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2018 Mazda CX-3
Crossover · 2016–2021
Trims and features
What changed for 2018
- Starting prices: +$150 to +$235 (3 trims; hover for each)
2018 CX-3 trims
| Grand Touring | Sport | Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Starting MSRP | from $25,165 | from $20,110 | from $22,195 |
| Powertrain | |||
| Engine | SKYACTIV-G 2.0L | SKYACTIV-G 2.0L | SKYACTIV-G 2.0L |
| Horsepower | 146 hp | 146 hp | 146 hp |
| Torque | 146 lb-ft | 146 lb-ft | 146 lb-ft |
| Transmission | SKYACTIV-Drive 6-speed automatic with manual-shift and Sport modes | SKYACTIV-Drive 6-speed automatic with manual-shift and Sport modes | SKYACTIV-Drive 6-speed automatic with manual-shift and Sport modes |
| Gears | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD |
| Fuel economy (combined) | AWD: 29 mpg FWD: 31 mpg | AWD: 29 mpg FWD: 31 mpg | AWD: 29 mpg FWD: 31 mpg |
| Size and capability | |||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo behind last row | 10.1 cu ft | 12.4 cu ft | 12.4 cu ft + option |
| Max cargo | 42.3 cu ft | 44.5 cu ft | 44.5 cu ft + option |
| Ground clearance | 6.22 in | 6.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Length | 168.3 in | 168.3 in | 168.3 in |
| Curb weight | AWD: 2,952 lb FWD: 2,809 lb | AWD: 2,952 lb FWD: 2,809 lb | AWD: 2,952 lb FWD: 2,809 lb |
| Tech | |||
| Touchscreen | 7 in | 7 in | 7 in |
| Apple CarPlay | — | Optional | Optional |
| Android Auto | — | Optional | Optional |
| Audio | Bose | — | Optional |
| Speakers | 7 | 6 | 6 + option |
| Driver assistance | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | Optional | — | — |
| Lane keeping | Optional | — | — |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Alert | — | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | — | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| Parking sensors | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Comfort | |||
| Seats | Leather | Cloth | Synthetic Leather |
| Heated seats | Front | — | Front |
| Driver seat memory | Optional | — | — |
| Remote start | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Second row | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench |
| Exterior | |||
| Sunroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | — | — |
| Wheels | 18 in | 16 in | 18 in |
| Headlights | — | Halogen | Halogen |
Packages and options (26)
| Grand Touring | Sport | Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Package $1,435 | Optional | — | — |
| Preferred Equipment Package $1,410 | — | — | Optional |
| Front and Rear Bumper Trim Package $495 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Moonroof Wind Deflector | Optional | — | Optional |
| Rear Bumper Guard $100 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Parking Sensors $495 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rack Side Rails $300 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $55 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| All-Weather Floor Mats $100 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $50 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Door Sill Trim Plates $100 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Frameless Auto-Dimming Mirror with Homelink $325 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Interior Lighting Kit $295 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mazda Mobile Start $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mazda Navigation (FLEET ONLY) $400 | — | Optional | Optional |
| Mazda Navigation System | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Deep Crystal Blue Mica | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Eternal Blue Mica | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Jet Black Mica | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Machine Gray Metallic $300 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Snowflake White Pearl Mica $200 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Soul Red Metallic $300 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Cloth with Gray Inserts | — | Optional | — |
| Black Leather with Gray Lux Suede Inserts | Optional | — | — |
| Black Leatherette with Gray Cloth Inserts | — | — | Optional |
| Black/Parchment Leather with Gray Lux Suede Inserts | Optional | — | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Apple lists CarPlay for: CX-3 2020–2025 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Mazda CX-3 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 4 |
| 2021 | Mazda CX-3 SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 4 |
| 2020 | Mazda CX-3 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | Mazda CX-3 SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | Mazda CX-3 SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 27 |
| 2019 | Mazda CX-3 SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 27 |
| 2018 | Mazda CX-3 SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 1 | 10 |
| 2018 | Mazda CX-3 SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | No | 1 | 10 |
| 2017 | Mazda CX-3 SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 21 |
| 2017 | Mazda CX-3 SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 21 |
| 2016 | Mazda CX-3 SUV FWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 48 |
| 2016 | Mazda CX-3 SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 48 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | CX-3 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 31 |
| 2021 | CX-3 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 29 |
| 2020 | CX-3 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 31 |
| 2020 | CX-3 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 29 |
| 2019 | CX-3 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 31 |
| 2019 | CX-3 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 29 |
| 2018 | CX-3 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 31 |
| 2018 | CX-3 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 29 |
| 2017 | CX-3 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 31 |
| 2017 | CX-3 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 29 |
| 2016 | CX-3 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 31 |
| 2016 | CX-3 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 29 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.