Mazda CX-3 Skyactiv-D 1.5
As already anticipated, the presence of "little brother" Mazda CX-5 is Mazda CX-3, will enter the automotive market is booming: small-sized crossover that is intended for use in the city, rather than off-road terrain.
The largest sales segment come from models such as Nissan Juke, Vauxhall Mokka, and also Citroen C4 Cactus. All three proved that there was a demand so great for tall hatchback, thus providing a broader view towards the front, but still compact when parked in a narrow area. Mazda CX-3 will face strong rivals, namely the Fiat 500X, Honda HR-V, Jeep Renegade and the latest generation of Suzuki Vitara.
At its core, the CX-3 is built based on the Mazda 2. Even dashboard also looks exactly the same. But the CX-3 dimension slightly wider, although the wheel axis distance remains the same. Section head room is more spacious than the Mazda 3 is not compromised because of the sloping roof line in the rear, and luggage capacity are among the Mazda 2 (250 liters) and Mazda 3 (364 liters), totaling 264 liters.
CX-3 was designed by a team of designers Mazda in Japan. When the management of Mazda presented models of clay-sized original this car, they were so impressed and so quick to say, "make this car very soon." The elements of the exterior greatly help this car to be different, especially the front, and not at all strange if dikomparasikan Juke or Renegade.
The interior may be taken from the Mazda 2, but still classy design and make the room feel more spacious. The first impression of the car is also very good and very positive.
There are two engine choices when we tested this car for the first time in the world. Testing was held at a private track circuit, nearly 120 km to the west-southwest of Melbourne. This special access is supported by the level of sales of Mazda SUV bombastic in Australia, primarily thanks to the presence of a model CX-5.
The first car we tried comes with a 1.5 liter diesel engine-powered 103 hp and 268 Nm. This model has a drive-on-demand all-wheel drive (AWD), as well as 18-inch alloy wheels are intended for the CX-3 the highest specifications. This diesel engine feels quite qualified, though less "kick" to the body accelerates from a standstill. At launch, then this machine feels comfortable and is able to maintain the pace so easy. Flexibility transmission also helped bring the positive character of this engine. Automatic transmission 6-acceleration is quite intuitive move for the sake of maximum acceleration.
There has been no official claims about the performance or efficiency, but thanks to the latest SKYACTIV technology systems like yours Mazda2, its CO2 emissions below 90 g / km, making it a four-wheel drive car with an automatic transmission which has a fairly low tax.
There is a sense of balance between sharp responses to steering wheel kickback empuknya car, even when passing through a bumpy road with the wheels of magnitude. CX-3 with a degree of stability drove like a hatchback, and did not give the impression of a typical SUV body-roll.
We also had menyicipi 2.0 liter petrol variant with front-wheel drive. This variant was more powerful than diesel, and promised by the Mazda will provide the fuel efficiency figures of up to 17.5 kpl (with automatic transmission). Our test car uses 16-inch rims, so pengendarannya becomes softer and more nimble steering-perhaps aided by the muzzle of lighter weight than diesel engines.
The drawback? We did not find much. Sound intrusion wheel is commonplace in the ranks of Mazda models. And like his brother, the CX-5, this car has interior quality is fairly mediocre-less seimpresif exterior.
Driving stability should be thumbs up, especially when the road began to enter the field of gravel. Stability control still intervene, but only occasionally and in such a short period of time.
Mazda CX-3 has everything a recipe for success in the crossover segment. The design, sharpness control, and charismatic engine options make it worth dikonsiderasikan higher than its rivals when it goes on sale later. Petrol engine variant was more valuable to have, especially if you often get around in the city. Almost as efficient as diesel engines, cost less, and are also more fun to drive.
Price ranges
Ex-showroom price of USD $ 22,500 (estimated)
Machine
Installation 4-cylinder, turbodiesel 1.497cc
Power 103 hp @ 4,000 rpm
Torque 268 Nm @ 1600-2500 rpm
Transmission
Type 6-speed Automatic
Performance (kph)
0-100 11.0 sec (est.)
Fuel consumption
17.5 kpl city (est.)
