The Mazda CX-3 has been given an update for 2021 in Malaysia, which brings about a revised equipment list and pricing to match. As before, the B-segment SUV comes fully imported (CBU) from Japan and will be offered in a sole 2.0L variant, which is now priced at RM130,729 on-the-road without insurance.
The amount factors in the ongoing sales tax relief (50% for CBU cars) and is RM3,900 more than before. Each purchase is accompanied by a five-year warranty and free maintenance package, the latter including labour, parts and lubricants.
Under the bonnet, you still get a SkyActiv-G 2.0 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine making 154 hp at 6,000 rpm and 206 Nm of torque at 2,800 rpm. The mill drives the front wheels via a SkyActiv-Drive six-speed automatic transmission, allowing for a top speed of 197 km/h. Joining the list of driving-related items is Mazda’s i-Stop idling technology and G-Vectoring Control (GVC).
The design hasn’t changed either, remaining identical to the facelifted CX-3 that arrived here back in 2018. Exterior equipment that comes standard include 18-inch wheels with 215/50 profile tyres, LED lighting (automatic headlamps, DRLs, front fog lamps and taillights), rain-sensing wipers, keyless entry, a powered sunroof, Skytint window film and eight parking sensors (four front and four rear).
Inside, you’ll find new leather and fabric combo upholstery, a 10-way powered driver’s seat with memory function, a 4.6-inch TFT LCD instrument cluster display, a head-up display, single-zone automatic climate control and paddle shifters.
Another new item is the addition of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support for the Mazda Connect infotainment system, which is paired with a seven-inch touchscreen and six-speaker audio system. The screen also provides a feed for the 360-degree view monitor, which is an upgrade over the standard reverse camera previously.
Other improvements involve safety and driver assistance, with the i-Activsense suite now standard for the CX-3. The list of systems includes High Beam Control (HBC), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), Driver Attention Alert (DAA) and Smart City Brake Support (SCBS), the last of which is autonomous emergency braking for the front and rear. These join the existing Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).
As for the passive systems, you’ll still get six airbags (front, side and curtain), ABS, Dynamic Stability Control, EBD, brake assist, traction control, emergency stop signal, Hill Launch Assist, an electronic parking brake with auto hold, walk away lock, all-seat seatbelt warning and Isofix child seat anchors.
In terms of colour options, there are five to choose from, including Soul Red Crystal, Snowflake White Pearl, Deep Crystal Blue, Machine Grey and a new Polymetal Grey. The previous Jet Black and Ceramic Metallic have been dropped from the palette.
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Nice
(Like) Mazda CX-3 RM131k.
(Dislike) P2 Ativa RM61k
Impressive
Finally got AEB and LDW added with AndroidAuto and Apple CarPlay
I’m still amazed at how much power Mazda can get out of a naturally aspirated 4 cylinder meant for economy cars. Same like Toyota in other countries
the power is notable but what stands out is how much torque it makes early in the rev range compared to other NA engines. makes it so easy to accelerate
it’s time to update the CX5
Still no MRCC
Cute small suv
Why still cbu this cramp cx3 when there is one segment higher ckd cx30? Nonsense
According to P2 supporter theory, you can buy a larger Proton X70 with change to spare making it the better car vs CX-3.
Yeah sure. Where’s your Proton dealership?
Everybody asking for updated CX5 with full specs (bose, MRCC with low speed follow, polymetal grey color, etc), Bermaz go launch updated CX3 which nobody is even buying. Come on la, wake up already lah.
Yeah understand this is CBU, but there are someone is buying this CX-3
Made a booking last week, you dont like it doesnt mean thrs no market.
Rear leg room so cramped
You should experience yourself in driving this
err … with that pricing, better get Honla CRV
Not really. CRV price is more expensive than this
Good
Mazda all the way
When will Mazda Malaysia updated the 2021 CX 5 with 10.25 infotainment screen
At this price, cx30 is like 10k more. Really dont understand bermaz pricing.