Bermaz Motor has just introduced the newly-updated 2023 Mazda CX-3 here in Malaysia and has added two new variants to the lineup, namely the 1.5L Plus and 2.0L Plus, which essentially replace the 1.5L and 2.0L Core variants that were offered previously. The Mazda CX-3 in Malaysia comes fully imported (CBU) from Thailand and is offered at a starting price of RM115,720 (OTR, without insurance). Order books for the newly-updated crossover are officially open nationwide.
- Mazda CX-3 1.5L Plus – RM115,720
- Mazda CX-3 2.0L Plus – RM126,159
- Mazda CX-3 2.0L High – RM139,159
As standard, the 2023 Mazda CX-3 in Malaysia is fitted with automatic LED headlights, LED daytime running lights (DRL), LED rearlights, rear fog lights, automatic folding side mirrors, automatic wipers, and rear parking sensors. The 2.0L High variant gets extra kits including front LED fog lights, a powered sunroof, and front parking sensors.
Both the 1.5 Plus and 2.0L Plus variants are fitted with 16-inch single-tone alloys, while the range-topping 2.0L High variant has received a fresh set of 18-inch dual-tone alloys.
Customers in Malaysia are also given a choice of seven colours to go with their Mazda CX-3. The colour choices consist of Snowflake White Pearl, Jet Black, Machine Gray, Polymetal Gray, Soul Red Crystal, and Platinum Quartz which is only available for the 2.0L High variant, as well as a newly added colour – Aero Gray.
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A summary of exterior kits that come as standard with the 2023 Mazda CX-3 are as follows:
- Automatic LED headlights
- LED DRLs
- LED rear lights
- Rear fog lights
- Automatic folding side mirror
- Automatic wipers
- 4 rear parking sensors
- 16-inch single-tone alloy wheels
The range-topping 2023 Mazda CX-3 gets these extras:
- Front LED fog lights
- Powered sunroof
- 4 front parking sensors
Powering the 2023 Mazda CX-3 1.5L Plus is the brand’s 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated SkyActiv engine, paired with a 6-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic gearbox. This results in a total of 114 hp and 149 Nm being sent to the front wheels.
At the heart of the 2023 Mazda CX-3 2.0L Plus and 2.0L High is the more powerful 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated SkyActiv engine and SkyActiv-Drive automatic gearbox setup. This sends 154 hp and 206 Nm to the front wheels as well.
The powertrain and further technical details of the newly updated CX-3 1.5L Plus are as follows:
- Engine: 1.5-litre 4-cylinder naturally-aspirated
- Max. Power: 114 hp
- Max. Torque: 149 Nm
- Transmission: 6-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic
- Top speed: 175 km/h
- Front brakes: Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes: Solid Disc
- Front suspension: MacPherson Struts
- Rear suspension: Torsion beam
The powertrain and further technical details of the newly updated CX-3 2.0L Plus and 2.0L High are as follows:
- Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cylinder naturally-aspirated
- Max. Power: 154 hp
- Max. Torque: 206 Nm
- Transmission: 6-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic
- Top speed: 197 km/h
- Front brakes: Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes: Solid Disc
- Front suspension: MacPherson Struts
- Rear suspension: Torsion beam
Inside, the 2023 Mazda CX-3 in Malaysia comes with features such as an electronic parking brake (EPB), leather-wrapped steering wheel, and paddle shifters, along with an 8-inch Mazda Connect infotainment display that now supports wireless Apple CarPlay, on top of Android Auto.
The top-spec Mazda CX-3 2.0L High gets more equipment like leather seats with memory function, single-zone automatic air-conditioning, a heads-up display, and a rear-view monitor with auto-dimming.
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A summary of exterior kits that come as standard with the 2023 Mazda CX-3 are as follows:
- Leather steering wheel with mounted switches
- Paddle shifters
- Manual air-conditioning
- Manual front seats
- Fabric seats
- 6-speaker audio system
The range-topping 2023 Mazda CX-3 2.0L High gets these extras:
- Heads-up display
- SIngle-zone automatic air-conditioning
- 10-way power driver seat with memory function
- Leatherette seats
- Qi mobile phone wireless charger
On the safety front, the Mazda CX-3 1.5L Plus and 2.0L Plus in Malaysia feature six airbags, along with Mazda’s i-Activsense advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). This comprises features such as high beam control (HBC), blind spot monitoring (BSM), rear cross-traffic alert (RCTA), lane departure warning system (LDWS), and smart city brake support (SCBS). These features were previously introduced in the range-topping Mazda CX-3 2.0L High variant that was launched in Malaysia last year.
A summary of standard safety kits that come with the 2023 Mazda CX-3 in Malaysia are as follows:
- 6 airbags
- Emergency brake assist (EBA)
- High beam control (HBC)
- Blind-spot monitoring (BSM)
- Rear cross-traffic alert (RCTA)
- Lane departure warning system (LDWS)
- Smart city brake support (SCBS)
The CX-3 2.0L High adds on:
- Driver attention alert (DAA)
To recap, the updated 2023 Mazda CX-3 has just been launched in Malaysia, with two new variants – 1.5L Plus and 2.0L Plus added to the lineup. The crossover is now officially open for booking and is available from RM115,720.
Also included with the Mazda CX-3’s price tag is a standard 5-year/100,000 km manufacturer’s warranty, along. There is also a 5-year/100,000 km free maintenance package according to the manufacturer’s standards and is inclusive of labour, parts, and lubricants.
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