

Josh Nevett
2026 Mazda CX-3 review
Pros
- Fun to drive
- Easy to park
- Plenty of safety kit
Cons
- High running costs
- Outdated technology
- Tight second row, boot
3 Months Ago
The new Mazda CX-3 is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $19,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the NEO variant and topping out at $37,690 for the Akari.
There are 4 variants of the CX-3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2016.
Engine options include 2.0L petrol direct injection (109kW/192Nm) and 1.5L turbo diesel common rail (77kW/270Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2016 CX-3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed auto or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
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Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed auto or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
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The Mazda CX-3 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Neo and the most expensive being Akari.


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3 Months Ago
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,275 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,765 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,600 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Mazda CX-3 Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.



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Mazda CX-3
The cheapest Mazda CX-3 is the Neo that starts from $19,990.
See all Mazda CX-3 PricingThe most expensive Mazda CX-3 is the Akari that starts from $37,690.
See all Mazda CX-3 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Mazda CX-3 is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: Neo, Maxx, Stouring and Akari.
See all Mazda CX-3 towing capacityThe largest Mazda CX-3 is the Neo which measures 1765mm wide, 4275mm in length and sits 1550mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda CX-3 is the Neo which has 109kW of power from its 2.0L Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Mazda CX-3 is built in Thailand and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda CX-3 is the Neo which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda CX-3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.
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