The All-New Mazda CX-3: A Crossover Like No Other

PRESS RELEASE

Berjaya Auto Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles in the

country, has unveiled the latest addition to the Japanese brand’s new-generation

vehicle lineup – the all-new Mazda CX-3 Freestyle Crossover Vehicle.


Born out of Mazda’s unrelenting desire to provide a unique compact crossover

driving experience to the expanding sub-compact crossover market, the new CX-

3 was designed from the ground up to deliver a captivating, powerful and one-of-

a- kind vehicle for young, forward-thinking individuals and families.

Combining the best of both form and function, the Japan-made CX-3 is the sixth

model to showcase both the company’s striking KODO: Soul of Motion design

language and the highly efficient and innovative SKYACTIV suite of body,

chassis, suspension, engine and drivetrain technologies.


“The new CX-3 is one of the most highly anticipated vehicles we have ever

unveiled in the Philippine market,” shares Steven Tan, President and CEO of

Berjaya Auto Philippines. He adds, “Its stylish looks, unmatched performance

and impeccable build quality make it a vehicle that only Mazda could have

created. We are confident this crossover for the new generation will give its

future owners an uncompromising and unfettered driving experience worthy of

their active and expressive lifestyles.”


Featuring the latest evolution of the KODO template, the new CX-3

uncompromisingly pursued the ideal forms and proportions as envisioned by

Mazda designers in their quest to capture the hearts and minds of the new era of

car owners. Bold, simple and vibrant expressions of movement characterize the

new CX-3’s facade. Replete with striking details such as its aggressively raked A-

pillar, the finely sculpted grill and LED lighting assemblies, short overhangs, a

floating roof side line which is accentuated by the stylishly blacked out D-pillar,

and 18-inch wheels in the top trim, the exterior is undeniably Mazda.


The new CX-3’s driver-oriented interior appropriately echoes its dynamic exterior.

Similar to the high-end finish, and uncompromised build-quality, found in the rest

of Mazda’s new-generation models, the new CX-3 does not scrimp when it

comes to cabin amenities. Soft-to- the-touch panels with rich suede trimmings

metallic and piano black accents line the cabin. A 7-inch touchscreen monitor

housing the MZD-CONNECT infotainment system highlights the classy

dash while the Active Driving Display HUD sits atop the meter cluster of the

Sport and AWD Activ variants. And for the latter, leather seats with suede mid-

sections and red accents add a touch of sportiness to an already dynamic design

while a 7-speaker (with amplifier) BOSE entertainment system elevates listening

pleasure for the driver and passenger alike. To accommodate long items at the

back, a versatile rear seat layout which folds forward and up, opens up usable

luggage space in the new CX-3.


Providing the impetus for the new CX-3’s dynamic driving feel is a class-leading

2-liter SKYACTIV-G Gasoline Direct-injection engine rated at 148ps at 6,000

rpm and mated to a 6-speed SKYACTIV-DRIVE automatic transmission. With a

torque output of 192Nm coming in fully as low as 2,800 rpm, linear and powerful

acceleration is guaranteed further ensuring an enjoyable experience behind the

wheel. Similar to other new-generation Mazda vehicles, fuel economy has not

been sacrificed in the name of performance. The new CX-3’s i-STOP engine idle-

stop system helps keep gasoline consumption in check.


For those who refuse to be constrained by the limits of the road, the high-end

AWD Activ variant of the new CX-3 features Mazda’s very own i-ACTIV All

Wheel Drive system. This is the first all-wheel drive system to be employed in

the sub-compact crossover segment. Like the CX-5 and CX-9 Sport Utility

Vehicles, the new CX-3 AWD Activ’s capability to traverse varying road

conditions is greatly enhanced thereby taking the Jinba Ittai, horse-and- rider-as-

one, driving experience beyond the confines of the road.


As with all new-generation Mazda vehicles, the new CX-3 benefits from a rigid,

yet light, SKYACTIV BODY and CHASSIS structure. Both contribute to the

crossover’s lively driving performance and notable fuel-efficiency. Along with

active and passive safety systems such as Anti-lock Brake System (ABS),

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), front, side and curtain airbags and standard 3-

point seatbelts, the new CX-3 forms a complete and fully loaded package that

confidently and stylishly puts it a class above its peers.


Mazda CX-3 units are all made in Japan. They are available in three variants -

the FWD Pro which comes in Crystal White Pearl and Dynamic Blue; the FWD

Sport with four colors – Crystal White Pearl, Soul Red, Jet Black and the trim-

exclusive Titanium Flash; and the top-of- the-line AWD Activ which adds the

Ceramic finish to its five-color palette. It also comes with Mazda’s value laden

YOJIN3 TOTAL CARE package that comes with Free Periodic Maintenance

Service for years (or 60,000-kilometers, whichever comes first), as well as free 3-year

Emergency Roadside Assistance and New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage

for a period of three years or 100,000 kilometers, whichever comes first.

Berjaya Auto Philippines, Inc. is the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles

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