Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that its new compact crossover SUV will be called the Mazda CX-5.  It is the production model derived from the Mazda MINAGI Concept, will be shown at the New York International Auto Show this week in New York City.

The CX-5 will be the first production vehicle to incorporate Mazda’s new design theme, ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’, as well as be included with the full range of breakthrough SKYACTIV technologies, including engines, transmissions, body and chassis.  The CX-5 will join Mazda’s global line-up in 2012.

 

The “CX” in CX-5 represents Mazda’s line-up of crossover SUV vehicles, which also includes the Mazda CX-7 and Mazda CX-9.  The CX-5 will be the compact model in the series.

The Mazda CX-5 will make its international debut at the 64th IAA Motor Show to be held in Frankfurt, Germany in September 2011.