Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) unveiled its all-new 2013 CX-5 compact SUV (earlier post) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The CX-5 is the first Mazda fully to encompass the range of SKYACTIV technologies. The first applications of SKYACTIV engine and transmissions was in the refreshed Mazda3 (earlier post).
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| CX-5. Click to enlarge. |
The 2013 CX-5 features a SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter gasoline engine with a 13:1 compression ratio. With its 4-2-1 exhaust system, the 2013 CX-5 delivers 155 hp (116 kW) at 6,000 rpm; torque is measured at 150 lb-ft (203 N·m) at 4,000 rpm and redline is reached at 6500 rpm. The CX-5 offers a choice of transmissions in either the SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual or SKYACTIV-Drive six-speed automatic, a 2,000-pound towing capacity and an optional all-wheel drive.
Estimated EPA fuel economy for the CX-5 is 26 city/33 highway (9.04 and 8.72 L/100km, respectively) for a front-wheel drive equipped with SKYACTIV-MT. When equipped with SKYACTIV-Drive, the front-wheel drive model garners 26 city/32 highway (9.04 and 7.35 L/100km, respectively). The all-wheel drive version, only available with SKYACTIV-Drive, carries an EPA rating of 25 city/30 highway (9.41 and 7.84 L/100km).
With a targeted coefficient of drag of 0.33, the CX-5 aims to be the most aerodynamic compact SUV in the field. Not just for Zoom-Zoom but for the added benefit of improving fuel economy.
Re-examining the suspension and steering systems, the lightweight construction
of the SKYACTIV-Chassis includes a front strut suspension and a multi-link rear format along with an assortment of design changes.
The SKYACTIV-Body uses 61% high-tensile steel, creating a lighter, stronger body with superior handling. As a result, the overall structure is 8% lighter than previous Mazda models. The all-new CX-5 also has the distinction of being the first vehicle ever to utilize 1,800 MPa ultra-high tensile steel in manufacturing. Located in the front and rear bumper beams, they are 20% stronger and 10.6 pounds (4.8 kg) lighter than previous generation bumpers.
Standard safety offerings include six airbags (front, side and full side-curtain), four wheel disk brakes, anti-lock brakes (ABS), daytime running lights, active headrests, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), a Traction Control System (TCS) and a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Also available are a Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system, Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFLS) with auto-leveling bi-xenon headlamps and a rear view camera with distance guide lines.
Source: Green Car Congress
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