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Saturday 29 April 2017

Revised Mazda CX-3 range now comes with a better selection of engines and models.

  • Revised 13-model Mazda CX-3 range starts from £18,495.
  • Limited to 500 cars the 120ps 2WD GT Sport features extra equipment and unique styling additions.
  • Updates across the range include Mazda’s G-Vectoring Control technology and improved refinement.
Mazda has announced a flagship GT Sport special edition and technology updates for its successful CX-3 compact SUV. Launched in June 2015, the Mazda CX-3 bought new levels of sophistication, style, driving pleasure and equipment to the growing small SUV market.
The updated Mazda CX-3 builds on this with technology upgrades to both Mazda’s i-ACTIVSENSE safety systems and the SKYACTIV-D diesel engine, while across the board the CX-3 benefits from the introduction of G-Vectoring Control (GVC), subtle suspension revisions and increased sound insulation to ensure improved cabin refinement.
The revised 13-model Mazda CX-3 range features eight 2.0-litre SKYACTIV-G petrol models and five SKYACTIV-D 105ps diesels. Offered with either 120ps or 150ps, the 2.0-litre petrol engine accounts for 80 per cent of UK sales. Available in all trims, with both SKYACTIV-MT manual and SKYACTIV-Drive automatic transmissions, the 120ps engine with front-wheel drive makes up the bulk of the line-up, while the 150ps engine is matched exclusively to all-wheel drive (AWD).
Joining the 120ps SKYACTIV-G petrol line up, the GT Sport is offered with manual or automatic gearbox and costs £22,895 and £24,095 respectively. Limited to just 500 cars, the GT Sport features the same generous standard equipment tally as the Sport Nav, but adds to the CX-3’s appeal with unique styling cues and high-class interior trim.
With a stand-out aero kit designed to enhance the CX-3’s coupe-like profile and sharp lines, the Mazda CX-3 GT Sport’s front, side and rear skirts with silver inserts, black rear roof spoiler and 18-inch silver alloy wheels give it a uniquely high-end and sporty look. This is complemented by a choice of free-of-charge Ceramic Metallic or Meteor Grey Mica paint, while the premium feel continues inside with Nappa leather and unique GT-Line floor mats.
As before, the SKYACTIV-D 1.5-litre diesel engine completes the engine line up, as with petrol versions, front-wheel drive models make up the majority of the range, although the 105ps SKYACTIV-D Sport Nav AWD is offered with both manual and automatic transmissions. With emissions of just 105g/km the front-wheel drive SKYACTIV-D has an official combined economy of 70.6mpg.
Mazda’s smooth and efficient 1.5-litre SKYACTIV-D engine now features Transient Control, which ensures a more positive throttle response by reducing turbo lag and boosting torque to deliver a petrol-like engine feel. The engine has also benefited from the introduction of Mazda’s Natural Sound
Smoother (NSS) technology, which thanks to a dynamic damper inside the piston pin suppresses resonance from the piston and connecting rod to reduce knock noise during starting and low-speed acceleration.
All models in the revised Mazda CX-3 range feature a new steering wheel, while enhanced cabin refinement across the range is achieved thanks to the adoption of extra sound absorbing material in key areas like the dashboard, tailgate, transmission tunnel and boot. In addition, petrol models now feature a re-tuned engine mounts that reduce resonance entering the cabin.
This improvement in refinement is matched to subtle enhancements to the Mazda CX-3’s already driver-focused dynamics. Slightly altered front and rear damper specifications and new front lower arm rear side bushings improve ride quality, while recalibration of the electric power steering has improved precision and linearity of the steering. Overall, controllability during cornering and straight-line stability has been improved, while at the same time better ride quality and reduced cabin noise have enhanced occupant comfort.
Adding to this dynamic improvement is the introduction of G-Vectoring Control (GVC). Having made its debut on the 2017 Mazda3, GVC is now standard across the Mazda CX-3 range. The first of Mazda’s SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS technologies, GVC varies engine torque to optimise loading on the wheels when cornering to indiscernibly provide more precise handling and improve comfort.
Standard from SE-L Nav trim onwards, Mazda Advanced Smart City Brake Support has been upgraded to include pedestrian detection. With the previous system, obstructions were detected using infrared sensors, however it now uses a forward facing camera so can also detect obstacles. In addition, the upper limit at which the system operates is improved from approximately 19mph to 50mph, and the vehicle collision avoidance speed limit from approximately 12mph to 31mph.
Other new equipment highlights on the upgraded Mazda CX-3 include heated, auto-power folding door mirrors across the range, and on Sport Nav models a heated steering wheel and a colour head-up display. In addition a power adjustment and memory function has been added to the optional half stone leather/half black LUX SUEDE® seats.
“The Mazda CX-3 was the fifth model in our new-generation lineup. We wanted to make a compact crossover SUV that would support customers’ creative lifestyles. The model has been very popular thanks to its unique and stylish design and it was a top-three finalist for the 2016 World Car Design of the Year award. Many people tell us that they bought the CX-3 after falling in love with it at first sight. This update marks ensures the CX-3 will continue to resonate with cutting-edge customers who feel strongly about their cars, as a result we redoubled our efforts to enhance the quality feel of the CX-3”, commented Michio Tomiyama Mazda CX-3 Program Manager.
Mazda CX-3 - Pricing and Specification
Specification

