Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
27 City / 32 HWY
Horsepower
148
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sarah D
The Mazda cx-3 is the safest car around!
I love all of the safety features in the Mazda cx-3. The car knows when you are starting to drift out of your lane and will beep. If you are blinker is on and someone is in your blind spot it will beep. It also has auto break for when a car in front of you comes to an abrupt stop. Additionally I love the little projection screen that shows you the speed limit at all times, and also shows your navigation so your eyes can stay on the road while driving.
accountCircle Jessica H
The perfect size and price sport SUV.
I love my car, it's the perfect size and the technology features are amazing. The handsfree call, text and GPS features are extremely safe as well as the blind spot sensors and the sensor about staying in your lane. My only complaint is that the gas tank is only 10 gals.
accountCircle John T
Mazda cx-3 does not disappoint.
I have only had it for a week, but so far I really love the handling. It corners great and has good acceleration. The controls for radio, a/c, etc are very intuitive. The amount of cargo space is perfect for my needs, but I can see how it would not be good for a family.
accountCircle Candace S
Mazda cx-3 mini SUV not for larger passengers.
The safety features are a major plus. They include: distance monitoring, blind spot monitoring, lane assist, and a backup camera. I greatly enjoy the Bluetooth capability. However, the set up for android auto is incredibly annoying as when you are attempting to say navigate to a destination, you cannot easily pull up said destination on google maps via android auto, and it does not allow you to use your phone whatsoever to pull up the destination. The location of the buttons on the center console leave much to be desired as any heavyset passenger will constantly end up hitting the volume button and thereby muting whatever you are listening to in the vehicle. The car drives like a dream with the above mentioned exceptions.
accountCircle Rachel M
The car has 12 speakers which is awesome.
So far I really love this car. The all wheel drive is amazing. I think it handles in the rain very well and is spacious enough for trips. I think it is very reliable and the Mazda app is awesome because it’ll alert me if I left a door unlocked or if the tire pressure is off.
accountCircle Israel R
Great car for the price!
Mazda cx 3 is a great car for its size. It runs smoothly and looks great. The other issue with this vehicle is the acceleration of the vehicle. Car speeds up slowly which is disappointing when entering the highway. Drive great on the highway. Backseat space is small. Not big enough for tall people.
accountCircle Leanne S
It is a great ride and fun to drive no matter how you drive or where.
I have only had my car for a short period of time but I have no complaints about it. It is a smooth ride and great experience. It looks sleek and cool and I have gotten nothing but compliments on it since I have gotten it. The design of the car is so clean looking and I absolutely love the pearl mica color that it came in. I could not recommend this car more.
accountCircle ANGELA F
Fantastic and feels safe to drive in any condition. Comfort and dashboard.
It is very comfortable and rides smoothly. The features and dashboard are easy to read and the safety features make me feel more comfortable driving. I never liked driving until I got this vehicle. Being higher up is definitely a better option but this is not a bulky SUV with a lot of blind spots. I feel comfortable driving it in any type of weather and the red color is beautiful.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Cara Weatherell
Several issues for a brand new car
I have had several issues with this vehicle. I have a 2019 CX-3 and at first loved the car. I have had non stop issues with the air conditioning (it was replaced once and is no longer working again), the passenger seatbelt sign dings even when no one is sitting there/ nothing on the seat,the screen in the car is glitchy and will switch from different apps on its own, the cup holders are next to all the buttons so liquid often gets stuck in all the buttons (also not convenient if you have a pet in the front seat, they touch all the buttons), and you are unable to use the touch screen while driving making you look down at all the buttons to switch from say music to maps.
accountCircle R. Case
Was expecting more from this car
The car had a strong burning smell, which after 4000 km, seems to have mostly cleared up. It has terrible cup holders and there are a lot of rattling and buzzing noises when I drive it. I took it into the dealer and they said they could not reproduce the noises but I hear them on a daily basis. The rotors (I believe) are very rusted (I can see the plate inside the wheel) - makes the car look awful. The car is only 2 months old. I bought this because I have a 2012 Mazda 3 which has been a good car. The new 3s are awful looking so I decided on the CX 3 but I am annoyed by the issues listed above.
accountCircle Ava M
2020 Mazda cx-3 car review from 18 year old.
The build of this car is very nice. It is small and easy to fit into small spaces. The backseat could be larger, as well as the seats bigger. The trunk is a good size. The car lacks two cup holders for the driver and passenger which is a very inconvenient thing.

Mazda CX-3 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Sport
148 HP 29 MPG 5 Seats
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2020 Mazda CX-3 Owner Reviews

4.45
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4 stars 20%
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accountCircle Candace S on April 25, 2021
Mazda cx-3 mini SUV not for larger passengers.
The safety features are a major plus. They include: distance monitoring, blind spot monitoring, lane assist, and a backup camera. I greatly enjoy the Bluetooth capability. However, the set up for android auto is incredibly annoying as when you are attempting to say navigate to a destination, you cannot easily pull up said destination on google maps via android auto, and it does not allow you to use your phone whatsoever to pull up the destination. The location of the buttons on the center console leave much to be desired as any heavyset passenger will constantly end up hitting the volume button and thereby muting whatever you are listening to in the vehicle. The car drives like a dream with the above mentioned exceptions.
accountCircle Asia S on February 21, 2021
All the buttons and widgets in the center of the car.
Very reliable, good on gas, takes around 35 to fill up the tank and I haven't had to get any type of repairs so far, I have had it since November of 2019. The car makes me feel safe, and i'd definitely recommend to other moms, the only little complaint id have would probably be the amount of trunk space, other than that, smooth riding, and no complaints from me.

Ranks #20 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2020 Mazda CX-3 has an average owner rating of 4.53 out of 5 which ranks it #20 of 32 other Compact SUVs.

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Ranks #9 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2020 Mazda CX-3 has a combined MPG of 33 which ranks it #9 of 32 other Compact SUVs.

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Safety & Reliability

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