Mazda Plans to Join Sub-Compact Crossover Ranks with CX-3

Is there any market niche in Europe more popular than the sub-compact crossover right now? Any mass-market automaker you imagine either has one on the market or has one coming. Now you can add MazdaMazdaJapan, 1920 > present80 models
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to that list, which is planning to add a CX-3 compact SUV. The little truck will go be shown in late 2013 or 2014. Sales will start in 2014. 

The chassis for the CX-3 will come from the next generation Mazda 2Mazda 2 Gen.3Japan, 2007 > present56 versions
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. Engines have not been announced yet, but they will certainly be some version of Mazda's Skyactiv diesel and petrol engines. It should emit less than 100g/km of CO2. Front-wheel drive will be standard, but some form of all-wheel drive may also be available. Styling will look like a tiny CX-5Mazda CX-5 Gen.1Japan, 2012 > present37 versions
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. 

The car had better be good because it is going to be faced with a ton of competition. It will directly be fighting against the Ford EcoSportFord EcoSportUnited Kingdom, 2012 > 20126 photos
, Nissan JukeNissan JukeJapan, 2010 > present135 versions
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, Fiat 500LFiat 500L 1.4 16V Pop StarItaly, 2012 > present5 photos
and Opel MokkaOpel Mokka Gen.1Germany, 2012 > present55 versions
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, but even more are on the way. 

Source: Auto Express