Mazda has formally taken the wraps off the all-new CX-5 crossover today before of its global debut at the Los Angeles Auto Instruct later this month.
The fully redesigned 2nd-generation CX-5, which further decontaminate Mazda’s KODO design language, goes on trafficking in its native Japan in February before hit showrooms worldwide. Australia is expected to see the commence of the new CX-5 in the second half of 2017.
According to Mazda, the catchword for development of the new CX-5 was “an SUV all customers will drink in”. With that the company set out to create an SUV with a new magnitude where driving pleasure is enjoyed by everybody on board, not just the driver.
The model is engineered in contour with “human sensibilities to deliver reactive performance that conforms to the driver’s anticipation”. It also prioritises passenger comfort, with a close cabin and pleasant ride feel, and accept as one’s own G-Vectoring Control, the brand’s SKYACTIV conveyance dynamics motion control technologies beginning debut in the refreshed Mazda 3 and 6 sedans.
Intentional under the KODO-Soul of Motion doodle theme, the exterior is both bold and sultry, while the interior has been crafted to come across occupants a “pleasant feeling”. The newly highly-developed Soul Red Crystal body colour Seam the colour palette.
The powertrain lineup comprises the SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and 2.5 gasoline, and SKYACTIV-D 2.2 turbodiesel engines. All ternary powertrain options are paired with a new six-speeding automatic transmission and available in either movement-wheel or all-wheel drive.
The all-new CX-5 will be entry at the Los Angeles Auto Show which opens its doors from Nov 18. Full technical specification Testament be released closer to official launch.
