This car is really above my expectations. My dad bought a CX3 AWD basically full spec. I was sceptic - but now I really love it. It’s an amazing comfortly car
@@EllysaE Since when cars got gender? If a dude want to ride a Mini Cooper S, what's the problem? Or if a lady want to ride a Mercedes-Benz Unimog, what's the problem? Who like it, buy it, doesn't matter which gender it is
MatWatsonCars so we, viewers, dont have a chance to see anything. Only editors can! Or you will have to learn new habit, looking at the ceiling when go to toilet Matt !!
I feel that its a very unfair review. I personally test drove this car and I loved the interior feeling of it. despite of low price everything feels premium and quality. handling was wonderful and their skyactive technology really punches the power out of the engine without sacrificing the fuel. Exterior as well is beautiful said by many of my friends who I showed them the photos or saw the car.
I don't get it, when it comes to Mazda or cheaper cars, he always comments about the interior having plastics and low quality material. But when it comes to a BMW's interior which is full of plastic trim, he always fails to mention it. I would expect to get a top quality interior for the price I pay for a BMW.. Not a Mazda
XwtProd Hi, Mat here. Just want to respond to your point. Basically the Mazda interior design is nice, but the materials just aren't a plush as those in a Peugeot 2008. Really they are not. In the lower models of CX-3 especially it's all a bit dark and dingy. As for BMWs - believe me the plastics are better quality than in the Mazda CX-3 - which is based on the 2 supermini remember and so aren't as good as in a Corsa, Polo and Fiesta. The plastics in the Mazda3 are better than the CX-3. That car has a soft touch dash. Hope this makes sense.
It's much more about the quality, fit and finish of the materials than the materials themselves. Compare plastics from a Ford Focus to those in an Audi A3 and you will be able to feel the difference immediately. Regardless, I don't think Mazda's plastics are bad for the price.
XwtProd I don't think there's anything wrong with plastic on any door. It's open to the British weather,RAIN. Plus sticky fingers (kids) wet noses (dog and kids).
Thanks for the review.. but i wish you'd focused more on driving performance rather than faffing about with interior controls and whatnot. Eg, i'd be interested how the 2 litre shapes up against the Mazda 3.
Strange that all the other reviews I've seen of this car say that the rear seat is only suitable for kids. I wonder how far forward the front seat was when he sat in the back.
I bought a cx3 2017 touring and it was an amazing decision. The GT model is overpriced UNLESS you go off-roading consistently, it's a waste of gas and cash. Touring all the wat
The lower compartment in the truck is for you to store the trunk cover when you haul big items with your 2nd row seat down. (since you ask what is that space for in your video.)
Quick question. With a budget of 20k, which car would you choose ? I think the options are Dacia Duster, Suzuki Vitara, Mazda CX-3, Mazda 3, Seat Leon and VW Golf. Maybe Skoda Octavia
+carbuyer I think it is a good idea if you wear a head cam to give the viewer an Idea of what view you get from the car another idea would be to Let us hear the engine when reving you should also do a 0-60mph drag race with rivals
I agree that the Peugeot 2008 looks and feels much better inside than the Mazda.... The Mazda looks sharper but Peugeot just keeps it clean and more classy.
Why not compare the cx3's trunk to a skoda yeti? It has a HUGE one and because it's practically a square car there's a lot more room then you thinks... Don't get why Matt didn't mention that.. *sorry for bad English*
do you have any comments on the nav and voice control? My wife has a 2015 CX5 and the voice controlled interactivity and the navigation (by TomTom) is terrible. I'm really hoping that the 2016/17 models improve these shortcomings.
The head cam is a little disconcerting because you start looking over your shoulder at the blind spots and i'm thinking 'JESUS MATE CONCENTRATE ON THE ROAD!' and then I remember it's mounted on your head rather than held in your hand!
Good competitor for the Homda HRV. Sold here in Asia as the "Vezel". It's a hybrid though....some non hybrid ones are available as well. Love this Mazda style. And as always awesome review Matt!!
Zhening Zhang then what's the different between HRV/ Vezel to XRV? i saw it in Guangzhou, the style is almost similar but maybe the XRV is smaller i dont know, barely distinguish it except for the emblem behind.
Billyanto Tanzil They are selled by two different joint venture Corporation in China(Guangqi Honda and Dongfeng Honda). The exterior and styling are different. As I said they are basically the same car with different looking and similar price, like Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ.
