Hoovey689

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Mazda CX-3 details come to light

Mazda may be working on a new CUV, according to Auto Express. Reportedly called the CX-3, the small crossover will be engineered to take on the likes of the Ford EcoSport and Nissan Juke, but with a focus on fuel efficiency and engaging driving characteristics.

The report names no sources, but says the CX-3 will benefit from a new small-displacement diesel engine. The 1.6-liter oil burner will be joined by a 1.3-liter gasoline engine when the vehicle debuts in 2014. Auto Express reports the model may bow as a front-wheel drive offering only, with no all-wheel-drive option.

And what will it look like? Word has it Mazda will continue to leverage the face we've seen on the current CX-5 (pictured). That means the company's shield grille will make the jump, but with more plastic lower body cladding. Inside, Auto Express says the CX-3 will offer buyers fold-flat rear seating for extra cargo capacity

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bagwell

I like the CX-5, hopefully the 3 will be VERY similar....and not another Ford Escape / Hyundai clone.

Hoovey689

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A CX-5 is already pretty small. A CX-3 is really going to be a cute-ute

T0ked

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The CX-5 is already a cute ute. it has dimensions within a couple of inches of the Tucson, CR-V, etc. What is the CX-3 going to compete with? The only thing I can think of is the original Rav-4.