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.[9][10]
CX-3 sales began in the United States in the end of 2015, as a model for 2016. It replaced the similarMazda2 subcompact in the market in North America.[11]
Across the model lineup, power is provided by an updated (2018) 2.0-litreSkyactiv-G engine that develops 146 bhp (109 kW) and 148 lb ft (201 Nm) of torque.[12] 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.[13]
For the 2020 model year in the United States, the Touring and Grand Touring trim levels were dropped in order to make room for theMazda CX-30 leaving only the base Sport trim, with AWD being the only option. Newly standard equipment for the Sport trim includeApple CarPlay andAndroid Auto as well as the i-Activesense safety suite.[14]
The CX-3 was discontinued in United States for 2022, marking 2021 as the final model year. It was effectively replaced by theMazda CX-30, which was introduced in 2020.[15][16]
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-litreSkyactiv-D diesel engine.
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.[17]
Starting from 23 April 2020, Mazda added a 1.5-litre four-cylinder Skyactiv-G petrol engine option, for the market in Japan.[18] The engine option was also introduced in Indonesia,[19] in Egypt,[20] in Singapore[21] and in Malaysia.[22]
The CX-3 is offered with an array of engines, such as a 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre four-cylinderSkyactiv-G gasoline engine, and a 1.5-litreSkyactiv-D diesel engine.[23]
The Mazda CX-3 Racing Concept was unveiled at the 2015Tokyo Auto Salon, and a few days later at theNorth American International Auto Show inDetroit. 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.[68][69]
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