Daily Archives: January 18, 2016


I like a lot about small crossovers but so far none had the right combination…

I like a lot about small crossovers but so far none had the right combination of packaging, performance and style, does the Mazda CX-3?

2016 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring – Has It Hit That “Just Right” Mix Yet? – Sam’s Thoughts
The sub-compact crossover utility has been one of the fastest growing market segments in the industry over the past few years. As of the time I sit to write this in January 2016, there are 10 entries available in the American market with several more to come in the next few years including Ford, Hyundai …


2016 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring – Has It Hit That “Just Right” Mix Yet?

2016 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring - 3 of 25The sub-compact crossover utility has been one of the fastest growing market segments in the industry over the past few years. As of the time I sit to write this in January 2016, there are 10 entries available in the American market with several more to come in the next few years including Ford, Hyundai and probably GMC. Of the examples I’ve driven in the past year including the Chevrolet Trax, Nissan Juke and Honda HR-V, each has elements to recommend it, but like Goldilocks looking for a place to nap they were each too hard or soft in some respect. Did Mazda get it “just right” with the CX-3?

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