2016 Mazda CX-3 joins the small SUV showdown

No type of vehicle has won more new fans as of late than small crossover SUVs, and today Mazda entered the fray with its all-new Mazda CX-3 at the Los Angeles Auto show.

The new CX-3 features Mazda’s SKYACTIV-G 2-liter engine with a new-generation AWD system. A six-speed automatic transmission comes standard, but you can opt for a six-speed manual. A 1.5 liter diesel engine will be offered as well worldwide, but it's not clear if that version will be available in the U.S. market.