2012 Mazda CX-5 is The Production Model of Minagi Concept

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Mazda has today officially announced the new CX-5 compact crossover which is indeed the production model of the Minagi Concept. The 2012 Mazda CX-5 will make its world premiere at the upcoming 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show this September and will then join the crossover lineup along with CX-7 and CX-9 SUVs.

Just for refresher, Mazda CX-5 compact crossover a.k.a Mazda Minagi will feature Mazda's new design language dubbed 'KODO - Soul of Motion' as well as a series of the Mazda’s SKYACTIV technologies, such as new-generation engines, transmissions, bodyshell design as well as chassis engineering.

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Mazda Announces New Compact SUV Will be Mazda CX-5
Mazda Motor Corporation announced today that its all-new compact crossover SUV will be called the Mazda CX-5. This is the production model derived from the Mazda MINAGI concept car, which debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in March this year, and will be shown at the New York International Auto Show that opens on 20 April 2011.
The CX-5 will be the first production vehicle to incorporate ‘KODO - Soul of Motion' Mazda's new design theme that premiered on the Mazda SHINARI concept car last year, along with a full range of breakthrough SKYACTIV technologies including new-generation 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 this year's Frankfurt Motor Show to be held in Germany in September 2011.