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2016 Mazda CX-3 consumer reviews

$19,960–$21,210 MSRP range
side view of 2016 CX-3 Mazda
(58 reviews)
87% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.1
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.6
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Best car decision I've ever made!

This car meets all my needs and goes above and beyond what I was looking for. The only things missing for me are a built-in garage opener and remote start.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I have ever had.

The best value love my car. Would recommend Mazda cars to anyone they last forever. Would buy another one. The SUV is next. Love it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Mazda

I really enjoy this vehicle it?s a good reliable car! It?s perfect for when I travel for work and gets me where I need to be safely. Has a really good sound system!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car with Style

The CX-3 is so comfortable and roomy inside. The backseat is lifted a bit which reminds me of stadium seating. The car comes with a turbo engine but does so well on gas economy.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Nicest car I've owned.

It comes with an awesome moonroof/sunroof. Excellent stereo. Handles very well. There are console cup holders as well as cup holder in each of the 4 doors. It came equipped with a navigation system, safety system and Sirius XM, all very convenient. I can't say enough about it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Value For Price

This is my 3rd Mazda and definitely won't be the last. I keep going back and fourth between Mazda's and Volkswagen's. I am a die hard Volkswagen fan but have a love/hate relationship. Any Mazda I have ever owned I never had any issues with. This is my first Suv which I was surprised by all the features this car has. The only thing I do not care for which is why I didn't give the interior a 5 star is because the storage. In future models they should add a deeper glove box which allows storage. Also they should make it a solid color interior without the maroon. I plan on changing this in time myself with some fabric paint and painting the maroon panels to black.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Sexy little vehicle with an attitude.

I?m a girl in my twenties, I have a boyfriend of 1 year and a big 90lbs dog and this vehicle is absolutely perfect. I have the GT trim, with a white exterior and a white leather interior and I get so many compliments on it. Easily the most fun car to drive I own. Not much storage for a family - but perfect for my life.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Looks great, drives great, feels great, is great!

After test driving Honda Civic, Ford Focus, Hyundai, and a few others this is the best of it's class and in a class of it's own Mazda hit a home run with this car....no brag....just fact.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car

Fantastic car love to interior style and the body style one of the most comfortable cars I have drove in that class love the gas milage and lots of gadgets

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Sexy Compact AWD

This is a cool compact AWD hatchback. After months of online car comparisons narrowed it down to this or a Honda HR-V. It was a tough call but the Mazda is just sexier. Got the Grand Touring trim which has all the bells & whistles. Love the blind spot monitors. Getting lots of compliments.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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