Verdict
The Mazda CX-3 DK is the stronger buy if performance and equipment matter: its 1,998 cc engine produces 154 hp and 204 Nm, against the Facelift’s 1,496 cc, 114 hp and 149 Nm, while weighing 90 kg less. It also gets six airbags, LED projector lamps, a sunroof and 18-inch alloys. The Mazda CX-3 DK Facelift costs RM107,920, RM18,856 below the DK’s RM126,776, and cuts annual road tax from RM439 to RM120. Its five-year/100,000 km warranty and free service package help, but two airbags and several deleted features make it the budget-led choice.
Pick the Mazda CX-3 DK if you want the 154 hp 2.0-litre engine, six airbags and the fuller LED, sunroof and 18-inch-wheel equipment list.
Pick the Mazda CX-3 DK Facelift if saving RM18,856 upfront, paying RM319 less annual road tax and getting five years of free service matter more than performance and equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-3 DK RM126,776; Mazda CX-3 DK Facelift RM107,920.
- Engine output: DK 154 hp and 204 Nm from 1,998 cc; Facelift 114 hp and 149 Nm from 1,496 cc.
- Kerb weight and wheels: DK 1,211 kg on 18-inch alloys; Facelift 1,301 kg on 16-inch alloys.
- Airbags: DK has six airbags; Facelift has driver and passenger airbags only.
- Infotainment: DK has a 7.0-inch MZD Connect system; Facelift has an 8.0-inch system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
- Warranty and free service: DK 3 years/100,000 km with 3 years/60,000 km free service; Facelift 5 years/100,000 km with 5 years/100,000 km free service.
DK
- 154 hp and 204 Nm from the 1,998 cc engine.
- Six airbags, LED projector headlamps and LED daytime running lights.
- Sunroof, auto headlamps, auto wipers and paddle shifts.
- Costs RM18,856 more and carries RM439 annual road tax versus RM120.
- Shorter three-year/100,000 km warranty and 60,000 km free-service limit.
- No blind spot information system or wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
DK Facelift
- RM18,856 lower purchase price and RM120 annual road tax.
- Five-year/100,000 km warranty and free service.
- 8.0-inch infotainment with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, plus blind spot information.
- Its 1,496 cc engine makes 114 hp and 149 Nm, down from 154 hp and 204 Nm.
- Only driver and passenger airbags, versus six airbags.
- Loses the DK’s LED headlamps and DRLs, sunroof, auto wipers, auto headlamps and paddle shifts.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM126,776 | RM107,920✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 154 hp✓ | 114 hp |
| Torque | 204 Nm✓ | 149 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 83.5 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | 14 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive with Sport mode | SkyActiv-Drive with Sport mode |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,275 mm | 4,275 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,535 mm | 1,535 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,570 mm |
| Weight | 1,211 kg | 1,301 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 48 litres | 48 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 350 litres | 350 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/50R18 | 215/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/50R18 | 215/60R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes R40 | Bridgestone Turanza T005A |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 16" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 16" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | G-Vectoring Control | G-Vectoring Control |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 4 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | 4 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Driver and front passenger only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Halogen reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory function | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual air-con |
| Sunroof | Front, tilt and slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 front | 1 front, 2 USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 7.0" Touchscreen MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth and 6 Speakers | 8.0" Touchscreen MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Central rev counter with digital speedometer | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 3-year/60,000 km free service | 5-year/100,000 km Free Service |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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DK vs DK Facelift FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-3 DK or Mazda CX-3 DK Facelift better?
The Mazda CX-3 DK is better equipped and substantially stronger, with 154 hp, 204 Nm, six airbags and 18-inch alloys. Choose the Facelift instead only if its lower price, lower road tax, longer warranty and wireless smartphone connectivity are the priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-3 DK Facelift is RM18,856 cheaper than the Mazda CX-3 DK.
Which Mazda CX-3 has the better warranty?
The Mazda CX-3 DK Facelift has the better coverage: five years or 100,000 km, plus free service for the same period and mileage. The DK has a three-year/100,000 km warranty and free service capped at three years or 60,000 km.
