CAN Mazda do anything wrong at the moment? The company missed out on the SA Car of the Year title with its Mazda2, but it would have been a very deserving winner had it taken the title. Its new MX-5 was highly anticipated and deserves all the praise that has been heaped on it for retaining its real driver’s car character, as well as the fun factor so often missing in open top motoring these days.From its 2 all the way through the range to the executive 6, Mazda is redefining itself and in some areas, the segments in which it operates. The CX-3 is no exception.There is no sign that any element of the car was skimped on. The exterior bears the latest family resemblance and has plenty of attitude to ensure it stands out in the traffic. It looks ready for adventure, whether in the city or beyond, although of course this is no off-roader and is not engineered to tackle much more than a bumpy gravel road.While the exterior design is superb, it is the interior that really sets it apart. Th...

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