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James Wong
Mazda commits to affordable compact cars in Australia as it considers new-generation successors
The 12-year-old Mazda 2 and CX-3 are safe in Australia for now, but it's unclear what form their replacement/s will take, and when.
4 Days Ago
All Mazda CX-3 News
William Stopford
Mazda CX-3 future in doubt as compact SUV gets the axe in Japan
Mazda's popular CX-3 will no longer be made for the Japanese market, raising questions as to how much longer it'll be built for Australia.
2 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
Mazda 2 and CX-3 safe in Australia for now, despite reports of demise in Japan
The Mazda 2 and CX-3 will reportedly be axed in Japan later this year, but both small cars will stay on sale in Australia for the time being.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Is this the new Mazda CX-3 hybrid SUV?
Mazda's next CX-3 may have been revealed early – at least in design sketch form – alongside an investment announcement in Thailand.
1 Year Ago
Max Davies
2025 Mazda CX-3 price and specs
The Mazda CX-3 is more expensive for 2025, with the base model dropped and other variants getting extra standard kit.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
2025 Mazda 2 and CX-3 score safety and tech boost
The top-selling Mazda CX-3 crossover and related Mazda 2 city car have seen safety tech upgrades for 2025, with price of entry also up.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Mazda 6 likely to be axed next year, but other old models safe – for now
There's no sign of replacements for today's Mazda 2, 6 and CX-3, with Mazda Australia saying the current cars have "lots" of life left in them.
1 Year Ago
Tyra Lawler-Cass
The five cheapest light SUVs in Australia
Are you in the market for a new light SUV? These are the five cheapest light SUVs currently on the market in Australia.
2 Years Ago
William Stopford
What light SUV should you buy in 2024?
They're Australia's smallest SUVs, but some of them are big on charm. What are the CarExpert team's favourite light SUVs?
2 Years Ago
Josh Nevett
The light SUVs with the best fuel economy in Australia
Light SUVs are small by nature, but we run the numbers to find out which of the 10 on sale in Australia is most frugal on fuel.
2 Years Ago
Josh Nevett
The light SUVs with the most boot space in Australia
We rank the smallest SUVs on sale in Australia by boot space to find out which defy their size when it comes to cargo room.
2 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Mazda Australia ups pricing on some models for 2024
The Mazda range is now up to $600 more expensive, depending on the model, as of October 1. This includes the recently updated Mazda 2.
2 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Mazda 2 and CX-3 get tech upgrade, unconfirmed for Australia
The Mazda 2 and CX-3 has received a newer, larger infotainment system in Japan as refreshed versions of both arrive in Australia.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
2024 Mazda CX-3 price and specs
It's still the best-selling car in its segment, but Mazda's CX-3 has a much smaller range for 2024 plus a higher base price.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
Mazda 3 and CX-3 recalled
Over 176,000 Mazdas from 2013 to 2020 may have a defective reversing camera wiring harness, resulting in a distorted or flickering image.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
Mazda slashes CX-3 range, ups prices
A reshuffled Mazda CX-3 range brings more standard equipment, higher prices and new variant names, but spells the end of manual and AWD options.
3 Years Ago
