2021 Mazda CX-3 Overview
Holding a spot in the Mazda lineup between the Mazda3 Hatchback and the Mazda CX-30, the Mazda CX-3 offers a decent suite of standard features at an affordable price. The 2021 Mazda CX-3 is only available at the Sport trim level. It comes standard with front-wheel drive, but you can opt for available i-ACTIV AWD.
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Exterior
The 2021 Mazda CX-3 represents the brand’s aesthetics, sporting bright-finished dual exhaust outlets, a rear roofline spoiler, and body-colored exterior accents. It also comes with LED daytime running lights and rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers.
Interior
The Mazda CX-3 technically seats five, but with its limited passenger space, you really only have room for four people at most. Behind the second row, you’ll find 17.8 cubic feet of cargo space, and with the rear seats folded flat, you’ll have a maximum of 42.7 cubic feet. In terms of comfort features, the CX-3 is fairly utilitarian — it offers a timed window defogger, automatic climate control, carpeted floor mats, and cloth upholstery. Its tech features are also fairly pedestrian, with a 7-inch infotainment system display, standard smartphone connectivity, and a six-speaker sound system.
Powertrain
There’s only one engine option for the Mazda CX-3: the 2.0-liter SKYACTIV-G four-cylinder. This mill delivers 148 horsepower and 146 lb-ft of torque, channeled through a SKYACTIV®-Drive six-speed automatic transmission. This transmission offers a manual shift mode and sport mode, so you can enjoy a tailored driving experience. On top of that, the CX-3 is more efficient than many of its gas-powered competitors, with 34 mpg on the highway when equipped with front-wheel drive.
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Safety
Compared to other vehicles in its class, the 2021 Mazda CX-3 has a considerable collection of standard safety features. These include common offerings, like a rear-view camera and lane departure warning, as well as more advanced features like advanced smart city brake support with pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go.
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