Los Angeles 2014: Mazda CX-3 Revealed

Derek Kreindler
by Derek Kreindler

Mazda’s sub-compact crossover will go head to head with the Nissan Juke, Chevrolet Trax and Honda HR-V when it debuts next year. It might be the best expression of Mazda’s design language so far.

Powered by a 2.0L Skyactiv engine making 155 horsepower, the CX-3 is slated to have an optional AWD system, and a 6-speed automatic online. On the other hand, the automatic is the same excellent unit in other Mazda products, and blends the best attributes of the dual-clutch and traditional automatic gearboxes. Inside, the same excellent HMI Commander from the Mazda3 is used, as well as the instrument cluster and tablet-like LCD screen.



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  • Macca Macca on Nov 19, 2014

    It looks great - I'm a big fan of the design. Curious to see what the interior space is like. It's probably just me, but I'd like to see this red version with the roof painted black...it would enhance the underlying Alfa SZ vibes I'm picking up.

  • Bkmurph Bkmurph on Nov 19, 2014

    The undulating beltline, wide haunches, and backwards-baseball-cap roofline kind of ruin it for me. I'd take the Honda HR-V (or possibly the Mazda 2) over this.

  • MaintenanceCosts It's not a Benz or a Jag / it's a 5-0 with a rag /And I don't wanna brag / but I could never be stag
  • 3-On-The-Tree Son has a 2016 Mustang GT 5.0 and I have a 2009 C6 Corvette LS3 6spd. And on paper they are pretty close.
  • 3-On-The-Tree Same as the Land Cruiser, emissions. I have a 1985 FJ60 Land Cruiser and it’s a beast off-roading.
  • CanadaCraig I would like for this anniversary special to be a bare-bones Plain-Jane model offered in Dynasty Green and Vintage Burgundy.
  • ToolGuy Ford is good at drifting all right... 😉
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