The CX-3 range is priced from a little under $27,000 dollars through to around $38,600 dollars plus the usual costs for the top spec Akari.

It was updated in June this year with a BOSE premium audio system, sliding glass sunroof, adaptive LED headlights and a 360-degree camera.

Powered by a 2.0 litre petrol engine that drives the front wheels through a 6 speed automatic transmission.  It drives nicely around town and there is enough power for longer drives as well.  Fuel economy is pretty good as well

The CX-3 Akari has a premium feel inside with heated leather front seats, climate-controlled air conditioning and a thick rimmed steering wheel.

Rear seats are tight as you would expect in a smaller SUV and boot space is enough for a couple of larger bags.

There is wireless Apple CarPlay but the control dial means that the use is more complicated than it needs to be.

Overall, the Mazda CX-3 Akari is a premium urban style SUV that is worth a test drive

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Smaller SUVs for the urban environment are plentiful.

Buyers could look at: Citroen C4, Toyota Yaris Cross, Nissan Juke, Kia Stonic, Peugeot 2008, Renault Captur, VW T-Roc.

Mazda CX-3 Akari final thoughts

Overall, I’m happy with the Mazda CX-3 Akari.

It gets the balance between size, style, and performance about right.

It’s an ideal size for an urban SUV.

However, in some areas it shows it’s aged a bit. Even though there is wireless Apple CarPlay, the dial controls for the central screen means that some functions are more complicate than they could be with a touch screen.

The CX-3 is a pleasure and easy to drive though.

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There are four models ranging in price from $33,890 through to $47,890 plus the usual costs.

All models come with a 1.3-litre 4-cylinder turbo-petrol with 110kW and 250Nm driving the front wheels through an Xtronic CVT transmission with paddle shifters and three driving modes (Standard, Eco, Sport)

The model walk starts with the S, that comes well equipped with most expected comfort and safety features. Then the ST+, ST-L AND Ti all add more features as you go.

Android Auto and Apple CarPlay® is standard in all models. Apart from the ST model the connectivity is wireless. A wireless smartphone charging pad integrated into the lower dash is offered from the ST-L model upwards, while the premium Ti model features a 10-speaker Bose audio system with a subwoofer and digital signal processor. As well as massage front seats.

The Qashqai is an ideal size for an urban runabout and is available now.

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MY23 NISSAN QASHQAI PRICING (MSRP)*

•  ST                                                 $33,890
• ST+                                              $37,890
• ST+ with two-tone paint                       $38,390
• ST-L                                             $42,190
• ST-L with two-tone paint                      $42,690
• Ti                                                  $47,390
• Ti with two-tone paint                          $47,890

 Premium Paint surcharge = $700

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