2011 Mazda 5

Most of the range Mazda has recently been updated, and the Japanese automaker Mazda MPV has provided small 5-line with the unveiling of the new 2011 model at the Auto Show in Geneva.

The update is the first of the five major upgrade for some time, and the first since it was sold in the United States in 2005. 5, which is known as the Premacy in Japan, is in the style indices Mazda 3 which is based, the wings, especially the grill smiley face softened a little here and pronounced. Moves behind the pillars, says the new Mazda five is the first production model to fully embrace wind, plunging the company linguistic style has been perfected over many incredible concepts, starting with the Nagare in 2006 and corridor which Furai 2008.

Inspired by the beauty of the natural flow of elements in Nagare means "flow" in Japanese language design is most apparent on the sides of 5, where plunging folds between the beltline and rockers are designed to look as if shaped by the wind, giving a sense of movement. These special items can be found in all previous concept cars, and according to Mazda, helping 5 performs better aerodynamic efficiency with less drag and lift more optimal properties. The result is certainly striking, but the effect is less dramatic in person than in pictures. A more sculpted rear fascia with revised tail lights round the major tweaks to the body.

The interior is spacious and flexible to six, with two sliding doors for easy entry and exit. A power-operated side doors are optional in Europe, but will not be available in the American models, Mazda says, to keep the complexity, weight and cost. Best materials and devices revised to five equally balanced manner updated-for-2010 Mazda CX-7 and CX-9. Mazda mini-dash navigation display, as seen in 3, is voluntary.

In 2011, Mazda 5 goes on sale in Europe in the fall of this year with multiple powertrains, the most remarkable, there is a new direct-injection 2.0-liter four-cylinder in line with its "i-stop "stop / start technology. When fitted with a six-speed manual gearbox, the new 5 is said to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide that are directly related to fuel consumption by 15 percent. A 1.8-liter four-cylinder and a small turbo-diesel will also be available.

Our current sports a 5153 hp, 2.3-liter four mated to a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic. Although we do not expect the performance to match, says our Mazda 5 Speed ​​Wagon Boss, in 2011 the U.S. market will receive 5 Mazda 3, optional 2.5-liter mill that makes 157 HP in this application. The 2.5-liter is mated to the 5 with a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic. Rate If you're wondering, U.S. buyers will select manual about 10 percent of the time, but take much higher in Canada.

Revised in 2009-for-3, 5, ride the platform of the previous development, which sees the suspension changes and increase structural rigidity. Wait a little bump in fuel economy of the car's current city / highway 22/28 mpg with the guides and crew 21/27 with the automatic. The new 5 will dive into the retailers of the United States early next year.