[Auto] What if the replacement for the Mazda CX-5 changes its name? Could be CX-50

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Since its appearance, the Mazda CX-5 has been a best seller. The Japanese SUV has managed to conquer the hearts of the public by offering a very successful design, more than convincing quality and really high reliability. However, the number of all roads in the brand has been increasing and they have had to find a place. The proof is in the new CX-30, which gains a zero and is positioned between the small CX-3 and the CX-5.

Well, to reorganize this structure of nomenclatures and models, Mazda could be thinking something. Some time ago we learned that they had registered in Europe all the declinations «CX-X» from number 10 to 90. The fact is that there is one that is raising rivers of ink in the last weeks. We refer to the CX-50, which could be the basis to cement the future of the SUV range of the house of Hiroshima. Is it true or not?

 

The Mazda CX-5 could keep its name, but also receive a coupe version called the CX-50

According to several sources, including Spyder7, Mazda could use the CX-50 designation to replace the CX-5. Reviewing the US Patent and Trademark Office we have verified that the registration of this name has also been filed there by the brand. It took place last year, and coincidentally it is still pending adjudication. Therefore, they would be waiting to receive the approval to give, or not, the expected surprise.

However, this theory could have another reading. If we review the positioning of the CX-3 and CX-30 we can see differences. In the first place, that one and the other militate in different segments, but also present different lines. The first is more "round" and the second seeks to offer a coupe imprint. Therefore, Mazda could propose this same strategy with the replacement of the CX-5, that is, offer two different versions.

Thus, we would have the Mazda CX-5 and a second model with a more streamlined design called the CX-50. It would be a similar path to the one used by BMW with the X2, X4 and X6, doubling its offer depending on the audience to which they are directed. However, we will have to wait for news, because until 2021 or 2022 it does not touch a complete generational relay. It could be the right time, especially since the new SkyActiv platform and powertrains would debut.