Mazda Koeru Small Crossover Concept Revealed At Frankfurt

Mazda has released the first images of its Koeru Concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show today, revealing a fast-backed SUV with the silhouette of a supersized Mazda3 and the ride height of a CX-9. 

And while the teaser sketch released in the lead-up to the show had us thinking it may preview a Mazda3-sized, coupe-like CX-4 small crossover, the Koeru's 4600mm length 1,900mm width and 2700mm wheelbase make it slightly bigger than the current CX-5.

So, is it a harbinger of a CX-7 revival then? Perhaps. It may even preview a a sportier design direction for the second-generation CX-5 that's due around 2017, but it's more likely that the Koeru's production offspring will supplement, not replace, the CX-5.