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| The new Mazda CX-7, which combines SUV with sports car, will launch in 2006. |
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NEW YORK (CNN/Money) -
A production version of the Mazda MX-Crossport concept vehicle introduced at the Detroit auto show in January will be launched in 2006, the automaker said Wednesday, adding that it will be named the Mazda CX-7.
The new vehicle will be built in Japan, according to Mazda. The company describes the vehicle's style as a combination of its RX-8 sports car with the packaging of a sport-utility vehicle.
"Our goal was to design a crossover that transcends the existing categories of SUV and crossovers and steps in to the realm of sports car," chief designer Koizumi said in a statement.
The concept featured a multi-use information display and entertainment system that has several driving support functions, including vehicle diagnosis, safety instructions, blind spot monitoring, a satellite navigation system and emergency information, Mazda said.
"The addition of the CX-7 to the Mazda lineup is a critical step forward for us in terms of our ability to grow Mazda's business in North America," said Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO of Mazda's North American operations, in a statement.
Mazda MX-Crossport photos and features
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