Mazda reveals 2013 CX-5 for U.S.

       

Powering the CX-5 is Mazda's new 2.0-liter Skyactiv-G gasoline four-cylinder with direct-injection technology. This powerplant is already available in the Mazda3 sedan and hatchback, and in the CX-5, it's good for 155 horsepower and 150 pound-feet of torque, mated to either a new Skyactiv six-speed manual or automatic transmission (the manual is only available in the bottom-rung Sport trim, sadly). The CX-5 is not as powerful as other offerings in the class – the Kia Sportage and much larger Toyota RAV4, among others, offer more grunt – but Mazda says that the Skyactiv powertrain should return best-in-class fuel economy figures: 26/32 miles per gallon (city/highway) with the automatic transmission or an even better 33 mpg highway with the manual. Based on our Nordic test drive, the lighter CX-5 is also likely to be more fun to drive than its contemporaries.

Another disappointment in the small SUV / CUV range. Mazda creates this amazing car, beautiful lines and just a great car. Where they go wrong is the engine options. I want to see a Mazda Speed CX-5. A small SUV with just a little more grunt. maybe drop it a inch of two, put in the 273 hp engine from the MazdaSpeed 3 and maybe pair it with an awd system. Mazda would already have one buyer. Me.

Information from Autoblog.com