Photo: Stefan Baldauf/SB-Medien
Mazda is preparing to launch the second generation of its CX-5 SUV, a model that might be exhibited at this year’s Los Angeles Motor Show.
Until then, engineers are at work on the prototype of the upcoming crossover from Mazda. At first, you might believe that the next generation of the CX-5 is identical to the current model, but a closer look will reveal multiple differences. In other words, Mazda has changed the CX-5, but the size and proportions of the body have not been modified dramatically.
As you can observe, the hood has a new shape, and it is now more sloped towards the front of the car. The front grille has been altered significantly, while its edges integrate the chromed ornament that was launched on the Mazda2, which resembles a pair of wings.
You cannot see the chromed part in the photos because it is covered with tape, but its pattern strikes out of the regular camouflage of the prototype.
The headlights of this car are entirely different from those present on the ongoing model. They are thinner than before, but the tape around them makes it impossible to guess their shape.
We presume they will be angular and will bring a new level of aggressivity to the front end. The front bumper was also modified, but the changes are made to adapt to the new grille and lights.
The profile of the CX-5 conceals its shape well with the camouflage, but we still spot the rear window integrated into the C-pillars, as well as the silhouette of the doors, which has not been modified significantly from what we can tell.
At the rear, the CX-5 has all-new stop lights, which appear to be in production specification if you look at how much tape covers them. The rear hatch has not been modified significantly, but we are sure the vinyl conceals some minor lines that shape the back of the Japanese crossover.
The rear bumper continues to integrate a set of dual exhaust pipes, which are not a standard feature for all engine options, but can be found with upper-level engines.
Our friends at SB-Medien have also managed to snap a shot of the interior. The prototype had an automatic gearbox, but the rest of the interior was pretty well concealed from view.
We did observe Mazda’s multimedia screen, as well as the climate control module of the ongoing model. The gauge cluster seems to have retained analog clocks and a small digital display between them.
As you can observe, the hood has a new shape, and it is now more sloped towards the front of the car. The front grille has been altered significantly, while its edges integrate the chromed ornament that was launched on the Mazda2, which resembles a pair of wings.
You cannot see the chromed part in the photos because it is covered with tape, but its pattern strikes out of the regular camouflage of the prototype.
The headlights of this car are entirely different from those present on the ongoing model. They are thinner than before, but the tape around them makes it impossible to guess their shape.
We presume they will be angular and will bring a new level of aggressivity to the front end. The front bumper was also modified, but the changes are made to adapt to the new grille and lights.
The profile of the CX-5 conceals its shape well with the camouflage, but we still spot the rear window integrated into the C-pillars, as well as the silhouette of the doors, which has not been modified significantly from what we can tell.
At the rear, the CX-5 has all-new stop lights, which appear to be in production specification if you look at how much tape covers them. The rear hatch has not been modified significantly, but we are sure the vinyl conceals some minor lines that shape the back of the Japanese crossover.
The rear bumper continues to integrate a set of dual exhaust pipes, which are not a standard feature for all engine options, but can be found with upper-level engines.
Our friends at SB-Medien have also managed to snap a shot of the interior. The prototype had an automatic gearbox, but the rest of the interior was pretty well concealed from view.
We did observe Mazda’s multimedia screen, as well as the climate control module of the ongoing model. The gauge cluster seems to have retained analog clocks and a small digital display between them.
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