Mazda CX-3

Produced from 2016 through 2021, the CX-3 is a subcompact crossover SUV with seating for up to five people. It’s the smallest model in Mazda’s sport-ute lineup, measuring about a foot shorter than the compact CX-5 and about five inches shorter than the CX-30, which is the model that supplanted the CX-3 after it was discontinued.

Mazda sold the CX-3 in three trims: the entry-level Sport, the mid-tier Touring, and the top-of-the-line Grand Touring. However, note that only the Sport was available in the CX-3’s final two model years (2020-2021). As an economy car, it comes relatively lightly equipped but does offer air conditioning, cruise control, a rearview camera, and a 7-inch infotainment touchscreen with Bluetooth audio as standard features. The list of available upgrades is pretty long and includes heated front seats, premium audio, and even a head-up display. Most advanced safety tech was reserved for higher trims until 2019, when blind-spot warning became standard across all levels. Adaptive cruise control and lane-departure warning followed suit in 2020, which is also the first year for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration.

Under the hood, the CX-3 employs a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine making just under 150 horsepower. Mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, it drives the front wheels unless the model is equipped with optional all-wheel drive. No hybrid or electric variants were offered.