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  • Build Quality
    4.0 (15)
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  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.3 (14)
  • Noise Level
    3.9 (14)
  • Acceleration / Power
    4.1 (15)
  • Handling
    4.6 (15)
  • Braking
    4.6 (14)
  • Suspension
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  • Gear Shifting
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  • Fuel Efficiency
    4.4 (15)
  • Interior Design
    4.4 (15)
  • Boot Size
    3.5 (15)
  • Features
    4.3 (15)
  • Comfort
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AhmedCo

AhmedCoNSW, 2250

  • 4 reviews
  • 8 likes

Great looking compact SUV

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I upgraded my first car (Corolloa 2003) and decided to give Mazda a try with this CX-3 Maxx Auto.
Drives very well, as expected from 2.0 L engine
Very economical, average ~6.5L/ 100 km which is excellent to a car this range
Looks very modern and sharp, I always liked these sharp looks of Mazda cars
The infotainment system is very good. Apart from GPS not picking the best routes sometimes, everything else works perfectly.
Trunk size is not great (I reckon it's smaller than my old hatchback Corolla! )

BadgeMaxx
DriveFWD
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedSep 2018
Jan O

Jan OGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

  • 9 reviews

Best Car I've Ever Bought!

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I've always driven a Mazda 3 but this car is way better. It's the same dimensions as my others but it's higher, automatic, economical, & ideal for a senior with back problems. Inbuilt navigation & phone bluetooth are the icing on the cake - I love it! The only draw back is it doesn't have rear hatch release, otherwise it ticks all the boxes.

BadgeMaxx
DriveFWD
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJun 2017
David C

David CGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 2 reviews

Do not buy a Mazda CX3

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BadgeMaxx
DriveFWD
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedApr 2017
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Grace

Grace

  • 5 reviews

Mazda CX-3 Akari

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Perfect car for P-platers. Easy to turn corners and manoeuvre. Quiet, streamline and smooth to drive. Beautiful leather interior. A tad squishy for 5 adults to sit in, but a good mini SUV. The i-stop feature, I feel, is clever and efficient. Love the mini display screen, as it helps keep track of the speed limit.



BadgeAkari
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedDec 2017
mitch

mitchCarlingford

  • 6 reviews
  • 2 likes

Great small SUV

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Love this car for its size, good for outdoor activity for 2-3 people despite being a small size. Its quiet and drives really well. However this is extremely small inside and can be uncomfortable for 5 people, but perfect for 4 people. I dont like the headrest however, gives me neck pain after a long drive

BadgeMaxx
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedOct 2017
Laura B

Laura B

  • 2 reviews

Perfect car!

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I brought my new CX-3 sTouring nearly 2 months ago now & I absolutely love it! The inside and outside of the car is awesome, it’s a small SUV but they have really thought out the space in this car considering it’s size! The inside interior is awesome, I love the splashes of red they have throughout the interior! I had a Mazda 3 previously and they are very similar with running costs, they are quite efficient cars in my opinion and run great!

BadgesTouring
DriveFWD
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMar 2018
Jodagal

JodagalGosford

  • 6 reviews

Perfect downsize

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I've had 2 years and love all of the added extras. My ruby red color is always complemented and interior is easy to clean. Comfortable ride. Rarely have while family in car but back ok for tall boys for short rides. I wouldn't do a long trip with them though. Back seats fold easily and 2 layer boot is handy. Especially love all the warning systems and control options on gps/ sound system. Great Bluetooth and voice control. Service and warranty has been good wth a couple of basic warranty issues fixed recently such as sticking back seat belt.
Drives and handles well. Economical too.

BadgeAkari
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMay 2016
Guy D

Guy DAU

  • 4 reviews
  • 1 like

Great vehicle

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My first purchased car and I’m absolutely in love. One of the most reliable things in my life. It’s amazingly fuel efficient, extremely comfortable, and is so easy to drive. The only down side to the Mazda CX-3 would be it’s lack of power, but everything else easily makes up for that.

BadgeAkari
DriveFWD
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMay 2017
Connie F

Connie FAU

  • 6 reviews
  • 2 likes

Highly rated little suv for tight streets of Sydneys inner west.

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BadgeMaxx
DriveFWD
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJul 2015
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Brad W

Brad WVictoria

  • 7 reviews

Good at first, then the issues happen

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Purchased in July 2021.

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hasher22

hasher22

  • 7 reviews

Cute little wannabe SUV

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I got the 2016 Maxx model, wouldn't buy the base model as Maxx and above models is worth the price.

Drives smooth, handling is great and it has a 'sports' mode for extra power (in-which I dont understand why this car would have a sports mode').

The 2016 model does not have the 'safety package' which was an additional cost add on and the 2017+ models have this as standard!

So I suggest if anyone looking for this model, go for the 2017 model or later.

My car does approx 550km on one tank of fuel, and fuel tank is approx 45 litres. That's highway and city driving.

