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ENHANCED CX-3

MAZDA UPDATES ITS COMPACT SUV CONTENDER

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Mazda Southern Africa has updated its successful CX-3 compact SUV with some interior and exterior enhancemen­ts. Design improvemen­ts include the front fog lamp bezel colour changed back to black, up-styled 18-inch alloy wheels and the Mazda grill refined to consist of fewer, more pronounced lines.

Representi­ng the next level of the Mazda premium colour palette, Soul Red Crystal is now available across the range and LED rear combinatio­n lamps are now available for the Individual and Individual Plus derivative­s. Inside, a front centre console armrest and an electric parking brake (EPB) are introduced from the Active derivative, while a rear centre seat armrest with cup holders and automatic dimming rear view mirror are available from the Dynamic derivative­s upwards. The Individual and Individual Plus models now come standard with full leather seat upholstery.

The model line-up remains unchanged with six derivative­s that feature the Mazda two-litre Skyactive petrol engine (115 kw and 206 Nm) mated with either a six-speed manual or automatic transmissi­on. No diesel derivative is available. Prices for the range now start at R292,700 for the CX-3 2,0-litre Active with a manual gearbox, and R313,000 for the auto version, while the Dynamic versions are available for R322,300 and R334,300 respective­ly, the Individual model is available for R384,600 and the flagship Individual Plus for R399,200. This includes a three-year factory warranty, a threeyear roadside assistance, and a five-year corrosion warranty, backed up by a three-year unlimited kilometre service plan.

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