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23-793: Since mid-2022, the production in Japan was shifted to Mexico and Thailand. Since then, sales of the CX-3 in the Japanese market are served by imported units from Thailand. CX-3 sales began in the United States in the end of 2015, as a model for 2016. It replaced the similar Mazda2 subcompact in the market in North America. Across the model lineup, power is provided by an updated (2018) 2.0-litre Skyactiv-G engine that develops 146 bhp (109 kW) and 148 lb ft (201 Nm) of torque. It

46-430: A flexible interior, marketed as "FlexSpace". Although it only has five seats divided into two rows, the second row can slide forward or backward, or be flattened into the floor, making a flat, level platform for increased boot space. The second row can accommodate two or three passengers. In the two passenger mode, the seats are separated from the doors and from each other much like the front seats. In three passenger mode,

69-696: A minor facelift in 2018 including a new split horizontal chrome grille design, foglamps, tail lamps, minor tweaks to the chassis, added safety features, centre console armrest and replaced the manual handbrake with an electronic parking brake. Starting from 23 April 2020, Mazda added a 1.5-litre four-cylinder Skyactiv-G petrol engine option, for the market in Japan. The engine option was also introduced in Indonesia, in Egypt, in Singapore and in Malaysia. The CX-3

92-599: A racing air intake kit and a sports muffler. Mazda Demio The Mazda Demio ( マツダ・デミオ , Matsuda Demio ) is a subcompact / supermini / B-segment small car manufactured by Mazda since 1996. While sold across four generations in the domestic Japanese market, the Demio nameplate was rarely used outside of Japan, where it was usually called the Mazda2 . The Demio nameplate was retired in 2019 as Mazda changed over to " Mazda2 " for their home market as well. The Demio

115-703: A time full of negative press coverage for the company, the Demio became a surprise hit for Mazda in Japan, and also foreshadowed B-segment minivans such as the Opel Meriva , Fiat Idea and the Renault Modus . A concept model previewing the DW series, called the Mazda BU-X was shown in 1995. At its introduction in 1997, it won the Automotive Researchers' and Journalists' Conference Car of

138-647: Is built on the Mazda D platform and was preceded by two other small cars based on the platform: the Ford Festiva (designed and built by Mazda for Ford and also sold as the Mazda 121) that was introduced in 1986 and the Revue (sold by Mazda's Autozam marque) introduced in 1990. The name "Demio" is derived from Latin meus to show possession, which in many Romance languages has become "mio." The third generation Demio

161-433: Is connected to a six speed automatic transmission that can be paired to an optional all wheel drive system. In the United States, the entry level CX-3 Sport, Touring and Grand Touring all feature cruise control, power windows/lock, and a 60/40 split folding rear seat. Other highlights include a rearview camera, Bluetooth connectivity, and an infotainment system, Mazda Connect, with a 7-inch display as standard equipment. For

184-766: Is offered with an array of engines, such as a 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre four-cylinder Skyactiv-G gasoline engine, and a 1.5-litre Skyactiv-D diesel engine. As of December 2021, the cumulative global production volume of CX-3 is 829,843 units, and the sales volume is 820,003 units. The Mazda CX-3 Racing Concept was unveiled at the 2015 Tokyo Auto Salon , and a few days later at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit . It sports front lip and roof spoilers, side skirts, colored accents and larger 19 inch wheels and tires. The concept also rides on an adjustable suspension, and includes

207-461: Is slightly larger in size than the previous generation. It has been described as a compact MPV , a supermini-MPV, a small people carrier, a small family car, and an estate car. The market launch took place on 12 June 2010. The Meriva B appeared in November 2009. The new model is 4,288 mm (168.8 in) in length, up from the 4,052 mm (159.5 in) of the previous version, which

230-623: The 2010 Geneva Motor Show in March, and went into production in July 2010. The Meriva has rear-hinged rear doors, marketed as "FlexDoors". A panoramic sunroof is also available as standard on the top spec versions. The Meriva B ended production in June 2017, and was replaced by an urban crossover named the Crossland X , and also a transition from MPV to SUV design, sister of the future replacement of

253-580: The Citroën C3 Picasso . From launch, the Meriva was available with five engines (three petrol, two diesel). The 1.7 diesel was only available with a six speed automatic gearbox, and the 1.4 turbo (140 PS) and 1.7 (130 hp) were only available with a six speed manual gearbox. Since September 2010, two more engines became available, both diesel, the 1.3 (95 hp) and the 1.7 (130 hp). All petrol engines are Ecotec . From 2011, Stop/Start

