV with extremely clean emissions that clear Euro6 without the need of any NOx after-treatment systems. Two variants of the engine are available:

A High Power version developing maximum torque of 420 Nm at 2,000 rpm and maximum power of 129 kW / 175 PS at 4,500 rpm.
A Standard Power version produces maximum torque of 380 Nm at 1,800-2,600 rpm and maximum power of 110 kW / 150 PS at 4,500 rpm.
All Mazda CX-5 models come with a choice of two new transmissions:

The six-speed SKYACTIV-DRIVE automatic transmission provides linear acceleration and a direct shift feel similar to a dual clutch transmission.
The six-speed SKYACTIV-MT manual transmission, with ist compact architecture and enhanced gear structure, delivers the light and crisp shift feel known from the MX-5. Both support fuel efficiency and the high-quality ride feel of the CX-5.
Environmental and Safety Performance

The Mazda CX-5 uses the full array of SKYACTIV Technologies to achieve outstanding fuel economy and emissions performance without sacrificing its fun-to-drive character. In terms of safety, Mazda's fundamental approach is to "inspire peace-of-mind and confidence in order to enhance driving pleasure." Based on this approach, Mazda engineers worked to advance the vehicle's core performance attributes of "driving, turning and stopping" as well as visibility and operability. Thanks to the lightweight and highly-rigid SKYACTIV-BODY, the CX-5 provides excellent collision performance that will attain top ratings in crash tests around the world.

Environmental Performance

The SKYACTIV-G 2.0 petrol engine with FWD, 6-speed manual transmission and i-stop system targets a mere 6.0 litres of fuel per 100 km (combined) with CO2 emission of 139 g/km.

The SKYACTIV-D 2.2 diesel engine with FWD, 6-speed manual transmission and i-stop system targets just 4.5 litres per 100 km (combined) with CO2 emission of just 119 g/km.

The SKYACTIV-D engine meets Euro Stage 6 emission standards without adopting an expensive NOx after-treatment system.

The SKYACTIV-DRIVE automatic transmission with its new lock-up clutch, achieves lock-up in almost all driving conditions. This reduces transmission slip significantly and contributes to fuel efficiency. It is available for both petrol and diesel engines.

Mazda's idling-stop system, i-stop, is available for the CX-5 with both SKYACTIV-G and -D. It has previously been used only with petrol engine models. With a newly-developed, more advanced control system, the new i-stop shuts off the engine more frequently, helping to further improve real-world fuel economy.

Single-nanotechnology in the catalyst improves exhaust gas after-treatment performance and reduces the amount of precious metals required.

The Mazda CX-5 is one of the lightest and most aerodynamic vehicle in its class, which contributes to its outstanding fuel economy and low CO2 emissions.

Safety Performance

The base of the A-pillars has been optimized to ensure excellent forward visibility on winding roads and at junctions. The side mirrors are mounted on the doors themselves to create a gap between the mirrors and A-pillars through which drivers can check their surroundings.

A host of new, cutting-edge features are available to support the driver's own safety checks and hazard awareness :

Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) is standard for mid and high grade (first in the compact SUV segment) and uses a new radar sensor system to help prevent or reduce impact of front crash accidents at low speed (up to 30 km/h) by automatically braking the vehicle.

Upgraded Rear Vehicle Monitoring System (RVM) that detects cars approaching from behind or driving in the blind spot and warns the driver (now from 30 km/h onwards instead of 60 km/h to support city driving safety).

Lane Departure Warning minimizes the risk of leaving the driving lane unintentionally by employing a camera to detect and judge the position of white lines to then warn the driver of a possible lane departure.

High-Beam Control (HBC) automatically changes between low and high beam during night driving in order to avoid blinding upcoming vehicles.

The lightweight, highly-rigid SKYACTIV-BODY provides excellent collision performance and is conceived to attain top ratings in crash tests around the world.

A multi-load path structure and a front end with a cross-shaped cross-section increases crash energy absorption, further improving safety performance in frontal, side and rear-end collisions.

The anti-whiplash design of the front seats helps to reduce neck injury in the event of a rear-end collision.

There are two impact beams in the front doors. The upper beam has a round cross-section, and the lower beam has a double-ridged cross-section. The lower rear beam also has a double-ridged cross-section, helping to improve strength.

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