Out of all the cars that use this 1.5 diesel why does it need to be reviewed all the time? Why not the petrol, mean specs suggest over 50mpg, £30 road tax, under 10 or 9 seconds to 60mph and like 130mph for a low powered 2ltr, so sounds like a pretty good performing car, gets boring knowing how that diesel not many people would buy is going perform in each type of car
Thanks for the nice review. 1) Do you think, not having a spare tyre (instead a tyre repair kit?) is a disadvantage? 2) Also, I think there is no air conditioning outlets for the rear passenger- can you comment on this also? Thanks
That model shown is $29k and no homelink available for a 2.0 engine. I repeat 2.0 engine. I paid $34k for a new toyota highlander xle model with v6 3.5 liter 275 horsepower which is 135 horses more or almost twice the power,
Daniel Leong Think so. Actually when we were filming the blumin wind was blowing through the third jet causing it to rotate and make a clanking sound. So we had to keep doing takes. Drove me mad.... Hence the nonsense Star Wars and the force reference at the end of the video, which I imagine no one got. Made my cameraman laugh tho.
what a beautiful small SUV, outside no compromise the most sportiest in its class, interior looks like as even a german premium brand audi, as a mazda classic very responsive and good handling, innovative engines.!!! yes little expensive dont make me laugh, i would never ever buy a renault capture or nissan juke on this car. it coudlnt be much better for its price tag..
I can see, that the styling of these small crossovers are attractive. However for me there is still one major issue with them. This CX-3 cost, more or less, the same as the larger Mazda 3, which uses less fuel, because it has less air resistance. And because of the lower point of gravity, the Mazda 3 handles better in the corners than the taller CX-3. So at the end of the day, what is really the point of all these small crossovers, except that they look cool? To me it seems to be very such a question of style over substance. Because lets be honest, you are not going to go ANYWHERE in a CX-3, where you could not equally well go in Mazda 3.
fundiver198 in some moderate rough terrains it becomes useful, i live on the country side, my choice would be the cx-3 over the mazda 3 so i don't have to worry about small bumps on the country road and on some mountain trails to vacation houses
This car is really above my expectations. My dad bought a CX3 AWD basically full spec. I was sceptic - but now I really love it. It’s an amazing comfortly car
Mazda is really doing pretty good I think. And this CX-3 looks amazing, especially with some nice trim on it. Highly desirable car.
OMG Mazda is on a roll!!
They can't stop making beautiful cars...
The best looking car in this class..
Absolutely agree. It's gorgeous in person. Very stern badass look, but still feminine.
And it's very economical in fuel engine consume
@@EllysaE Since when cars got gender? If a dude want to ride a Mini Cooper S, what's the problem? Or if a lady want to ride a Mercedes-Benz Unimog, what's the problem? Who like it, buy it, doesn't matter which gender it is
@@ArturoPerez-si2xk femininity is not a gender.
@@EllysaE And what is for you? A food? For me feminity means girly, something for women
The gopro on your head to give viewers the driver's point of view is an awsome idea !!!!!!!!!!
cop con Glad you liked it. We're trying to get Mat to wear it all the time.
Carbuyer What if I forget to take it off when i go to the toilet.... Thank god for editing.
MatWatsonCars so we, viewers, dont have a chance to see anything. Only editors can!
Or you will have to learn new habit, looking at the ceiling when go to toilet Matt !!
MatWatsonCars Being sweet is not an option for everyone! But I can confirm that you already have it.
Carbuyer Maybe you could try Google Glass, a little less awkward :P
My parents just bought one yesterday, and it looks super fine, and it drives good to!
over all this is the car of its class, interior and exterior looks great and luxury, the only things not good is the rear legroom. Kudos Mazda!
Always seem to have turn up the volume just for your videos!
Enjoyable, as most of Matt's reviews.
Just ordered this today and trading my Mazda 3 in.
Dude this car looks amazing and the interior is awesome , what else do you whant ?
I feel that its a very unfair review. I personally test drove this car and I loved the interior feeling of it. despite of low price everything feels premium and quality. handling was wonderful and their skyactive technology really punches the power out of the engine without sacrificing the fuel. Exterior as well is beautiful said by many of my friends who I showed them the photos or saw the car.
