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From the outside, the 2017 Mazda CX-3 is visually appealing and hits the mark in the world of near-lookalike crossovers. Its lines are not dull, it looks both athletic and sculptured, and is sportier than most of the competition.
That?s just the outside.
What about the inside and its driving dynamics" We wanted to find out if it?s as good as it looks. This week, we have been test driving the 2017 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring AWD.
What?s New For 2016"
The Mazda CX-3 was all-new for 2016 and gets minor changes for the 2017 model year. Larger, 18-inch wheels now come on the Touring and Grand Touring that we have be riding in this week.
Features & Options
The 2017 Grand Touring AWD ($26,240) comes well equipped with a heads-up display, leather seat upholstery with suede inserts, heated front seats, LED adaptive headlights, LED foglamps and taillights, Bose seven-speaker audio, satellite radio, navigation, and automatic climate control. It comes with steering wheel paddle shifters too. The i-ActivSense ($1,170) suite of safety features offered radar cruise control, Smart City Brake support, and variable speed rain-sensing wipers. Total MSRP including destination: $28,510.

Interior Highlights
The cabin of our Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring tester was black and white, which gave it a striking, bold look. It goes well with the tastefully laid-out dashboard, and there?s plenty of soft-touch materials throughout. ...