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 Mazda CX-30 Comparison
Mazda CX-3
Mazda CX-30
2023 Mazda
CX-3
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2023 Mazda
CX-30
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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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7.4
7.9
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Based on the Mazda CX-3 AKARI (AWD)
Based on the Mazda CX-30 G20 EVOLVE (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
48L
302 km
48L - 51L
302 to 347 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year years/
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5 year years/
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MSRP
$26,800 - $38,620
$32,990 - $47,390
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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
NA
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)
NA
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECT DIRECT INJ | ELECT DIRECT INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW | 114kW - 139kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 195Nm | 200Nm - 252Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2800 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 13 | |
