(February 9, 2012) IRVINE, Calif. — Mazda has announced pricing of its all-new 2013 CX-5 five-passenger compact crossover SUV, the first vehicle in the Mazda lineup to fully encompass SkyActiv technology, the brand's all-new fuel-efficient and performance-oriented engineering philosophy. 

The 2013 CX-5 Sport with manual transmission starts at $20,695 not including destination charge. CX-5 Sport models equipped with the optional SKYACTIV-Drive six-speed automatic transmission start at $22,095.  When equipped with Mazda's all-new active torque-split all-wheel-drive (AWD) system the starting price is $23,345. A Bluetooth Audio Package is available for an additional $400 and includes Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio connectivity, a 5.8-inch in-dash color information touch-screen monitor and HD Radio Technology.

With the SkyActiv technology, the CX-5 achieves the best highway fuel economy of any SUV sold in North America at 35 miles per gallon and offers the best overall fuel economy of any non-hybrid compact crossover SUV at 29 mpg combined.

"The 2013 CX-5 is a look to the future of the Mazda brand," said Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO of Mazda North America.  "Our achievements in research and development have led to breakthrough engineering with SkyActiv technology.  It shows not only in the CX-5's impressive fuel economy but also with its dynamic handling and performance, which only Mazda can bring to the compact crossover SUV segment."