The Mazda CX-5 is a compact crossover 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 2011.
It shares a platform with Mazda3 and Mazda6.It is also the first vehicle featuring the company 's full Skyactiv Technology suite, including 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 first released in the 2012 Mazda3 compact sedan and hatchback.
First generation (KE; 2012 – 2017 )
The design of the CX-5 was based on the Mazda Minagi. The Mazda CX-5 replaces both the Mazda Tribute and the Mazda CX-7.The CX-5 was first shown at the September 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.
The Japanese model was unveiled at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, along with a customized variant featuring a red exterior body color, with alloy wheels painted in matte- black and a slightly lower body height, which was unveiled in later 2012 at the Tokyo Motor Salon.Production models went on sale in 2012, with a choice of SKYACTIV-D 2.2 or SKYACTIV-G 2.0 engines, matched to SKYACTIV-DRIVE six- speed automatic transmissions. At its introduction in 2012, it won the Car of the Year Japan Award.
Engine and drivetrain
The CX-5 is available with both front- wheel and all- wheel drive, powered by a 2.0 liter petroleum 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.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. Fuel consumption for the entry-level diesel engine with front- wheel drive is 63 mpg‑ imp (4.5 L/100 km; 52 mpg‑US).
