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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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Great Car

It’s a wonderful car great gas mileage I don’t have to worry about the winter in it getting to work it’s awd. Traci was a great sales lady couldn’t have asked for a better person.

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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Best car for a new driver in a major city!

Great little car! Meets all the needs of comfort and performance in a small frame. Slick design and has that Mazda Zoom Zoom when in sport mode. Excellent car for the value. I highly recommend this car!

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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Fun car!

Nice legroom, good fit for my 5’ height. Nice pickup on the highway. Super fun car to drive. Beautiful interior. Great layout of the instrument panel, also like the hidden storage in cargo area it’s perfect for iPads, backpacks etc.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Mazda owners for life

We are a Mazda family, have owned 3 before now, and just added our fourth with the CX-3! Terrific performance, great in snow with all wheel drive!

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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Good exterior design and interior design

This car met all my need. I lived in a compact city and I drive this car for commuting, so I don't need a big car. This car's size is perfect for this use, but might be too small for family use(the back seat and trunk is pretty small).

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

This car was SOOO much fun to drive. It's quick and the Sport mode makes for fun driving even in the city. To small for a family and I Had a kid so I had to trade for a CX-5.

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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It mite be the most reliable car

This car is great, perfect for me small suv all wheel drive. Just what I was looking for. Comes with rims moonroof and leather interior.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Love this car

I honestly was surprised with me falling in love with this car. I’m a small girl who’s always wanted a little small sedan, but after test driving my Mazda it just fit me so well. It has amazing features and even better safety features and the build is so stylish. I just 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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great value for high safety ratings

The Mazda CX-3 proved to be the best value for my daughter's first car. I did extensive research, and while this is a smaller SUV/crossover than some of the other SUV's I researched, it has amazing safety ratings (an IIHS top safety pick) and the gas mileage can't be beat (27 mpg city, 32 mpg highway). Since we were looking at used cars, we were able to get a significantly newer vehicle with far fewer miles on it than other smaller SUV's we were looking at while still being assured that our daughter would be safe when driving it.

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

traded in my bigger SUV for this car to save on gas. It gets great fuel mileage for an awd vehicle, It's got good get up and go, mechanically sound and does pretty well in the snow. Downside is how very small it is, would not recommend for anyone with children. Other then the very limited space (also the cup holders are in an awful spot and not user friendly at all) but if you're looking for something small and cheap on fuel this car is perfect.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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