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2020 Mazda CX-3
Crossover · 2016–2021
Trims and features
What changed for 2020
- Starting prices: +$250 (1 trim; hover for each)
- New trim: SE
- New trim: SV
- Engine: SKYACTIV-G 2.0L → PE (Grand Touring, Touring, Sport)
2020 CX-3 trims
| Grand Touring | SE | Sport | SV | Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||
| Starting MSRP | — | — | from $20,640 | — | — |
| Powertrain | |||||
| Engine | PE | PE | PE | PE | PE |
| Horsepower | 148 hp | 148 hp | 148 hp | 148 hp | 148 hp |
| Gears | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD |
| Size and capability | |||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Oem order guide, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, dimensions, exterior, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 148 hp | 4WD, FWD | 29–31 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 4 | Standard | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 148 hp | 4WD, FWD | 29–31 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 1 | Standard | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 148 hp | 4WD, FWD | 29–31 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 27 | Optional | No |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 146 hp | 4WD, FWD | 29–31 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 10 | Optional | No |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 146 hp | 4WD, FWD | 29–31 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 21 | Optional | No |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD, FWD | 29–31 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 48 | No | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Apple lists CarPlay for: CX-3 2020–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, 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.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and 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.