Not only are auto shows a great chance for fans and customers to get a preview of what the future of a car brand looks like, it also provides an opportunity for the media to sit down with designers and engineers. These roundtable sessions and interviews are perfect for finding out the motivations behind each change that a car receives, as well as a time to explore options that might be coming even further down the line. Mazda’s design chief Julien Montousse recently hosted one of these interviews at the L.A. Auto Show, and helped shed some light into the updates for the 2017 Mazda CX-5.

 

One of the bigger changes for this cycle is the exterior styling on the #CX5. Mazda always implements a flowing and sporty look on all of their cars; it’s a big part of their KODO design philosophy. This represents the flowing soul of motion that is imbued into each vehicle. The sleeker profile with a sharknose front and the inverted chrome-underline grille this year are a push towards a, “premium expression” mentioned Montousse. The more raked roofline and sloping liftgate also add to this shift in look and style.

 

 

The other new addition for the car is a “floating screen” that rises out of the dash. The car still has its regular infotainment system, but this small heads-up display lets drivers access important information such as blind spot warnings without having to glance over to the side. The decision was made for the added safety, as the higher mounting site puts it closer to the line of sight.

 

Our friendly staff at Cardinale Mazda can also help answer any questions you may have about our new lineup. Be sure to check us out online first at www.cardinalemazda.com.

 

 

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