Reviewing the small Mazda CX-3 SUV today – our top- selling small SUV, in fact it
outsells its nearest rival by 2 to 1, despite arriving back in 2016. Part of the
reason is its appealing looks, youthful with a bobtail appearance and a high hip
point over the rear wheels. I’m driving the 2.0-litre six-speed automatic Mazda CX-
3 Evolve, the third-tier model of a five-model range at $35,200 drive-away which
comes with a few extra niceties like 18-inch alloy wheels, a lighter interior with
tan synthetic leather highlights and front parking sensors on top of a
comprehensive equipment list with some excellent passive and active safety
features. Updates have kept the Mazda CX-3 in-line with other later offerings, but
it shows its age in its small information screen and older software, but thankfully
retains dials for climate control and a console mounted rotary dial for radio,
sat/nav and phone connectivity. Good front interior room, tight in the rear with
the bob tail design limiting boot space but this aside it will be primarily used as a
two-seater or for a small family with young children. The Mazda CX-3 may have
been around awhile, but one can quickly see why its maintained its popularity.
Warranty, five years/unlimited km. I’m David Berthon

Reviewing the small Mazda CX-3 SUV today – our top- selling small SUV, in fact it outsells its nearest rival by 2 to 1, despite arriving back in 2016. Part of the reason is its appealing looks, youthful with a bobtail appearance and a high hip point over the rear wheels. I’m driving the 2.0-litre six-speed automatic Mazda CX- 3 Evolve, the third-tier model of a five-model range at $35,200 drive-away which comes with a few extra niceties like 18-inch alloy wheels, a lighter interior with tan synthetic leather highlights and front parking sensors on top of a comprehensive equipment list with some excellent passive and active safety features. Updates have kept the Mazda CX-3 in-line with other later offerings, but it shows its age in its small information screen and older software, but thankfully retains dials for climate control and a console mounted rotary dial for radio, sat/nav and phone connectivity. Good front interior room, tight in the rear with the bob tail design limiting boot space but this aside it will be primarily used as a two-seater or for a small family with young children. The Mazda CX-3 may have been around awhile, but one can quickly see why its maintained its popularity. Warranty, five years/unlimited km. I’m David Berthon

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. 

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A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.&nbsp;
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Motor Torque with David Berthon

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. 

For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873 

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.&nbsp;
For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873&nbsp;

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