autoevolution
 

CX-5: the First Non-Ford Mazda Model

Our readers have show time and time again that they are interested in the brand new CX-5 compact crossover, even in America where this sort of car isn’t the most popular. But a recent AutoNews article highlights the fact that it’s more than just a pretty face.
2013 Mazda CX-5 1 photo
Photo: Mazda
The CX-5 is the first car built on Mazda’s new modular architecture, which will be scaled to also fit the new Mazda6 midsize sedan, a bigger CX-7 crossover and the next Mazda3 sedan and hatch. This is a clear departure from the Ford era in which the Japanese company struggled so much.

Ford once owned 33.4 percent of Mazda and a number of vehicles were based on their platforms. But the new underpinnings the CX-5 debuts with will eventually be used for 80 percent of their cars sold.

Besides this, the CX-5 is also the first Mazda to combine the new Skyactiv engines and transmissions with a fresh body.
If you liked the article, please follow us:  Google News icon Google News Youtube Instagram X (Twitter)
About the author: Mihnea Radu
Mihnea Radu profile photo

Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida.
Full profile

 

Would you like AUTOEVOLUTION to send you notifications?

You will only receive our top stories