MAZDA will replace its strong-selling CX-3 mild SUV for the Australian market with a refreshed look, further tools, and a modest uptick in pricing with the vary now beginning at $23,190 plus on-road prices, up $300 over the outgoing mannequin.
The MY22 CX-3 vary stays in any other case unchanged from final 12 months’s mannequin with the one apparent omission within the up to date vary being the deletion of a handbook transmission within the high-grade Akari.
Increased grade sTouring, Akari, and Akari LE variants bounce $700 in value to start from $29,790 and obtain gloss black painted decrease physique panels. The vary can be joined by a brand new paint possibility – Platinum Quartz Metallic – supplied beforehand on the CX-8, taking the entire variety of exterior colors supplied to 9.
Mazda Australia managing director Vinesh Bhindi mentioned: “As a part of our philosophy to continuously refine the product provide, the up to date Mazda CX-3 creates further aesthetic affect with gloss black decrease physique sections now out there on sTouring, Akari and Akari LE grades.
“This contrasting look additional differentiates Mazda CX-3, enabling it to additional stand out from what’s a extremely aggressive car section. We proceed to be impressed with the CX-3’s market efficiency.”
To adapt with the most recent Australian Design Guidelines, the CX-3 vary now additionally options rear seatbelt reminders.
Australian CX-3 variants proceed to characteristic Mazda’s 110kW/195Nm 2.0-litre Skyactiv-G petrol engine and can be found with the selection of six-speed handbook or six-speed computerized transmissions and entrance or all-wheel drive configuration, relying on the grade.
Gasoline consumption stays lean throughout the CX-3 line-up with front-wheel drive handbook variants sipping 6.6 litres per 100km, six-speed auto fashions at 6.3L/100km, and i-Activ all-wheel drive fashions – out there solely with Mazda’s six-speed computerized – at 6.7L/100km on the ADR mixed cycle.
The CX-3 vary begins with the Neo Sport which is supplied with 16-inch metal wheels, halogen headlights, body-coloured folding mirrors, six airbags, black fabric upholstery, 60:40 split-fold rear seats, an electrical parking brake with auto-hold operate, 8.0-inch infotainment display, DAB+ digital radio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth connectivity, keyless entry and push-button ignition, rear parking sensors, a reversing digital camera and Sensible Metropolis Brake Help (AEB) with night-time pedestrian detection.
Along with these options, the CX-3 Maxx Sport (from $25,290) positive aspects 16-inch alloy wheels, rain-sensing wipers and dusk-sensing headlights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob, local weather management, proprietary satellite tv for pc navigation, self-dimming rear-view mirror, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.
The Maxx Sport LE (from $27,940) provides distinctive 16-inch alloy wheels, gloss black mirrors and entrance grille, and mixture Tan Grand Luxe suede-like and Pure White Maztex leatherette upholstery.
For the upper grade CX-3 sTouring (from $29,790) we discover 18-inch alloy wheels; heated mirrors; LED for the DRLS, headlights and tail-lights; auto high-beam; mixture black Maztex and fabric upholstery; superior keyless entry; Energetic Driving Show (HUD); driver consideration alert; entrance parking sensors; site visitors signal recognition; and lane-departure warning.
The second-from-top Akari (from $36,890) provides a sunroof, 10-way energy adjustable driver’s seat with reminiscence operate, entrance seat heaters, leather-based upholstery, adaptive-cruise management with Cease & Go performance, 360-degree digital camera and adaptive LED headlights.
Lastly, the top-shelf Akari LE provides bright-finished alloy wheels, darkish russet Nappa leather-based upholstery with matching centre console and door armrests, and pure white metallic air vent, door, and dashboard garnishes.
All Mazda passenger fashions proceed to be supplied with a five-year/unlimited-kilometre guarantee which incorporates roadside help.
2022 Mazda CX-3 pricing*
Neo Sport | $23,190 | (+$300) |
Neo Sport (a) | $25,190 | (+$300) |
Maxx Sport | $25,190 | (+$300) |
Maxx Sport (a) | $27,190 | (+$300) |
Maxx Sport LE (a) | $27,940 | (+$300) |
Maxx Sport AWD (a) | $29,190 | (+$300) |
sTouring | $29,790 | (+$700) |
sTouring (a) | $31,790 | (+$700) |
sTouring AWD (a) | $33,790 | (+$700) |
Akari (a) | $36,890 | (+$700) |
Akari LE (a) | $37,390 | (+$700) |
Akari AWD (a) | $38,890 | (+$700) |
Akari LE AWD (a) | $39,390 | (+$700) |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.