2017 Mazda CX4 Debuts in Beijing

Mazda has revealed the 2017 CX-4 crossover at the 2016 Beijing auto show. Essentially a production version of the Koeru Concept that debuted at the 2015 Frankfurt auto show, the CX-4 is sleeker and more stylish than the CX-5 it’s based on.

Compared to the CX-5, the 2017 Mazda CX-4 is longer, slightly wider, and has a lower roofline to give it a coupe-like silhouette when viewed from the side. This gives it a more wagon-like appearance since it’s less upright than other Mazda crossovers like the CX-5 and CX-9. All-wheel drive will be available in the 2017 CX-4; however, the crossover may not be as capable off-road because it has less ground clearance, hinting that this car is more for on-road use than off-road crawling.

Under the hood, two four-cylinder engines will be offered, a 2.0-liter I-4 and a 2.5-liter, both of which are part of Mazda’s Skyactiv-G family. In the U.S., the 2.0-liter is rated between 146 to 155 hp and 146 to 150 lb-ft of torque depending on the application. The larger 2.5-liter, which is used in the Mazda3, Mazda6, and CX-5, produces 184 hp and 185 lb-ft. A six-speed manual will be available on the CX-4 exclusively with the 2.0-liter while the 2.5-liter is mated exclusively to a six-speed automatic. Models equipped with the smaller engine come standard with 17-inch alloy wheels. Upgrading to the 2.5-liter adds 19-inch alloys as standard.

Currently, Mazda will only sell the CX-4 in China and has not yet made the decision whether it will market the wagon-like crossover to other global markets.

Source: Mazda

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