Based on looks alone, one could argue that the Mazda CX-3 is one of, if not the, best looking small crossovers you can buy. It’s the latest evolution in the brand’s Kodo design and it also promises to offer driving fun without emptying your wallet at the pump.

Consumer Reports would even venture as far as to call it premium-feeling, thanks to materials that feel great to the touch and all the tech you get on-board.

Another area where they say it scores highly is the way it drives. We’ve already come to expect this from all new Mazdas, and we hope it’s a trend they’ll continue and improve over time.

If you are in the market for a small crossover, you’d be foolish to overlook the CX-3 if outright interior space and practicality isn’t your first concern.

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