The Mazda CX-3 Maxx Sport is the small SUV that thinks it’s a hot hatch, then remembers it’s carrying a pram. The 2.0‑litre petrol makes about 110 kW/195 Nm and, paired to a tidy 6‑speed auto (a manual existed early on), it’s zippy enough in town without drinking like a sailor—expect roughly mid‑6s L/100 km.
Steering is sharp and the body stays flat, but the ride can get fidgety on scrappy suburban bitumen—welcome to Australia’s national sport. Inside, the mid-spec kit feels smart and straightforward, though the back seat is snug and the boot’s a modest 264 L, so pack like you’re going carry-on. Safety is solid with a 5‑star ANCAP rating and driver aids depending on year. If you want style, efficiency and city-friendly size, it’s a cracker; if you need family-hauler space, look elsewhere and stop arguing with physics.
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