Topic: Mazda Koeru previews a future crossover, but this is not the next CX-9

[Autos_Editor]

Not with dimensions this similar to the CX-5's
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[OliverD]

I forget where I saw it but I recall reading that the next CX-5 might be larger than the current one which would open the door for a model that would slot in between the CX-3 and -5. So this could be a preview of a sportier, low-slung CX-4. That would be an interesting addition to the Mazda lineup.

[redman]

I just hope they don't offer the 2.0L as standard fair on their SUV offerings as with current product line-up.

[jyarkony]

This is weird, Mazda could desperately use an updated profit-making mid-large 7-seat SUV, and it seems unlikely that they will sell enough CX-4s to justify filling this niche before addressing their mainstream SUV needs... however, maybe they feel that the curse of the Mazda6 would hit a larg-sh SUV as well, so they want to fill the small end of the market where they have more success...

[OliverD]

This is weird, Mazda could desperately use an updated profit-making mid-large 7-seat SUV, and it seems unlikely that they will sell enough CX-4s to justify filling this niche before addressing their mainstream SUV needs... however, maybe they feel that the curse of the Mazda6 would hit a larg-sh SUV as well, so they want to fill the small end of the market where they have more success...

The 2017 CX-9 is supposedly debuting at the LA auto show.

[SKYMTL]

This is weird, Mazda could desperately use an updated profit-making mid-large 7-seat SUV, and it seems unlikely that they will sell enough CX-4s to justify filling this niche before addressing their mainstream SUV needs... however, maybe they feel that the curse of the Mazda6 would hit a larg-sh SUV as well, so they want to fill the small end of the market where they have more success...

Well if they care that much about the compact market, why indefinitely postpone the Mazda 2's North American launch?

I think we are seeing a result of limited financial resources hitting Mazda's lineup.  They seem to be focusing on the volume-movers rather than high margin halo products.  The CX-3 and CX-5 do exactly that.  Meanwhile enticing projects like the diesel lineup, a 7-passenger SUV, a return of their B-series pickups and introducing a Mazda 5 replacement have fallen by the wayside. 

Or, maybe Europe isn't the best place to launch a 7-seat SUV. 

[Northernridge]

Kudos to their design group. Again.

[OliverD]

I think we're going to be seeing Mazda sticking to sedans, hatches, and crossovers for the next few years because that's where their few successes have been. The CX-5's sales have been steadily rising both in Canada and the U.S. and sales of the new 3 have been strong as well. The CX-3 is already a success in Canada. The 6 hasn't been doing great in Canada but its U.S. sales have been rising.

Replacements for the Mazda 5 and B-series trucks are non-starters at this point IMO. I am hopeful we'll see a proper RX-7/RX-8 replacement though.

[Railton]

Kudos to their design group. Again.

Agreed, looks really good.
Railton

[Noto]

Explain to me how this doesn't make sense as the direct replacement for the next CX-5?  Plus-sized for the Chinese market, lower-slung to fit in with the CX-3's car-like dimensions and handling, and 'marginally' larger?  Nowhere does it express that the roofline is more sloped a la X4/GLC Coupe...It just looks more RX350/Murano-like, and Mazda does want to move 'upmarket'...