2019 Mazda CX-3 - Review and Road Test
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- In the popular sub-compact SUV/crossover segment the 2019 Mazda CX-3 is without a doubt the sportiest and least SUV-like contender. While fun can the CX-3’s superior handling and sharp styling make up for a cozy cabin and less than stellar cargo space? In this video Kelley Blue Book’s Micah Muzio examines the pros and cons of owning a Mazda CX-3.
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Just bought a 2018 Mazda cx-3 Grand touring with premium package certified piano with 14,000 miles traded in my Nissan Sentra for it. I love this car it's so much fun to drive and I don't need a lot of room just me and two puggles
How much did you pay for it before trade in?
I have this car and I absolutely love it. Very sporty looking and fun to drive. I get so many compliments 😊
@DThompson T I heard Mazda Service costs more than Toyota and Mitsubishi, plz give ur opinion and share your experience about reliability. Thanx
@@rajbrar9358 Not sure if its the same case with your country, Mazdas have a 3 year worth of free service and maintenance, parts too!
Has it been reliable?
Installment is it not expensive?
I bought this car and I am going to collect tomorrow 😊
In the compact SUV segment, the CX-3 is right up there with the best of them, and for driving experience, sitting at the top!
you guys do such great videos, always enjoy watching them!
Thanks! We're so glad you enjoy them! 😁
I need this lil thing. Perfect first car
Looks real gay tbh. Get a Kia Optima instead
Great review as always, Micah. You always put the fun into motor journalism. Also, if you're ever in Scotland, say hi!
Thanks for your support, Connor!
I have family out in Richmond and Oakland, CA (Scottish, but US citizens. They still have the accent 👌)
I have one. its great for 2 quite responsive and great on fuel. also awd is great in the winter
What I’m surprised no one ever seems to cover or mention is the raised seating position versus the Mazda3. It’s also a 10 way power seat with memory position versus the 3s 6-8 way power seats.
Ground clearance might be similar but your legs will actually be more at a 90 degree chair seating position more commonly associated with mid size SUVs.
I’m just shy of 6’2” and I’m much more comfortable sitting in this than a 3. A Mazda3 sits much lower and typically my knees are higher than my hip point (pointing towards the sky). Still comfortable just not ideal for someone of my height.
It all depends on preferences. If storage is more a concern than the Mazda3 from front to back is better. If you primarily care about sitting higher and having AWD. Get the CX3.
Thanks for the info
Specifically, the seating height above the ground in the CX-3 is 23.2 inches vs. 21.1 inches in the 3. Source: car and driver.
To chime in further, I'm 5' 11" and feel very comfortable in my 3, though I haven't been conscious of where my knees are relative to my hips.
Love this car more and more everyday!
You're right that both the Mazda 3 and the CX-3 have a similar ground clearance--Edmunds has the 3 at 6.1" and the CX-3 at 6.2". However, that's not all there is to the SUV quality of the CX-3 ride. The bigger difference between the two is the overall height (and visibility) that the vehicles provide. The 3 is 57.3" tall while the CX-3 is 60.9" That's ~4" taller without any significant increase in roll-over risk--the seat is 4" higher. I'm 6'3" but my wife's 5'6" and this difference in height is one major reason we went for the CX-3 over the 3. She drives like she's 5'10": more confident with greater visibility that the CX-3 provides. If you're doing reviews, a good rule to follow is to measure twice, edit once. Cheers.
What type of transmission? dual clutch, torque converter, or CVT...
Worthy to note my insurance quotes for different cars:
Ford Mustang GT = $230.00 / month
Ford Mustang Ecoboost = $230.00 / month
Honda Civic Sedan = $195.00 / month
Mazda Hatch = $195.00 / month
Mazda CX-3 = $100.00 / month
I also spend 5 days a week getting stuck in hours-long traffic. In the end, baby SUV and low insurance captured my heart!
Let’s say you want an SUV but you also don’t want an SUV 😂😂 brilliant
I've had my Mazda 3 since 2016. Never have I longed for Android Auto or Apple Carplay. Bluetooth is sufficient enough for me
sportsMike87 but it's nice to have tho
sportsMike87 I only need a aux jack. 😁
This is exactly how I feel. We have a 2018 cx9 GT and I have no real need for android auto.
Maybe you've never used it on a daily basis then gone without it...
What is that clear screen pops up out of dash over steering wheel??
What I like about the CX-3, no Turbo and no CVT. I’d choose this over Honda or Toyota for that one reeason. Honda and Toyota both have CVT.
