The Mazda CX-4 is a

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that was introduced in April 2016 at the Beijing Motor Show, and is produced and sold exclusively in China by the

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FAW Mazda.

Overview

The design of the Mazda CX-4 production car was previewed by the concept, the ''Mazda Koeru''. Positioned above the

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, the CX-4 is more similar to a station wagon in profile, while similar to the CX-5 in size. The CX-4 is offered with a choice of two

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straight-four engines: A 2.0-litre (PE-VPS) and a 2.5-litre (PY-VPS). The 2.0-liter Skyactiv-G engine produces 158 hp (117 kW) and the 2.5-liter Skyactiv-G engine produces 192 hp (143 kW). The 2.0-liter engine model is only available as a front wheel drive model and offers a choice between a six-speed manual transmission and the Skyactiv-Drive automatic transmission. The 2.5-liter engine model offers AWD and comes standard with the six-speed automatic transmission. File:Mazda Koeru IAA2015.jpg, Mazda Koeru at IAA 2015 File:Mazda CX-4 Shishi 02 2022-10-24.jpg, Rear view

2020 facelift

The 2020 CX-4 facelift was revealed in late 2019. The facelift brings along redesigned bumpers and radiator grille, as well as new tail light patterns. The powertrain remain the same as the pre-facelift models. File:MAZDA CX-4 China (2).jpg, CX-4 facelift File:MAZDA CX-4 China (rear).jpg, CX-4 facelift rear view

Chinese copy controversy

In January 2018,

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unveiled its crossover, the Traum MA501, which bears a striking resemblance to the CX-4.

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