7.4
2022 Mazda CX-3 review
The Mazda CX-3 is the best-selling small SUV in Australia, and has been for some time. Is its popularity justified in 2022?
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Scott Collie
Mazda CX-3 vs Hyundai Venue Comparison
Mazda CX-3
Hyundai Venue
2023 Mazda
CX-3
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2023 Hyundai
Venue
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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Based on the Mazda CX-3 AKARI (AWD)
Based on the Hyundai Venue ELITE (BLACK) SUNROOF
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
48L
302 km
45L
315 to 324 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year years/
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warranty
5 year years/
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warranty
MSRP
$26,800 - $38,620
$21,440 - $28,750
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Attractive interior design
- Luxurious materials
- Keen handling
Misses
- Archaic infotainment
- Tiny back seat and boot
- Akari's steep price tag
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- More practical than most rivals
- Still good value
- Warranty and servicing promise
Misses
- Heavy steering during low speed moves
- Far from a safety standard-setter
- Annoying transmission at higher speeds
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
- Mica Paint (+$595)
- Metallic Paint (+$595)
Colours Available
The 2023 Hyundai Venue is available in the following exterior finishes:
- Atlas White
- Abyss Black
- Shimmering Silver
- Cosmic Grey
- Fiery Red
- Intense Blue
- The Denim
All bar Atlas White cost an extra $595.
All models have a black interior as standard, though the Elite can be specified with a Denim interior colourway. This is only available on vehicles finished in Shimmering Silver or The Denim.
The Elite can be had with a two-tone exterior treatment, with a contrast colour for the roof, mirror caps and side garnishes, however this deletes the sunroof.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECT DIRECT INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 1591 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW | 90kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 195Nm | 151Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2800 | 4850 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 10.5 | |