I'm looking at getting a new 2019 still sitting on the lot touring trim with Bose and sunroof for 21k ceramic metallic silver
Yeah in 2016 I was choosing between this and the Mazda 3. Acceleration is a problem when merging onto highways in this car when I test drove it. If you don't care about AWD go with the Mazda 3
I love all of mazda's cars mainly the cx series.Mainly the cx-9
does this model come 7n a manual transmission version with awd?
I just bought mine! I’m honestly so excited
Wondering too.
How has it been? Good? Bad?
What car would you guys recommend for long trips about 2,000 miles average trip?
Right now I am driving a 2015 Nissan Altima that I love, but breaks my heart when I hit a pothole on a country road. I would like something a few inches higher where I wouldn't fuck up my vehicle that fast.
I think I’ll pass up on this car/suv thanks for the review
I really like the way it looks
Micah is the BEST!
Just test drove one of these but in the sport car looking red. Also considering a new 2021 model in the white and black
at first i wonder why so much views.. now i get it.. very Good Review...
I pick mine up tomorrow.
I love the Mazda cx3 off course I have one and it looks like a b777.
So the 19 sport doesnt have the heads up display??
What happened in Cabo that caused emotional scarring?
I'd take a CX-3 over a Toyota C-HR any day.
It's so hard to see out of the Toyota CHR, and when you sit in the back seats, you feel claustrophobic and the CVT saps the engine performance on the 2.0 liter. CX3 is a slam dunk for me.
@@dougchan8161 did you buy one?
@@jaycobmelo1904 Not yet.
Wonder if they refine the suspension🤔
Somebody knows if this is a good SUV??? I want to buy it
Any reviews regarding economical pls
Y’all are so awesome
just wished the had better brakes and just a little bit faster, love my cx3
Just curious as to which small SUV has more than enough power. I hear all small cars that get great mpg have small engines and no one who owns a porsche brags on its miles per.
Lol. I love this guy's reviews. So entertaining.
Glad you like them! 😁
Great Review Of Mazda CX-3. 😄
I'm not sure if this is 2019. 2019 doesn't have the maroon trimming or 2-toned seats. It has all leather seats.
I really love the CX-3. There's really no bad angle to this car.
S. D. H. maybe. I also think the wheels on the CX-5 are too small, which makes the car look funny. We can't really win, can we 🤷🏻♀️
Honestly, I'm 5'8 and pretty athletic.. I sat in the back seat of the Cx-3 just to get the experience of what my passengers would feel like and it was THE WORST cramped seating ever, even for a compact SUV. It was trash. Looks like it should seat 3 but I'd say maybe 1.5 at most, if you don't mind being super cramped. It doesn't make for a comfortable ride
S. D. H. You haven’t seen the new 2019 Jaguar E-Pace? LOL
People would get this over the hatchback because Some people (including me) don’t like how hatch backs look. Even tho they’re more practical
Juicy Bouche xxxpef you
They look the same to me
Juicy Bouche ME TOO, I thought I was the only one :)
can you tell me the length of the car in inches?
HI, I have a question: I own a Mazda3 here in Colombia where services are recommended to be done every 5000 kilometers (3106 miles) which I think is waay too often! I want to know the maintainance in the United States. I found out in Canada is every 8000 mi which is12874 kilometers and when I made the conversion I was shocked, but I also noticed that the said maintainance is made to canadian driving conditions which made me wonder that check ups in Colombia are more often because of the poor quality of our streets... Anyway too much info for such a little info tip I wanna know. And yes im typing this in all KBB Mazda reviews :)
Every 3000 miles we get oil changes usually
Do you guys think this would be a a good first car?
Mazda có một thiếu kế rất đẹp với nhiều mẫu xe dạo gần đây. like !!!
How much are these?
mazda 3 and cx3 2 different cars. I encourage anyone to drive a cx3 love it
the reviewer is on point.
i really like this car, i have the yaris ia which is based on the same platform. i would defintely buy this second choice. i just dont think this car is an suv
Where does the crosstrek fit in this comparison I feel like it's a hard vehicle to find a direct competitor to
Crosstrek is slower and handles much worse.
My 2016 CX3 AWD touring is always in the shop...A/C issues..navigation issues...wheel bearing issues..beware.
Micah is always walking away at the end of the reviews, where is he going?
the hood and the interior space almost have the same length lol
Nothing to see here 2019 model has improved more than the 2018 it would be a waste to get the 2018 since it is the same as the 2016-2017 models. 2019 improved interior, better ride , improved sound dampers, 2 more hp to engine, center console improved. Nothing reported on the infotainment system if it has been improved since the current is very laggy and buggy and Nav system is not detailed as others in class. CX3 is still worth a look at also among standard features, there is the Smart Brake Support, Mazda Radar Cruise Control . As well, the manufacturer has added a few more options which include power driver’s set with memory, a heated steering wheel, and full-color driving display.
