Used 2018 Mazda CX-3 Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2018 CX-3, so we've included reviews for other years of the CX-3 since its last redesign.
Perfect vehicle if you don't use the backseat
Rob F, 04/22/2021
2017 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased my AWD 2017 Grand Touring CX-3 a little over a month ago now at 44k miles. After a month and 1k miles of my own put on it, I'm absolutely in love with this car. For starters, I'm a single guy at 6'2" so to clear up the sizing stuff - Headspace and legroom are excellent for me, neither an issue at all. The front seat is great, but where it would be an issue is if you're more of a football player build with broad shoulders. I'm about 190 and it fits me perfectly, but if you're 215+ or broad shoulders, front seat might be cramped width wise. Definitely not the car to get if you're hauling around a family - I have kept my backseats folded down (which allows tons of trunk room, has fit everything I needed to so far) except 1 time I had a couple 6ft buddies in the back seat and they were not exactly happy campers for the hour drive, but it was doable. Those two common complaints are certainly real, but if neither is an issue for you - this car is incredible. Interior is awesome, everything looks high quality and smooth. The tech is impressive, I haven't had a car with all that before, outside of having to pay Mazda for that software upgrade (50 bucks, no biggie) it all makes perfect sense. The exterior is awesome, mine is black on black wheels and the car looks great, excited to see the shine after I wax it this weekend for the first time. Best part about it is the driving. For comparison, my other car is an '06 Chrysler Crossfire 2 seater convertible with a Mercedes engine, and I'm not exaggerating when I say this CX-3's handling is similar to that. I live in Denver so take it up to the mountains every weekend so far, throwing it in Sport mode and attacking those winding mountain roads is so much fun, literally handles them as good as the Crossfire, it's wild. Going from an old Forester to this is a whole new world for my main car. The ride is also incredibly smooth and very quiet if you aren't performance driving and just want to cruise along. Gas mileage is 30+ even with AWD, sunroof is awesome, and the Bose sound system BUMPS. The heads up display thing took a bit to get used to, but I really like it now. Overall, an incredible machine. So long as the two big concerns don't apply to you, I can't recommend this enough. Drove a '17 Tiguan base model listed same price as this puppy and it was an absolute night and day difference. 10/10 recommend this car.
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JohnD, 08/26/2018
2018 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Back seat room is tight, pickup is pretty good but would be nice to have a little more HP. Car rides great and mileage is up to 29.5. Looks good and comfortable.
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BE AWARE-NO REMOTE TRUNK RELEASE
Nadine, 07/31/2018
2018 Mazda CX-3 Touring 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 19 people found this review helpful
This car, as sleek and full of gadgets may be , is lacking a very basic feature . Remote trunk release. So ,while unloading your shopping cart in the winter, first you need to remove your mittens/gloves, then make sure you find and push the correct button/tab to open the hatch. Unless your hands are freeze already, in which case you need to open the hatch from the inside. Good luck! This is inconceivable for a $28000 car . Thinking at competition offering even foot activated trunk release, for Mazda CX3 this is A Big disappointment!
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Marling, 01/13/2020
2018 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Love this car very comfortable love the inside i just love everything
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Went from putt putt to zoom zoom!
Marie Briggs, 02/25/2019
2018 Mazda CX-3 Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
No longer have little ones so it’s just my car. There is no comparison to my 2007 Kia Rio. The little guy was great while I had him but needed a serious upgrade. Now that I’m getting a little older I was looking for a little more clearance. Did a ton of research and for the price range the Mazda cx-3 was the best overall value. One final note my brother had a Mazda3 and put over 250,000 miles on it with just normal maintenance. This was great testimony to the quality of Mazda.
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