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 Mitsubishi ASX Comparison
Mazda CX-3
Mitsubishi ASX
2023 Mazda
CX-3
vs
2023 Mitsubishi
ASX
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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 Mitsubishi ASX GSR (2WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
48L
302 km
63L
479 to 498 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
$24,490 - $35,240
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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
Curt Dupriez
Journalist
Curt Dupriez drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Crossover appeal
- Cheap to run/10-year warranty
- 2.4-litre punch
Misses
- It’s really getting on in age
- Powertrain a bit unrefined
- Somewhat low rent in some interior areas
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)
- Metallic Paint (+$740)
- Pearlescent Paint (+$740)
- Prestige Paint (+$940)
Colours Available
White is standard, with the following finishes optional:
- White Diamond pearlescent
- Black pearlescent
- Red Diamond pearlescent
- Lightning Blue pearlescent
- Titanium metallic
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Sunshine Orange metallic (MR, GSR and Exceed only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECT DIRECT INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 1998 - 2360 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW | 110kW - 123kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 195Nm | 197Nm - 222Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2800 | 4100 - 4200 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 10 - 10.5 | |