The HRV looks cheap. CX-3 has better style even though it's smaller inside.
True and the HRV doesn't have blind spot monitoring on the driver's side and has a camera on the mirror on passenger side. Really a camera? Keep thinking someone will break it off. Honda needs to get updated with some features for sure.
good review. mazda is emotive
Subcompacts as a whole don’t make sense. But the CX-3 takes that to a new level...
It sounds like he really wants to say "this is a silly vehicle in a silly segment, so it actually works."
cx-3 looks good for sure, but trust me...if you're 5'10" or taller over time you'll wish the front seat had more room, plus you'll want more options to adjust the steering wheel as well. plus, the arm rest is a joke and if you have any drinks in the cup holders with arm rest down, its hard to grab them and use the knobs to adjust the volume can be difficult as well and make you use them in an uncomfortable position. and not last but least, don't get me started on the infotainment software...its so poor and lacking.
That arm rest looks chintzier than the one in the Nissan Versa - which at least is covered in the same fabric as the seats.
2019 model has improved more than the 2018 it would be a waste to get the 2018 since it is the same as the 2016-2017 models. 2019 improved interior, better ride , improved sound dampers, 2 more hp to engine, center console improved. Nothing reported on the infotainment system if it has been improved since the current is very laggy and buggy and Nav system is not detailed as others in class. CX3 is still worth a look at also among standard features, there is the Smart Brake Support, Mazda Radar Cruise Control . As well, the manufacturer has added a few more options which include power driver’s set with memory, a heated steering wheel, and full-color driving display.
@@hnnotyy I bought a 2019 and have zero regrets..
so sick of top trims being the one reviewed but at least i know i might as well get a mazda 3 or even better a rogue for practically the same price
Does a 65inch tv fits on this mazda cx3 ?
I can barely fit my 55 inch samsung on mine and im 5,8
This reviewer is tops. I come to KBB now before motor trend or car & driver. Kudos to the team as well.
The base model with front wheel drive and manual transmission gives good performance with the 146 horsepower engine but the AWD automatic does not. The much heavier AWD versions need at least 10% more power to compensate for the added weight but that is not an option. All that is needed is a software upgrade to make the power because this same drivetrain produces 10% more power in other Mazda models. Sadly, Mazda has not done this even though AWD CX-3 owners have been complaining about the lack of power for years.
I like all the vehicles in this class, but the Mazda is one of, if not _the_ best looking & driving "sub compact" CUVs out there. It may not be the most practical, but who cares? I don't.
Looks good
TOYOTA chr? Or Mazda Cx 3?
The whole subcompact SUV thing doesn’t make much sense to me. Many of them aren’t that much cheaper than the compact SUV that sits above them, and pretty much all of them are ridiculously underpowered. Not to mention that cargo space is rather small compared to a compact SUV or even a mid sized sedan.
thecarelectronicguy Yes they are cheaper after you count in haggling
The main reason for these subcompact SUVs popularity is due to the current compact SUVs are getting much larger with every redesign.
mazda2 wanted a "wagon" but go even further so they can also reach that popular category.
as for me, i originally wanted to buy a mazda2, but I'm afraid I'll be throwing money for mods and so on, so i bought this instead and be happy with keeping it stock.
Different people ,diferent taste... Most sub-suv purchase by women for easy parking in tight space but big enough for medium size adult
It's for Urban dwellers. People want more space without having to get a huge suv.
Love Mazda!!
I’m late but I still want it!!!
Like it, but why not just get the 3? And why so much black plastic on the exterior?
67tomcat no AWD
In 2016, I looked at the CX-3 but ended up getting an used Mazda5. I saved $12k, got sliding doors, spacious 2nd row, emergency 3rd row and 71 sq ft max cargo space. The CX-3 has too many deal breakers.
So you bought a small mini van instead of an AWD CUV. That's what you call trying to justify a compromise. For utility, a Mazda5 is a good choice, but it's no CX-3. It's the antithesis of sexy - a basic FWD box.
The more I watch Micah, the more I become enamored.
One day I will have him.
So it’s exactly like the 2016? lol. The reviews were very similar.
If you are a big guy good luck getting in and out of the vehicle. rented one and its not easy. deff test this before you buy
Great job Mazda! Beautifully executed! Absent of Toyota's inherent genetic cheap interior quality (C-HR) or Honda's mediocre/boring exterior design (HR-V). Like other Mazdas, the CX-3 looks way more expensive than it is!
"... but, really, if logic drove all our car buying habits, we wouldn't have a whole category of vehicles that sit just high enough that we can all pretend they are not hatchbacks." Genius copywriter, Micah, as always!
can you get this car with a manual transmission and awd?
