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Mazda CX-3 Neo 2016 review: snapshot

EXPERT RATING
7
The Mazda CX-3 Neo is that cleverest of things - the entry level model that is just lowly-specced enough to allow a dealer to up-sell you to the next one.

The Mazda CX-3 Neo is that cleverest of things - the entry level model that is just lowly-specced enough to allow a dealer to up-sell you to the next one but just cheap enough that it will catch buyers in two minds about a Mazda. It's a solid start to the range and with the optional Safety Pack fitted, a good value with excellent safety credentials.

Priced from $19,990 for the Neo manual 2.0-litre petrol, an extra $2000 takes you to $21,990 and adds the six-speed automatic transmission. The Neo is front-wheel drive only and sits beneath the Maxx in the CX-3 line-up.

The stereo has four-speakers, with CD player (MP3 compatible), aux-in and USB with iPhone connectivity (not CarPlay), nor does it have Mazda's MZD Connect screen and therefore, no reversing camera.

Neos have 16-inch steel wheels with hubcaps, power mirrors and windows, cloth trim, manual front seats, air-conditioning, cruise control, vanity mirrors, keyless start, remote central locking and rear parking sensors.

Pricing guides

$19,950
Based on 253 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months
Lowest Price
$12,985
Highest Price
$27,888

Range and Specs

VehicleSpecsPrice*
Neo Safety (FWD) 2.0L, ULP, 6 SP MAN $14,300 – 18,810 2016 Mazda CX-3 2016 Neo Safety (FWD) Pricing and Specs
Neo (FWD) 2.0L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $15,950 – 20,460 2016 Mazda CX-3 2016 Neo (FWD) Pricing and Specs
Maxx (FWD) 1.5L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO $18,920 – 23,980 2016 Mazda CX-3 2016 Maxx (FWD) Pricing and Specs
Maxx (AWD) 2.0L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $16,170 – 20,680 2016 Mazda CX-3 2016 Maxx (AWD) Pricing and Specs
EXPERT RATING
7
Peter Anderson
Contributing journalist

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Pricing Guide

$12,985

Lowest price, based on 244 car listings in the last 6 months

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