Ah, ok. That makes sense...
All-New 2017 Mazda CX-5 to Premiere at Los Angeles Auto Show
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Ah, ok. That makes sense...
Looks kinda of like a bigger version of the 2017 CX-3 (styling-wise).
The front overhang on that CX-5 looks enormous. Like 2X as long as the CX-3 which is already too damn long.
Yeah has to fit the 2.5l engine and the headers. If you've ever seen the Mazda3 hatchback or sedan in person now that thing also has a long hood relative to the rest of the car's shape. The Mazda6 and CX-9 look balanced with the long hood. The CX-5 (2012-2016) don't appear like the hoods look too long for their size.
These photos are of the CX-3 which is derived from the Mazda2 platform.
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The 2013-2016.5 CX-5's also fit the 2.5L engine and their overhang is not as large as what is barely visible in the dark picture. I hope the picture is just misleading, because if not, the approach angle is going to be really really bad on the 2017's.
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Maybe the overhang is longer because maybe they will finally add turbo option?
CX-9 engine shown:
I don't think there is a platform change - that's a big deal. Sheet metal updates. I believe there is enough room in the current compartment for a turbo, Mazda usually leaves enough space for it when designing their cars. Note the large space around the exhaust header.
EDIT: Yup, there's room: http://www.autoblog.com/2016/07/08/mazdas-new-turbo-four-fits-in-6-and-3/
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That actually looks pretty darn good! The photo seems to have a TINY bit of horizontal stretch to it, to my eyes, though. Maybe? Maybe they just chose angles very carefully to give that appearance.
We can clearly read that's a cx-9 did you miss it?
