2012 Mazda CX-5 small cross will make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. How Minago from the Geneva Motor Show, Mazda CX-5 technology Skyactiv.
While most car rental companies add hybrid technology to improve fuel economy models, Mazda has taken a different policy of their program SkyActiv. The first is Minago crossover concept car at Geneva this year, combines advanced engine and transmission SkyActiv lighter materials to reduce fuel consumption while maintaining performance and low cost. 2012 CX-5 is set for debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, the production version of Mazda’s first production Minago and built in accordance with the plan SkyActiv.
The North American market will be the engine choices: 2.0-liter four-cylinder direct injection of G-SKYACTIV high compression ratio is 14:1. Engine specifications were not disclosed, but the new engine should stimulate quality of gasoline, and provide an increase of 15% as well as fuel and electricity prices by more than two liters per hour. Chapter electricity should at least according to 173-horsepower diesel engine D-SKYACTIV only in Europe. High-performance version of the two machines will be available later, but it is unclear if they are available for the CX-5.
The machine will be combined with new transmissions SKYACTIV-Drive, the traditional six-speed automatic torque converter that can lock all gears. Mazda has announced a version of the front-wheel drive CX-5, but the AWD models will be added in the future. There is a small chance that SKYACTIV MT-six-speed will also be available. Although it is unlikely that significant improvements in fuel economy, it does not weigh 16% less than the previous model.
Mazda continues the theme of naming SKYACTIV Agency. It is a compromise between the space frame and unibody, direct links to the central structure of the upper body and chassis components in a single structure. Cadre out as straight as possible, while the frontal impact force is designed to be shared between each layer frame structure. In general, reducing the total amount of materials needed, while maintaining the rigidity and safety. With the widespread use of high strength steel, the total weight of the structure to reduce 20% of comparable models.
What this means for Mazda? In late 2008, Mazda to buy majority stake owned by Ford Motor Company, ending a business relationship dating back to the first sale of the back of the Mazda-Ford Courier was built in 1971. Both the Mazda Tribute and platform mate, the Ford Escape, the cessation of production in 2011, leaving both Mazda and Ford Fiesta as the last vehicle jointly developed by both companies. While the Escape is a great success for Ford, Mazda sales continue to slow.
CX-5 Tribute fills the hole in the industry. It will use the new company, the language “Kodo” design that ultimately will be used on all car manufacturers, which gives a better choice than the previous site. Fuel economy should be better than non-hybrid competitors today, and divides the emphasis on agents Mazda buyers should avoid the tenacity of an SUV driving dynamics of the company has built its reputation on.
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