My max was 700km on one tank but that was driving from Sydney to Melbourne

BadgeMaxx
DriveFWD
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedSep 2017
HT123

HT123Westmead

  • 5 reviews
  • 1 like

Perfect car !!

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Bought 2016 Mazda Cx3 last year. It is perfect car for a small family with a lots of good feature. It’s a mini SUV and there is no other car really you can compare in this segment. It’s reliable, very well prized and good interior. I like navigator, Bluetooth and other key features.

BadgeMaxx
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedAug 2017
Nadia

NadiaMelbourne

  • 5 reviews

Good car

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Good car, I have the Akari (top of the range) so it has leather and a sunroof. Paid around 33k brand new and haven’t had any issues with it at all. Drives smoothly and very happy with the safety features, especially auto headlights and auto sensing wiper blades for us lazy people.

BadgeAkari
DriveFWD
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedApr 2017
Mia U.

Mia U.

  • 3 reviews
  • 3 likes

Mazda: affordable and reliable!

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BadgesTouring
DriveAWD
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedDec 2017
Titan

TitanSydney

  • 3 reviews
  • 10 likes

Mazda CX-3 issues

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Purchased the car about 2 and a half years ago. The car is good to drive with good steering and power. There is a lot of road noise, especially at higher speeds. The issue is the air conditioning system has had 2 major failures. In the process of getting the air con system replaced under warranty again. Getting stuck with no air con in the middle of summer is not good, I expected better reliability from a Mazda.

BadgeNeo
DriveFWD
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedApr 2015
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Pacific Pines

Pacific PinesGold Coast

  • 3 reviews
  • 2 likes

Best SUV

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I bought my CX - 3 from James Frizelle's in Southport QLD. The service was exceptional from Shane. We went for a test drive and got to experience the car first hand. When it came to pick up point he went through all the car's buttons and programs and even set up my bluetooth!
The car drives really well and I haven't had any major issues with it over the last 2 years. Mazda service always look after me when I go in and always send reminders when you forget.
The car is spacious enough for me and my partner and dogs but we will need to upgrade when we decide to have a family as it may be a bit squishy.
A tank of fuel generally last me over a week and is great on the highway.

BadgeMaxx
DriveFWD
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedApr 2015

Noisy no power

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Purchased last year for my girl freind interior for top of the range akera so basic not even electric handbreak or dual climate control no power at all cheap quality interior and we had to many issues with sky active and i stop we found out later that there is much better cars around witn more technology's
We swap 2 mounths ago with new jeep renegade we more happy and compfort and more technology's for limited model that we paid even $3000 less

BadgeAkari
DriveAWD
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMay 2016
CMKE

CMKEMelbourne

  • 5 reviews

I just love it!!

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BadgeNeo
DriveAWD
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMay 2015
Katrina

KatrinaPerth

  • 6 reviews

I Love My New Car!

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BadgeMaxx
DriveFWD
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMar 2017
Alfred

AlfredMElbourne

  • 4 reviews

Just got it!

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Just bought a new Mazda Cx-3 and I'm in love with it. Sleek design.

Great for young couples. Just enough room. Not recommended for a family of 5. Legroom at the back is not as great as in front. Small boot space and not recommended when travelling with 4 large luggage.

Good for driving in city as well. Good fuel efficiency.

BadgeMaxx
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedSep 2017
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Questions & Answers

Lisa Z

Lisa Zasked

CX-3 DK Akari (2015-2020)

When my air con is on the passenger side vent is blowing warm air

3 answers
Mezz
Mezz

Is the temp definetly set for cool air?
I'm only a cx3 owner not a technician but I'll help if I can.

Lisa Z
Lisa Z

Yes it definitely is

ru2on
ru2on

Sitting in my mums cx3 right now having the same issue a.c not working on passengers side or middle vents

John H.

John H.asked

CX-3 DK (2015-2020)

aircon not give cold air

3 answers
maryfrancis3
maryfrancis3

Hi John. You need to contact your Mazda dealer. It is a known fault in the condenser of the A/C. It is only in some models of the CX3. They will fix the issue free of charge, even if the car is no longer under warranty.
I had mine done a couple of months ago. My car was out of warranty. Did not cost me a cent.

John H.
John H.

Hi MaryFrancis, Thank you for this. The car is actually my daughter's and I have passed on your advice which she will use as soon as the Mazda dealer is back
Kind Regards
John Haydon

dclayw
dclayw

Hi maryfrancis3, Appears to be the same problem with my 2016 CX3. I had end of warranty check done in late Sept this year, warranty expired late Nov, and now I have no A/C as of last week.

As my car is now out of warranty there could be an issue getting this known problem fixed at no cost. Would you be able to provide any more details that might help with getting Mazda to fix this issue under warranty, e.g. which dealer, how long out of warranty was your car etc. Can perhaps use your experience as a precedent.

Rod

Rodasked

CX-3 DK Akari (2015-2020)

My steering wheel is showing signs of extreme wear.Car always garaged out of the sun. Same problem on my daughters out of warranty Mazda3: Poor quality.

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