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Mazda CX-3

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Current first-generation DK-series Mazda CX-3 Current version 2015 Body style SUV
CX-3 is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.
ZAR 551,600
On-road in
ZAR 564,814
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 551,600
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,600
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,350
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 900
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,400
Insurance
ZAR 4,964
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 551,600
Finance estimate from ZAR 7,697/month Based on 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:1998cc (2.0L) Torque:206Nm (152 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:155mm (6.1″) Power:115kW (154 bhp) Boot230L (8.1 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 15.9 km/l (37 mpg)
City 12.8 km/l (30 mpg)
Highway 18.7 km/l (44 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Mazda CX-3 in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 7,697
Total Interest
ZAR 111,845
Total Payable
ZAR 461,845
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment, using the 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Mazda CX-3

CX-3 is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.

The Mazda CX-3 fills a specific place in the South African market: an urban crossover for drivers who want a stronger 2.0-litre naturally aspirated engine and a raised visual stance without moving to a family-size SUV. The current South African range is 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD, 2.0 Dynamic Auto FWD, 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD, 2.0 Individual Auto FWD. The shared powertrain makes the edition walk an equipment decision rather than an engine decision. Active protects the entry price, Dynamic adds everyday convenience, Carbon uses darker sport-themed finishes, and Individual concentrates on premium cabin and assistance features. Every current edition uses a naturally aspirated 2.0-litre SKYACTIV-G petrol engine with 115 kW and 206 Nm through a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. The CX-3 is a five-seat compact crossover with a 240-litre luggage volume on most editions. Carbon and Individual take different styling and comfort routes at the same current list price. The natural buyer is someone seeking an urban crossover for drivers who want a stronger 2.0-litre naturally aspirated engine and a raised visual stance without moving to a family-size SUV. The 115 kW engine gives the CX-3 useful naturally aspirated performance for merging and passing. On faster roads in the CX-3, the useful questions are stability in wind, passing response at altitude, braking with a full passenger load and how often its drivetrain changes gear or calls on a range extender. It can handle maintained gravel with sensible speeds, but Mazda does not position the local editions as low-range or technical off-road vehicles. The Mazda CX-3 deserves consideration for its clearly defined role as an urban crossover for drivers who want a stronger 2.0-litre naturally aspirated engine and a raised visual stance without moving to a family-size SUV. The CX-3 has a clearer South African buying case when its suv shape is connected to the work it must do. The useful starting points are engine of 2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol and a power output of 115 kW @ 6000 rpm; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size. The useful starting points are an SUV body and Petrol power; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size for CX-3. For family travel, the deciding question is whether the vehicle remains comfortable and affordable after ordinary fuel, insurance, tyre and service costs are included for CX-3

Mazda CX-3 — Quick Facts

Mazda CX-3 Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD Base Petrol Efficiency15.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 440,000
2.0 Dynamic Auto FWD Mid Petrol Efficiency15.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 479,300
2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD Top Petrol Efficiency15.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 551,600
2.0 Individual Auto FWD Flagship Petrol Efficiency15.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 551,600
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD Base Petrol Efficiency15.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 440,000
2.0 Dynamic Auto FWD Mid Petrol Efficiency15.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 479,300
2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD Top Petrol Efficiency15.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 551,600
2.0 Individual Auto FWD Flagship Petrol Efficiency15.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 551,600
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Mazda CX-3 Specifications

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Driving fit

Where the Mazda CX-3 Fits Best

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Who buys this

A shopper researching CX-3 should separate need from showroom appeal. If engine of 2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol solves a problem every week, it deserves real consideration

City
Around town, CX-3 should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The urban test for CX-3 should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. The vehicle’s engine of 2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol is only useful if access and visibility work in practice for CX-3. Check the mirrors and camera yourself, and remember that short journeys, idling and heavy air-conditioning use can move fuel consumption away from the laboratory figure for CX-3
Highway
On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the CX-3 out with the load it normally carries. A power output of 115 kW @ 6000 rpm gives context, but a number cannot show how a 6-Speed Automatic transmission feels on a gradient. For highway buyers, the CX-3 needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Check how it tracks on uneven tar, how the transmission responds after a downshift and whether the boot or load area remains usable for CX-3. A 6-Speed Automatic transmission helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort for CX-3
Off-Road
If the CX-3 will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it. The rough-road question has to be answered by hardware for CX-3. On a known gravel or farm access section, inspect clearance, tyre sidewalls, underbody exposure, approach angles and recovery access for CX-3. A power output of 115 kW @ 6000 rpm may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor petrol alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability for CX-3. Keep the speed and route within what the exact local derivative can support for CX-3

Mazda CX-3 — Should You Buy It?

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CX-3 deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

Buyers comparing the CX-3 should request a written quotation for the exact derivative, ask whether paint or dealer accessories change the financed amount and check that warranty and service-plan start dates are recorded correctly. CX-3 is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in engine of 2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol and accept the limitation represented by a 6-Speed Auto transmission. A fair review of CX-3 should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of a South African price reference of R440,000, engine of 2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol and a power output of 115 kW @ 6000 rpm can be valuable for the right driver for CX-3. The same package may feel expensive or inconvenient if the vehicle spends its life in a different role for CX-3. Drive the exact version loaded as it will be used, then read the service, warranty, tyre and insurance costs beside the purchase price for CX-3

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓South African price: R440,000
  • ✓Engine: 2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 115 kW @ 6000 rpm
  • ✓Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
  • ✓Gearbox: 6-Speed Auto
  • ✓Drivetrain: FWD
  • ✓Drive layout: FWD
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for CX-3 can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for CX-3 depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written CX-3 quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate CX-3 budget.
  • ✕A short CX-3 test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕CX-3 capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent CX-3 grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published CX-3 figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm CX-3 stock and support terms.

Mazda CX-3 FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the Mazda CX-3 run from R440,000 to R551,600, depending on the derivative. Compare the exact trim before calculating finance because options, insurance and dealer charges can change the final monthly cost.

The current south african range comprises 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD, 2.0 Dynamic Auto FWD, 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD, 2.0 Individual Auto FWD. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Mazda CX-3 is 155 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the Mazda CX-3 is 1998 cc, with output shown as 115 kW (154 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the Mazda CX-3 is around 15.9 km/l.

A shopper researching CX-3 should separate need from showroom appeal. If engine of 2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol solves a problem every week, it deserves real consideration

Around town, CX-3 should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The urban test for CX-3 should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded.

On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the CX-3 out with the load it normally carries. A power output of 115 kW @ 6000 rpm gives context, but a number cannot show how a 6-Speed Automatic transmission feels on a gradient.

Buyers researching the Mazda CX-3 often compare it with rivals such as Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV , Jetour Dashing , Suzuki Jimny 5-Door , Suzuki Jimny , GWM Jolion Pro Limited . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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