2018
Mazda CX-3
Starts at:
$20,110
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92 mi away -
$13,400 $300 price drop120 mi away
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Notable features
Low-speed automatic emergency braking now standard
New suspension, transmission and steering tuning
Heated steering wheel now available
Five-seat subcompact SUV
Front- or all-wheel drive
Mazda Connect multimedia system standard
The good & the bad
The good
Interior quality
Attention to detail, inside and out
Ground-hugging stance
The bad
Small backseat
Small cargo area
Modest ground clearance
Available cars near you
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92 mi away
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$13,400 $300 price drop120 mi away
Safety review
Based on the 2018 Mazda CX-3 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
- Overall rating
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5/5
- Combined side rating front seat
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5/5
- Combined side rating rear seat
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5/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating driver
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5/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
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5/5
- Overall frontal barrier crash rating
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5/5
- Overall side crash rating
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5/5
- Rollover rating
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4/5
- Side barrier rating
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5/5
- Side barrier rating driver
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5/5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
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5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
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5/5
13.8%
Risk of rollover
- Side barrier rating driver
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5/5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
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5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
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5/5
13.8%
Risk of rollover
Factory warranties
Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles
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Comfortable, interior is quiet
Pleased, I expected as a small car that the ride would be bumpy. It rides like a larger car. No under carriage noise. No window noise. Very important to me.
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Having fun
- Does recommend this car
Feels like in a cockpit very futuristic design
Feels like in a small cockpit handles very well good pickup for a 4 cylinder my daughters like the car too n now want one themselves
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
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Mazda's 2019 CX-3 is refreshed with a range of subtle upgrades and will
start at $21,365, up $280, for a base model with front-wheel drive.
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Mazda builds on improvements to the 2018 CX-3 subcompact SUV with
refinements for 2019 that inch it a little more toward a premium model.
2018 Mazda CX-3 Adds Features, Bumps Up Price
The 2018 Mazda CX-3 adds new standard features across each of its three
trim levels. It also increases the price.
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FAQ
What trim levels are available for the 2018 Mazda CX-3?
The 2018 Mazda CX-3 is available in 3 trim levels:
- Grand Touring (2 styles)
- Sport (2 styles)
- Touring (2 styles)
What is the MPG of the 2018 Mazda CX-3?
The 2018 Mazda CX-3 offers up to 29 MPG in city driving and 34 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2018 Mazda CX-3?
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Is the 2018 Mazda CX-3 reliable?
The 2018 Mazda CX-3 has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Mazda CX-3 owners.
Is the 2018 Mazda CX-3 a good SUV?
Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Mazda CX-3. 82.9% of drivers recommend this vehicle.
- Comfort: 4.2
- Interior: 4.3
- Performance: 4.4
- Value: 4.1
- Exterior: 4.7
- Reliability: 4.5
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