Mazda CX-3
For 2019, the CX-3 subcompact crossover boasts improved materials and sound insulation, fully redesigned front seats (with newly available full-leather seating surfaces) and an electronic parking brake that frees up space for storage on the centre console. Outside, the grille, wheels and taillights feature an updated design. As for the small 2.0-litre engine, which now produces 148 horsepower, it teams up with a newly tuned suspension and recalibrated chassis setups.
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2019 Mazda CX-3 GT: Staying in Shape

As more and more small crossovers are hitting the market, consumers are trading in their cars for these urban runabouts. The Mazda CX-3 was introduced for the 2016 model year and was quickly adopted for its athletic styling, fun-to-drive character and reasonable price. In order to compete with popular rivals …
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The Most Affordable AWD Sport-utility Vehicles in Canada

To confront our harsh winters, a vehicle equipped with an all-wheel drivetrain has an undeniable advantage. The biggest selection of affordably priced models is found in the small SUV segment, and every automaker offers at least one of them in their product line-up. The least-expensive AWD SUV currently on sale …
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2018 Mazda CX-3: For the Responsible Sportsman

When you’re young and impetuous, you dream of owning a sports car so that every drive will be exhilarating. Life, however, brings you back to reality pretty fast. Bills pile up, it becomes harder to pay for an expensive car and, once kids enter the picture, you need a practical …
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Video: 2017 Mazda CX-3 in 10 points we like... or not

The Mazda CX-3 is the Japanese brand's entry in the subcompact SUV segment, which is growing in popularity. It holds its own against the Honda HR-V, the Subaru Crosstrek and the Mitsubishi RVR thanks to its dynamic design, and especially its inspiring drive. What it loses in practicality is made …
Special Events
Mazda Adventure Rally: The Conclusion

On the morning of the third and final day of the Mazda Adventure Rally, our morale was pretty low. From a purely mathematical perspective, the Car Guide’s team was out of the game. The silver lining, of course, was that we still had a gorgeous drive ahead of us! Whereas …
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Mazda Adventure Rally: Days 1 and 2

If you aren’t familiar with the Mazda Adventure Rally, let me fill you in. For the past three years, Mazda has been organizing a rally that gets various media teams to vie for points by completing various challenges over the course of several days. The team with the most points …
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The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2021: Kia Soul

Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Seeing how popular utility vehicles are, we’ve decided to create a new category: Urban crossovers. These vehicles are a tad smaller than sub-compact SUVs and most are not available with …
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Mazda CX-3 Sticks Around for 2021 With Some Updates

While many feared its elimination following the arrival of the CX-30 , the little Mazda CX-3 soldiers on. Back for the 2021 model year, it will arrive at Canadian dealers in October. Don’t expect big changes, though. First, the AWD option has been dropped from the base GX model. Instead, …
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Refreshed 2019 Mazda CX-3 Now on Sale; Pricing Announced

In order to keep up with ever-growing and more modern competition, the popular Mazda CX-3 gets a number of improvements for the 2019 model year, as initially revealed during its launch at the New York International Auto Show in late March. It goes on sale this month across Canada and …
New York
2019 Mazda CX-3 on Display in New York

NEW YORK CITY – Mazda’s subcompact SUV has been a popular choice in Canada since it hit the market for the 2016 model year. However, in its segment, it currently ranks fourth in sales for the 2018 calendar year, behind the Nissan Qashqai , the Honda HR-V and the Subaru …
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A Manual Transmission for the 2018 Mazda CX-3

When the Mazda CX-3 subcompact SUV was launched in 2016, we were immediately seduced by its dynamic drive and its design. However, we lamented the absence of the manual gearbox, even though the vast majority of buyers would still choose the automatic transmission. It’s just that Mazda is a brand …
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AJAC’s Canadian Green Car of the Year Awards Announced in Vancouver

While the New York Auto Show is grabbing much of the automotive press’ attention this week, the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada just unveiled the winners of their annual Canadian Green Car of the Year Awards at the Vancouver Auto Show. This year, the Chevrolet Volt grabs the title of …
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2016 World Car of the Year: Top Three Finalists Announced in Geneva

GENEVA, Switzerland – On the first of two media days at the Geneva International Motor Show, the World Car Awards announced the three finalists in each of their usual five judging categories. A panel made up of 73 automotive journalists from around the world, including yours truly, have submitted their …
Toronto
Honda Civic and Mazda CX-3 Win AJAC Canadian Car of the Year Awards

The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada announced the winners of their 2016 Canadian Car of the Year Awards program. The 2016 Honda Civic has been named the Canadian Car of the Year with a score of 798.9 points out of 1000 (or 80%), beating out finalists Volkswagen Golf R (78.5%) …
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Mazda CX-3: 2018 Best Buy in its class by the Car Guide

The Mazda CX- 3 is a compact SUV, and belongs in the most in-demand segment of the auto industry right now. It stands out from the competition with great driving dynamics, versatility and all-wheel drive. The CX-3’s cabin was designed to look like the cockpit of a sports car. The …
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2017 Mazda CX 3 in 10 points we like or not

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Review: 2016 Mazda CX-3

With automakers everywhere taking part in the feeding frenzy that is the compact crossover segment, it was only a matter a time before Mazda jumped in. Brad Diamond was in Arizona for the launch of the all-new Mazda CX-3, a vehicle that is no baby CX-5, but rather stands on …
Motoring TV
Motoring TV 2016 Affordable Crossover of the Year

Like sedans before it, crossovers are exploding in popularity around the world. With so many new entrants on the market for 2016, and so many sub-segments to deal with, Motoring TV's 2016 Car of the Year show features not one, not two, but three crossover segments. This time we take …
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Test Drive: 2016 Mazda CX-3

"One of the hottest segments in Canada at the moment," says Graeme Fletcher, "is the compact crossover." Mazda's entry is the 2016 CX-3 , "an attractive ride that brings flexibility in an urban-friendly package." Graeme hit the skid pad at Woodbine Racetrack to find out more about the all-new CX-3.
Los Angeles
2016 Mazda CX-3 presentation

Presentation of the 2016 Mazda CX-3 at the Los Angeles autoshow …