Japanese-spec Mazda CX-3 2018 updated with a new diesel engine

The refreshed Mazda CX-3 2018 comes available with a gasoline and a diesel engine option.

Recently, Mazda has made an announcement that the Mazda CX-3 2018 has been already available in the Japanese market with significant updates.

The updated CX-3 is offered with 2 engine options in its home market including a 1.8L SkyActiv-D diesel mated to a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission and a 2.0L gasoline engine. This comes with a bit amaze when Mazda doesn’t usually choose oil burners for its models. Recently, though, it has been applying SkyActiv-D engines to more and more models in its lineup.

The Mazda CX-3 2018 has been already available in the Japanese market with significant updates

The updated CX-3 is offered 2 options of engine in its home market including a 1.8L SkyActiv-D diesel and a 2.0L gasoline engine

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Other updates consist of fresh rear headlights and front grilles, plus additional wheels underneath. Stepping inside, the new Mazda CX-3 2018 features a renewed dashboard and a white decor as an option with the Exclusive Mods special version.

Other updates consist of fresh rear headlights and front grilles, plus additional wheels underneath

The new Mazda CX-3 2018 features a renewed dashboard

The CX-3 also receives an updated cabin

Mr. Michio Tomiyama - Model Manager of the CX-3 said that the car maker would enhance its effort to develop the model according to clients’ feedback, bringing a new standard for a new era of its upcoming models.

Still, there hasn't any information about the possibility of a diesel CX-3 to come in the Philippines. In the meantime, let's check the up-to-date Mazda CX-3 2018 price in the Philippines for your further reference:

**Mazda CX-3 2018 price in the Philippines**
Model	2017 SRP	2018 SRP	Difference
Mazda CX-3 Pro 2WD	P1,280,000	P1,290,000	P10,000
Mazda CX-3 Sport 2WD	P1,380,000	P1,510,000	P130,000
Mazda CX-3 Activ AWD	P1,480,000	P1,600,000	P120,000

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Know more about Mazda CX-3 2025

Mazda CX-3 2025

The Mazda CX-3 2025 Philippines is a subcompact crossover. For the Philippine market, it has two variants, the Sport 2.0 AT, which has a price tag of ₱1,510,000 and the 2.0L Sedan HEV priced at ₱1,790,000.

Size-wise, the Mazda CX-3 has a length of 4,275mm, a width of 1,765mm, and a height of 1,536mm. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,570mm and a ground clearance of 145mm.

Under the hood, the CX-3 for the Philippine market uses a 2.0-liter inline-4 gasoline engine that outputs 148 horsepower and 195 Nm of torque. Both are front-wheel-drive models, and both use a six-speed automatic gearbox with a paddle shifter manual mode.

Locally, the Mazda CX-3 competes against the likes of the Geely Coolray, Toyota Raize, Hyundai Kona, Honda HR-V, among others.

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Mazda CX-3 Launch

The first-ever Mazda CX-3 was officially introduced in 2015 to the global automotive market and is currently in its second generation. As of 2021, Mazda Philippines updated the Mazda CX-3 lineup. It now has two trim levels: the CX-3 Sport, and the CX-3 Elegance.

Mazda CX-3 Exterior

The current Mazda CX-3 for the Philippine market follows the brand’s Kodo design language. It offers a sleek-looking exterior that’s equipped with LED headlamps, LED taillights, front fog lamps, and a set of 16-inch alloy wheels.

Mazda CX-3 Interior

Inside, the CX-3 features a dark-themed cabin that’s equipped with leatherette-clad seats. It can take on a total of five occupants, which are then kept comfortable by a single-zone automatic air-conditioning system.

It also gets a six-way manual driver’s seat, a leather-wrapped shift knob, a tilt and telescopic adjustable steering column, and a rear center armrest, among other features.

Technology & Safety Features

Keeping the CX-3's occupants entertained is a Mazda Connect infotainment system that’s linked to a seven-piece speaker system. The said headunit comes with Android Auto and Wireless Apple CarPlay, USB, and Bluetooth connectivity.

For safety, the CX-3 then comes standard with six airbags, antilock braking with electronic brake-force distribution, dynamic stability control, rear parking sensors, a reverse camera, ISOFIX child seat anchors, hill-start assist, etc.

Platform & Chassis

The CX-3 Philippines for the local market uses a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. For its front, it gets a MacPherson strut, while the rear suspension is a torsion beam type. Braking is then handled by disc brakes for all four wheels, as well as an electronic parking brake with an auto-brake hold function.

Engine & Drivetrain

The 2025 Mazda CX-3 uses a 2.0-liter inline-4 gasoline engine capable of producing up to 148 horsepower and 195 Nm of torque. Power is then sent to its front wheels through a six-speed automatic gearbox. The said tranny also comes with a manual mode controlled by paddle shifters.

The Philippine-spec Mazda CX-3 can come in four different colors. There's Machine Grey, Soul Crystal Red, Eternal Blue, and Ceramic.

The Mazda CX-3 is one of the few in its class that still uses a geared, torque converter-type gearbox. Most meanwhile now come with a continuously variable transmission. Take from this what you will.

In terms of safety, there are plenty of others within this price range that now offer a more comprehensive set of driver-assist features. Then again, it still remains to be a comfortable crossover.