2024 Mazda CX-3 (Facelift) Review: RIP EVERYTHING ELSE?!

The Mazda CX-3 has FINALLY BEEN UPDATED... after 9 years on sale!

This small SUV has been nipped and tucked in SO MANY WAYS including the removal of some key drivetrain stuff. But with an updated interior and some cool new exterior bits, should you go spending your money on the facelifted 2024 Mazda CX-3? Let's talk about that!

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[ScenticaI]

Honestly tho, mazda never dissapoints in the driving departement, I have a mazda 6 and even though that car's platform is 10 years old and it isn't the most practical car, it drives beautifully like what matt said about the CX 3 🔥🔥

[anishpunnen]

I have a 2016 Mazda cx3. Almost done kms. Drove the length and breadth of South Africa. Still going like a brand new car. Great build quality. Planning to do another 200k on it

[alang]

I love my 2019 Mazda CX3 GT/AWD with leather and a sunroof. But the best part is it’s paid off. And I’ve only had passengers in the back maybe 2-3 times in the last 6 years. It may not hold the entire family at once, but it’s been holding its resale value pretty well. And since it’s paid off and nothing is wrong with it, I’m going to keep it for a while.
Fun fact…the Cx3 was named a finalist for the 2016 World Car Design of the Year award, But it was beat by the Mx5. Maybe that’s why the Cx3 and the Mx5 haven’t changed much since then.

[CarSauce]

I GOT IT WRONG 😭 - this lovely colour is Platinum Quartz, not Aero Grey!

[Yorkman]

A good fair review Matt. I can’t understand why people would buy it and then grizzle that it is too small. It’s not really an SUV and is not for families. For a singleton with occasional passenger it is brilliant. Somewhat old school but I bet it will still be going when lots of its glitzy competitors are having problems.

[GezzChan]

Great little car, had mine since 2017, it was the very first pre facelift model. No issues at all in almost 7 years of ownership. Fuel economy I am averaging only 8.6, which is a little disappointing but other than that, loving the car and will hand it down to my daughter when she gets her Ps.

[darrenmitchell]

Great looking small SUV, sadly not sold in the UK.

[hotplayer]

It is not Aero-grey colour !
It is Platinum quartz 🧐

[tomdwyer]

The CX3 is a great little car, like a go kart to drive. BUT no good once you have kids as the baby seats don’t fit in the back and the strollers don’t fit in the boot.

[Mhassar]

How can you remove the awd and call it an upgrade?

[liamcalleja]

Honestly for the price if you want a mazda you are better off going with the CX-30 As i have the 2023 model wish i great and packs alot more for the money then the cx-3 not to mention the new version just came our with wireless carplay and android auto, wireless charging a newer spec to replace the touring SP and it now comes with a sunroof at a lower price point and a bigger screen that is capable of touch functionality unlike mine plus more including a new colour. But i got my G20 Touring for under $38, 000 which after the savings puts it around the cost of this spec of CX-3 but just better in every way.

[miiiiiiiiiiick]

Strange they don't offer the black roof in the top of the line model...

[sanitater]

Hopefully Mazda has fixed their headlights to not blind oncoming drivers.

[nabillarif]

It's a great car but definitely not a family car..rear space is pretty useless and can hardly fit a child seat...but it drives nice, and has that solid feeling as well

[kimbridge]

i am so annoyed there are no manuals anymore. of course people do not buy them when they only put it in the base models. so far i have spent 3 weeks checking out new cars. my 2016/17 polo i brought new, i had to get the base model to get manual. did not want gti. i love manual. but i want to upgrade. mmm

[Aaajjjjjjjjj]

Still the old gen infotainment system!?

[hippo]

What might be a good car with rear seats ventilation at lower price ranges?

[darktinx]

I thought they would discontinue this model, since they have the Mazda CX-30

[ShaySana-zq]

How can someone from another country buy this online?

[dwain.d]

I was under the impression the CX-3 was in the process of being discontinued and wasn't expecting any sort of facelift. I'm shopping in this price range and just find there are so many better options for the price.