Mazda to launch new CX-5

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Mazda will launch a new small SUV to go on sale at the end of next year, according to senior company sources.<br />
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, \0 h+ G$ D5 _& F" N0 I* ?" V4 F$ [The new car, which will be badged CX-5, previewed by the 2008 Kazamai concept, will also be the first production Mazda to be powered by the new generation of ultra-efficient Sky engines.<br />
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Mazda claims that the final production version will be at least 100kg lighter than its rivals. Like the Kazamai, it will be powered by a new generation of direct-injection petrol engines, with drive delivered to the road through new lightweight transmissions.<br />
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' ~: M7 `" B% H+ n* X- m5 H- Q7 O+ pMazda is also rumoured to be thinking of following the example of the Land Rover Evoque by producing both three- and five-door versions.<br />
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The Sky engines utilise low-friction blocks, direct injection technology and piezo-electric injectors. Along with i-stop, regenerative braking and lighter vehicles, they will form the core of Mazda's goal of a 30 per cent increase in fuel economy.<br />
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