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Used 2021 Mazda CX-3 Consumer Reviews

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Bleau-Smith Alma, 05/11/2021
2021 Mazda CX-3 Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

It is easy to handle and in to drive. I had one in 2016 and bought a Mazda 3 and went back to. CX3. They are full of safety features without having to pay a lot of money. And right now Mazda has some very good financing programs

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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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Pefect small sized SUV

C.J, 08/28/2021
2021 Mazda CX-3 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Personally, I prefer a CX-3 rather than a CX-30 in terms of the size and fuel efficiency. Its basic trim also has the blind spot warning which a CX-30 basic trim does not have. It would be your perfect subcompact SUV if you do not care about the cargo size.

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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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