Compact crossovers have been exploding in popularity recently with two compelling options coming up on the horizon – the Honda HR-V and the Mazda CX-3.
It’s almost a given Honda and Mazda will sell a ton of their upcoming crossovers – both are priced around the $20,000 mark, both are going on sale around this summer and both are mini-me versions of larger and already popular CUVs, the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5.
Also read: Our first look at the 2016 Honda HR-V and our first drive of the Mazda CX-3
It’s going to be a tight race, which is why Honda is throwing buyers a bone and letting them personalize the HR-V ahead of it’s on-sale date set for this July. Scroll through our gallery for a hint of what to expect when it becomes available. When you’re done, don’t miss our first look at the HR-V and our review of the Mazda CX-3.
It’s going to be a tight sales race when the HR-V and CX-3 hit dealers. If your money was on the line, which would you pick? Let us know in the comments below.
