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Mazda CX-3 vs Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II: the short answer
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Five key differences
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Specification
CX-3
Spectre Series II
Maximum Power
CX-3115 kW @ 6000 rpm
Spectre Series II442 kW
Maximum Torque
CX-3206 Nm @ 2800 rpm
Spectre Series II1015 Nm
Engine Size
CX-31998 cc
Spectre Series IINot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
CX-315.9 km/l
Spectre Series IINot Applicable
Ground Clearance
CX-3155 mm
Spectre Series II-
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Mazda CX-3
2.0 Individual Auto FWD
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Spec
CX-3
Spectre Series II
Model Introduced Year
2015
2026
Generation
Current first-generation DK-series Mazda CX-3
Spectre Series II, the 2026 evolution of Rolls-Royce's fully electric super coupe
Facelift History
The CX-3 has received successive equipment and design updates since its 2015 debut; Carbon and Individual now sit together at the top of the South African range.
Series II was announced on 2 June 2026 with a re-engineered battery, longer range, quicker charging and expanded Bespoke choices
Facelift Launched Since
2015
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Coupe
Model Year
2026
2026-present
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Compact crossover
Ultra-luxury electric super coupe
Tare Mass Kg
1270 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Battery-electric passenger car
Spec
CX-3
Spectre Series II
Length
4275 mm
5490 mm
Width
1765 mm
2015 mm
Height
1542 mm
1585 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
3210 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
155 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
230 l
380 l
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
2925 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1735 kg
3400 kg
Payload Capacity
465 kg
475 kg
Towing Capacity
850 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
6.35 m
Front Legroom
1058 mm
-
Rear Legroom
888 mm
-
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Spec
CX-3
Spectre Series II
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Standard
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Power front windows
Keyless Entry
Smart
-
Push Button Start
Standard
-
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Standard
-
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Power-operated bootlid
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
1140 l
-
AC Type
Automatic
Standard
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
CX-3
Spectre Series II
Engine
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Dual separately excited synchronous electric motors
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Not Applicable
Bore
83.5 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
91.2 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
115 kW @ 6000 rpm
442 kW
Maximum Torque
206 Nm @ 2800 rpm
1015 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Separately Excited Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front + Rear
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
197 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
4.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
90.6 kW/tonne
151.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
162.2 Nm/tonne
347 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
112.4 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
400 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
628 km (WLTP combined maximum across configurations)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
22 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
195 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
5 h 45 min
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
28 min (10-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
CX-3
Spectre Series II
Gearbox
6-Speed Auto
Single-speed reduction gear
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front and rear electric motors
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.325
-
Number of Gears
6
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic single-speed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
-
Drivetrain
FWD
All-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Full-time
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Front- and rear-axle electric motor arrangement
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Transmission Speeds
6
1
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-3
Spectre Series II
Claimed Mileage
15.9 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
12.8 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
18.7 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 AC (South Africa)
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
48
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
20.2-21.7 kWh/100 km WLTP
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
380 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
515 km
Real-world Mileage
15.9 km/l
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-3
Spectre Series II
Airbags
6
-
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
-
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
-
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
-
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
-
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
-
AEB
Not Available
-
BA
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
-
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
-
Hill Hold
Not Available
-
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
-
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
-
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
-
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
-
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Not Applicable
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard
TCS
-
Standard
Spec
CX-3
Spectre Series II
Cruise Control
Standard
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
-
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
-
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
-
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
-
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
-
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
-
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
-
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
-
Auto Wipers
Standard
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
-
Reverse Camera
Standard
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
-
Around View Monitor
Not Available
-
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
-
Spec
CX-3
Spectre Series II
Seat Material
Black Leather
Duality Twill rayon and Placed Perforation leather available through Bespoke
Heated Seats
Not Available
-
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Illuminated Fascia and illuminated-door treatments available
Front Shoulder Room
1360 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1281 mm
-
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
-
60 40 Split Seat
(60:40)
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Power Adjustable (Driver)
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
10-Way Power Adjustable (Driver)
-
Seat Trim
Black Leather
Leather standard; Duality Twill rayon and Placed Perforation available through Bespoke
Spec
CX-3
Spectre Series II
Infotainment System
Standard
Navigation, radio/DAB and hands-free integration
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
7
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
-
USB Ports
2
-
Infotainment Screen
8-Inch
-
Touchscreen
8-Inch
-
Spec
CX-3
Spectre Series II
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
Black Metallic + Machining
-
Exterior Colour Options
Aero Grey, Snowflake White Pearl, Jet Black, Machine Grey, Polymetal Grey, Platinum Quartz and Soul Red Crystal are listed, with Carbon availability limited to selected finishes.
Ethereal Blue and near-limitless Bespoke exterior finishes
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
-
Roof Rails
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-3
Spectre Series II
Departure Angle
25.7 deg
-
Terrain Modes
Sport
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Dual-motor electric all-wheel drive
Ground Clearance Max
155 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
155 mm
-
Wading Depth
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-3
Spectre Series II
Tyre Size
215/50R18
255/45 R22 catalogued base fitment
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare 185/60 R16
-
Wheel Rim Size
18 X 7.0 J
22-inch base fitment; 23-inch forged wheels available
Handbrake Type
Electronic
-
Spec
CX-3
Spectre Series II
Front Suspension
Macpherson strut
Air suspension
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam axle
Air suspension
Spec
CX-3
Spectre Series II
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km
0 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-3
Spectre Series II
Service Plan
3 Years/Unlimited km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Spec
CX-3
Spectre Series II
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Current commissioned South African new vehicle; price on application
Price Zar
551600 ZAR
-
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Price on application
Starting Price
551600
-
Starting Price Zar
551600
-
Spec
CX-3
Spectre Series II
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
4-year initial vehicle warranty
Roadside Assistance
-
First four years
In depth: how these cars differ
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