AU: Mazda CX-5 voted car of the year in Japan

Matsuda9 · Post by **Matsuda9** » Sun Dec 23, 2012 4:47 am

HIROSHIMA, Japan – Mazda Motor Corporation’s compact crossover SUV, the CX-5, has been named the 2012-2013 Car of the Year Japan. The award was announced by the Japan Car of the Year committee on November 29, 2012.

The CX-5 was the first model to adopt the full suite of Mazda’s SKYACTIV technologies including the engine, transmission, body and chassis. It offers a predictable and refined driving experience together with outstanding environmental and safety performance.