Mazda is definitely on top of the game these days. I wasn't expected to think I'd rather have an CX-3 rather than the German variants! Although, to be fair, VW helps the Japanese brands these days ;)
+Bob I actually tried both, this is far more spacious. I am 6.2 tall and found Mazda3 a bit too small specially the headroom versus this guy is amazingly comfortable. I can actually tell you this is more comfortable than Audi Q3
+Protector of the Republic The only thing that they can improve for next gen is a bigger engine but other than that I love everything about this little guy :)
I test drove this car. It's gorgeous but very narrow and very loud. I ended up buying the Mazda3 hatchback, which is a lot quieter and roomier. Mazdas are just incredible cars.
I just wish it had slightly more space for being a CUV. Bought a Mazda 3 instead of this because it had a lot more room and similar ground clearance. This looks so good tho!
Eventually I want to downsize into a smaller hatchback This doesn’t qualify as an suv for me nothing in this class does so maybe this will be on my list in he future 🤔🤔
Great review! Bought a Ceramic Silver GT with FWD a month ago and love it! Apparently was the only one in the entire state of Ca. with FWD. Mazda seems to have only delivered AWD to its dealers initially. Averaging around 32-35 mpg in LA traffic.
I think I like my Mazda 3 better. You can get it in a 2.5 and the seats also go down. The Mazda 3 hatch has a more sporty sedan look to it which is more of my preference. Awd is cool but 0-60 in 8 seconds... My lord
That infotainment screen STILL looks like an after thought and just because Mercedes persisted on using it, did NOT make it more elegant on any center console whatsoever.
I could get a pretty well equipped Forester for 27Gs. The mpg is about the same and I could haul a lot more TP and let's face it: Isn't that what we all need? More TP?
looking into a small suv. if this one had privacy glass and center console storage then i might have considered it. my ford fiesta is a subcompact and even it has storage in the console. i don't like the hr-v because the rear door handles are too high up. i don't like the renegade because it has dual clutch transmission. guess now i'll go to the tiguan, rav 4, and escape.
I was truly pumped about this vehicle having a 2014 Mazda 3 but after seeing videos and then seeing it in person I was put off. The styling is nice and would work for a couple, but add kids and it is going to be a mess. The one thing that really irritates me is that you cant get this with a 2.5L engine that is way more robust then this engine. Considering it's size and weight not to mention the addition of AWD would have made all the more sense to include the 2.5 (or make it standard IMO) Hoping the 2017 Mazda 6 doesn't disappoint that's what I'm after next!
For the ones that are interested in buying a CX-3, these two acceleration videos are very useful th-cam.com/video/1eEgmXNpADs/w-d-xo.html (diesel) and th-cam.com/video/EGX7HVfaMBs/w-d-xo.html (petrol)
+Driven Car Reviews: Thanks Tom, appreciate your prompt feedback and honesty. Hopefully #InfinitiUSA will let you make some reviews of their upcoming vehicles, cause it's been years you've reviewed one. Always looking forward to your upfront and practical reviews. Keep it up!
+Ae Silvestre It has to do with timing. If I can't get a press car soon after a launch, my review becomes less relevant since everyone else and their brother has reviewed the vehicle. Notice I didn't do Mustang or F150? Same thing. It was six months before I could get a car from them so NYT couldn't justify doing the video. Something I completely understand.
Good looking car but overpriced for a 2.0 liter engine. That model shown is $29k and no homelink available for a 2.0 engine. I repeat 2.0 engine. I paid $34k for a new toyota highlander xle model with v6 3.5 liter 275 horsepower which is 135 horses more or almost twice the power. Manual shift +/- are opposite positions compared to other cars. I also have a Scion xB with a 2.4L engine for $17k... that is $10k less than the Mazda.
+scterka I thought that as well, but according to Wikipedia it's based on the Mazda2. I guess that's why the CX-3 actually weighs a few pounds less than the 3.
I'm not a Mazda guy but this is the best looking car they make!
I recently purchased a CX-3 GT AWD, over a similarly priced GLA250. So happy and glad with the purchase!
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similarly priced GLA? GLA 250 is $33K
When I grow up. I want to follow in the footsteps of you Tom Voelk. Everyone will love my Car reviews just as much as yours, hopefully.
+OnlineInTime Thanks OnlineIn Time! And good luck with your reviews.
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Mazda is definitely on top of the game these days. I wasn't expected to think I'd rather have an CX-3 rather than the German variants! Although, to be fair, VW helps the Japanese brands these days ;)
Love this car, so happy I own it :)
This is more than "just a hatchback!"
I bought a blue CX3 today, could not be happier :))
+parsani Congratulations! It's a great car. Enjoy it! :)
+parsani Just curious: why did you buy it over the Mazda 3?
+Protector of the Republic Thanks it is a very good buy indeed, and trust me I test-drove a LOT of cars including Audi Q3 :)
+Bob I actually tried both, this is far more spacious. I am 6.2 tall and found Mazda3 a bit too small specially the headroom versus this guy is amazingly comfortable. I can actually tell you this is more comfortable than Audi Q3
+Protector of the Republic The only thing that they can improve for next gen is a bigger engine but other than that I love everything about this little guy :)
I bought the Cx3 over the hrv after being a Honda owner for years. Best decision I ever made. Just love it so far!!
Cath F just curious but what made your decision switch from honda to mazda?
Is it reliable?
I test drove this car. It's gorgeous but very narrow and very loud. I ended up buying the Mazda3 hatchback, which is a lot quieter and roomier. Mazdas are just incredible cars.
