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Used 2021 Mazda CX-3 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

The Miata of Subcompact Crossovers

Brock L, 01/02/2021
updated 07/11/2022
2019 Mazda CX-3 Touring 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

After driving virtually everything in the subcompact and compact SUV class, my wife liked this the best. Found a virtually new 2019 FWD Touring in Soul Red Crystal with Sunroof/BOSE package. This is her daily, suburban driver. No kids. This is a vehicle for a single person or couple. It drives and handles great -- very maneuverable and easy to park. Peppy. It looks great and has a premium interior. Android Auto as added for $400 and windows tinted for $200 -- problems solved.

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5 out of 5 stars

Very Satisfying Mini truck

Mazda life, 12/25/2023
2019 Mazda CX-3 Touring 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I was long intrigued by the CX3 and decided to Trade my 2018 Mazda 3 hatchback base model for it and couldn't be any more happy its basically a mini CX5 but with much better fuel mpg. Hope one day Mazda will bring it back.

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Better than a MINI

Amy101, 08/27/2023
2021 Mazda CX-3 Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I fell in love with this little car the minute I laid eyes on it and I was disappointed when I found that they are no longer being sold in the US. I managed to find a certified used one with super low miles. I live in San Francisco where parking can be tricky and steep hills are everywhere. I am also not a big fan of SUVs. This car has no trouble going up the hills. It is easy to park and has more way more storage than the MiNi cooper. The handling is pretty good too. It’s the perfect car for a single person or even someone with a small kid but it I wouldn’t compte this w any other SUV out there. If you like a MINI but think you need something a bit more practical and economical, then this is the car. I’m hoping that they will bring it back in different trim levels so I can upgrade. Not sure why Edmunds is comparing it with other small SUVs. This car is a bit higher off the ground than the Mazda 3 but it is not an SUV. I would compare this car with the MINI and not with a subcompact SUV because that it is not. I feel it was classified as one for marketing reasons and people’s obsession with SUVs.

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209 Mazda CX3

Tom, 03/14/2019
2019 Mazda CX-3 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
15 of 59 people found this review helpful

This car is basically a 2 seater. The Mazda dealers in my area had no incentive to deal on a 2018 model. It was nowhere close to being the car I'm driving now, a 2012 Mazda.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my new SUV!

sfair, 03/01/2019
updated 03/07/2022
2019 Mazda CX-3 Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 44 people found this review helpful

My CR-V is very responsive and economical. It zips through traffic and is fun to drive!

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