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Jeep Cherokee vs Mazda CX-3

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Jeep Cherokee
Jeep Cherokee

$39,990 - $39,990

2020 price

Mazda CX-3
Mazda CX-3

$26,950 - $38,770

2024 price

Summary

2020 Jeep Cherokee
2024 Mazda CX-3
Safety Rating

Engine Type
V6, 3.2L

Inline 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol

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Fuel Efficiency
10.2L/100km (combined)

6.3L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Thirsty V6
  • Boot could be bigger
  • Pricey servicing

  • Frustrating media interface
  • Raspy engine noise
  • Dated interior
2020 Jeep Cherokee Summary

So, you’ve seen the mainstream mid-size SUV players, and you’re looking for something… a little different.

Maybe you’re even looking for something with some off-road ability, and that’s maybe caused you to steer away from segment heavyweights like the Hyundai Tucson, Toyota RAV4, or Mazda CX-5.

Am I right so far? Maybe you’re just curious to find out what one of Jeep’s main models offers in 2020. Either way, I spent a week in this top-spec Trailhawk to find out if it’s the semi-off-roader it looks to be, or if it stands a chance against the mainstream players.

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2024 Mazda CX-3 Summary

Hard to believe Mazda’s diminutive CX-3 has been with us for close to a decade (it arrived in early 2015). But with successive upgrades, including a major model refresh in 2019, it remains a popular choice with ‘light’ SUV buyers, dominating the segment so far in 2023.

So, how does this evergreen campaigner manage to keep quality competitors like the Kia Stonic, Toyota Yaris Cross and VW T-Cross firmly in its rearview mirror?

We spent a week with the recently updated (yes, again) mid-spec G20 Evolve to see how it shapes up in the urban environment of 2023.

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