For release on October 27 at 5:30 p.m. PDT

Mazda to Debut All-New CX-3 Compact SUV at 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show

HIROSHIMA, Japan — Motor Corporation today announced that its all-new compact crossover SUV, named the Mazda CX-3, make its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show, running from November 21 through November 30, 2014.* The vehicle joins the automaker’s growing crossover SUV lineup, which includes the popular CX-5 and three-row CX-9 models.

Mazda CX-3 is the fifth vehicle in Mazda’s line-up of new-generation products that feature the full range of TECHNOLOGY and KODO—Soul of Motion design. In pursuing a design of beauty and sophistication, the essence of KODO—the expression of life within a vehicle —has been evolved to produce a sharper form with an enhanced sense of speed.

Sketch of Mazda CX-3

In addition, the all-new Mazda MX-5 two-seater open-top (Mazda Roadster in Japan) will make its North American auto show debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The line-up for the all-new MX-5 will be tailored to each market, and feature either a 1.5-liter or 2.0-liter SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine, tuned exclusively for the model and mounted longitudinally. North American-specification models will only be fitted with the SKYACTIV-G 2.0 gasoline engine.

Key Exhibits at Los Angeles Auto Show Reference - All-new Mazda CX-3 (World Premiere) exhibits - All-new Mazda MX-5 Vehicles - Updated (World Premiere) scheduled for - Updated Mazda CX-5 (World Premiere) sale Vehicle , Mazda6, Mazda CX-5, Mazda5, , Mazda CX-9 currently on sale Technology - All-new Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-Chassis exhibits - SKYACTIV-G 2.0 gasoline engine - SKYACTIV-G 2.5 gasoline engine

* Press days at the Los Angeles Auto Show are November 18 through 20. The show is open to the public from November 21 through 30, 2014. Mazda will hold its press conference on Wednesday, November 19 from 10:30 – 10:55 A.M. (local time).

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