{"id":2172,"date":"2025-06-01T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/?p=2172"},"modified":"2025-06-10T10:29:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T10:29:21","slug":"a-fresh-face-is-coming-to-replace-mazdas-aging-small-suv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/01\/a-fresh-face-is-coming-to-replace-mazdas-aging-small-suv\/","title":{"rendered":"A Fresh Face Is Coming To Replace Mazda\u2019s Aging Small SUV"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2026-Mazda-CX-02-Soul-Crystal-Red-copy-1024x576-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-11 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul>\n<li>New Mazda CX-20 will replace aging CX-3 with sleeker styling and improved interior space.<\/li>\n<li>The SUV will ride on electrified platform with mild-hybrid inline-four engine options available.<\/li>\n<li>Upscale interior expected with more tech and space than the outgoing subcompact model.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>After more than a decade of holding down the entry-level spot in Mazda&rsquo;s lineup, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/03\/four-mazda-models-are-being-discontinued-this-year-but-one-could-return\/\">pint-sized CX-3 is finally on its way out<\/a>. Trademark filings and hints from company executives suggest that its successor, likely to be called the CX-20, is already deep in development. Positioned just below the CX-30, the CX-20 appears set to continue Mazda&rsquo;s focus on design-driven, driver-focused crossovers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/04\/new-patents-hint-at-electric-mazda-sports-car\/\">Mazda&rsquo;s EV Patent Could Be The Key To Saving Sports Cars<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At a recent event tied to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/02\/mazda-sketches-hint-at-future-suv-offering\/\">Mazda&rsquo;s operations in Thailand<\/a>, executives offered a few hints about what&rsquo;s next, supported by early design sketches. While it may be a while before we see the final product, here&rsquo;s what we know so far about the CX-20.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kodo Curves<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article-thumbnails-organic\"><\/div>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2026-Mazda-CX-20-Machine-Grey-copy-scaled.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" A Fresh Face Is Coming To Replace Mazda&rsquo;s Aging Small SUV\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2026-Mazda-CX-20-Machine-Grey-copy-1024x640.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><figcaption>Illustrations Josh Byrnes \/ Carscoops<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<p>The CX-20 looks set to embrace the latest evolution of Mazda&rsquo;s Kodo design language, similar to what we&rsquo;ve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2024\/01\/review-2023-mazda-cx-60-azami-is-a-classy-diesel-suv\/\">seen on the larger CX-60 and CX-90<\/a>. Sketches revealed at the Thailand event show a compact SUV with clean, flowing lines and a sporty, low-slung stance. The front end hints at a wider, more aggressive grille flanked by slim LED headlights and vertically stacked daytime running lights, features that seem <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/02\/2026-mazda-cx-5-hybrid-everything-we-know\/\">inspired by the next-generation CX-5<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Future Cars: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/05\/nissans-next-juke-is-so-different-you-might-not-recognize-it\/\">Nissan&rsquo;s Next Juke Is So Different, You Might Not Recognize It<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The overall stance appears sporty and low-slung. In profile, the CX-20 almost seems to adopt a coupe-like roofline that slopes toward the rear, giving it a youthful vibe. Mazda&rsquo;s concept drawings even suggest a contrasting black roof and unique circular tail light elements. Of course, sketch details are often exaggerated, but it&rsquo;s safe to say the CX-20 will be a visual standout.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Nicer Interior<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p>While no images of the CX-20&rsquo;s interior have surfaced, the cabin will likely be more premium and tech-forward than the outgoing CX-3. Hiroshima has a reputation for upscale interiors that punch well above their weight, so the CX-20 should feature quality materials and a sleek, minimalist design.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Interior space is also expected to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2021\/10\/mazda-cx-3-gets-an-edge-in-japan-with-new-super-edgy-variant\/\">improve over the CX-3<\/a>, which often drew criticism for its tight rear seats and limited cargo room. On the tech front, expect a digital instrument cluster and Mazda&rsquo;s latest infotainment system. However, whether or not it keeps the rotary dial remains unclear, with the automaker&rsquo;s latest&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/04\/mazdas-model-y-fighter-is-here-but-america-isnt-getting-it\/\">Chinese offerings<\/a>&nbsp;ditching it altogether for an all-touchscreen affair.