Updated and improved Mazda CX-3 now available
MAZDA moves fast when it comes to updates, and has yet again made improvements to one of its cars.
This time it’s the CX-3 crossover which has been fine tuned.
On the outside, the biggest design change is the new grille, which has fewer slats, but with a more pronounced ‘bundled together’ design, while the front fog light bezels are now black in colour.
Furthermore, Individual and Individual Plus models get new 18-inch alloy wheels and LED rear combination lamps.
On the inside, both Individual derivatives now have full leather upholstery.
The humbler models also get some feature enhancement action, with the entry Active grade gaining an electric parking brake and front centre armrest, and the Dynamic getting a rear centre armrest with cup holders as well as an auto dimming rear view mirror.
As before, the entry Active model comes with manual air conditioning, a four-speaker audio system with Bluetooth, cruise control, keyless start, multi-function steering wheel, power folding mirrors and 16-inch alloy wheels.
The mid-range Dynamic adds automatic climate control to the features list, along with an 18cm touchscreen infotainment system, two extra speakers, rear parking sensors, auto headlights and wipers and a leather-covered steering wheel.
Move up to Individual and you get a seven-speaker Bose sound system, satnav, reverse camera, head-up display, a power sunroof, LED headlights and 18-inch alloys.
The Individual Plus derivative packs in some extra driver assistance gadgets, such as Blind Spot Monitor, Lane Departure Warning, Smart City Brake Support, Driver Attention Alert and Adaptive LED headlights.
As before, all CX-3s are powered by a 2.0-litre normally aspirated petrol engine that produces 115kW and 206Nm, driving the front wheels.
The Active can be ordered with either a six-speed manual or sixspeed automatic transmission.
All other derivatives get the autobox as standard, meaning that the previous Dynamic manual model falls away.
Pricing has increased by about R2 000 at the bottom of the range and around R10 000 up top.
Prices include a three-year warranty and roadside assistance programme.
2.0 Active manual - R292 700 2.0 Active auto - R313 000 2.0 Dynamic auto - R334 300 2.0 Individual auto - R384 600 2.0 Individual Plus auto
- R399 200