Mazda has released the first teaser image of a new
SUV that will debut at the Geneva Motor Show, on March 5. While there have been rumors
about it being a revamp of the CX-4 coupe-crossover sold in China, another
possibility is the facelifted version of the CX-3, as its presence coincides
with a (logical) revamp of the subcompact SUV that debuted at the end of 2014
in LA, before going on sale in late 2015 (early 2016, in some regions).
In any case, this crossover benefits from “a more
mature Kodo design language”, according to Mazda. This is partially visible at
the rear in the official picture released by Mazda, which previews the rear
end. Whatever this model may be, the company has also equipped it with a
new SkyActiv engine. The lump gets the new Spark Plug Controlled Compression
Ignition (SPCCI) technology, which enables it to rev like a petrol engine and
at the same time have the response of a diesel thanks to the a unique
combustion tech.
That’s all Mazda had to say about it right now. But
with four weeks left until its unveiling, we’ll likely find out more about it
in future teasers. The new SUV will be joined in Geneva by the larger CX-5 that sports
higher quality materials and driving dynamics updates with the G-Vectoring Control
Plus, a vehicle dynamics control technology that improves handling.