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Under The Skin<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mazda-SUV-Sketch-2-1.webp\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" A Fresh Face Is Coming To Replace Mazda&rsquo;s Aging Small SUV\" width=\"787\" height=\"442\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mazda-SUV-Sketch-2-1.webp\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><figcaption>Mazda dropped these teaser sketches of its next small SUV earlier this year. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mazda-SUV-Sketch-3.webp\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" A Fresh Face Is Coming To Replace Mazda&rsquo;s Aging Small SUV\" width=\"889\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mazda-SUV-Sketch-3.webp\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<p>Mazda has invested $150 million into its Thai production plant, aiming to build a new generation of electrified compact SUVs. That&rsquo;s a strong indicator that the CX-20 will ride on a platform designed with hybrid powertrains in mind. According to the brand&rsquo;s electrification roadmap, the model is expected to feature a mild-hybrid setup paired with an inline-four engine, likely in 1.5- or 2.0-liter form.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"e46c436a-adeb-4b5e-a2c7-56bc36561c10\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"b25ecba7-3bbb-4ea7-a3a8-dbea91695c07\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n         \t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n             \t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n    \t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;b25ecba7-3bbb-4ea7-a3a8-dbea91695c07&#8221;);<br \/>\n             \t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;e46c436a-adeb-4b5e-a2c7-56bc36561c10&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Future Cars: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2023\/04\/2026-mazda-mx-5-everything-we-know-about-the-next-generation-miata-roadster\/\">Everything We Know About The Next Generation Miata Roadster<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Like the CX-3, the CX-20 will be based on a front-wheel-drive layout, with all-wheel drive possibly available as an option. A plug-in hybrid version hasn&rsquo;t been confirmed yet, but it remains a possibility further down the line.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rivals and Reveal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Ford-Puma-Gen-E-3-copy.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" A Fresh Face Is Coming To Replace Mazda&rsquo;s Aging Small SUV\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1406\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Ford-Puma-Gen-E-3-copy-1024x576.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><figcaption>The Ford Puma is not available in North America. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<p>This segment is one of the most competitive in the industry. The CX-20 will have to contend with strong entries from Hyundai, Honda, Kia, Toyota, and Ford, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2024\/10\/hyundai-kona-ev-mauna-loa-special-edition-is-a-japan-exclusive-with-unpainted-bumpers\/\">models like the Kona<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/02\/2025-honda-hr-v-ehev-x-review-small-in-dimensions-yet-big-where-it-counts-the-most\/\"> HR-V<\/a>, Stonic, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/02\/toyota-yaris-and-yaris-cross-z-urbano-special-editions-launched-in-japan\/\">Yaris Cross<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2024\/12\/ford-puma-gen-e-ev-debuts-with-166-hp-and-234-mile-range\/\">Puma<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Mazda hasn&rsquo;t confirmed when the CX-3&rsquo;s successor will debut, but current signs suggest we&rsquo;ll see the wraps come off within the next 18 months. The new crossover will primarily target Asia-Pacific markets, though that doesn&rsquo;t rule out other regions down the road.<\/p>\n<p>Should Mazda bring the CX-20 to the US? That&rsquo;s still an open question. But we&rsquo;re curious what you think. Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2026-Mazda-CX-20-Soul-Crystal-Red-copy-scaled.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" A Fresh Face Is Coming To Replace Mazda&rsquo;s Aging Small SUV\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2026-Mazda-CX-20-Soul-Crystal-Red-copy-1024x640.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><figcaption>Illustrations Josh Byrnes \/ Carscoops<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Mazda CX-20 will replace aging CX-3 with sleeker styling and improved interior space. The SUV will ride on electrified &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/01\/a-fresh-face-is-coming-to-replace-mazdas-aging-small-suv\/\" class=\"more-link\"><span class=\"more-button\">Continue Reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">A Fresh Face Is Coming To Replace Mazda\u2019s Aging Small SUV<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2174,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[15],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2172"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2172"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2172\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2175,"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2172\/revisions\/2175"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2174"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2172"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2172"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2172"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}