Mazda to Expand Global SUV Lineup Starting Next Year
/CNW/ - Mazda Motor Corporation today announced plans to expand its global SUV lineup starting from 2022. The new models will include the Mazda CX-50 to be...
Mazda CX-50 announced
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- 2021 CX-9 Sig
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- 2021 CX-5 GT
Wow. So the CX-50 is going to be something different:
"In November, Mazda will reveal the CX-50, the next crossover to join its lineup in the U.S. and Canada. The CX-50 will share its platform with Mazda's latest generation products, CX-30 and Mazda3, with enhanced all-wheel drive (AWD) capabilities and functionality for consumers with outdoor active lifestyles."
It sounds like the Mazda version of the Corolla cross.
"In November, Mazda will reveal the CX-50, the next crossover to join its lineup in the U.S. and Canada. The CX-50 will share its platform with Mazda's latest generation products, CX-30 and Mazda3, with enhanced all-wheel drive (AWD) capabilities and functionality for consumers with outdoor active lifestyles."
It sounds like the Mazda version of the Corolla cross.
It won’t have anything to do with the Cross. It will be slightly larger than the CX-5 with the interior and new platform from the CX-30. I could see the CX-5 get phased out after a few years just like the CX-30 did to the CX-3.
Antoine
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I can as well...Love the CX-5 but based on what we're seeing here, it seems like that's Mazda's intention...Excellent share BTW, thanks!
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- 2021 CX-9 Sig
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- 2021 CX-5 GT
It is being built in the exact same place and maybe even on the same line. It would be really stupid business to make two completely different vehicles in such a manner.
They are getting built on separate lines so the vehicles are completely unrelated.
It will be stiffer and lighter than the older platform in the CX-5. They also designed the structure of the platform to transfer less noise and vibration. The new platform ended up being much quieter. In addition the new platform can support all future electrification options.
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- 2022 CX-5 Turbo
How about the rear-torsion-beam suspension of CX-30?
Would it find its way into the CX-50?
Bad idea if you ask me.
I won't buy any cars with non-independent suspension if I have alternatives.
Tried it with '05 Prius (based on Corolla chassis).
Horrible at aggressive turns.
My wife's car. She did not care.
Would it find its way into the CX-50?
Bad idea if you ask me.
I won't buy any cars with non-independent suspension if I have alternatives.
Tried it with '05 Prius (based on Corolla chassis).
Horrible at aggressive turns.
My wife's car. She did not care.
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- 2020 CX5 Signature
What I was told by a Mazda GM was as follows...
CX-30 Refresh in 2 -3 years.
CX-5 will soldier on with the current refresh for a couple years and will be dramatically remade and perhaps become a CX-60 or somehow get a zero at the end of the name.
CX-50 will be small like the Toyota Cross. It will be going after the Subaru buyer with a more rugged look. It will also be Mazda's way to get into the Hybrid buyers wallet.
CX-70 is of course going to be on the new RWD platform and will be a larger 2 row. Think Ford Edge. He did not anticipate them squeezing a 3rd row into it but said you never know.
CX-90 will be larger and boxier than it is now and will be moving upmarket.
Who am I, I am a nobody that happens to have a good relationship with someone that is in a position to know. He told me all of this a few weeks ago so who knows if anything has changed.
Will any of what he said ring true? I have no idea but I am positive that this is the information that he had at the time.
CX-30 Refresh in 2 -3 years.
CX-5 will soldier on with the current refresh for a couple years and will be dramatically remade and perhaps become a CX-60 or somehow get a zero at the end of the name.
CX-50 will be small like the Toyota Cross. It will be going after the Subaru buyer with a more rugged look. It will also be Mazda's way to get into the Hybrid buyers wallet.
CX-70 is of course going to be on the new RWD platform and will be a larger 2 row. Think Ford Edge. He did not anticipate them squeezing a 3rd row into it but said you never know.
CX-90 will be larger and boxier than it is now and will be moving upmarket.
Who am I, I am a nobody that happens to have a good relationship with someone that is in a position to know. He told me all of this a few weeks ago so who knows if anything has changed.
Will any of what he said ring true? I have no idea but I am positive that this is the information that he had at the time.
Makes good sense to me. The CX-5 changes guarantee a shelf-life of a couple more years then who knows. The other comments are reasonable but I think we can safely rule out a CX-70 third row.
This info is very old, however that testing mule is beyond disgusting.
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2022 Mazda CX-50 Spied Testing in Dallas, Texas
A CX-50 prototype was spotted in Dallas, Texas recently. It can be seen driving alongside a newer Tahoe in the last picture, helping to gauge what dimensions will be like when Mazda confirms them closer to launch.
They sure knew how to layer on the camo though lol.This info is very old, however that testing mule is beyond disgusting.
2022 Mazda CX-50 Spied Testing in Dallas, Texas
A CX-50 prototype was spotted in Dallas, Texas recently. It can be seen driving alongside a newer Tahoe in the last picture, helping to gauge what dimensions will be like when Mazda confirms them closer to launch.
It makes sense. The CX-70 is the CX9 replacement. The CX-90 will be the must have gigantic 3 row SUV all companies must manufacture because everyone now hates minivans.
Just absolutely silly. You can tune it to handle just as well as an independent rear suspension. The only difference would be the independent suspension would have a softer quieter ride.
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Looks like we’ll know more next Monday. Right now I see a well defined rear quarter panel with a lot of black plastic around the wheel well.
I guess it's part of the rugged "bring you closer to nature" appeal...like a Forester, Jeep or Outback.
If that's the pitch though, it would justify the long-term future of a sleek CX-5 for us "urbanites".
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- 2021 CX-9 Sig
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- 2021 CX-5 GT
A move upmarket or a move into the woods?
