The new crossover is based on the Mazda2 platform. According to data obtained by journalists, under the hood will be a 1.5-liter SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine and a SKYACTIV-D diesel engine with the same displacement. The car is expected to have front-wheel drive, but the ground clearance will be significantly increased.
Among the direct competitors of the CX-3 are the Holden Trax, Mitsubishi ASX, Hyundai ix35, Volkswagen Tiguan, Ford EcoSport, Subaru XV, as well as the Nissan QASHQAI and JUKE.
In addition, an updated version of the Mazda CX-5 is planned to be shown at the Los Angeles auto show.
