Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that its new compact crossover SUV will be called the Mazda CX-5. It 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 April 20, 2011.

The CX-5 will be the first production vehicle to incorporate Mazda's new design theme, 'KODO - Soul of Motion' as debuted on the Mazda SHINARI concept car, as well as the full range of breakthrough SKYACTIV technologies, including 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, depending on individual markets. The CX-5 will be the compact model in the series. In production form, the Mazda CX-5 will make its international debut at this year's Frankfurt International Motor Show to be held in Germany in September - before going on sale in 2012.

Source: Mazda