There's certainly a greater feeling of spaciousness than there would be in a Mazda2, courtesy of a bit of extra roof height (this car's 40mm taller than its supermini counterpart) and the fact that the seats have been placed further apart. That infotainment display has been re-sited onto the very top of the dash where it's placed more precisely into your field of vision. There's no centre stack dividing the front of the cabin - so no mid-mounted display screen or stereo system. The other defining interior feature lies not in what's included but in what's been left out. First up is the deeply-cowled motorcycle-style central dial. Once you've completed that process and taken a look around, there are a few things that'll stand out. In short, getting comfortable in this Mazda is as easy as you could ever imagine it would be in a car of this diminutive size. Everything around you is familiar from that little hatch but the key difference with this CX-3 is this Crossover model's 50mm-higher driver's eyeline, delivering the loftier driving position and better all-round visibility that customers in this segment expect.įor us though, it's the seats that are most important here, height-adjustable of course and carefully designed for excellent support. The overall effect is anything but cutesy and the coupe-like roofline gives it a real sporting stance.īehind the wheel, it's obvious just how much of this design is derived from the brand's little Mazda2 supermini. In contrast, this CX-3 just looks right thanks to its cab-back body and long bonnet proportions. What You GetĪll too often, Crossovers in this class look too gawky, stubby, tall and narrow, with strange, 'hall of mirrors' dimensions. From new, CX-3 ownership came with premium pricing and most original sales were of a petrol model with an engine much larger than buyers were used to seeing in this segment. This was the first small Crossover to match the class-leadingly agile Nissan Juke in that respect.Īll of this was underlined by connectivity and cabin quality carried over from the little Mazda2 this model was based upon. In the metal, it looks an energetic little thing and from launch, Mazda promised us it would drive that way too. Launched in 2015, the CX-3 was a model very much in tune with this Japanese brand's vision for the period of what automotive design should be - a so-called 'SKYACTIV' philosophy that was all about creating cars that were light, efficient, pretty and, above all else, fun to drive. But does it make sense as a used buy? Let's find out. Though hardly the most affordable choice in this sector, Mazda's CX-3 is cleverer, faster, more stylish and better to drive than most cars of the Juke-genre from the 2015-2019 period. Weight and Capacities Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09 Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07 Please speak to the dealership for full current specification. The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Security Remote central locking + deadlocks Height adjustable front 3 point seatbelts + pretensioners Passive Safety 3 rear 3 point seatbelts + pretensionersĭSTC-Dynamic Stability and Traction Control Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel Passenger seat + manual slide/recline adjust Height adjustable front/rear head restraints Halogen headlights with daytime adjustable running lightsĭriver seat manual slide, recline and height adjustĭriver/passenger sunvisors + vanity mirrors (drivers side with ticket holder) Driver Convenience 7" touchscreen with multimedia commander and Aha and Stitcher appĪudio system with 6 speakers, AM/FM, DAB radio and single CD/MP3Įxterior Features Auto dimming rear view mirrorĮlectric front/rear windows with one touchĮlectrically adjustable/heated/auto power folding door mirrors with integrated indicators
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