Best Mazda Small / Compact SUVs

I recently purchased the Mazda CX-3 GT SP G20 and couldn’t be happier with my choice. It strikes an excellent balance between fun, comfort, and… Read more

practicality. The power delivery is zippy and responsive, giving it a lively character around town, yet it remains impressively fuel efficient – I average around 5–5.5L per 100km on the highway, which is fantastic for a petrol SUV of this size.

Day-to-day driving is a breeze as the CX-3 is super easy to drive, park, and manoeuvre. The seats are comfortable even on longer trips, and I really like the sporty styling touches that make it look sharp on the road. Highway driving is especially enjoyable thanks to the radar cruise control, which takes the stress out of longer journeys.

One of the things I appreciate most is that Mazda continues to use a traditional 6-speed automatic transmission rather than a CVT. It makes the car feel more engaging and connected to drive, with smooth shifts and better response when overtaking.

Overall, the CX-3 GT SP G20 is a great package – zippy, efficient, stylish, and comfortable, with just the right amount of technology to make driving easy and enjoyable

I got this car last month to replace my recently bought Corolla (long story) and really like driving it. I had found the hybrid Corolla surprisingly… Read more

low on the road, and to get into, even though it was a dream to drive. Decided to go "local" for my next car and obvs wanted a higher ground clearance one...I got the Pure from Medlow Bath Mazda as it had everything I really wanted. No separate climate control, but I could live without that! It works perfectly, is very smooth and quiet on the road, the technology works well (although the voice control is not as good as Toyota's and needs a few extra commands) and is reasonable on petrol use. I had initially wanted a hybrid because they're whisper-quiet and they do double the distance before tank refill, but I since discovered that the batteries have a finite lifespan and are very costly to replace - so I was quite happy to go back to petrol! This is a perfect sized car for me, not too small and not too big. The only drawback is the low-set passenger seat, but it doesn't really affect me.