http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrives/275725/mazda_cx5_22d.html

Wow........That reads likes one heck of a competitor for even a Yeti.

It really does. I do wonder about residuals though...

I was in a CX7 just the other day and I was very impressed, refined, smooth and very quiet. It also appeared to be very well built.

Also: http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/FirstDrives/Mazda-CX-5-2.2D-Skyactiv-D/260201/

Mazda really do have an impressive line up of models and this will enhance the range. They are always pretty bold with their designs and seem to have their finger on the pulse of what appeals to their market. Having said this I think the front lets it down a bit although it may look less ugly in the flesh.

Interesting but if the price estimate is right (£22K)it is only going to compete with the higher spec Yetis as Yeti starts a lot cheaper than that.

The Mazda Skyactiv diesel engine looks to be rather iinteresting:- http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/motoring/road-tests/mazda-skyactiv-2296364.html

LOL This was covered in August in this thread:

http://briskoda.net/...eti-competitor/

Must say those engines sound very good with such low CO2 ratings! Wow. The Yeti is going to be left behind (engine wise) if our engines don't get updated soon.

Looks nice too!

Devising a new automatic gearbox to mimic the positive feel and fuel-economy benefit of a Volkswagen-type DSG system but without the weight

That's intriguing!