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The all-wheel drive CX-5 is the first Mazda to feature the full range of the company's new SKYACTIV Technology.

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Powered by a new 2.2-litre SKYACTIV-D diesel engine, it delivers fuel economy of 5.7/100km. It also the first diesel to be offered by Mazda with an automatic. As well as best in class economy, the new engine produces a class-leading 420Nm of torque and 129kW of power.

The all-wheel drive CX-5 is the first Mazda to feature the full range of the company's new SKYACTIV Technology. "We've been keen to add a diesel engine with an automatic transmission to our range for quite some time. The development of the CX-5 and our new SKYACTIV Technology has given us this opportunity and, quite frankly, we can't wait to get it here," Mazda's Alastair Doak said.

"There's certainly demand for a diesel automatic combination, particularly in the SUV segment and with the right powertrain combinations, plus all-new technology and design we're confident that CX-5 has the goods to become one of Australia's most popular SUVs."

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