Mazda CX-3 SUV ‘Not Far Away’
Mazda is moving closer to entering the growing compact SUV market, with new confirmation this week of a smaller companion to the midsized CX-5. Known in the press as the CX-3, the new crossover has been the subject of speculation for some time, with re
Mazda is moving closer to entering the growing compact SUV market, with new confirmation this week of a smaller companion to the midsized CX-5.
Known in the press as the CX-3, the new crossover has been the subject of speculation for some time, with reports pointing to a 2015 or 2016 debut.
Speaking with TMR this week, Mazda Australia boss Martin Benders said that compact SUVs are a compelling segment for the company.
“There’s opportunity there [in the compact SUV segment], absolutely. We’ve made it clear that it’s an area we’d like to be represented in.”
A small CX-3 model could provide Mazda with a significant boost, with sales in the segment passing 50,000 year-to-date - compared to 42,958 for the same period in 2013.
Responding to speculation that such a model could still be some time away, Mr Benders added, “Oh, it’s not that far away”.
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