Apr. 21, 2026

Watch: First Impressions 2026 Mazda CX-3

First Impressions of the Mazda CX-3

This video features a first-impression review of the 2026 Mazda CX-3 by the iloveza.com team. The presenters discuss their initial thoughts on the updated model, focusing on the familiarity of the user experience and the vehicle's mechanical characteristics.

Key takeaways include:

Interior and Usability: The team appreciates that the interior layout remains consistent with previous models, making it easy for returning Mazda owners to jump in and know where everything is without needing a learning curve (0:51–1:24).
Engine Performance: The reviewers express satisfaction that Mazda has retained the 1.5L naturally aspirated engine instead of moving to a turbocharged one. They highlight the lack of turbo lag and the predictability of the power delivery as significant benefits (1:27–1:52).
Design Features: While a full review is promised later, they note the aesthetic appeal of the vehicle, specifically mentioning the polymetal-style color, black fender accents, unique seat design, and subtle gold accents around the air vents (2:11–2:41).
Overall Impression: The team characterizes the car as comfortable and well-equipped with tech, though they emphasize that a comprehensive driving evaluation will be covered in their upcoming full review (1:56–2:11).

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Video Credits: Ziyaad Plaatjes and Isa Plaatjes
Driver: Nabihah Plaatjes
Filmed: 13 April 2026 - 20 April 2026
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Gear: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Feiyu Tech Vimble 3

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Transcript

14 seconds

Hi everyone, welcome to Let's Talk Z and we are here for the first impressions of which car is it?

22 seconds

The Mazda CX3.

27 seconds

Okay, so this is the Mazda CX3 and we're doing a first impression. Keep it short

33 seconds

and keep it simple. Tell me yours, driver.

38 seconds

Hi guys. Yes, welcome to Let's Talk today. Today we are first impressioning the Mazda CX3. Um, so it's the updated

46 seconds

Mazda CX3. We've had quite a few over the years. Um, what I like about Mazda is that you jump

54 seconds

in and everything is still the same. I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing from Mazda's side. Uh, because

1 minute, 2 seconds

nothing's changed over the years, even their screen. Um, I would say it's a good thing because

1 minute, 9 seconds

um, you're used to it and you know and you know what works and it's good for you.

1 minute, 13 seconds

No. Well, that's why I say I I'm happy with it because once I jump in, I don't have to find new things to do or new buttons or everything. I know where

1 minute, 21 seconds

everything is and across the Mazda range, it's similar as well. Um, I like the fact that they've kept the 1.5 L

1 minute, 30 seconds

naturally aspirated engine. You don't get, you've got the power, but you don't get this unexpected turbo. you know,

1 minute, 37 seconds

when you're trying to like overtake or trying to go a bit faster and then you get this unexpected turbo or you need the turbo and you have the turbo lag.

1 minute, 46 seconds

Yeah, they don't have that. So, I'm glad that they've kept it with the 1.5 L um naturally aspirated engine.

1 minute, 56 seconds

Okay.

1 minute, 56 seconds

Um and then well, it's we haven't really driven the the vehicle yet, but it's

2 minutes, 4 seconds

still comfortable. It's still got the performance. It's still got um the luxury. It's got all the tech and everything, but everything will be

2 minutes, 11 seconds

spoken about. I like the color though. I think it's called polymetal or something. And it's got like black accents around the fender and stuff. So, it's it's quite a nice color as well.

2 minutes, 23 seconds

But we'll show you in the first look what the vehicle looks like. They've got this cool new design on the the seat as well. Something quite different. and this gold accent in the back as well.

2 minutes, 36 seconds

This gold accent around the um air vents, but everything will be spoken about in our full review.

2 minutes, 43 seconds

Okay, thank you. Take it away, Issa. Visit our website www.ilosday.com.

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Thank you, Issa. And thank you to the driver. And I'm Nabia. I'm Zad.

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And I'm Issa. And we love Z.

Ziyaad Plaatjes is the Co-Founder of iloveza.com & Let's Torque ZA, the Founder of the After Fajr Grind Academy, a Radio Host for the longest running award-winning Motoring show in South Africa - Bumper2Bumper on Cii Radio, and a Brand South Africa Play Your Part Ambassador, who was named one of Mail & Guardian's Top 200 Young South Africans in the Arts, Entertainment, Film & Media Category.

He is a Bachelor of Commerce Honours graduate and has been running businesses since the age of 13. Ziyaad is a social media fundi and content creator, but has taken on many roles in various industries over the years. With his entrepreneurial skills and vast knowledge he assists individuals and businesses to grow and achieve their goals.

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