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Mazda CX-5 compact SUV spy shots

By Brett Davis |

We’re not sure exactly what this is but our spy photographers have told us it is a small Mazda SUV of some kind, even a prototype of a possible Mazda CX-5.

It’s a bit smaller than the current CX-7, almost like a chopped Mazda3 hatch with wider guards and an all-wheel drive system.

The chassis of the car is said to match that of the Mazda3′s as well.

Regardless of whether it will be called the Mazda CX-5, or even the CX-3, reports say it will be powered by the Mazda Sky-G and Sky-D engines.

Judging by the wheel arch gaps, it doesn’t appear to be a very keen off-road car, rather, more of a soft-roader.

Either way, it was seen in northern Europe undergoing some thorough winter testing, presumably to hone the car’s all-wheel drive system.

Reports say it is expected to be unveiled some time in late 2011.


 
  • Bold

    Looks almost the same as cx7

    • Myke

      Probably because its a test mule.

  • Chris

    Looks just like the CX-7,the front looks Audi but the back looks the exact same as the CX-7. Let’s hope Mazda improves its fuel encomony. Currently, both the CX-7 and CX-9 terrible fuel efficency.
    If it’s priced right, it should sell a lot.
    Car looks great!

    • ox

      thats because its a mechanical prototype with a “cut n shut” cx-7 body

  • Gene

    Does not look like it’s smaller than the CX7…

  • Zandit

    Very small rear doors, I’m surprised they even bothered!

  • http://baji192.wordpress.com Baji

    I dont really see the point of having a CX5/3. Any smaller than the CX7 and it’ll become impractical. Why not just develop the AWD system for the 3? Then stick it under the MPS3 and you’d have a killer hot hatch.

    • Bold

      not really, all brands will come up with a sub-compact-suv at some stage, dualis and asx are leading the way, it is something city consumers will like.

  • Eric

    I am guessing Sweden.

    I say CX7 rear but the front looks like a Volvo

    Eric

  • Alister

    I am getting bored with Mazdas designs, they were good but they are getting boring, repetitive and tiresome!

    • jj

      how can you click dislike on that?

      hes right, mazdas are getting boring! watch this thing be even uglier than the current 3 ( if thats possible )

      • Devil’s Advocate

        Do you mean the current “ugly” Mazda3 that is presently selling in record numbers??!!! ;-)

  • jj

    oh… and

    is that back door for grown ups??

    doesnt look like it?

  • http://Me.com Dante

    Hope the drivetrain include an all-wheel drive option. I think Mazda will have a winner.