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While American roads are dominated by big three-row SUVs and heavy electric behemoths, Mazda is proving that sometimes, less truly is more. The Japanese automaker has just refreshed its most affordable model, the Mazda Flair Crossover, and it costs under $10,000. For stateside buyers, though, it is forbidden fruit.<\/p>\n

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The Anatomy Of A $10,000 Crossover<\/h2>\n

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Built specifically to comply with Japan’s strict kei car regulations, the Flair Crossover is essentially a rebadged Suzuki Hustler. The dimensions are staggering when viewed through an American lens. At just 133.7 inches long, this four-door crossover is nearly two feet shorter than Mazda’s own MX-5 Miata (154.1 inches). Yet, thanks to a 96.9-inch wheelbase and a boxy, tall-boy roofline, it manages to comfortably seat four adults.<\/p>\n

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For the recent update, Mazda overhauled the active safety tech. The tiny crossover now comes standard with a millimeter-wave radar and monocular camera system, bringing pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, and lane-keep assist to a vehicle that costs less than a used side-by-side. Higher trims also benefit from a bolder grille and rugged paint options like Woodland Khaki Metallic.<\/p>\n

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Under the hood, you find kei car innovation rather than a massive displacement block. The Flair Crossover utilizes a 660cc three-cylinder mild-hybrid setup. The naturally aspirated base model churns out a modest 48 horsepower, while the turbocharged variant hits the legal kei car ceiling of 63 horsepower. Both are mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT), with power routed to either the front or all four wheels.<\/p>\n

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Pricing for the base 2WD XG trim starts at roughly $9,950 at current exchange rates. The fully loaded, turbocharged 4WD ZT tops out around $14,050. We will never see the Flair Crossover in the United States. Our highway crash standards and relentless appetite for high-speed cruising effectively lock it out. But as the average new car price in America continues to hover dangerously close to the $50,000 mark, Mazda’s sub-$10,000 urban runabout is a stark reminder of the brilliant packaging and affordability we’re missing out on.<\/p>\n

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