Checked out the CX3 today. It is a very sporty CUV. Saw it in Red and Blue, both are striking. Got inside, adjusted the seat to my 5'8" frame and had lots of room up front. Didn't like the dash layout. Some storage in the doors, cup holders are small, no arm rest (can be dealer installed but you lose your cup holders). Got in the back. With the driver seat set for a 5'8" driver there was just enough room for me in the back. If everyone using this vehicle are 5'8" or less then you may be OK for four. It is cramped. Trunk area is a joke. Two people wouldn't want to use this to go to the golf course. A major shopping forget it.
It's off my list.
Also looked at the Trak and Encore. Not bad but they are GM's and look bulky. I'm retired but I don't want the world to know it from 50 paces.
Got some time, will probably visit Nissan, Kia, Subaru and Toyota this week. They are all within 15 minutes.
Today was a lovely day so I went tripping around to various dealers prior to heading to the USA this weekend to see an HRV.
In and out of Toyota pretty quick. The Rav was too big and I liked the Fit much more than the Matrix.
Nissan Juke, room in the front was good but just like the CX3 there was little room left for rear seat passengers or trunk space. Head room was tight everywhere and I'm not a tall person. Also had a dinky little 5" screen for navigation and rear view.
Subaru XV Crosstrek was really nice. Liked it a lot. Only issue was absence of ventilation or power in the rear. With the driver seat pumped up to the top, which is the way my wife likes it, there was very little head room. It could be a possibility.
I can see why there is interest in the Kia Soul. I checked out a loaded SX. Lots of room and very well laid out. 5 year bumper to bumper warranty and lacking for nothing in the tech. and creature comfort departments. The style is a bit funky so we'd have to get wife approval. What really surprised me is that the Soul - DOES NOT COME WITH A SPARE TIRE

Couldn't believe it. There is space but no spare. I told the salesperson this would be a deal breaker and that he should talk to his parts dept., put a package together, and call me back. He did and for $400 plus tax they would put in a space saver on a steel rim, jack and wrench. They are now considering adding this to their dealer installed options.
Went back to Honda after all this and once again checked out the Fit. The Fit really is a nice package for the price point. We're off to see the HRV and think for our requirements the Fit or the Soul would be are fall back vehicle.