Here's a very quick initial impression of Mazda's new entry into
the subcompact CUV space.
It's no secret that
the subcompact CUV is the «in» thing of late.
- Mazda gets into
Subcompact CUV territory with the CX - 3.
With first looks ranging from Mazda «s new
subcompact CUV to Ford «s bold refresh of the Explorer to Audi «s Prologue concept, which showcases the brand's new design direction, there's something for everybody.
Mazda's CX - 3 is the brand's entry in the super-popular
subcompact CUV class — basically crossovers that are as small as manufacturers can make them before they become simply hatchbacks wearing bumpy tires.
Aldred said he sees a future GMC
subcompact CUV doing battle with the likes of the Jeep Renegade, while not overlapping with the Buick Encore in the slightest, likely with unique sheetmetal for a more rugged design.
A more affordable take on the Buick Encore
subcompact CUV, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax is offered in three trims: LS, LT and LTZ.
The Audi Q3
subcompact CUV is already a better value than similarly sized models from competitors, but it becomes an even smarter choice once you factor in the exceptional finance and lease offers available at Audi Hoffman Estates.
Galvano chrome trim on the instrument panel and console contribute to the premium ambiance of
the subcompact CUV.
The North American version of the Honda Vezel will join the Buick Encore and BMW X1 in the emerging b - segment
subcompact CUV category, though it's expected to have a list price significantly lower than either pioneering model.
Ford's competitors have fielded luxury and non-luxury
subcompact CUVs for years now, making the absence of the EcoSport from Ford's lineup a surprise.
Not exact matches
Among the anticipated bright spots are the ongoing launches of the all - new Fiat Panda
subcompact cross / utility vehicle and the Fiat Freemont midsize
CUV, which shares a platform with the Dodge Journey.
The Volkswagen Taigun is a
subcompact SUV concept that was first shown at the 2012 Sao Paulo auto show for the South American market, but Volkswagen has now retooled the
CUV for India.
KMA offers a complete line of vehicles, including the rear - drive K900 flagship sedan ** Cadenza premium sedan, Sorento
CUV, Soul urban passenger vehicle, Soul Electric Vehicle ***, Sportage compact
CUV, Optima midsize sedan, Optima Hybrid, the Forte compact sedan, Forte5 and Forte Koup, Rio and Rio 5 - door
subcompacts and the Sedona midsize multi-purpose vehicle, through a network of more than 765 dealers across the United States.
Although one of the original contenders — Suzuki — faded in the stretch, a long list of new, existing and future
subcompact crossover utility vehicles (
CUVs) includes the Mazda CX - 3, Fiat 500X, Infiniti QX30, Buick Encore, Chevy Trax, Jeep Renegade, MINI Countryman and the Nissan Juke to name just a few.
SUV —
CUV (under $ 35K): In this fast - growing and ultra-competitive segment, four
subcompact crossovers, the Jeep Renegade, Fiat 500X, Honda HR - V, and Mazda CX - 3, and one midsize
CUV, the Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.4 - litre engine, battle for the crown.
«Our
CUVs continue to be the sales workhorse for the lineup while the
subcompact Mirage demonstrates the need for affordable, reliable, and economical, transportation.»
Despite there being a significant amount of noise from the press about the
subcompact car space being are a dead - end segment thanks to the ongoing shift in consumer buying dynamics that favors crossover utility vehicles (
CUVs) over passenger cars, the numbers suggest quite the opposite to be the case.
The 2020 Chevy Trax will continue to be offered as a
subcompact, five - door crossover utility vehicle (
CUV).
But the MINI Countryman is an early entry in a rapidly expanding
subcompact SUV /
CUV market that will soon feature the likes of the Mazda CX - 3, Honda HR - V and a North American version of Ford's EcoSport.
BODY STYLE:
Subcompact SUV /
CUV DRIVE METHOD: Front - engine, all - wheel - drive, six - speed manual or automatic (as tested) ENGINE: 1.6 - litre Twin Turbo inline - four (181 hp, 177 lb / ft) FUEL ECONOMY: Six - speed automatic transmission.