Engineering:Mazda CX-3

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Short description: Subcompact crossover SUV
Mazda CX-3
2017 Mazda CX-3 Sport NAV Automatic 2.0 Front.jpg
Overview
ManufacturerMazda
Production2014–present
Model years2016–present
2016–2021 (United States)
2016–2022 (Canada)[1]
Assembly
  • Japan: Hiroshima;[2] Hōfu[3] (2014–2022)
  • Thailand: Rayong (AAT) (2015–present)[4]
  • Mexico: Salamanca, Guanajuato (2022–present)[5]
DesignerYōichi Matsuda
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,570 mm (101.2 in)
Length4,275 mm (168.3 in)
Width1,765 mm (69.5 in)[6]
Height1,535 mm (60.4 in)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight1,291–1,339 kg (2,847–2,952 lb)
Chronology
SuccessorMazda CX-30 (United States and Europe)

The Mazda CX-3 is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) manufactured by Mazda. Based on the same platform as the third-generation Mazda2, it was revealed on November 19, 2014 ahead of the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show as a production vehicle for the 2016 model year.[7]

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.[8][9]

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.[10]

Across the model lineup, power is provided by an updated (2018) 2.0-litre Skyactiv-G engine that develops 146 bhp (109 kW) and 148 lb ft (201 Nm) of torque.[11] 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.[12]

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.[13]

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.[14][15]

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 gasoline engine or a 1.5-litre Skyactiv-D diesel engine.

Europe

CX-3 sales in Europe ended in December 2021.[15]

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 electric parking brakes.[16]

Starting from 23 April 2020, Mazda added a 1.5-litre four-cylinder Skyactiv-G petrol engine option, for the market in Japan.[17] The engine option was also introduced in Indonesia on 29 March 2021,[18] in Egypt on 24 April 2021[19] and in Singapore from June 2021.[20] In Malaysia, the 1.5-litre four-cylinder Skyactiv-G petrol engine option was introduced on 7 September 2022.[21]

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 gasoline engine, and a 1.5-litre Skyactiv-D diesel engine.[22]

Type Model Engine code Displacement Power Torque Transmission Layout Cal. years
Petrol Skyactiv-G 1.5[23] F-P5 1,496 cc (1.5 L) I4 82 kW (110 hp; 111 PS) @ 6,000 rpm 144 N⋅m (14.7 kg⋅m; 106 lb⋅ft) @ 4,000 rpm 6-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic FWD 2020–present
AWD
Petrol Skyactiv-G 2.0[24] Skyactiv-G PE-VPS 1,998 cc (2.0 L) I4 88 kW (118 hp; 120 PS) @ 6,000 rpm[25] 204 N⋅m (20.8 kg⋅m; 150 lb⋅ft) @ 2,800 rpm
FWD 2015–2021
110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) @ 6,000 rpm 195 N⋅m (19.9 kg⋅m; 144 lb⋅ft) @ 2,800 rpm
  • 6-speed Skyactiv-MT manual
  • 6-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic
FWD 2015–present
AWD
Diesel Skyactiv-D 1.5[26] S5-DPTS/S5-DPTR 1,499 cc (1.5 L) I4 77 kW (103 hp; 105 PS) @ 4,000 rpm 270 N⋅m (27.5 kg⋅m; 199 lb⋅ft) @ 1,600–2,500 rpm
  • 6-speed Skyactiv-MT manual
  • 6-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic
FWD 2015–2018
AWD
Diesel Skyactiv-D 1.8[27] S8-DPTS/S8-DPTR 1,759 cc (1.8 L) I4 86 kW (115 hp; 117 PS) @ 4,000 rpm 270 N⋅m (27.5 kg⋅m; 199 lb⋅ft) @ 1,600–2,600 rpm
  • 6-speed Skyactiv-MT manual
  • 6-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic
FWD 2015–present
AWD

Awards and recognition

  • 2015 Red Dot Design Award, Germany
  • 2016 Yahoo Autos Savvy Ride of the Year [28]
  • 2016 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ [29]
  • 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.[9]

Year Sales Global production
Japan[30] Australia U.S.[31] Canada[31] Mexico[32] Europe[33] Thailand
2015 30,020[34] 12,656[35] 6,406 6,861 1,581 24,232 1,321[36] N/A[37]
2016 19,872[38] 18,334[39] 18,557 9,354 8,631 52,409 4,787[40] N/A[41]
2017 16,202[42] 17,490[43] 16,355 10,938 12,855 53,871 3,812[44] 137,094[45]
2018 15,391[42] 16,293[46] 16,899 12,445 12,466 55,548 3,536[47] 119,220[48]
2019 16,604[42] 14,813[49] 16,229 10,850 9,257 61,962 1,971 92,505[50]
2020 7,617[51] 13,953[52] 8,335 5,565 6,233 5,171 2,229[53] 51,438[54]
2021 8,408[55] 12,873[56] 6,374 5,314 5,027 13,879 3,746[57] N/A[58]
2022 8,409 11,907[59] 0 3,050 2,598 4,249[60]

CX-3 Racing Concept

Mazda CX-3 Racing Concept at 2015 Tokyo Motor Show.[citation needed]

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, colored 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.[61][62]

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