Mazda South Africa has updated its CX-3 compact family car. Here are specifications and pricing for the newcomer.

The popular Mazda CX-3 has been given a subtle facelift and is now on sale in South Africa. The changes range from front fog lamp bezel colour change to black, up-styled 18-inch alloy wheels and slight changes to the Mazda grille on the exterior, while the LED rear combo lamps are now available for Individual and Individual Plus derivatives.

Inside, there's now a front centre console armrest and the parking brake is electronic, as opposed to lever-operated.The centrally-mounted reararmrest gains a pair of cup holders, an automatic dimming rearview mirror is now standard on the Dynamic derivative and the top-spec Individual and Individual Plus versions are trimmed in full leather seat upholstery.

The engine/transmission line-up has been carried over. For the record, the Mazda CX-3 is powered by a 2.0-litre SkyActive 4-cylinder naturally-aspirated engine producing 115 kW and 206 Nm. The vehicle is available with a choice of a 6-speed manual gearbox or 6-speed automatic transmission.

Top-spec Individual and Individual Plus models now come with full leather seats as standard

Derivatives and Features

2.0L Active FWD Manual

2.0L Active FWD Auto

Maximum power: 115 kWMaximum torque: 206 Nm16-inch alloy wheelsHalogen headlampsPower folding mirrorsManual air-conditioningElectronic park brakeRadio with CD/auxiliary andUSB inputs4 speakersBluetooth connectivityMulti-function steering wheel with audio controlsCruise controlFront centre console armrestSmart keyless push-button engine startFront fog lamp bezel colour change (black)i-Stop (available from 2.0 Active Auto transmission)

2.0L Dynamic FWD Manual

2.0L Dynamic FWD Automatic

Auto headlampsFront LED foglampsRain-sensing wipersMZD Connect infotainment system with 7-inch screen6 speakersLeather-trimmed steering wheelLeather-trimmed gearknobAuto air-conditioningSunglass holderRear armrest with cupholdersAuto-dimming interior mirrorSmart advanced keyless entryRear parking sensors

2.0L Individual FWD Automatic

18-inch alloy wheelsLED headlampsDaytime running lamps (LED)Chrome strike platesElectric slide and tilt glass sunroofRear parking sensors with reverse-view cameraFull leather seatsBOSE sound system with 7 speakersHead-up display (HUD)Integrated NavigationLED rear combination lamps

2.0L Individual Plus FWD Automatic

Electrically folding side mirrorsAdaptive LED headlamps (ALH)Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)Lane Departure Warning (LDW)Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)Driver Attention Alert (DAA)

2018 Mazda CX-3 Price in South Africa

The 2018 Mazda CX-3 comes with a 3-year unlimited kilometre service plan. To provide complete peace of mind motoring, a 3-year factory warranty, 3-year roadside assistance and a 5-year corrosion warranty are also included.

2.0L Active FWD Manual – R292 700

2.0L Active FWD Auto – R313 000

2.0L Dynamic FWD Manual – R322 300

2.0L Dynamic FWD Automatic – R334 300

2.0L Individual FWD Automatic – R384 600

2.0L Individual Plus FWD Automatic – R399 200

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Further Reading

Mazda CX-3 Detailed Review (Video)

Mazda CX-3 (2015) First Drive

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