New features, new price
It's not just the Mazda 2 that gets updated in the local lineup this year. Mazda Philippines also quietly rolled out the subtly improved CX-3 for the 2024 model year. There are equipment changes, along with the simplification of the
by Anton Andres
The hatch stickers for P1.195 million, while the crossover for P1.49 million
We've already run through the new hybrid offerings in Mazda Philippines' lineup, so it's time to get the lowdown on the gasoline-powered models that just received new faces.First up is the updated Mazda CX-3. This new crossover
Would you like to see these changes here?
Mazda is extending its CX-3 lineup in Japan to appeal to a wider range of customers.The Japanese carmaker has just announced that its subcompact crossover will now be available with a smaller 1.5-liter SkyActiv-G engine alongside the
by Drei Laurel
It earned the most awards among all carmakers
Mazda has been nabbing awards left and right as of late, it seems. Just recently, it received a couple of Red Dot Awards for the CX-30 and MX-30. Now, the carmaker adds even more hardware to its trophy cabinet as
Only in Japan, unfortunately
Mazda fans, especially those situated in Japan, are going to be pretty happy about this news.In case you aren't aware, the Japanese carmaker is actually celebrating its 100-year anniversary this 2020. Yep, the Hiroshima-based brand has been around
by Drei Laurel
One of the hottest-selling segments around
The subcompact crossover is cementing itself locally as an ideal daily driver, thanks to its city-friendly size, relatively high ground clearance, and availability from several major car manufacturers.Some notable nameplates in the Philippines include the Ford EcoSport, the Suzuki Vitara,
by Drei Laurel
Could this be the next-gen CX-3?
Mazda has announced that it will be unveiling a new-generation SUV at the upcoming Geneva International Motor Show.The Japanese car manufacturer hasn't provided much information regarding the brand-new addition to its lineup, save for confirmation that it will
by Drei Laurel
In Japan, at least
A little while ago, we wrote about the very (very) subtle update that Mazda gave to its subcompact crossover. The changes to the new CX-3 were so small that we almost couldn't tell the difference. But the Japanese carmaker has
by Jason Tulio
It’s definitely up there
To us, there are two kinds of subcompact crossovers. First is the practical bunch: relatively cheap with an emphasis on getting occupants from point A to B in as efficient a manner as possible. They're okay as daily drivers, but expect
by Drei Laurel
Too subtle?
If we would have to choose three words with which we'd describe Mazda's recent batch of offerings, it would have to be clean, simple and edgy. The Japanese carmaker has progressively been leaning more and more toward a "less is
by Drei Laurel
Diminutive but delightful
If you're viewing this on a mobile device and can't see the video, please click here. It's rare that you come across a vehicle the size of the Mazda CX-3 with all-wheel drive that doesn't bear
by Jason Tulio
A crossover with true sportiness
The Mazda CX-3 is a cluster of surprises packaged in a gorgeous candy red shell. It all starts with the striking application of the brand's Kodo design language. The CX-3 may share a lot of elements with its larger
Mazda PH introduces us to millennial music
Watching The Ransom Collective play live was a big revelation for me. Not only for its brand of music, but also the extent of talent within the band. These millennials are proof that Filipino music is already at the stage where it'
At the Bangkok International Motor Show
The 2017 Bangkok International Motor Show is in full swing. For the rest of the ASEAN region, the event is a good glimpse of what's to come in their backyards. It's a reason to whet our appetites and beg local
by Jason Tulio
We assess Mazda's confident crossover
This whole crossover business has been confusing from the very start, only for its offerings to become even funkier and push boundaries even further. Is there a single carmaker to blame for starting this weird trend, or is it down to consumers
A well-deserved win
If you're viewing this on a mobile device and can't see the video, please click here. The 2016 Top Gear Philippines Stig Awards have come to a close, and one car came out on top to nab both our prestigious
by Drei Laurel
'A lot more fun than its competition'
If you're viewing this on a mobile device and can't see the video, please click here.When prices of the newly-introduced Mazda CX-3 first came out, many were surprised that the subcompact crossover was going for such a
by Drei Laurel
Because everything is better in red
Using the word "sexy" to describe a group of cars might seem odd to non-gearheads. But one look at Mazda Philippines' display at the 2016 Philippine International Motor Show will quickly make a non-believer support our choice of adjective. Maybe
by Jason Tulio
It was a pleasant surprise
As motoring journalists, attending car brand-hosted events is just another part of our job description. Sometimes, it's because a brand is making a big announcement or launching a new model. Other times though, we get invited to parties just for
by Jason Tulio
