Mazda CX-5

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/mazda-cx-5

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the introduction year?2011. It represents a significant evolution in Mazda's design and engineering
2. Why is the Mazda CX-5 special compared to other cars?It was the first Mazda car to use the 'Kodo' design, which means 'soul of motion', and it was built with the new Skyactiv technology that makes it lighter and more efficient.
3. How does the Skyactiv technology help the car?Skyactiv technology makes the car lighter, stronger, and more fuel‑efficient. It uses special engines and transmissions that get more power from each drop of fuel and keep emissions low.

Compact Crossover SUV: A vehicle category combining the elevated stance and utility of an SUV with the more car-like driving characteristics and fuel efficiency of a smaller passenger vehicle.
Skyactiv Technology: An integrated suite of automotive technologies developed by Mazda to enhance fuel economy, reduce emissions, and improve driving performance through optimized engines, transmissions, chassis, and body structures.
Kodo Design Language: Mazda's design philosophy that seeks to capture the essence of motion and vitality, creating vehicles with a dynamic, sculptural, and emotionally engaging aesthetic.
Powertrain: The system in a vehicle that generates power and delivers it to the wheels, typically comprising the engine and transmission.