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Mazda has introduced the new CX-5 compact SUV ahead of its Frankfurt show debut.

The 2012 Mazda CX-5 is also the first model to kick off the brand’s new design theme, ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’, which was previewed with the Mazda Shinari and Mazda Mingai concept cars.

The Mazda has confirmed the diesel version will use about 4.5 litres of fuel per 100km; the company is drip feeding details and information, instead only confirming that the carbon dioxide emissions for the 2.2-litre diesel will be less than 120 grams per kilometre.

Mazda still hasn't revealed any detailed specs, however, the automaker did confirm that both the gasoline and diesel engines will be available in two separate versions: a standard version and a high-power version.

Other SkyActiv technologies are also applied to the chassis, which is made on Mazda’s new modular platform. The platform is said to be highly versatile and interchangeable, and could be used on anything from the Mazda3 to the CX-7. It will offer high rigidity while maintaining a relatively lightweight nature.

The CX-5 will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motorshow in September along with the the upgraded Mazda3, which has now lower CO2 emissions and better quality.

Press Release

ALL-NEW MAZDA CX-5 TO PREMIERE AT FRANKFURT SHOW

• All-new compact crossover SUV, the first of Mazda’s ‘new generation’ of vehicles
• CX-5 is built around breakthrough SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY
• All-new chassis, body, engines and transmissions
• Targeting a CO2 emissions rating from under 120g/km*
• Introduces Mazda’s new ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’ design theme

Mazda Motor Corporation will hold the world premiere of its all-new Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show on Tuesday, 13 September. The CX-5 is the first of a new generation of Mazda products that will adopt the full range of Mazda’s breakthrough SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY and the new design theme, ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’.

The Mazda CX-5, which evolves Mazda’s hallmark fun-to-drive character, will be progressively introduced to global markets from early 2012. Developed around the full range of SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY – including all-new Mazda gasoline and diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions, body and chassis – the CX-5 delivers precise handling responses and a high-quality ride, matched with outstanding environmental credentials and an advanced safety performance.

The engine line-up for the European specification CX-5 will include Mazda’s SKYACTIV-G 2.0 gasoline engine and SKYACTIV-D 2.2 diesel engine, which will be available in Standard Power and High Power versions. Each engine has a record-breaking compression ratio of 14:1 for ideal efficiency. Mazda’s engineers focused on achieving exceptional environmental performance for a compact SUV and targeted CO2 emissions of less than 120g/km for the SKYACTIV-D 2.2 engined model*.

The CX-5 is also the first production model to showcase Mazda’s new design theme, ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’, which was previewed with the Mazda SHINARI and Mazda MINAGI concept cars. Unique themes of the KODO design theme include a prominent new frontal treatment with a bolder Mazda family face and more dynamic styling that conveys a strong sense of vitality and agility.

Joining the CX-5 on Mazda’s stand at the Frankfurt Show will be the upgraded Mazda3. This hugely popular Mazda now delivers lower CO2 emissions, more sporty and stable driving dynamics, with an updated interior and exterior design, and higher quality levels.

The world premiere of the all-new Mazda CX-5 will be celebrated during Mazda’s official press conference on Tuesday, 13 September at 14:15, local time.