Mazda CX-3

The Mazda CX-3 is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by Mazda. Based on the same platform as the third-generation Mazda2, it was revealed on 19 November 2014 ahead of the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show as a production vehicle for the 2016 model year.
Since mid-2022, the production in Japan was shifted to Mexico and Thailand. Since then, sales of the CX-3 in the Japanese market are served by imported units from Thailand.

Markets

United States

CX-3 sales began in the United States in the end of 2015, as a model for 2016. It replaced the similar Mazda2 subcompact in the market in North America.
Across the model lineup, power is provided by an updated 2.0-litre Skyactiv-G engine that develops and 148 lb ft of torque. It is connected to a six speed automatic transmission that can be paired to an optional all wheel drive system.
In the United States, the entry level CX-3 Sport, Touring and Grand Touring all feature cruise control, power windows/lock, and a 60/40 split folding rear seat. Other highlights include a rearview camera, Bluetooth connectivity, and an infotainment system, Mazda Connect, with a 7-inch display as standard equipment.
For the 2020 model year in the United States, the Touring and Grand Touring trim levels were dropped in order to make room for the Mazda CX-30 leaving only the base Sport trim, with AWD being the only option. Newly standard equipment for the Sport trim include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as the i-Activesense safety suite.
The CX-3 was discontinued in United States for 2022, marking 2021 as the final model year. It was effectively replaced by the Mazda CX-30, which was introduced in 2020.

Asia

In Asia, the CX-3 is sold in countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia, and was introduced progressively from 2016. Similarly, the CX-3 is offered with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine or a 1.5-litre Skyactiv-D diesel engine.

Europe

CX-3 sales in Europe ended in December 2021.

Facelift

The CX-3 received a minor facelift in 2018 including a new split horizontal chrome grille design, foglamps, tail lamps, minor tweaks to the chassis, added safety features, centre console armrest and replaced the manual handbrake with an electronic parking brake.
Starting from 23 April 2020, Mazda added a 1.5-litre four-cylinder Skyactiv-G petrol engine option, for the market in Japan. The engine option was also introduced in Indonesia, in Egypt, in Singapore and in Malaysia.

Powertrain

The CX-3 is offered with an array of engines, such as a 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre four-cylinder Skyactiv-G petrol engine, and a 1.5-litre Skyactiv-D diesel engine.

Type	Model	Engine code	Displacement	Power	Torque	Transmission	Layout	years
Petrol	Skyactiv-G 1.5	F-P5	I4	@ 6,000 rpm	@ 4,000 rpm	6-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic	FWD	2020–present
Petrol	Skyactiv-G 1.5	F-P5	I4	@ 6,000 rpm	@ 4,000 rpm	6-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic	AWD	2020–present
Petrol	Skyactiv-G 2.0	Skyactiv-G PE-VPS	I4	@ 6,000 rpm	@ 2,800 rpm		FWD	2015–2021
Petrol	Skyactiv-G 2.0	Skyactiv-G PE-VPS	I4	@ 6,000 rpm	@ 2,800 rpm		FWD	2015–present
Petrol	Skyactiv-G 2.0	Skyactiv-G PE-VPS	I4	@ 6,000 rpm	@ 2,800 rpm		AWD	2015–present
Diesel	Skyactiv-D 1.5	S5-DPTS/''S5-DPTR	I4	@ 4,000 rpm	@ 1,600–2,500 rpm		FWD	2015–2018
Diesel	Skyactiv-D 1.5	S5-DPTS/S5-DPTR	I4	@ 4,000 rpm	@ 1,600–2,500 rpm		AWD	2015–2018
Diesel	Skyactiv-D 1.8	S8-DPTS/S8-DPTR	I4	@ 4,000 rpm	@ 1,600–2,600 rpm		FWD	2015–present
Diesel	Skyactiv-D 1.8	S8-DPTS/S8-DPTR''	I4	@ 4,000 rpm	@ 1,600–2,600 rpm		AWD	2015–present

Awards and recognition

2015 Red Dot Design Award, Germany
2016 Savvy Ride of the Year
2016 IIHS Top Safety Pick+
2016 World Car Design of the Year Finalist
2016 Car of the Year Thailand
2016 Best Compact SUV, Fleet News Awards, UK
2016 Automobile Journalists Association of Canada Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year
2016 Automobile Journalists Association of Canada Canadian Green Utility Vehicle of the Year
2018 Best City SUV, Drive Car of the Year, Australia

Sales and production

As of December 2021, the cumulative global production volume of CX-3 is 829,843 units, and the sales volume is 820,003 units.

CX-3 Racing Concept

The Mazda CX-3 Racing Concept was unveiled at the 2015 Tokyo Auto Salon, and a few days later at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It sports front lip and roof spoilers, side skirts, coloured accents and larger 19 inch wheels and tires. The concept also rides on an adjustable suspension, and includes a racing air intake kit and a sports muffler.