2016 Mazda CX-3: It may not be perfect, but, doggonit, it's just so cute - STLtoday.com
If that's true, the all-new Mazda CX-3 is certain to avoid being eaten alive in the crowded jungle of mini crossovers. Unabashedly swiping duds from the closet of big brother CX-5, which introduced Mazda's stunning "KODO — Soul of Motion" design language back in 2013, the 2016 CX-3, offered with front- or all-wheel drive, is a real runway model. From its arty five-point grille to its profile's arcing character lines to its blister-pack taillights and robot-visor rear window, this little guy, whether wearing Sport, Touring or Grand Touring trim, unabashedly shouts, "Hey, look at me. ". The... It all combined to make us forget such minor faux pas as a tacked-on-looking dashboard display screen and a radio volume knob that lives on the floor's center console, awkwardly positioned virtually under the deployed fold-down center armrest. On the road, CX-3, which features a standard six-speed automatic managing a 2. 0-liter, 146-hp I-4, continues its endearing ways, making you — once again — forget indiscretions like a leisurely 0-60 stroll north of 8 seconds. Source: www.stltoday.com
