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New SUV crossover will be called Mazda CX-5; UK sales in 2012

Mazda has finally confirmed that its all-new compact crossover SUV will be called the Mazda CX-5.

Originally previewed as the Minagi concept at the Geneva motor show in March, the CX-5 will be the first production vehicle to incorporate Mazda’s ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’ design theme and SKYACTIV technologies, including the firm's new-generation engines, transmissions, bodyshell design and chassis engineering.

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In production form, the new SUV will make its international debut at this year’s Frankfurt motor show in September.

The UK launch of the Mazda CX-5 has been slated for 2012.

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