I don't get it, when it comes to Mazda or cheaper cars, he always comments about the interior having plastics and low quality material. But when it comes to a BMW's interior which is full of plastic trim, he always fails to mention it. I would expect to get a top quality interior for the price I pay for a BMW.. Not a Mazda
XwtProd Hi, Mat here. Just want to respond to your point. Basically the Mazda interior design is nice, but the materials just aren't a plush as those in a Peugeot 2008. Really they are not. In the lower models of CX-3 especially it's all a bit dark and dingy. As for BMWs - believe me the plastics are better quality than in the Mazda CX-3 - which is based on the 2 supermini remember and so aren't as good as in a Corsa, Polo and Fiesta. The plastics in the Mazda3 are better than the CX-3. That car has a soft touch dash. Hope this makes sense.
It's much more about the quality, fit and finish of the materials than the materials themselves. Compare plastics from a Ford Focus to those in an Audi A3 and you will be able to feel the difference immediately. Regardless, I don't think Mazda's plastics are bad for the price.
***** True - but they aren't as nice as in the euro cars. They're just not quite. You know they will last longer though...
XwtProd I don't think there's anything wrong with plastic on any door. It's open to the British weather,RAIN. Plus sticky fingers (kids) wet noses (dog and kids).
Mat Watson Cars bullocks. You’re in the pocket of the krauts
Mazda design is great in recent years. I like it.
Thanks for the review.. but i wish you'd focused more on driving performance rather than faffing about with interior controls and whatnot. Eg, i'd be interested how the 2 litre shapes up against the Mazda 3.
Everything aside, is there no front seat armrest ? That is a must imo.
Strange that all the other reviews I've seen of this car say that the rear seat is only suitable for kids. I wonder how far forward the front seat was when he sat in the back.
Your sponsored videos are more than enough. I don't believe anymore that you are reliable reviewer!
The head cam is a really good idea Mat. It provides a good insight into in car views.
Gary Shaw It's gonna be a regular.
I bought a cx3 2017 touring and it was an amazing decision. The GT model is overpriced UNLESS you go off-roading consistently, it's a waste of gas and cash. Touring all the wat
The lower compartment in the truck is for you to store the trunk cover when you haul big items with your 2nd row seat down. (since you ask what is that space for in your video.)
2:36 almost lost it haha
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Matt hit the rumble strips at the side of the road Mr Bane
I've worked on that Tristar! Nice car too!
Claustie me too...😀
The head cam thing is pretty cool!
Juke and Capture can never match up with the beatiful CX-3
Nice video dude, like ur channel.
Amazing idea with the driver POW!
I like Mazda CX-3 review - CarBuyer
Finally! :D Thank you CarBuyer for the video review :)
Quick question. With a budget of 20k, which car would you choose ? I think the options are Dacia Duster, Suzuki Vitara, Mazda CX-3, Mazda 3, Seat Leon and VW Golf. Maybe Skoda Octavia
+carbuyer I think it is a good idea if you wear a head cam to give the viewer an Idea of what view you get from the car another idea would be to Let us hear the engine when reving you should also do a 0-60mph drag race with rivals
I agree that the Peugeot 2008 looks and feels much better inside than the Mazda.... The Mazda looks sharper but Peugeot just keeps it clean and more classy.
I like the head cam look ! :)
I think I have deffo made my mind up now about this being the next car im going to buy
But a slight boot lip makes it less likely you'll trap something in the boot latch.
looking very colour co-ordinated matching the car Matt..
I really like the look of the car
Love this new segment and this will give the HR-V a run for its money
I think they need to open the rear pillar by a few more inches.
How's the noise in the car? My 2014 Mazda 3 is quite noisy on the road.
Why not compare the cx3's trunk to a skoda yeti? It has a HUGE one and because it's practically a square car there's a lot more room then you thinks... Don't get why Matt didn't mention that.. *sorry for bad English*
Matt, is there a way to make the head cam test more sleeker?. I find its too bulky .
Is that Top Gear test track?
tokekkk Nope! Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome this time.
I'm between this car and the Tucson, which one would you choose?
hi mat watson can iknow ur decition betuween cx3 or hyundai kona wich is best car for familly??
Might I suggest using Google glass for better practicality and usage.
How is it for a bigger lad?
194cm 120kg
do you have any comments on the nav and voice control? My wife has a 2015 CX5 and the voice controlled interactivity and the navigation (by TomTom) is terrible. I'm really hoping that the 2016/17 models improve these shortcomings.
i don't think this vehicle can be compared to nissan juke,bottomline cx3 is way better in most aspects...
Beautiful car but the fuel economy is not good for this car
The head cam is a little disconcerting because you start looking over your shoulder at the blind spots and i'm thinking 'JESUS MATE CONCENTRATE ON THE ROAD!' and then I remember it's mounted on your head rather than held in your hand!
