Mazda CX-3 Akari – In the world of smaller urban style SUVs there are few cars more popular than the Mazda CX-3. I drove the Akari model last week and as an urban based SUV it works extremely well.
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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