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Mazda CX-3 (DK)

Subcompact Crossover

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Product Overview

Mazda CX-3 (chassis code DK) is an affordable subcompact crossover in production from 2015. It is available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.5 to 2.0 liters.

Essentially a taller Mazda2, the CX-3 is just about an unnecessary vehicle that confused consumers think is "cool".

Those who drive offroad, for work or leisure, need to think twice before pulling the trigger: the Mazda CX-3 is hardly the "offroader" that Mazda would like you to think. The Mazda CX-3 also comes with a high towing capacity.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 23%

Pros

Decent engine reliability

Cons

Bad 0-100kph time
No powerful engine options
Only available with small engines
Poor suspension setup

What external reviewers found

External score 63%

Pros

Fantastic all-wheel drive
Excellent standard equipment
Excellent safety features
Decent handling
Decent infotainment system

Cons

Poor fuel economy
Lack of standard safety features
Lack of practicality
Lacklustre infotainment
Lacks all-round refinement

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Specifications

Variants shown:

1.5d

1.5d 4WD

1.5d AWD AT

1.8 Skyactiv-D

1.8 Skyactiv-D AWD

1.8 Skyactiv-D AT

2.0 Skyactiv-G 121

2.0 Skyactiv-G 121 AT

2.0 Skyactiv-G 148 AT

2.0 Skyactiv-G 150 AWD

2.0 Skyactiv-G 150 AWD AT

2.0i

2.0i AT

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 59% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

The CX-3 was already one of the more engaging crossovers. The latest raft of updates have helped Mazda to pull even further ahead of the pack. The rev-happy petrol engine makes you feel like you’re making swift progress. The diesel version delivers reasonable pace, with the small turbo working hard to maintain power. It’s refined at a cruise, but a little strained once you ignore the upshift indicator.

Pros

Punchy petrol engine
Decent handling

Cons

Lacklustre infotainment

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 72% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

Mazda introduced the CX-3 to cater for the demand for compact crossovers. The neat exterior styling is matched by a simple yet smart interior. With smart looks, a classy interior and grown-up driving dynamics, it's a desirable choice. The Mazda is also very attractively priced, packed with standard kit and really cost-effective to run.

Pros

Best-in-class small SUV
Comfortable to drive
Decent infotainment system

Cons

Lack of space in the rear seats

carmagazine^[3]

Reviewer score 82% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from carmagazine have found:

The CX-3's AWD system uses 27 sensor signals to look not only at the car, but at what the driver is doing, too. It can then ‘predict' the torque split required for the conditions. On these tyres the car would definitely have been fine with front-wheel drive alone, but it wouldn't have been anywhere near as much fun. The studded tyres are illegal in the UK, though normal ones would have worked too.

Pros

Fantastic all-wheel drive
Fun to drive

Cons

Alternatives are more fun
No automatic gearbox

digitaltrends^[4]

Reviewer score 61% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from digitaltrends have found:

For the all-wheel drive model we tested, those numbers fall slightly to 27 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway. Both Honda and Hyundai offer high-tech safety features, but you have to work your way up the ladder before being able to check those boxes. The 2019 Mazda CX-3 comes with a three-year, 36,000-mile limited warranty.

Pros

Sleek styling
Attractive interior
Excellent safety features

Cons

Lackluster infotainment
Lack of standard safety features

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References

^ Mazda CX-3 2.0 Sport Nav+ 2018 review. [autocar].
^ Mazda CX-3 (2015-2020) review. [autoexpress].
^ Arctic role play: all-wheel-drive Mazda CX-3 tested to extremes. [carmagazine].
^ 2019 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring AWD Review. [digitaltrends].

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autocar[1]

autoexpress[2]

carmagazine[3]

digitaltrends[4]

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autocar^[1]

autoexpress^[2]

carmagazine^[3]

digitaltrends^[4]