Bojan Vrbnjak
CX-5 is with sold 365.135 units definitely the most popular vehicle last year Mazda. Despite these sales numbers, it was rumored that there were several newer models due for launch for this model SUV time expired. Now it seems so CX-5 is getting a merciful reprieve in the form of a new third generation.
According to colleagues from Drive, an official launch date has yet to be set, but they are at Mazda confirmed that there will be a new version CX-5 in US showrooms alongside the models CX-50 and bigger CX-90. In Europe, the new CX-5 will join the models CX-30, CX-60 in CX-80. The new CX-5 is likely to have a similar configuration to the current model, including four-cylinder engine, front-wheel drive and optional four-wheel drive. It is also very likely that it will be new Mazda CX-5 equipped with hybrid powertrain, similar to that in Toyota RAV4 ali Corolla Cross. Toyota has in Mazda 5% share, and the two companies have collaborated on several vehicles, including Mazda 3 Hybrid, which is only available in the Japanese market. That's how it is in the US Toyota corolla cross feces Mazda CX-50 are manufactured at the Mazda Toyota production plant in Huntsville in Alabama.
Mazda has previously announced plans for production three electric vehicles, five plug-in hybrids in of five common hybrids by 2025. However, the company did not specify which models will be equipped with these powertrains. Mazda has indicated that it may offer a version in the US CX-60 z rotary engine and has filed patents for a plug-in hybrid sports car Shaky. Unlike earlier Wankel vehicles, the internal combustion engine would not power the model's wheels CX-30. Instead, it will generate electricity to charge the battery with 17,8 kWh, which will allow to 53 million fully electric range. A model serves as a "model". MX-30 R-EV, which could provide more economical production Wankel engine due to the wider spread of its technology.
For attention, among the engines with internal combustion large volumes provided by the model CX-60. In Europe, the diesel engine is available as a displacement six-cylinder in-line engine 3,3 liter and power to 254 BAM. There is also a plug-in hybrid with 2,5-liter four-cylinder. This engine is sold in Japan without electrical equipment as Skyactiv-G 2.5. It is also on the Australian market 3,3-liter gasoline engine with 284 hp. Skyactiv-X with high compression and volume of 3,0 liters will be added to the offer in Europe.