Not in the USA.
I'm here for Micah.
The Subaru Crosstrek starts at about $21,000-something, has 8.7" of ground clearance, has more passenger room, and it comes with AWD standard. Only problem I'd have with it is the CVT, but it's one of the better CVTs on the market, and you still have the option of a 6-speed manual trans. If I were looking at a CUV at this price, I would look at that first.
Nope!!!
Crosstrek rides like a stagecoach, doesnt handle well at all.
how much $$$$$ ?
The problem is that the CX-3 is not based off of the Mazda3 but rather it's based of the smaller Mazda2 which is why the CX-3 is so cramped for space. Once Mazda decides to redesign the CX-3 off of the roomier Mazda3 (instead of off the Mazda2) then it will be worth considering but until then, it's just too cramped to serve the practicality function that should be associated with the category that it's slotted in. I will definitely consider it once it does switch to the Mazda3 chassis.
How about fuel cost?
Seems to me you are not driving the 2019, it's a 2018, Dead giveaway is the front grill. Count the bars there are 7, In 2019 there are 8. I believe I may be correct.
This and the alfa stelvio are the only Crossover i would recommend
Royhan Why?
They’re two completely different cars for completely different purposes, I’m not sure what you’re getting at...
@@thecarelectronicguy687 both are very sporty and handle great!
I just got myself one of these
Is it fun? Is it reliable?
@@andrewpolyak2069 ngl, fucking love it.
Just got a 2018 pre-owned GT with premium package for 21k with 14,000 miles on it
Why isn't the Subaru cross trek in the comparison
cuz its boring/
What's the point of getting this car over a loaded Mazda3 hatchback?
Natsu Dragneel None, unless you absolutely have to have the AWD
AWD, higher seating position which is a must for some people
AWD is about it. That's that keep me from the hatch and Iv regretted not getting a 2.5 Mazda3 touring ever since. Just get the proper power plant which is the 2.5. Makes the car feel a lot more lively. Cx-3 doesn't have a lot of power because everything from the 2.0 that made it great got re worked just to get it to fit. I.e. Exhaust manifold or intake manifold
The key is the exhaust manifold. The Skyactiv-G is optimized for a long path length in order to effectively run valve overlap for improved exhaust scavenging. The 2.0 Skyactiv-G in the CX-3 is handicapped with a traditional exhaust manifold, just as the Skyactiv-G that was in the previous-generation Mazda3.
+thecarelectronicguy - First you say none, then you say AWD. You truly ARE a genius.
I love Mazda, but the squeaky armrest kills this one dead for me, and I am not kidding. That would annoy the sh!t out of me for the duration. Cannot stand rattles, squeaks and buzzes in cars. I'll put up with them if I have to, but a totally unnecessary one right from new? No way.
The new Kona is going to give this a run for its money
FedoraMcGentlesir they’re definitely probably the most directly comparable sub compact crossovers now. Similar size and storage.
It only took years !
The Kona is ugly af compared to the CX-3
I hear the Kona is pretty quick however.
Nope it is not its cheap ass F*ck
This is so freaking cute and I want kt
Where's that Zack guy that used to do reviews?
Aaron Brown works for Honda
This not a 2019 model
next time put a warning label before showing a scary dude in the backseat
Omg I LOVE my CX3!! Its my little cupcake!
I test drove this. It look large and plump on the outside but once you get it it's cramp and enclosed. The door comes up so high you get a small window to look through. The back windows are tinted which makes the visibility worse. The gas paddle is hard while the steering wheel is light, there's a disconnect there, especially when turning. It feels like driving a box. I would recommend a hatch back instead of this.
Smaller than a hatchback, less full efficient and more expensive so what's not to like?
You buy this for the AWD and the styling.
Throw in a slightly more powerful engine and fix that armrest and it would be golden.
LAKings4TheCup that arm rest is terrible. A deal breaker for me.
And make the back seat room about 2" more in all directions, and add more cargo space. Wait, I just described a CX-5, which outsells the CX-3 by many multiples.
Mazda Europe sells a much more traditional armrest which can be swapped in place of the one which comes standard in most 2016-2018 CX-3s. Still covers the cups holders and requires you lift it to operate the e-brake, but that is an interior design flaw which is fixed in the just-announced 2019s.
Who is that Greek god in the back seat
Mazda CX-3, a car for when you need AWD but the CX-5 is to big. I love the look of the CX-3 (well all mazdas but the CX-3 stands out) but uhhh mazda3 hatch with a manual is a lot more logical
That was exactly my thought that's why I got the Cx-3. Plus I'm a single guy and don't need a lot of room