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2016 Mazda CX-3 Brings Zoom-Zoom To The Subcompact Crossover Segment

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If you’ve got an adventurous lifestyle, a two-seat sports car just won’t cut it. But that doesn’t mean you have to jump into a gas guzzling SUV either. The 2016 Mazda CX-3 provides you with that much-needed “Zoom Zoom” while still meeting the expanding needs for your active lifestyle.

“The 2016 CX-3 is the next evolution of our mission to meld style, driving enjoyment and efficiency into a vehicle that demonstrates drivers don’t need to compromise to get what they want,” said Jim O’Sullivan, president and CEO, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO). “CX-3 was designed to deliver all of the fun and technology of our larger models but at a price in the market where it will be a draw for buyers of all backgrounds. It is truly a vehicle that will help set the pace for its newly emerging segment.”

The latest entry to the emerging subcompact crossover segment, the 2016 Mazda CX-3 immediate caught my attention at the New York Auto Show, thanks in part to it’s stylish good looks.

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While we haven’t had a chance to drive the CX-3 yet, on paper it sounds like a real winner. Tipping the scales at just 2,809 pounds, it’s incredibly lightweight. Add in a punchy 146HP 2.0-liter SKYACTIV-G engine, a six-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift Sport mode, and 18-inch alloy wheels (on the Grand Touring package), and you’ve got a recipe for fun. Who said being responsible had to be boring?

With pricing expected to start “in the low $20,000s”, the CX-3 sounds like a real bargain to us. And for those who are looking for a few more bells and whistles, there are PLENTY of options to choose from, including a feature-rich infotainment system and a litany of i-ACTIVSENSE safety features. The CX-3 is even available with all-wheel drive if you so desire.

For the driver who loves the feel of a buttoned-down sports car but needs a bit more practicality in the day-to-day grind, the Mazda CX-3 might just be the perfect fit.

Click here to learn more about the 2016 Mazda CX-3.

Sujeet Patel is the founder of Guys Gab, the definitive men's lifestyle blog, and he's one of the biggest car enthusiast you'll ever meet. He's been fortunate enough to turn his passion for cars into a full-time job. Like they say, "If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life."

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