We've driven the CX-3 abroad, now it's time to see how Mazda's new small SUV responds to the unique demands of the UK's roads A hugely important model for Mazda. The CX-3 enters a class brimming with contenders, but many of them are comparatively average, so a healthy slice of the market is there for the taking should the price be right. We've already had the chance to try both the diesel and petrol versions of the CX-3 abroad. Now comes the time to try petrol power at home in the UK. We're covering the entry-level 118bhp version of Mazda's 2.0 Skyactiv-G unit for you here.Okay, so the clean, frugal diesel has running costs on its side, but this lower-powered two-wheel-drive-only petrol model is the cheapest way into a CX-3 and is the predicted best seller. So in a class whose order is determined largely by cost, there's still plenty to get excited about.The list of rivals is long, including everything from Citroën's C4 Cactus to Nissan's Juke, via the Renault Captur and Suzuki's new Vitara. Honda also has its HR-V on the way, which will be of interest.from Autocar RSS Feed http://ift.tt/1F65xpr
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