An Exclusive First Look of Mazda CX-3

BANGKOK: After an interminable period, the highly anticipated freestyle crossover, Mazda CX-3 has finally made its way to the Thai auto market. The entrance of this new crossover in the market is certainly expected to rocket sales for the brand setting new benchmark for the other models to follow. The alarming time has come for the car models like Ford EcoSport, Nissan Juke and Honda HR-V who are directly against this upscale crossover. Here is the first look of one of the most enticing model from the brand's catalog that is likely to spice up the crossover segment of the nation.

Snazzy Design

Talking about its design, it flaunts the sleek and sporty looks following the trademark KODO design language to capture a larger consumer base as compared to others across the nation. With the ability to fight against the fierce competitors of the market, it possesses dynamic styling lines along with a aggressive appeal that is good enough to lure any consumer. In particular, it features a bold front, prominent wheel arches, minimal overhangs, LED projector headlamps with DRLs and the groovy fog lamps that are placed vertically on either side of the front bumper. The Mazda V-shaped chrome slated front grille with the brand's emblem embossed on it adds another chapter to its exterior look book. The striking lines across the car along with the 16-inch wheels are quite alluring making it the car you'll desire all your life to own.

Incredible Performance

Moving on to its technical details, it has two engine options on offer including 1.5-litres turbocharged diesel engine and a 2.0-litres gasoline engine. Both the engines come with SkyActiv technology making it the fourth model after CX-5, Mazda 2 and Mazda 3 in the brand's model line-up. The turbocharged 1.5-litre diesel engine is capable of churning out a maximum power output of 105 hp and a peak torque of 270 Nm. While, the gasoline can bang out a power of 156 hp along side a peak torque of 204 Nm. The remarkable figures are not limited to only performance but also accounts for excellent fuel economy. The diesel engine yields out 23.3 Kmpl, whereas the gasoline engine carries the ability to return 16.4 Kmpl, which are ideal for a good run on expressways and city streets.

Jazzy Cabin

Stepping inside the new Mazda CX-3 is a whole new era of sleekness, elegance and style. The black tone cabin is garnished with red and silver accents that are complimented nicely with top-notch technology amenities and comforting features. Basic styling of the car has been inspired from Mazda 2 that has already made a style statement in the market. Features include 7-inch infotainment system with navigation support, HVAC knobs and buttons, automatic control systems, automatic high alarm system and more. The round-shaped air vents, chrome detailing on the dash, door handles and ample amount of storage spaces keeps the car at bay as compared to others in the segment.

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High on Safety

The crossover not only captivate user's mind with its incredible styling, but also possesses the industry's best safety features that makes it stand out of the league. The safety attributes include traction control, Advanced blind spot monitoring, Hill Launch Assist, Dynamic Stability Control, Electronic Brake force Distribution, Lane Departure Warning System, Smart City Brake Support and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. Adding to this, there is an i-Activesense technology which includes Mazda's Radar cruise control system lock, radar systems, adaptive headlamps, automatic high alarm system and automatic speed control systems.