Mazda CX-3 set to return with styling from Vision X Concept

The CX-3's absence has been long enough that its return carries real weight — Mazda is signalling it still wants a seat at the small SUV table rather than ceding that ground entirely. Basing the design direction on the Vision X Concept suggests Mazda intends to come back with something visually distinctive rather than a cautious refresh of what came before. For buyers who found the original CX-3 genuinely rewarding to drive in a segment that rarely rewards driving, that combination of renewed ambition and a clean-sheet look is worth watching closely.