Used 2019 Mazda CX-3 SUV Consumer Reviews
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Best compact SUV by a mile
Jim, 10/17/2018
2019 Mazda CX-3 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
104 of 108 people found this review helpful
The Mazda CX-3 handles better than any other car in its class. I test drove five other vehicles including the Mini, and the Mazda was easily the most fun to drive. My fuel economy to date has been excellent, better than expected. Seat comfort is very important to me for long trips, and once again the CX-3 provides very supportive and comfy seats that come very close to my old Volvo. Love this compact SUV and the high end feel inside and out.
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Miata In CRV Wrapper
Oden Hoffer, 06/14/2019
2019 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
53 of 55 people found this review helpful
If I had to choose one car for all around purpose, light duty, good gas mileage and over all performance, this car may be the one. I like the color and the fact that it's small, easily cleans and shines well. People have gone out of their way to approach me and praise the paint color. Passengers have complimented me on the ride. More importantly, I find it a comfortable and affordable vehicle to drive thus far. It is easy to enter and depart from. Front seats feel roomy for a small vehicle. In the GTX which I purchased is very comfortable and fairly quiet. The family enjoys the sun roof and riding environment and experience. I chose this vehicle because it was obtainable in my price range with an upscale package that included some accessories that are missing on many more expensive cars. Navigation, Lane Change Assist, Gravity Assist, Back-up camera with warning assist is just a part of the package. I have a twenty year old Miata and just replaced tires, brakes and plugs on it. It is still very dependable, but smaller and more cramped. I like the CX3 seating better for long trips. It is quieter than Miata, not quiet as good in corners, but darn close. I normally get better gas mileage with CX3 because I am more relaxed while driving. I like having the sport size platform of Miata, with some added head room and a little more living space. Although I average 31mpg, I often find my gas mileage about 41mpg. It seems best during sustained speeds of 60mph or less. Average mileage decreases with speeds over seventy. Twenty-seven miles per gallon is sill okay for speeds between seventy and eighty. Most of my driving is on rural roads.
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What a fun to drive, safe little crossover
JTS, 12/08/2018
2019 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
54 of 57 people found this review helpful
I've owned my CX3 for several months now and I find myself enjoying the drive more and more. Sure its small but you should know that in research. Test drive it. The car fits my family needs just fine. I'm 6' 2", my wife if 5' 4" and I have a 3.5 year old. A front facing car seat provide comfortable space for my wife and daughter. That was going to be the deal breaker. I wanted a small, fun car that I could drive in the winter. Already I've snagged a few small parking spots that others dare not. I've been averaging 33 MPG overall. Many times I hit 34/35 mpg for long drives. The car is responsive with the suspension being the start in my book. I like the slightly stiff feel which give an athletic sportiness. Also driving around the city it has a decent amount of pickup and just feels zippy. Flat out acceleration is not going to take your breadth away however. I just opted for the $399 android auto/apple car play upgrade which I consider a must. The entertainment now is complete and I used Waze and Spotify a lot. The trunk is quite small but I've managed regular grocery runs. This car is my commuter and option to take to Mt Rainier with AWD. I think the buyer should be in the marker for a small commuter, fun to drive that can seat adults in the back only on few occasions. Oh yeah and it happens to be the best looking small crossover period.
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Happy with my choice!
Kelsey, 01/15/2019
2019 Mazda CX-3 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
46 of 50 people found this review helpful
I chose this car because of the price (especially 0% apr), AWD and comfort while driving. I dont have kids nor much use for my back seat, so the small backseat area doesnt affect me at all, and with the seats down there can be plenty of storage space. I haven't had any problems yet with the rain or snow, and feel much safer driving in those conditions than I did in my Prius! My one complaint is the small gas tank - although I get good gas mileage I find myself stopping to fill up for often than I would like. I love my seat warmers, climate control, bluetooth functions, safety and design of my CX-3.
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Pewter is a cool color
Mike Cary, 07/26/2018
2019 Mazda CX-3 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
37 of 41 people found this review helpful
The reviews are correct, this is a well styled and provides a snappy ride. The cargo and rear seat are small but that is fine, we use our truck for other things. This is for a commute and a fun drive on a nice day. It sure looks nicer than the competition in this class.
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Best In Class
LitecoinJoe, 09/06/2018
2019 Mazda CX-3 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
37 of 43 people found this review helpful
If your main gripes about the cx3 is no tinted windows and no remote trunk release, then you really don’t derserve to be driving a Mazda. The 2019 cx3 is without a doubt the best in the subcompact class for looks, drivability and handling, nothing comes close for the price. My only gripe is no Apple car play, which is an inexcusable omission by Mazda, but is said to be available at a later date though, so all is good. Highly recommended the 2019 Mazda CX-3 Sport AWD w/i-activsense pkg!
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fun car to drive
chuck, 07/13/2019
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2019 Mazda CX-3 Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
great price...good fuel economy..5 star safety and fun to drive. Back seat and storage is smaller than I would like but that is a small drawback since there are only two of us. Really enjoying. Got package with safety features and I highly recommend.
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Love it!
LauraT, 03/12/2019
2019 Mazda CX-3 Touring 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
I've owned my CX-3 for 3 weeks, am very happy thus far! Bought it specifically for the small size (I rarely have back-seat drivers). While not a race horse, the car accelerates well, and is quite zippy. The tight ride makes it easy to drive, feels very nimble. Interior is superior to other small SUV's I tried, and its safety features were a primary motivation for selection. The "leather-like" seats are surprisingly comfortable. I've only filled up once - got 30/gallon for mix of city/highway. I do wish it had autoplay Apple, and an auto-trunk opener, but those weren't deal-breakers for me. If you want a small SUV at a very reasonable price, take this one for a test drive - you may enjoy it as much as I do!
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A Great Driving Experience
Les Y, 08/26/2019
2019 Mazda CX-3 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Everything what was stated about how great this car handles is true. The safety features are amazing (adaptive cruise control), the "brake hold" is going to save my legs and back in bumper to bumper traffic. The comfort level was fantastic.
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Zoom Zoom
rambo, 12/03/2019
2019 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Punchy engine & great responsive driving. Redesigned interior seems to offer more space to rear passenger compared to previous version
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