Manufacturer Mazda Body style 5-door hatchback | Production 2015–present | |
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Assembly Japan: Hiroshima
Rayong Province, Thailand Class Subcompact crossover SUV Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive/four-wheel drive | ||
The Mazda CX-3 is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured in Japan by Mazda. Based on the same platform as the Mazda2, it was revealed to the public with a full photo gallery on November 19, 2014, and first put on display two days later at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show, as a 2016 model year production vehicle.
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CX3 Racing Concept (2015)
The Mazda CX3 Racing Concept was unveiled at the 2015 Tokyo Auto Salon and a few days later at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It sports front lip and roof spoilers, side skirts, coloured accents and larger 17-inch wheels and tyres. The concept also rides on an adjustable suspension, a racing air intake kit and a sports muffler.
Production version (2016-present)
The CX-3 is offered with an array of engines, such as a 1.5 L and 2.0 four cylinder gasoline engine and a 1.5 L SkyActiv-D diesel engine. CX-3 sales began in the United States in fall 2015 as a 2016 model. It replaces the similar Mazda2 subcompact in the market in North America.
Across the model lineup, power is provided by a 2.0-liter SkyActiv-G engine that develops 146 bhp (108 kW) and 146 lb-ft (197 Nm) of torque. It is connected to a six-speed automatic transmission which can be paired to an optional all-wheel drive system.
The entry level CX-3 Sport, Touring and Grand Touring all feature cruise control, power windows / lock and a 60/40 split folding rear seat. Other highlights include a rearview camera, Bluetooth connectivity, and a MAZDA CONNECT infotainment system with a seven-inch display as standard equipment.
In Asia, the CX-3 is sold in countries such as Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand, and will be introduced progressively from 2016. Similarly, the CX-3 is offered with a 2.0 four cylinder gasoline engine or a 1.5 L SkyActiv-D diesel engine.