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The updated 2023 Mazda CX-3 light SUV has debuted, with Australian deliveries due in September.
Key Points
- 2023 Mazda CX-3 update: Full Australian details
- Popular light SUV receives new technology; manual and AWD axed
- Price rises up to $2160; now starts above $30,000
Mazda Australia has overhauled the popular CX-3 range, with manual and AWD variants deleted, and just one carryover grade: the flagship Akari, with a new G20 prefix to signify its powertrain.
Other variants follow Mazda’s latest model structure, with new G20 Sport, G20 Pure, G20 Evolve and G20 Touring SP grades.
The CX-3’s entry price has increased by $3290 with the deletion of the Neo Sport manual, leaving the base CX-30 small SUV (for now), MX-5 sports car, Mazda 2 light hatch and BT-50 ute as the final Mazda vehicles in Australian showrooms with an available manual transmission.
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Like-for-like, the G20 Sport is $1290 dearer than the old Neo Sport auto.
New additions include 16-inch alloy wheels replacing steel items, wireless Apple CarPlay, and more active safety equipment with blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alerts.
The G20 Sport also adds auto-folding side mirrors and a keyless window open – but not close – function.
Replacing the Maxx Sport, the G20 Pure gains LED front and rear lights (replacing halogens), LED daytime running lamps, a head-up display, and additional safety tech previously limited to top-spec CX-3s, including lane departure warning, auto high beam and driver attention alert.
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The mid-spec G20 Evolve replaces the Maxx Sport LE, retaining its black exterior trim and white leather-accented and suede-look upholstery with tan accents, but adding 18-inch alloy wheels and front parking sensors.
A new 18-inch alloy wheel design features for the Touring SP and Akari, while aero grey replaces ceramic silver across the CX-3 range.
The new G20 Touring SP evolves the previous sTouring with blacked-out styling – including a black-painted roof – and more technology, such as adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with two-position memory, and heated front seats.
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Meanwhile, the G20 Akari now features a seven-speaker Bose audio system and black machined alloy wheels, while the flagship Akari LE has been axed. It featured a more-premium cabin, with brown Nappa leather upholstery and white accents.
First launched in 2015, the current Mazda CX-3 remains Australia’s top-selling light SUV, with 5325 units registered year-to-date, eclipsing the Kia Stonic (2159), Hyundai Venue (2084), Toyota Yaris Cross (1913), Volkswagen T-Cross (1904) and Suzuki Jimny (1841).
JUMP AHEAD
- 2023 Mazda CX-3 pricing
- 2023 Mazda CX-3 features
- Colours
- Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
- Safety
- Dimensions
- Warranty and servicing
- Availability
2023 Mazda CX-3 pricing
Prices exclude on-road costs.
| Model | Pricing | Change |
|---|---|---|
| G20 Sport | $26,800 | up $1290 (vs. Neo Sport FWD auto) |
| G20 Pure | $29,300 | up $1790 (vs. Maxx Sport FWD auto) |
| G20 Evolve | $31,050 | up $2790 (vs. Maxx Sport LE FWD auto) |
| G20 Touring SP | $34,300 | up $2090 (vs. sTouring FWD auto) |
| G20 Akari | $38,620 | up $1310 (vs. Akari FWD auto) |
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2023 Mazda CX-3 features
| 2023 Mazda CX-3 G20 Sport features; replaces Neo Sport | |
|---|---|
| 16-inch alloy wheels (new) | DAB+ digital radio |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay (new) | Halogen headlights and tail lights |
| Auto-folding side mirrors (new) | Cloth upholstery |
| Keyless window open (new) | Push-button start |
| 8-inch MZD Connect infotainment system | Reverse camera |
| Wired Android Auto | Rear parking sensors |
| Six-speaker audio system | Manual air conditioning. |
2023 Mazda CX-3 G20 Pure features
| In addition to G20 Sport; replaces Maxx Sport | |
|---|---|
| LED headlights, tail-lights, and daytime running lamps (new) | Automatic headlights |
| Lane departure warning (new) | Rain-sensing wipers |
| Auto high beam (new) | Satellite navigation |
| Driver attention alert (new) | Auto-dimming rear-view mirror |
| Head-up display (new) | Overhead storage box |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter | Rear-centre armrest |
| Single-zone climate control | |
2023 Mazda CX-3 G20 Evolve features
| In addition to G20 Pure; replaces Maxx Sport LE | |
|---|---|
| 18-inch alloy wheels (new) | Tan suede-look trim |
| Front parking sensors (new) | Black grille inserts |
| White leather-accented and suede-look upholstery | Black exterior mirrors |
2023 Mazda CX-3 G20 Touring SP features
| In addition to G20 Evolve; replaces sTouring | |
|---|---|
| 18-inch black alloy wheels (new) | Body-coloured, heated side mirrors |
| Black painted roof (new) | LED fog lamps |
| Black leather-accented and suede-look upholstery with blue highlights (new) | Black cloth/leather-accented upholstery |
| Adaptive cruise control (new) | Keyless entry |
| 10-way power-adjustable driveru2019s seat with two-position memory (new) | Traffic sign recognition. |
| Heated front seats (new) | |
2023 Mazda CX-3 G20 Akari features
| In addition to G20 Touring SP | |
|---|---|
| 18-inch black machined alloy wheels (new) | Black leather upholstery |
| Seven-speaker Bose audio system (new) | Adaptive LED headlights |
| Glass sunroof | 360-degree camera system. |
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Colours
| 2023 Mazda CX-3 colour options | |
|---|---|
| Aero grey (new) | Polymetal grey* |
| Machine grey* | Soul red crystal* |
| Jet black | Platinum quartz |
| Snowflake white | *Premium paint, $595 |
| G20 Touring SP only available in aero grey, platinum quartz, polymetal grey or soul red crystal. | |
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Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
Mazda now offers one powertrain option for the CX-3: a naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine (G20) with front-wheel drive.
In the CX-3, this engine produces 110kW and 195Nm. There are no power or efficiency improvements for the new model year.
It remains matched to a six-speed torque-converter automatic transmission.
| 2023 Mazda CX-3 combined fuel consumption | ||
|---|---|---|
| G20 petrol FWD | 6.3L/100km | 136g/km |
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Safety
The Mazda CX-3 range is no longer covered by an ANCAP safety rating, after the previous five-star result expired in December 2022.
Six airbags (dual front, side and curtain) feature across the range.
| 2023 Mazda CX-3 active safety features | |
|---|---|
| Autonomous emergency braking (vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist, reverse) | Rear cross-traffic alert. |
| Blind-spot alert | |
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Dimensions
The Mazda CX-3 measures 4275 millimetres long, 1765mm wide and 1535mm tall, with a 2570mm wheelbase.
2023 Mazda CX-3 boot space
The Mazda CX-3 has a claimed 264-litre boot capacity, expanding to 1174L to the roof with the second-row folded.
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Warranty and servicing
As per the wider Mazda range, the CX-3 is covered by the brand’s five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, and a five-year roadside assistance program.
The service schedule for all Mazda CX-3 variants is now 12 months or 15,000km, up from 10,000km previously.
Mazda offers five years of capped-price servicing. It has yet to detail service pricing for the updated CX-3.
| Service interval | G20 |
|---|---|
| One year/15,000km | $TBC |
| Two years/30,000km | $TBC |
| Three years/45,000km | $TBC |
| Four years/60,000km | $TBC |
| Five years/75,000km | $TBC |
Availability
The updated 2023 Mazda CX-3 light SUV will arrive in Australia in September.
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