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It was time to take a stand. Time to challenge the convention that says efficiency must come at the sacrifice of driving excitement. The CX-5 is our declaration that incredible fuel economy and uncompromised driving performance can coexist, that bold can also be sleek and aerodynamic. It is the first vehicle to embody the entire philosophy of SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY, which reimagines every component from the ground up to work together in unprecedented harmony. More than a Compact Crossover SUV, the CX-5 is a call to drivers to experience the power of an entirely new way of thinking.

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Mazda CX-5 Named 2012 Crossover of the Year
Autobytel  |  January 2012

FOR THE DRIVING ENTHUSIAST
"Finally, a compact crossover that appeals to the driving enthusiast." PopularMechanics.com September 2011

"MOST ENGAGING"
"It's the most engaging compact crossover we've driven..." ? PopularMechanics.com September 2011

"MAZDA CX-5 NAMED 2012 CROSSOVER OF THE YEAR BY AUTOBYTEL"
"... the new CX-5 breathes sporty, stylish and fuel efficient life into the crowded compact crossover segment." Autobytel | January 2012

"HANDLING THAT'S SECOND TO NONE"
"... it provides handling that's second to none and fuel economy that promises to be at or near the top of the class." The Car Connection | November 2011

"BLEND OF HANDLING AND CONVENIENCE"
"... the Mazda CX-5 offers a blend of tossability and convenience that's second only to the current crop of German wagons." Autoweek | November 2011

"REVELATORY"
"... the CX-5 is nothing short of revelatory."
 Yahoo! Autos | November 2011

STYLISH VERSATILITY
"... the CX-5 is a flexible, thoughtful, sharp-looking vehicle that has been crafted from the ground up..." AUTOMOBILE Magazine | February 2012

UNIQUE COMPACT CROSSOVER
"The CX-5's chassis begs you to go faster than you should, an unusual trait in a compact crossover." Motor Trend | November 2011

A WHOLE LOT OF FUN
"... it's still more fun than any SUV deserves to be." Cars.com | November 2011

IMPRESSIVE
"Even from curbside, the new Mazda CX-5 impresses."
Kelley Blue Book | November 2011
From 2013 Mazda CX-5 ? An Impressive Impression on Kelly Blue Book's www.kbb.com. Kelly Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.

RAISES THE BAR ON STYLING
"... it would be hard to argue that the 2013 Mazda CX-5 doesn't raise the bar for styling in the compact crossover segment thanks to its injection of Mazda's "zoom-zoom" spirit."
Autobytel | November 2011

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Mazda CX-5 is the Most Fuel Efficient SUV on the Market - Official EPA-Rated Fuel Economy of 35 MPG Surpasses All Other SUVs -

DETROIT (January 9, 2012) - Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced official fuel economy figures for the all-new 2013 CX-5 [4] compact SUV, as rated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with highway mileage of some models as high as 35 miles per gallon (mpg). As expected, Mazda's first vehicle fully engrained with SKYACTIV®[1] TECHNOLOGY [5], the brand's breakthrough engineering and manufacturing approach to its next generation of vehicles, offers unprecedented non-hybrid best-in-class fuel economy for all transmission and drivetrain configurations.

Front-wheel-drive models equipped with the standard SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual transmission are EPA rated with an estimated fuel economy of 26 city/35 highway/29 combined mpg. When equipped with the optional SKYACTIV-Drive six-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive models receive an mpg rating of 26 city/32 highway/29 combined. SKYACTIV-Drive is standard on all-wheel-drive models, which return an estimated fuel economy rating of 25 city/31 highway/28 combined mpg.

These figures apply for both Federal Tier2 Bin5 and California LEV II ULEV emissions standards. With a 14.8-gallon fuel tank in front-wheel-drive models (15.3 gallons in all-wheel-drive versions), the 2013 CX-5 has a driving range upwards of 500 miles.

All 2013 CX-5 compact SUVs are equipped with the SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter gasoline engine, which features the world's highest compression ratio for a mass-produced vehicle at 13:1. This means SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY is able to squeeze more energy out of every gallon of gasoline than conventional internal combustion engines. CX-5 also is the lightest compact SUV in its class, weighing in at a total curb weight of 3,208 pounds for entry models and up to 3,426 pounds for premium trim levels.

With its all-new 4-2-1 exhaust system, CX-5 delivers 155 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 150 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm; redline is reached at 6,500 rpm. With a choice of transmissions in either the SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual or SKYACTIV-Drive six-speed automatic, a 2,000-pound towing capacity and an optional all-new all-wheel drive system, the 2013 CX-5 truly offers a little of everything for everyone.

For more information on fuel economy and how estimates are determined, visit www.fueleconomy.gov [6], a joint website venture between the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles [7] in the United States, Canada and Mexico through nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario; and in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.

For more information on Mazda vehicles, visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com [8]. Product B-roll may be ordered online by visiting The News Market at www.thenewsmarket.com/mazda [9].