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2017 Mazda CX-3 consumer reviews

$19,960–$21,210 MSRP range
side view of 2017 CX-3 Mazda
(48 reviews)
95% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.5
Interior
4.4
Performance
4.7
Value
4.6
Exterior
4.8
Reliability
4.9
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Funnest car to drive! Ever!!!

This car was designed with the driver in mind. A bit snug in the back but the way it handles in and out of downtown San Francisco traffic makes it such a pleausure to drive.

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

I've owned the CX3 for almost a year. I put a lot of miles on a car in a years time. So far its been great! It has met all of my expectations. The armrest over the cup holders is a little weird set up, but still works. I use the door cup holder instead. There's limited room for back seat passengers, but I knew that going into it. The car handles great, gets great gas mileage and travels in the snow with authority. When the back seats are folded down flat, you can put quite a bit of stuff in the back. Its a sharp looking car that performs well and delivers more than enough power for my needs. I would recommend this car highly. Nice job on the design Mazda!

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Somewhat dissapointed.

I bought this car for my wife and got the Grand Touring model. After receiving it I was surprised that it was lacking power seats for the driver also I could not adjust the homelink mirror correctly as it does not have much adjustment capability. The Grand Touring model is the best model and I can't believe power seats are not standard. They are available as part of a high price option. Otherwise we are happy with the cars performance. Seating is comfortable for the front seats. The rear is tight but we rarely have need for rear seating. The car is peppy and fun to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
3.0
Performance
4.0
Value
4.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car for the $$$$

Bought this car as the first college car for our son. Safety features and reviews are great! Found the car at cars.com and are thrilled with the deal. Thrilled with the entire process of quickly finding the car/color we were looking for to the closing of the sale.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun car to drive Zoom Zoom

I purchased hatchback and it's so sporty and fun to drive. It's a manul 6 speed that has a lot of pick up. It's awesome on gas at almost 40 mpg.

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Gorgeous AND a great personality!

This car is a great value with Navigation, xm radio, blind spot assist and rear cross-traffic alert. The interior styling is really pretty, gets great gas mileage for an AWD and I love the height from the ground.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
3.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
4.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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great commute car

This car is good for commuting. I had a nice performance, so if you have driven a "luxury " car and need something similar for just commute this is a food option without having to feel too mich of a difference on performance and comfort. I have owed Mazda before and so far it had been very reliable, low maintenance and great looks. Mazda used very good quality materials and the car last long without any issues other than normal car maintenance. Very recommend!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
4.0
Value
4.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Seats falling apart at 1 year old

I purchased this vehicle brand new. I have owned it for ONE YEAR and two months. I purchased the top of the line (GT Tech) thinking I was getting quality...couldn't be further from the truth. My car is primarily used to go to and from work. I work in an office and wear dress pants and skirts to work everyday, therefore nothing I wear would ever cause damage to the seats. The driver side seat is currently splitting and starting to fall apart. And the location under the leg that this is happening at is right under the hamstring....what would ever cause that to happen other than bad quality. I contacted Mazda Canada and they say this is "normal wear and tear" and will not do anything to cover the damage. Are you kidding me...these seats look like they are in a 10 year old car. This car is ONE YEAR OLD. This is on top of numerous problems with the computer system and the bluetooth system already being replaced. I will never ever purchase a Mazda again and recommend no one else to do so. The cars are of terrible quality and they are not willing to stand behind their product.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
1.0
Performance
4.0
Value
1.0
Exterior
3.0
Reliability
3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Fun car

Fun car to drive, stylishl design,lots of power and good acceleration merging on to hi ways . Touring edition came with sun roof, bose sound system and sport wheels well worth the upgrade over sport version, very happy with my decision and would recommend this vehicle

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
  • Does recommend this car
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Love at first sight

After driving my son's CX5 I knew then that Mazda would be my next choice. I drove only Ford's before my experience with the Mazda Zoom Zoom ! I truly love the way it handles and the warnings for blind spots

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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