I have a LOT of respect for Mazda always did....
I wish they would have tinted the back windows so that it looks more like an SUV and less like a hatchback.
I just wish it had slightly more space for being a CUV. Bought a Mazda 3 instead of this because it had a lot more room and similar ground clearance. This looks so good tho!
Eventually I want to downsize into a smaller hatchback
This doesn’t qualify as an suv for me nothing in this class does so maybe this will be on my list in he future 🤔🤔
Great review! Bought a Ceramic Silver GT with FWD a month ago and love it! Apparently was the only one in the entire state of Ca. with FWD. Mazda seems to have only delivered AWD to its dealers initially. Averaging around 32-35 mpg in LA traffic.
+Eliceo Herrera-Flores I bought a Ceramic Metallic GT also and I love it more than any car I've ever owned. Have fun with it!
Kinda reminds me of a Volvo and/ or Infiniti
die hard honda fan here, but i just love this thing!!!
I think I like my Mazda 3 better. You can get it in a 2.5 and the seats also go down. The Mazda 3 hatch has a more sporty sedan look to it which is more of my preference. Awd is cool but 0-60 in 8 seconds... My lord
Agree!! I love my 2015 Mazda 3s GT it's looks sporty love the wide body 👍🔥
That infotainment screen STILL looks like an after thought and just because Mercedes persisted on using it, did NOT make it more elegant on any center console whatsoever.
Holy smokes, that was a great review.
Well, I try.
Does it REALLY need twin exhaust pipes? cmon..lolololo
Im not sure why they didn't tint the rear glass like all other cross overs.
I could get a pretty well equipped Forester for 27Gs. The mpg is about the same and I could haul a lot more TP and let's face it: Isn't that what we all need? More TP?
looking into a small suv. if this one had privacy glass and center console storage then i might have considered it. my ford fiesta is a subcompact and even it has storage in the console. i don't like the hr-v because the rear door handles are too high up. i don't like the renegade because it has dual clutch transmission. guess now i'll go to the tiguan, rav 4, and escape.
I’ve heard the wind noise in these cars is pretty bad
I was truly pumped about this vehicle having a 2014 Mazda 3 but after seeing videos and then seeing it in person I was put off.
The styling is nice and would work for a couple, but add kids and it is going to be a mess.
The one thing that really irritates me is that you cant get this with a 2.5L engine that is way more robust then this engine.
Considering it's size and weight not to mention the addition of AWD would have made all the more sense to include the 2.5 (or make it standard IMO)
Hoping the 2017 Mazda 6 doesn't disappoint that's what I'm after next!
Chosen most by female engineers who do love their husbands..just saying.
I got the Titanium version today!! Love it!!
For the ones that are interested in buying a CX-3, these two acceleration videos are very useful th-cam.com/video/1eEgmXNpADs/w-d-xo.html (diesel) and th-cam.com/video/EGX7HVfaMBs/w-d-xo.html (petrol)
Sorry to say I own one of these and it is horrible. Lots of problems.
care to share more info? i'm seriously thinking of buying a used 2016-2017. any specifics would be helpful. thumbs up.
The best looking crossover in the world...not sure what's second.
Who uses that much toilet paper?
Haha! With all the pandemic stuff going on, I think you finally have an answer. :)
Yeah...a lot of cross-dressers these days...
Another great and informative review. Thanks Tom.
It's mAzda not mARzda/
What is sport mode for?
Hi Tom! Can you please do a review of the 2015 Infiniti Q70S or the Infiniti Q60S Convertible. Thanks!
+Ae Silvestre Probably not since I'm always trying to review the newest model car I can. There's always the possibility but...
+Driven Car Reviews: Thanks Tom, appreciate your prompt feedback and honesty. Hopefully #InfinitiUSA will let you make some reviews of their upcoming vehicles, cause it's been years you've reviewed one. Always looking forward to your upfront and practical reviews. Keep it up!
+Ae Silvestre It has to do with timing. If I can't get a press car soon after a launch, my review becomes less relevant since everyone else and their brother has reviewed the vehicle. Notice I didn't do Mustang or F150? Same thing. It was six months before I could get a car from them so NYT couldn't justify doing the video. Something I completely understand.
+Driven Car Reviews Point well taken. Still looking forward to your reviews. And thanks again Tom for your prompt response, really appreciate it!
Another great review, Tom. On point, informative, and entertaining as always.
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WHERE'S MY ARM REST ! I want onneeeee
Needs the 2.5L
Good looking car but overpriced for a 2.0 liter engine. That model shown
is $29k and no homelink available for a 2.0 engine. I repeat 2.0 engine.
I paid $34k for a new toyota highlander xle model with v6 3.5 liter 275
horsepower which is 135 horses more or almost twice the power. Manual shift
+/- are opposite positions compared to other cars. I also have a Scion xB
with a 2.4L engine for $17k... that is $10k less than the Mazda.
Nice review!!
2.0L 146 hp is pretty damn sad for $28k...vs my Speed3 2.4L 267hp $ $23k. No thanks Maz, I'll keep my speed3.
Not as sensible as the 2003 Matrix.
It's not based on the Mazda3?
+scterka It's based on the Mazda2, Scion iA architecture.
+scterka I thought that as well, but according to Wikipedia it's based on the Mazda2. I guess that's why the CX-3 actually weighs a few pounds less than the 3.
This guy takes it in the ass to review people's cars. I can tell.
amazing car