The cute little Mazda CX-3 has come in for a mild facelift for 2018, with added safety and revised styling headlining the update. Fans of the diesel engine will welcome a decent increase in power, too. Mazda Australia has launched the 2018 CX-3 update in four main grades, spanning from […]
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Top 10 best-selling SUVs in Australia during first half of 2018
The first half of 2018 is over and the car industry is seeing some big changes in vehicle choice and popularity among buyers (see our June 2018 VFACTS report for more). The SUV market is easily the fastest-growing segment in Australia, so we’d thought we take a look over the […]
2017 Mazda CX-3 sTouring AWD review (video)
Mazda is looking to kick another winning goal with the 2017 Mazda CX-3 update, adding class-leading driving dynamics technology to the popular small SUV, while honing its premium design and outstanding cabin layout, and adding safety. Here we’re testing the sTouring AWD petrol variant. We’ll go into more of the […]
2017 Mazda CX-3 update now on sale in Australia from $20,490
Following its debut overseas last week, Mazda’s Australian arm has now introduced local pricing and specs for the updated, 2017 CX-3 compact SUV. The biggest news for the new model is the introduction of smart city braking in forward and reverse as standard, following Toyota’s recent benchmark push with the […]
2017 Mazda CX-3 update gains G-Vectoring tech
Overseas versions of the Mazda CX-3 have been revised for 2017, potentially giving us a taste of revisions that Australian buyers can expect soon. For 2017 model year, the CX-3 receives G-Vectoring Control, in line with the rest of the facelifted Mazda range, including the latest Mazda3 and all-new CX-5. […]
Mazda CX-3 & CX-5 spruced up with ‘Custom Style’ for Tokyo Auto Salon
Besides the Detroit Motor Show, one of the first events on the automotive calendar for 2017 is the Tokyo Auto Salon, every January. This is where auto manufacturers and aftermarket specialists alike wheel out their latest enhanced creations. Mazda has given the CX-3 and less-than-a-month-old second-gen CX-5 a tasteful working […]
Mazda plans racing concepts for 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon
Mazda is planning to unveil a handful of sporty concepts at the 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon, showing off the racy potential of some of its mainstream models. The company is using the Mazda2, Mazda6, CX-3 small SUV, and the new MX-5 to show presence at the event. All four come […]
Mazda2, Mazda CX-3 awarded 5-star by ANCAP, Audi TT only 4 stars
In the latest round of ANCAP crash testing, the new Mazda2 and CX-3 have been awarded a full five-star rating, while the latest Audi TT fell short and received four stars. The new Mazda CX-3 was under some criticism recently for receiving only a four-star European NCAP rating. Now the […]