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Remember the concept Mazda Koeru which made its debut at the IAA 2015 The company describes as its latest venture on the crossover market increasingly SUV and confirmed that there will be a production version before show was over well, it turns out that the new model will be on the market earlier than expected.
Unlike other upcoming models who usually hit the streets as camouflaged prototypes, the crossover has been spotted as a loan production somewhere in Asia It happened in 2015 and early 2016 Mazda has confirmed that it will be called CX-4 Come 2016 and Mazda's latest dumpers debuted at the Beijing Auto Show.
Developed to overcome the existing categories and stereotypes, CX-4 bridges the gap between the Mazda3 and CX-5 About the same size as the CX-5, CX-4 is not only a larger proposal CX-3 to basic car, but also a sporty, coupe like a Unfortunately, there is no word if this new crossover will be sold globally or only available in China, but that it was launched in Beijing Auto Show could mean that its main objective is the largest automobile market in the world.
But until we know more about its role in the global range of Mazda, let s take a look more closely at what it has to offer.
Update April 25, 2016 Mazda unveiled the CX_4 to self 2016 Beijing Motor Show.
Continue reading to learn more about the next Mazda CX-4.
The first official photos confirm what we already knew about the CX-4 since the first prototype was spotted in Asia The CX-4 has the same front end KODO style with massive grid shield-shaped and sculpted bonnet It as sporty as part of the grid Koeru that extends into the headlights, an unavailable design feature on other Mazda vehicles is quite interesting, the model presented by the company in Beijing a blackened chrome grille instead of topping usual brilliant, giving a crossover looks sportier.
At the rear, the CX-4 has received most of the features of Koeru but Mazda has reworked the most friendly production models.
At the rear, the CX-4 has received most of the features of Koeru but Mazda has reworked them in producing more friendly designs The taillights are larger, and the chrome strip them is thicker, while exhaust pipes are not integrated into the bumper and pop closer to the ground as well, the lower tailgate has a smoother design, the windshield is bigger, and the bumper has a more utilitarian appearance .
Surprisingly, the Koeru sporty profile was transferred almost unchanged on the Sure CX-4, the roof is more, the door handles have a standard design, and the wheels aren t as chic as the concept's, but design of a coupe and the blackened B and C pillars are still there Nice work the Mazda.
As regards the size is, the CX-4 is 4,633mm 182 4 inches long, 72 1,840mm 4 inches wide and has a 2,700mm 106 of 2 inches long wheelbase The wheelbase and width are identical to the CX-5, while the overhangs are 93mm March 6 inches technique, CX-4 is the CX-5 that is at the BMW X6 X5.
Mazda gave us a good look inside the CX-4 before his debut and it seems that nothing changed since Predictably, the ISN booth t fancy CX-4 that Koeru s, but more in line with what we had already seen in the setting CX-5 center console is pretty much the same, with an infotainment screen above the rectangular AC vents and all knobs and buttons below below, however, the touch screen is a free-standing type of unit, while the CX-5 it has integrated into the center console.
However, the touch panel is a self-supporting unit, while the CX-5 is integrated into the center console.
The center console and steering wheel seem to be almost identical to the CX-5's photographs suggest that the CX-4 comes with many high-end features inside, including aluminum inserts, leather, contrast stitching, and a good overall fit-and-finish, but Mazda has yet to release the actual details of its amenities.
Regarding comfort goes, the coupé configuration will make the CX-4 less roomier than the CX-5, however, the production model won t be too cramped in the back the concept with its Koeru largest home as glass, more rear windshield should provide better visibility.
If the crossing go global markets, some also have 2 diesel 2-liter with 147 horsepower and 280 pound-feet or 173 horsepower and 310 pound-feet.
As expected, the CX-4 received exactly the same engines as the CX-5 No specific information on the production, but it comes with a 2 unit SKYACTIV 0 liters valued at 155 horsepower and 150 lb-ft of torque to the covered entry -level and more powerful 2-liter SKYACTIV 5 with 184 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of twist in opportunities range-topping trim are the CX-4 will hit dealerships in same specifications If the crossover go global markets, some will also get February 2 liter diesel with 147 horsepower and 280 pound-feet or 173 horsepower and 310 pound-feet Mazda has confirmed that the transmission choices include a six-speed manual and a six-speed automatic transmission, and the version with May 2 -liter engine will also feature all-wheel drive.
As for fuel economy, the Japanese say the 2 0 liters with the manual will require April 6 liters of fuel per 100 km, while the same unit with automatic sip June 3 liters for 100 km 2 5-liter six-speed automatic has a fuel consumption of 7 2 liters for every 100 kilometers with i-ELOOP and 7 3 liters without All figures for the combined cycle.
Further details are very limited, but Mazda said the CX-4 comes with MacPherson struts in front and multi-link system backwards, rack and pinion steering, and ventilated discs solid discs at the rear before.
There's no pricing information as of this writing, but the CX-4 will probably cost as much as the CX-5, if not a little more for the 2016 model year, the CX-5 is sold from 21795 to States -United.
Although there are lots of crossovers like cut on the market these days, almost all from luxury car manufacturers such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz And while Mazda has raised the stakes in the quality of services and equipment recently, its vehicles are still no match for the high-end German products CX-4 is probably best suited to go against the Nissan Qashqai, a popular compact that is both elegant and sporty looking in its second generation, however, QASHQAI can t match the power offered by Mazda's 2 liter unit 5, the most powerful petrol version comes with only 160 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque.
Although we still do not know much about his cabin features and system infortainment, chances are the CX-4 is almost identical to the CX-5 in the departments If this proves to be the case, and it is very likely, the 4 CX gather inside flexible CX-5, the effective range of the engine, and the list of generous amenities with beautiful design of a sporty crossover with a sloping roofline If the package includes a competitive price and, such as 23000, Mazda will be winner on its hands if it will sell globally, that is it is too early for a good conclusion on the basis of the limited information available as of this writing, but we come back to update the article as soon as Mazda spills the beans.
Sporty, coupé designed borrowed from Koeru.
Updated 14 March 2016 Mazda dropped the first teaser image of its upcoming compact crossover CX-4 and announced an official start will take place on April 25, 2016 at the Auto Show in Beijing.
Mazda Motor Corporation has announced a new crossover SUV, the Mazda CX-4 at the Beijing Auto China Motor Show 2016 1 The latest edition to the new generation Mazda range adopts SKYACTIV Technology and KODO Soul of Motion throughout design and will China on sale in June.
The CX-4 was made to exceed the existing categories and stereotypes The dynamic design is unquestionably KODO in shape and planted stance and sleek, coupe cabin combine to give the model a customer an exceptional presence will appreciate the exceptional functionality and usability including ease of entrance and exit of the vehicle and the flexible cargo space with SUV like ground clearance and i-AWD ACTIV 2 wheel drive system to Mazda, the CX-4 is ready to take a wide range of road conditions and provides a combination of environmental performance and safety sustainable Zoom-Zoom driving and exceptional Jinba-ittai feel with excellent handling thanks to its low center of gravity.
The CX-4 is our fourth generation model in China, said Nobuhide Inamoto, CEO General overseeing operations in China Demand for SUVs here is remarkably strong and we expect this model plays an important role in the expansion of the Mazda brand in this market, we continue to work to strengthen our brand in China, in order to become a brand that enriches people's lives through the cars.
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