SE Nav
SE-L Nav

All Mazda CX-3 models feature the following standard equipment:
SE-L Nav grade adds the following in addition to SE Nav:
Fuel saving
technology
i-stop (idling stop start system)
Gear shift indicator (manual transmission only)
Drive mode selection (Petrol Auto only)
Exterior
16" Alloy wheels
Heated auto power-folding door mirrors with integrated indicator light
Halogen daytime running lights
Halogen headlights
Coming home / leaving home lights
LED front fog lights
Rear parking sensors
Dusk-sensing lights
Privacy glass (rear & rear side windows)
Interior
Black cloth seat trim with grey piping
Leather-wrapped steering wheel & gear knob
Trip computer
Height adjustable driver & passenger seat
60:40 rear split seats
Tonneau cover
Flexible cargo floor board
Heated front seats
Comfort
Engine start / stop button
Front & rear electric windows
Cruise control
Manual air-conditioning
Rain-sensing front wipers
Climate control air-conditioning
Audio
Single CD player with 6 speakers
DAB digital radio
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Integrated Bluetooth®
7" Colour touch-screen display with MZD-Connect infotainment system
Multimedia Commander including separate volume dial
Integrated navigation system with 3-years free European map updates
USB Connectivity (2 inputs) and Auxiliary (AUX)

Safety
Hill Hold Assist
G-Vectoring Control
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Thatcham Cat.1 Alarm & Immobiliser
DSC, TCS & Emergency Stop Signalling
Front, side & curtain airbags
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
Lane Departure Warning System
Options
Mica/Metallic/Pearlescent Paint
Soul Red Metallic paint
Mica/Metallic/Pearlescent Paint
Soul Red Metallic paint

Sport Nav
GT Sport

Sport Nav grade adds the following in addition to SE-L Nav (90ps):
GT Grade adds the following in addition to Sport Nav
Fuel saving technology
i-ELOOP (Brake regeneration system) (AWD Petrol models only)

Exterior
18" Gunmetal machined alloy wheels
LED headlights & rear signature lights
LED daytime running lights
Adaptive Front lighting system
Chrome accent for door sills
Reversing camera
18" Silver alloy wheels
Full aero kit (front, side and rear skirts with silver inserts)
Brilliant Black rear roof spoiler
Interior
Half black leatherette seat trim
Steering wheel heater
Nappa leather trim
Comfort
Smart keyless entry
Colour head-up display
Paddle shift (Auto models only)

Audio
Premium Bose® surround sound system
7 Bose® speakers

Safety


Options
Mica/Metallic/Pearlescent Paint
Soul Red Metallic paint
Half Stone Leather/Half black LUX SUEDE® seat trim with driver power & memory seat*
Safety Pack (Adaptive LED headlights, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Smart City Brake Support with Driver Attention Alert, Traffic Sign Recognition)*

*Only available on Petrol Sport Nav models.
Pricing
SKYACTIV-G Petrol
SE Nav
SE-L Nav
Sport Nav
GT Sport
OTR
CO2
mpg
OTR
CO2
mpg
OTR
CO2
mpg
OTR
CO2
mpg
2.0 120ps 2WD
£18,495
137
47.9
£19,895
137
47.9
£20,895

137
47.9
£22,895

137
47.9
2.0 120ps Auto 2WD



£21,095

136
48.7
£22,095

136
48.7
£24,095

136
48.7
2.0 150ps AWD






£22,895

150
44.1



SKYACTIV-D Diesel
SE Nav
SE-L Nav
Sport Nav
GT Sport
OTR
CO2
mpg
OTR
CO2
mpg
OTR
CO2
mpg
OTR
CO2
mpg
1.5 105ps 2WD
£19,995
105
70.6
£21,395
105
70.6
£23,395
105
70.6



1.5 105ps AWD






£23,895
123
60.1



1.5 105ps Auto AWD






£25,195
136
54.3




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