The American-market CX-5 diesel will have a direct-injection, 2.2-liter "SKYACTIV-D" four-cylinder under the hood. Look for the turbocharged mill to produce a substantial 310 lb-ft of torque when it arrives in 2014.
Also expect a four-digit price increase for the diesel compared to the normal CX-5, which will go on sale in February 2012 with a price tag around $20,000. Mazda has high hopes for the CX-5, which will spearhead the brand's efforts to move upmarket and straddle the line between mass-market and premium.
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