2021 Mazda CX-3 pricing and specs detailed: Hyundai Venue, Volkswagen T-Cross and Toyota Yaris Cross rival gets overdue tech upgrade

Mazda Australia has confirmed the CX-3 light SUV’s next update, with the MY21 version set to enter showrooms later this month with the overdue addition of range-wide Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support.

The Hyundai Venue, Volkswagen T-Cross and Toyota Yaris Cross rival also gets redesigned front seats that improve the driver and passenger’s posture as well as a new key fob and fresh badging.

Furthermore, in addition to during the day, the CX-3’s autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system now also detects pedestrians at night, while its dusk-sensing headlights are even more sensitive to changing light conditions.

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The Maxx Sport grade has also added an auto-dimming rearview mirror, while its next-up sTouring sibling has picked up lane departure warning and high-beam assist. Polymetal Grey metallic paintwork is also now an option for all variants of the light SUV.

That said, the upgrades come at a cost, with the entry-level Neo Sport grade up $180, while the aforementioned Maxx Sport and flagship Akari and Akari LE versions jumping $240. It’s the sTouring variants that have risen the most (+$250), though.

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The CX-3’s autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system now detects pedestrians at night.

As such, the CX-3 line-up now starts from $22,890 plus on-road costs for the manual Neo Sport FWD and reaches $38,690 for the automatic Akari LED AWD (see full pricing table below).

New to the light SUV’s full-time range is the automatic Maxx Sport LE FWD, which commands a $750 premium over the Maxx Sport version it’s based upon, at $27,640.

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Specifically, it adds gloss-black exterior trim, unique 16-inch alloy wheels and tan Grand Luxe suede and white Maztex leather upholstery.

And while it’s a limited edition of just 70 units, the long-promised automatic 100th Anniversary FWD is another new member of the CX-3 line-up.

Priced at $37,690, it costs $1500 more than the Akari variant it’s based upon but steps up with Snowflake White pearlescent paintwork, burgundy leather upholstery, embossed headrests and specific badging.

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For reference, all versions of the CX-3 are powered by a 110kW/195Nm 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine that’s mated to either a six-speed manual or a six-speed torque-converter automatic.

While the former transmission is only front-wheel drive, the latter comes with the grade-dependent option of all-wheel drive.

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