Also, expect a new eight-speed automatic transmission and available i-Activ all-wheel drive. Mazda's planning documents tell us at least some of the inline-six applications will feature …

Rendering by Kolesa. Recently, rumours of the next-generation 2023 Mazda CX-5 being underpinned by a rear-wheel drive platform were confirmed by Mazda Australia's boss. It will be one of the company's first models to employ the new platform and mild hybrid straight-six engines.

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Beyond this, Mazda re-confirmed its commitment to the MX-30 rotary engine range-extender hybrid, which it says will emerge by July 2022. By 2025 the company says it will start launching a range of longer-range electric cars developed on an all-new EV-dedicated platform. MORE: 2023 Mazda CX-60 crossover SUV confirmed for Australia

Mazda Australia managing director Vinesh Bhindi added that "the straight-six engine family will power our new large-platform products, which are CX-5 and above.". Expected to arrive in 2022 …

Mazda's new-generation CX-5 replacement is nearing completion and is expected to arrive in Australian showrooms in 2023, but what will it look like? A new render by Spanish publication Motors.es has surfaced online to take a stab at the styling of the third-generation Mazda mid-size SUV, which will take the fight right to the Toyota RAV4 , Hyundai Tucson , Kia Sportage , Nissan X-Trail and more.

Australia's second best-selling car maker will launch five new SUVs in 2022 and 2023, four of which will offer six-cylinder and plug-in hybrid power. Alex Misoyannis 14:55 07 October 2021

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What was previously a rumour is now a confirmation as Mazda Australia's boss has reaffirmed details of the next-generation 2023 Mazda CX-5, according to a report by carsales.com.au. The next-gen 2023 Mazda CX-5 will be one of the first models to receive the new rear-wheel drive platform, as well as mild-hybrid straight-six engines.