Mazda’s coupe-crossover, the CX-4, continues to take shape. The Japanese automaker releases more teasers via its Chinese arm.
Mazda, through their Chinese site, have released more teasers of their upcoming crossover, the CX-4, on the ramp up to the 2016 Beijing Motor Show which will be happening toward the end of April where the production version is due to be revealed.
The car itself is loosely based on the Koeru concept that debuted at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, and because it clearly stated Mazda’s intent to create coupe crossover, since then the question on everyone’s minds was how much of that concept’s very pretty exterior could survive the journey into production.
As it happens, Mazda was already well underway developing the car that would be the CX-4, and from the teasers we’ve seen previously and the ones right here, the CX-4 has kept its good looks, reminding us of a high-riding Mazda3 hatchback, and given how the styling cues have changed slightly, may give us a rough idea of what the next 3 could look like when Mazda comes out with a facelifted version.
On the outside, from what we can see, the classic Kodo-inspired Mazda long bonnet and curved shoulder lines are present.
The soul red CX-4 teased here shows off some nice 19-inch two-tone wheels and wooden inserts in the dashboard trim along with white leather upholstery, an electronic parking brake behind the control knob, the MZD Connect infotainment unit and what looks to be an updated gear lever design.
Sadly, Mazda has stated that it plans to sell the CX-4 as a China-only model (that particular number has a negative connotation in some Chinese-speaking countries). That status might not be permanent, and if consumer demand is high enough, Mazda would be foolish not to offer it in other markets where it has already found a solid footing, such as Australia.
Engine choices for the CX-4 aren’t clear yet, but should be close if not identical to that found on the existing CX-5. These include the 2.0-litre 116kW Skyactiv-G petrol, a 2.5-litre SkyActiv-G petrol producing 137kW, with a diesel option coming as a 110kW 2.2-litre SkyActiv-D unit.
However, Mazda could surprise us by including a new engine from its new line of turbocharged mills that’s due to power the upcoming CX-9 SUV.
