Mazda will reshuffle the cards again in the spring in the segment of small SUVs, into which segment it will enter decisively with the new CX-3. The Mazda2-based model will offer above-average space and equipment, as well as advanced technology, in addition to an extremely varied and dynamic exterior. As for the drive, there will be a choice of two engines and drives.
Mazda Recently spreads your own model palette especially in to the crossover segment, where it is CX-3 the second new model of this Japanese brand in the last two years. This time too, they are going a step lower, for the first time in the segment of smaller crossover SUVs, where they want to step decisively alongside the Nissan Juke, Renault Captur, Peugeot 2008 and the like in the spring.
The exterior image continues the design mission, which we were the first to follow with the sister car presented two years ago CX-5, and it is characterized by an extremely dynamic body with many convex and concave lines on the side and a distinctive Mazda nose and rear of the vehicle. Front part (especially) around the lights, it will be on similar upcoming Mazda2, with which it also shares the base, the platform.
20 cm larger than the Mazda2, 30 cm smaller than the CX-3
Due to the rounded lines, it hides the external dimensions well, as it appears smaller than it actually is, s 4.275 mm as far as it measures in lengtho exceeds its sister Mazda2 by 215 mm, of which the s 1,550 mm also 55mm higher. However, both models share the same wheelbase, which amounts to 2,570 mm. That means it is CX-3 about 30 cm shorter than older sisters CX-5, nevertheless, it offers enough space for four adults or a family with three small children.
In addition to the standard front-wheel drive, it will also be available to customers for an additional fee four wheel drive, for the time being, most of the talk is about engines 1.5 liter skyactiv G-gasoline engine and equally large diesel engine from skyactiv-D aggregate families. This means that the engines will be above average economical, and they can be combined with or with six-speed manual transmission or automatic transmission with the same number of ratios. Later, certain more powerful engines should also be included in the range.
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The interior is typical of this brand and similar to that of the current Mazda3 and the upcoming Mazda2, but will offer above-average space, quality materials and workmanship, and plenty of standard equipment and such at extra cost. There will be no shortage of threads in the medium field advanced technique, which we know today in larger models of this brand (system RVM, collision avoidance system, etc.).
Sales The "robust" CX-3 will officially launch next spring when the prices are officially known, they are expected to be competitive with other competitors, according to Mazda, which means that the prices of the gasoline-powered versions should start at around 15 thousand, while the diesel versions will be about three thousand higher.
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