Overview: Eager to capitalize on an expanding trend, Mazda added a third crossover to its lineup for 2016 called the CX-3. Smaller than the compact CX-5 and the three-row CX-9, this newest entry?s name might suggest that it?s a high-riding version of the Mazda 3 compact. But that?s not exactly the case; the CX-3 is more closely related to the subcompact Mazda 2 hatchback. In fact, it has become the de facto replacement for the 2 in the United States, as Mazda?s smallest hatch is no longer sold here, due to the CX-3?s greater potential for sales and profitability. Plastic body cladding and optional all-wheel drive ($1250) are meant to lure SUV-leaning buyers, but the CX-3?s carlike driving experience and sharp interior design are the elements that helped it earn a comparison-test victory against other small crossovers, including the Jeep Renegade and Honda HR-V. READ MORE ??
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