[Mazda CX3 News]

Toyota's CX3 fighter should be expected in stores early next year and Toyota is saying it will stay close to the C-HR concept's ostentatious styling.

The latest small CUV into the game is expected to debut at Geneva in March of 2016, based on Toyota New Global Architecture.

Toyota claims that one of the larger benefits of TNGA is that it allows for enhanced interior space. Supposedly the Paris concept had similar interior space to Nissans Qashqai (now heading to NA) despite being somewhat smaller.

New Toyota UK president Paul van der Burgh did say that “the high growth rate of sales of that sort of vehicle would be very good for us. The concept was excellent and the styling in particular stood out. If such a product were to launch, I’m confident 
it could be a best seller."

Considering the growth spurt the segment has gone through over the last 2 years we're surprised it took Toyota this long to reply...

 

[Frank]

I heard that it is going to be a Auris Cross.

Check out this article.

 

[Redbeast]

I know Toyota and Mazda has close relationship, any chance sharing the same frame ?
We don't see much on this picture, but I pretty much like the front... and the wheels !

 

[1362]

Spied: Toyota's Juke-fighting mini ute

This is a link that just came up on my News Republic App about the Toyota or Scion Rival.

 

[Harry07]

What do you think about this Infiniti Q30? Looks like a CX-3??

 

[Kebabs]

I think only the main grille looks similar to the CX-3 and not much else. Or were you referring to it's specs?

 

[Frank]

It has a slightly similar shape and flowing lines, but I think that it looks pretty unique. Really the QX30 will be the direct rival though.

 

[DJ9999]

The QX30 will be a competitor of the MB GLA, BMW x1, Audi Q3 and Lexus NX. This means it will be prices low 30's to well over 40k. Way out of line to be a CX-3 competitor.

 

[idbrian]

You see the interior of the QX30? Newer cars are getting ridiculous in their interiors and not in a good way. The interior lighting of the QX-3 reminds me of being in the back of a Las Vegas Limo. I look forward to the first company that peels away from this ridiculousness and makes a nice basic and clean interior that allows you the option to buy your own Infotainment system. I find myself missing the eruo cars of the late 90's early 2000's.

 

[Smarties CX-3]

Well if Toyota comes out with a competitor to the CX3 with larger interior and cargo space the current CX3 version could be in real trouble. While the ride handling in the CX3 is great something from a design point of view I have never really understood such as the tiny cargo area with no electric lift gate, lack of arm rest and electric park brake in the CX3. It seems such an obvious oversight by Mazda solely focusing on the drive but not paying attention to comfort and practicality. The problem with Toyota is their cars lack the fun driving experience and interiors look average compared to Mazda not to forget to get something decent with Toyota you have to fork out big dollars in the top of the range class of the selected car.

 

[Smarties CX-3]

Toyota's CX3 fighter should be expected in stores early next year and Toyota is saying it will stay close to the C-HR concept's ostentatious styling.

The latest small CUV into the game is expected to debut at Geneva in March of 2016, based on Toyota New Global Architecture.

Toyota claims that one of the larger benefits of TNGA is that it allows for enhanced interior space. Supposedly the Paris concept had similar interior space to Nissans Qashqai (now heading to NA) despite being somewhat smaller.

New Toyota UK president Paul van der Burgh did say that “the high growth rate of sales of that sort of vehicle would be very good for us. The concept was excellent and the styling in particular stood out. If such a product were to launch, I’m confident 
it could be a best seller."

Considering the growth spurt the segment has gone through over the last 2 years we're surprised it took Toyota this long to reply...

The front of that Toyota almost looks like a lifted Toyota Corolla similar to what some people say about the Mazda 2 and CX3.

 

[ohgeez]

IMO, that Toyota concept is a JOKE. Right out of a sci-fi flick.

I've said this before, but lately, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan are coming out with some weird designs. A lot of ugly curves and bumps.

Now, i'm an auto enthusiast so I pretty much love all makes and models, but those three are loosing it in the design department whereas Mazda is just smoking hot lately.

 

[Frank]

Turns out its actually a Scion.

2017 Scion C-HR Concept bows - Kelley Blue Book

 

[Jay]

Turns out its actually a Scion.

2017 Scion C-HR Concept bows - Kelley Blue Book

But that's just for markets where Scion is sold, everywhere else it will be known as a toyota.

 

[MiikkeyyRSRB91]

It just looks too much for me, its what kept my away from the Juke. I can see the appeal for some who want something fun and funky looking, but it just aint for me.

 

[webbrowan]

I second the sentiment on the Juke. It looks like it's a bit confused about whether it wants to be boxy or curvy and the designers just decided to mash everything together anyway. Performance wise I think that it compares pretty decently though I wouldn't be over to get over its looks at all to put financing down on it.

 

[drs88]

Any other markets getting a better engine than the 85 kW version they're selling in Australia?

 

[DJ9999]

I don't know how the US engine we're getting compares to the EU version but it is a 2.0 with similar outputs as what we have in the Mazda. Unfortunately Toyota baked in an extra 300lbs over ours so it is certain to be terrible. And FWD only. Huge failure.

 

[skyking]

The C-HR was, in original incarnation, supposed to save the Scion brand. Well, that part didn't work out. As far as competition for the CX-3, I don't think so. No AWD, so that will eliminate it in many shoppers minds. Interior space is very limited (yes, a common CX-3 complaint too), so strike some more potential buyers. Although engine size (2.0) and HP (144) are similar, torque is a bit lower (139) and peaks at a higher rpm, meaning the C-HR acceleration is reported as sluggish and leisurely. As far as looks, well, I guess you'd either like it or not, what can one say? The car does come standard with many safety features,a nice selling point, but navigation is not an option in any trim level. I don't get that part at all. Anyway, I think the C-HR kinda dukes it out with the Kia Soul if anything.

 

[santa]

Here in Denmark we get the 1.2 Turbo (116hp) with either manual transmission or CVT and the Hybrid version (1.8 with CVT), all FWD.