2023 Mazda CX-3 price and specs: Update brings price rises up to $2790

2023 Mazda CX-3 pricing and specificationsNew features on every modelManual transmission, all-wheel drive axedPriced from $26,800 plus on-road costs

The 2023 Mazda CX-3 has received an update with extra standard features as the company’s smallest SUV enters its ninth year on sale, with no all-new model on the horizon.

The update for the CX-3 – which sees the model range slashed from 13 variants to five – brings more standard features to every variant, including a new-for-2023 premium stereo on the top-of-the-range model.

Prices have risen by between $1290 and $2790 across the range, and the base model – now with an automatic transmission as standard – is estimated to cost nearly $30,000 drive-away once on-road costs are included.

It is due in Australian showrooms in September 2023, as a Model Year 2023 vehicle, Mazda says.

All models in the updated range share a 2.0-litre ‘G20’ four-cylinder petrol engine with 110kW and 195Nm, matched with a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive.

It means the manual transmission – previously available on three of the 13 trim grades – has been axed, as well as the all-wheel-drive option on four of the six grades.

The Akari LE range-topping model has been deleted, and the five remaining trim grades upgraded and in most cases, renamed.

The Neo Sport has become the Sport, the Maxx Sport has become the Pure, the Maxx Sport LE has become the Evolve, and the sTouring has become the Touring SP, while the Akari retains its name.

For 2023, the Sport gains 16-inch alloy wheels (replacing steel wheels), blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, wireless Apple CarPlay (in addition to carry-over wired connectivity), and auto-folding functionality for the side mirrors.

The Pure (previously Maxx Sport) gains LED headlights and tail-lights, lane departure warning, driver attention alert, and a head-up display.

The Evolve introduces 18-inch machined alloy wheels (replacing 16-inch wheels) and front parking sensors from higher model grades, with the Maxx Sport LE’s white synthetic leather-look and tan synthetic suede-look seat upholstery carrying over.

The Touring has become a blacked-out ‘SP’ model for 2023, adding 18-inch black wheels, black finishes for the roof and grille, and black leather and synthetic suede-look seat trim with blue stitching.

Also new on the Touring SP is a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats and adaptive cruise control from the outgoing Akari.

The top-of-the-range Akari adds a seven-speaker Bose premium sound system – new to the CX-3 range for 2023 – and retains the Touring SP’s black alloys, rather than the old Akari’s silver wheels.

The now-axed Akari LE added a unique chrome wheel finish, brown nappa leather seats, and white interior accents.

The eight-year-old CX-3 is the third-oldest model in Mazda showrooms today – behind only the related Mazda 2 city car (2014), and Mazda 6 mid-size sedan and wagon (2012) – and has not received a major update since it went on sale in March 2015.

There is no sign of a new-generation model in the next 18 months, if the lack of reports from publications of Japan are a guide. It is unclear if it is in line for a facelift similar to that given to its Mazda 2 hatch and sedan twins.

The 2023 Mazda CX-3 range is on sale now. A list of standard features and prices is below.

2023 Mazda CX-3 Australian pricing

CX-3 G20 Sport auto FWD – $26,800 (up $1290)CX-3 G20 Pure auto FWD – $29,300 (up $1790)CX-3 G20 Evolve auto FWD – $31,050 (up $2790)CX-3 G20 Touring SP auto FWD – $34,300 (up $2090)CX-3 G20 Akari auto FWD – $38,620 (up $1310)

Note: All prices exclude on-road costs.

2023 Mazda CX-3 Sport standard features include:

16-inch alloy wheels (new, replacing steel wheels)Halogen headlights8.0-inch ‘MZD Connect’ infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay (now wireless/wired, previously wired only), Android Auto, Bluetooth, and AM/FM/DAB+ digital radioReversing cameraRear parking sensorsAnalogue instrument dials with digital trip computerManual air conditioningBlack cloth seat upholsterySix-speaker sound systemPush-button startRemote central lockingAuto-folding side mirrors (new, previously on sTouring)Electric parking brake with auto hold functionPower windows and door locksSix airbagsForward-facing autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detectionRear autonomous emergency brakingBlind-spot monitoring (new, previously on Maxx Sport)Rear cross-traffic alert (new, previously on Maxx Sport)Cruise controlHill hold assistFront and rear seatbelt remindersAnti-lock brakes, traction control and electronic stability control

2023 Mazda CX-3 Pure adds (over Sport):

Dusk-sensing LED headlights with auto high beams (new, previously on sTouring)LED tail-lights (new, previously on sTouring)Lane-departure warning (new, previously on sTouring)Driver attention alert (new, previously on sTouring)Head-up display (new, previously on sTouring)Rain-sensing windscreen wipers with two speedsLeather-trimmed steering wheel and gear shifterAutomatic climate-control air conditioningIn-built satellite navigationAuto-dimming rear-view mirror

2023 Mazda CX-3 Evolve adds (over Pure):

18-inch machined alloy wheels (new, previously 16-inch)Front parking sensors (new, previously on sTouring)White synthetic leather-look ‘Maztex’ and tan synthetic suede-look ‘Grand Luxe’ seat upholstery

2023 Mazda CX-3 Touring SP adds (over Evolve):

18-inch black alloy wheels (new)Black roof, grille trim and grille insert (new)Black leather and faux suede upholstery with blue stitching (new)10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with two-position memory (new, previously on Akari)Heated front seats (new, previously on Akari)Keyless (proximity-key) entryTraffic sign recognitionAdaptive (radar) cruise control with stop and go (new, previously on Akari)

2023 Mazda CX-3 Akari adds (over Touring SP):

18-inch black machined wheels carried over from Touring SP (new for 2023)Seven-speaker Bose premium sound system (new)Chrome exterior trimBlack leather upholsteryAdaptive LED headlightsPower tilt/sliding glass sunroof360-degree surround-view camera

Available colours:

Aero Grey (new for 2023)Soul Red Crystal metallicMachine Grey metallicPolymetal Grey metallicPlatinum Quartz beige metallicJet Black micaSnowflake White Pearl mica

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