or signup to continue reading It's getting on in years, but the is still one of the Japanese brand's strongest offerings. It landed here in 2015 and received a facelift in 2018, while it's continued to receive minor updates here and there as Mazda works to keep it on par with the competition. The updates seem to be working too, because it outsold rivals like the and by more than 9000 units last year.
That places it firmly at the top of its segment in a league of its own. Mazda had the small SUV market figured out when this car launched, but a lot has changed since then. Even if it is a segment leader, there's still a bit of modernising to be done on the CX-3.
Tech is getting dated, and while it still works as it all should, it does leave a bit to be desired when you consider the latest generation of touchscreen infotainment you can get in other Mazdas. You do still get wireless Apple CarPlay and some extra goodies, which helps to keep it in the running. It would still benefit from a major tech overhaul, but it's just about hanging on with what it has at the moment.
On test here is the , which sits bang in the middle of the lineup. Aesthetically it does the job in a low-key way, and the interior is well presented with unique white and tan upholstery. Does that mean it can still duke it out with its rivals, or is it beginning to fall behind? The CX-3 G20 Evolve is priced at just over $31,000 before on-road costs, more than $4000 up from the range-opening G20 Sport.
Mazda seems .