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Used 2017 Mazda CX-3 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

I love this car! (Notice I said car)

Ryan, 12/24/2018
2016 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Yes the CX 3 is a car disguised as an SUV. I previously drove a 2013 Dodge Dart SXT and the list of ways the the CX 3 out performs the Dart is endless. Mazda is a Japanese company but you would never know by driving the CX 3. The CX 3 drives closer to an Audi A4 or BMW 3 Series than a Honda or Toyota but is priced closer to Honda or Toyota. Keep up the good work Mazda.

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CX-fun!

J Clayton, 10/04/2019
2016 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I own a 2017 CX-3 Grand Touring. With the exception of an amazingly annoying center armrest that squeaks, the little CUV is amazing. Performance wise, it has more than ample pick up, and borders on too much power for such a small frame. The ride is good, nice and stiff. The interior is nothing less than artwork. The seats are comfortable, and I installed Google Play, as I wanted more than the OEM system could give. The car is small, and you do sacrifice back seat and boot space for the "impossible not to look at" curves. With research, I knew that going into it. I am a single, and carry few passengers. So, that's no concern for me. The back can more than adaquately accommodate one adult, or two small children (human or furry) comfortably. All in all, from my perspective, Mazda is still creating 'zoom-zoom'. I'm not sure what all these other folks have been driving.

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Every thing I wanted it to be.

frederic28, 04/06/2022
updated 07/25/2022
2017 Mazda CX-3 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Fun to drive, 28-30mph, AWD

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Great little car

Daniel Bauman, 05/25/2016
2016 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
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Zoom zoom love it

ca ca, 11/07/2016
2016 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
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2016 Mazda CX3

George P, 12/15/2016
2016 Mazda CX-3 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This was a nice vehicle with great gas mileage for an AWD vehicle. It also had lots of nice features for a vehicle in this price range. I would definitely recommend anyone looking for a small AWD CUV to try this vehicle. My girlfriend ended up purchasing a CPO BMW X1 instead of this vehicle but she was impressed with the CX3.

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Fun ride!

Rick, 09/23/2019
2017 Mazda CX-3 Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Just bought with only 8850 actual miles. Car is like brand new! Peppy, corners well, brakes very well, great fuel economy, engine is very quiet, great sounding stereo, sporty looking with cast aluminum wheels, nice red interior accents, love the SkyActiv Technology!

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Perfect little SUV....

Roger Rabbit, 08/01/2020
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2017 Mazda CX-3 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Been driving mine for 2 years now and I have no complaints at all! My 110 pound dog is comfortable in the back (seats down).. It handles nicely on the highway and on side streets alike and the interior is very nice looking and comfortable... If you want all wheel drive, seating for 4/5 and only need a little storage space this is perfect.

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Bought it

kat, 08/13/2016
2016 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 26 people found this review helpful

Got it home, car broke down in 30 mins. Very disappointed. Overall, the ride was nice, i liked it. But having it break down that fast was a deal breaker.

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Small Small Small

Ed, 01/28/2016
2016 Mazda CX-3 Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 48 people found this review helpful

Not much bang for the buck, We settle on a Jeep latitude for less money and a better warranty with more room, Extra electronic gadgets, 4 wheel drive on the fly My Daughter loves her new jeep

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Amazing ride

Mike, 07/02/2024
2016 Mazda CX-3 Touring 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
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What a great car. For an 8 year old vehicle, this thing moves. Feels much faster than 146 HP. Smooth ride. Lots of little paint chips in the Soul red, guessing the paint application isn't the best but at first glance, you would think it's a brand new 2024. Very impressed

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Great car

Kelly Roe , 05/06/2025
2016 Mazda CX-3 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
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Great car I love it

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Fantastic car

Wade, 04/06/2022
2017 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
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My CX-3 GT is 6 years old now and I love it since the day I bought it. No issues driving in snow with a good set of snow tires. This car has cost me nothing. Looking forward to the next 6 years. I usually buy and drive into the ground but it is going to last a while yet. 60000 miles so far. Best commuter car I have ever had. Fantastic fuel economy and fun to drive.

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Poor Suspension

Tren, 09/26/2023
2017 Mazda CX-3 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
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Owned it for 20k miles now. The suspension is not firm in a sporty or beneficial sort of way, but rather feels blown out and nearly dysfunctional. This in addition to the buzzy engine noise that makes it sound like its trying too hard makes the overall feel of the car very cheap. It is also deceptively small.

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I love driving this vehicle

Sas, 06/03/2018
2016 Mazda CX-3 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
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Handles nice

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This vehicle good for commute in town, for fishers

Boris Beynard, 10/30/2018
2016 Mazda CX-3 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
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This car ,that I two weeks ago sent to trade-in, 2016 Mazda CX-3 Sport AWD was created with very small interior, with micro small trunk,had very low acceleration.

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Feeling disappointed with my new CX5

Diane F., 01/19/2017
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2016 Mazda CX-3 Touring 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 5 people found this review helpful

Overall disappointing.. stereo poor, no hatch release from inside and no auto close for hatch, could use a little more leg room between front and rear seating...fuel economy extremely disappointing

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this car sucks

josh, 01/23/2024
2016 Mazda CX-3 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
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if you drop something between your seats . you have to stop your car unlock your vehicle open the back door an go under your seat to get it. i was in the middle of driving and tried to reach under my seat and my hand got stuck . i had to pull over and break the side of my seat to get my hand out. the cup holder positioning is in the way of your arms and the middle console is the dumbest thing i’ve ever seen . it’s so uncomfortable. the only good thing about this car is its fast and reliable . has bluetooth issues as well if you start your car up and walk inside . your car won’t connect back to your phone . you have to turn your car off and leave it for 10 mins .

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Zoom zoom 3

Anthony Novak, 01/23/2016
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2016 Mazda CX-3 Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
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still love it. just my size

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