Papercraft model of the Mazda CX-5, the compact SUV that cemented Mazda's global success in the crossover segment.
| Manufacturer | Mazda |
|---|---|
| Season | 2012 |
| Category | Street |
| Scale | 1:24 |
| Difficulty | Low |
| Estimated time | 2-3 hours |
| Print format | 1 A4 sheets |
| Source | Mazda (official papercraft) |
What you'll need: 200-250 gsm paper or cardstock, scissors or a craft knife, a ruler and glue stick.
Launched in 2012, the CX-5 was the first Mazda model to feature Kodo design and Skyactiv technology, marking a turning point in the brand's global sales.
The CX-5 emerged as the flagship of Mazda's new strategy after its alliance with Ford ended, when the company decided to develop its own architecture in-house, named Skyactiv, focused on cutting weight and improving efficiency without relying on hybrid or turbocharged engines in its first versions. The compact SUV debuted at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show and reached dealerships in 2012, winning Japan's Car of the Year award for 2012-2013 and quickly becoming Mazda's best-selling model worldwide, outselling long-running models like the 3 and the 6.
It has since had two full redesigns, in 2017 and 2022, always keeping the Kodo ("soul of motion") design language as the common thread across the Mazda lineup. In Europe it was offered with a Skyactiv-D diesel engine, an unusual choice in its segment as most rivals were already moving to gasoline-only or hybrid setups. The CX-5 is built at Mazda's Hiroshima plant and at partner factories outside Japan, and its commercial success was key to funding the development of more advanced engines, such as the variable-compression Skyactiv-X.