DRIVE SOUTH AFRICA: Mazda CX-3 reviewed by the youngest car critic

We’re stepping up our female-driven motoring content with a new addition to our team, meet India (our seven year old car critic)
She’s been fascinated with cars from the tender age of four - the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree 😊

We took the Mazda CX-3 Hikari for a spin to gauge her reaction.

Madza will be glad to know it got her nod of approval - she is a tough critic to please. There are definitely a few kinks you can’t ignore though.

What we love about the Mazda CX-3 Hikari spec:
The upscale cabin with high-end features
The fantastic safety features
The firm suspension which allows for great road handling
The height clearance for dusty travels

What we’re not too fond of:
Definitely the lack of space in the boot and in the cabin
The jarring loud sound of lane departure
The high rev sound when the car changes gears
The digital speedometer.

At the price of R509 300 it is a nippy machine for local runs with great fuel consumption, but space is a definite concern.