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276-488: The 1.6 8 v petrol engine was replaced with the more powerful and efficient 1.4 engine. The 1.6 turbo was available with a six speed manual gearbox as standard, and the other engines had five speed manual gearboxes as standard. The 1.6 (16v) and 1.8 petrols were available with five speed ' Easytronic ' gearboxes as options. Petrol Both 1.4 and 1.8 were available as flexfuel in Brazil. Diesel Petrol Diesel When

299-573: The 2020 model year in the United States, the Touring and Grand Touring trim levels were dropped in order to make room for the Mazda CX-30 leaving only the base Sport trim, with AWD being the only option. Newly standard equipment for the Sport trim include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as the i-Activesense safety suite. The CX-3 was discontinued in United States for 2022, marking 2021 as

322-761: The Meriva was facelifted in February 2006, the front and rear ends were revised, and three new or revised engines came along as well as an extra trim level, the OPC / VXR . The Meriva in its standard European market configuration received four stars for adult occupants and one star for pedestrians from Euro NCAP in 2003. The Meriva in its most basic Latin American market configuration with one airbag received three stars for adult occupants and one star for toddlers from Latin NCAP in 2010. The second generation, named "Meriva B",

345-821: The Year award in Japan. Production of the new Demio started in July 1996 (sold as the 121 outside Japan and Europe) used the DW platform . Ford retailed a version in Japan as the Ford Festiva Mini Wagon. In 1997, the Mazda logo was changed to the current logo. The Demio received a horizontal grille in September 1998 for Japanese market. The Demio received a facelift in December 1999 with a revised exterior, redesigned dashboard, cabin air filtration, retuned automatic transmission , and available DSC . The original Demio

368-772: The back seat looks like a regular one-piece seat. The front seat can be pushed fully backwards. The Meriva was sold in South America (except in Chile) from 2003 through 2012 (2013 in Argentina) as the "Chevrolet Meriva", and was replaced in 2012 by the Chevrolet Spin . The initial version had been co-developed by Opel and General Motors do Brasil . It was built in São José dos Campos , Brazil. From launch, there were three petrol engines and one diesel engine. In 2005,

391-493: The final model year. It was effectively replaced by the Mazda CX-30 , which was introduced in 2020. In Asia, the CX-3 is sold in countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia, and was introduced progressively from 2016. Similarly, the CX-3 is offered with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder gasoline engine or a 1.5-litre Skyactiv-D diesel engine. CX-3 sales in Europe ended in December 2021. The CX-3 received

414-651: The nameplate was retired in favor of the global moniker in September 2019. Opel Meriva The Opel Meriva is a car manufactured and marketed by the German automaker Opel on its Corsa platform, from May 2003 until June 2017 across two generations. Described as a mini MPV , it was marketed as the Vauxhall Meriva in the United Kingdom, while in Latin America, the first generation model

437-643: Was added to certain engines (engines with (S/S) are bold in CO 2 column), a cleaner, more powerful 1.7 CDTI auto was added, and the petrol engines became slightly more efficient. A six speed automatic gearbox became available for the 1.4T (120) petrol engine. In January 2014. Opel introduced newly developed engine with restyled Meriva: 1.6 CDTI engine with 95 PS, 110 PS, and 136 PS. 143 (2011–2017) 139 (2011–2017) 151 (2011–2017) 109 (2011–2017) The Meriva in its standard European market configuration received 5 stars from Euro NCAP in 2010. A facelifted version

460-685: Was among the top three finalists of the World Car Awards , which it won, while the fourth generation won the 2014–2015 Car of the Year Japan . The first generation Demio was sold as the Ford Festiva Mini Wagon in some markets. When it came to redesigning the sedan-only Revue, Mazda came up with a tall hatchback, minivan-esque package - the Revue, at 1.5 metres (59.1 in), had also been unusually tall. Introduced in

483-551: Was based on the Corsa. The new model uses revised suspension layout from the former version but with a floorpan associated with the seven seater Zafira Tourer . The interior is similar to that of the 2009 to 2015 Astra and Insignia. The new Meriva uses front seat technology from the Insignia and Astra . The seat adjustment range is 240 mm (9.4 in) in length and 65 mm (2.6 in) in height. The Meriva B debuted at

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506-620: Was marketed as the Chevrolet Meriva . The first generation, named "Meriva A", was based on the third generation Opel Corsa C . It went on sale in May 2003. The first official pictures of the Meriva were released in August 2002. It has been described as a mini MPV , a supermini-MPV, a small people carrier , and an estate car . Like its larger counterpart, the Zafira , the Meriva has

529-486: Was replaced in 2002. The original DW model was produced in Mazda's Colombia plant as "Mazda Demio" until the end of 2007 when the DE model replaced it. Beginning with the 2002 second generation Demio, export models received "Mazda2" badging. The third generation appeared in early 2007, followed by a fourth generation in September 2014. Mazda continued to call the car Demio in its home market (and some select export markets) until

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