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Used 2018 Mazda CX-3 Consumer Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

Just bought and still learning

Elena T, 02/21/2018
updated 02/24/2021
2018 Mazda CX-3 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful

I am 5'3" and looking over the hood is a problem....I had to buy a tail bone cushion to raise me up another 2" so that I can see over the hood.....The hood should be slanted down a little for better visibility for short people.....I am still trying to learn all the electronics and there is many to learn and understand...I have not checked miles per gallon and it has a small gas tank.Back seating is bad...and radio cannot be turned off unless all is off.....GPS had to be updated as soon as I got it and it was a pain trying to update the card.....finally found a site that helped with my Mazda GPS update.... no cargo space one minion could fit

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2 out of 5 stars

Cute in and out...but that's it. NO TRUNK RELEASE!

Rich, 11/20/2018
2018 Mazda CX-3 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 17 people found this review helpful

Other than being cute in and out, engine is very under powered especially when more that one person inside. If you haul 4 people, expect to switch on Sport mode, meaning no OD in order to keep the revs high and mpg low. Car has no trunk release of any kind, not even the inside push button that any basic car has. For a $27,000 car, this is sooo cheap. Wished I catch it before buying. Cargo/trunk is the size of a Honda Fit. Even that has remote trunk release- inside button AND key fob. No Android Auto and Apple CarPlay if you want your phone paired. Honda has it on all its cars. This car is OK for ONE person that doesn't do shopping and only wants to drive a "cutie" with useless 19" wheels. Don't waste your money if you want more that that.

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5 out of 5 stars

Esthetically pleasing.

Rochester17, 06/04/2018
2018 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful

4 wheel drive is safer on snow day.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great little vehicle

EDDIE MIXER 41, 02/06/2020
2017 Mazda CX-3 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

The MAZDA CX-3 is small in size a true 4 seater small trunk but super fun to drive. It handles like a sport vehicle and agile in my opinion. Would had kept it if not for the small size. So in honor to that experienc, I opted for moving to a bigger size with the new MAZDA CX-5. I hope this vehicle give me a similar experience as the cx-3 did for me.

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5 out of 5 stars

a real looker people stare at it .

carl, 11/08/2018
2018 Mazda CX-3 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful

it is a great car on the highway...……….

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