Can you please review the Honda HRV 2016? It's another crossover that looks like a smaller Honda CRV.
No armrest?
Good competitor for the Homda HRV. Sold here in Asia as the "Vezel". It's a hybrid though....some non hybrid ones are available as well. Love this Mazda style. And as always awesome review Matt!!
Well in ASEAN it's call honda hr-v
Muhammad Rifky Alfandi Vezel is the sister car of the HR-V. In China these two car are basically the same except some styling and interior design.
Zhening Zhang then what's the different between HRV/ Vezel to XRV? i saw it in Guangzhou, the style is almost similar but maybe the XRV is smaller i dont know, barely distinguish it except for the emblem behind.
Billyanto Tanzil They are selled by two different joint venture Corporation in China(Guangqi Honda and Dongfeng Honda). The exterior and styling are different. As I said they are basically the same car with different looking and similar price, like Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ.
i meant both of them to honda XRV or maybe i was mistaken.
Matt so much better than the other grumpy woman. I only watch carbuyer's videos when it is matt doing the review
Can someone tell me why people call cars that are not sporty nor utilitarian an SUV. I just dont get that.
More of the POV please?
Comments are disabled for the Cactus - car of the year video. So I comment here: Citroen cactus is the Ugliest Car of the year. :)
how about its sound insulation?
I like this. But might be going for mazda 6. 2.2 . That car is beautiful and reliable. It won me over than audi A4 or Even A5
MatWatsonCars great review! :) Is AWD worth paying more for this car?
Mat for Top Gear?
Why would you want to keep touching the screen, it just makes it messy...
Out of all the cars that use this 1.5 diesel why does it need to be reviewed all the time? Why not the petrol, mean specs suggest over 50mpg, £30 road tax, under 10 or 9 seconds to 60mph and like 130mph for a low powered 2ltr, so sounds like a pretty good performing car, gets boring knowing how that diesel not many people would buy is going perform in each type of car
Quoted the new shame Mazda 3, but engine should offer similar performance in this car as well.
i like the small suv mazda
Sorry Mat, that part went to Hammond a long time ago
When is the Honda HRV review out?
Thanks for the nice review. 1) Do you think, not having a spare tyre (instead a tyre repair kit?) is a disadvantage? 2) Also, I think there is no air conditioning outlets for the rear passenger- can you comment on this also?
Thanks
Hahahahaha 2:33 "maybe u can hide your creditcards there" hahahahahahahahahhaha
I'm considering this car or a BMW 1 Series, which one should I get? (different classes of car, I know)
This one for sure..
Really beautiful.
What about the automatic gearbox?
That model shown is $29k and no homelink available for a 2.0 engine. I repeat 2.0 engine. I paid $34k for a new toyota highlander xle model with v6 3.5 liter 275 horsepower which is 135 horses more or almost twice the power,
+mrpmj00 Buy a bus. It has a bigger engine and more space.
+MrBuzzialdrin I don't think your remark is helpful to buyers.
Who's watching this when mat Watson is In carwow
Nice! How about the honda hrv/vezel?
This is a mazda 2017 or 2016
Add the feature!
Why did Citreon Catcus win your car of the year award when the back windows are neither practical or functional in case of an emergency?
Big fan of this car my dads just bought one I'm impressed by it
Hey, I've seen this guy before
Beautiful
Beautiful...👍👍👍
I like the headcam
Sorry if this is irrelevant but is that a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar?
Daniel Leong Think so. Actually when we were filming the blumin wind was blowing through the third jet causing it to rotate and make a clanking sound. So we had to keep doing takes. Drove me mad.... Hence the nonsense Star Wars and the force reference at the end of the video, which I imagine no one got. Made my cameraman laugh tho.
Daniel Leong Yep - the final operational flight was to fly them there from RAF Brize Norton when 216 Squadron was disbanded.
My god what they are calling SUVs these days are unforgiveable
If only they brought the manual trans over to the states :(
Why do they all ways lie about mpg!?
why would anyone buy/pay for navigation in a car?
I dont get it. All smartphones have it. ALL
Convenience, mostly. You don't have to fiddle around with carphone holders, chargers and cables.
Just like the crown
I was more interested in the Tri-Star behind it, sorry!
See how much the trim flexes when he pushes the nav button hardly a sign of build quality
what a beautiful small SUV, outside no compromise the most sportiest in its class, interior looks like as even a german premium brand audi, as a mazda classic very responsive and good handling, innovative engines.!!! yes little expensive dont make me laugh, i would never ever buy a renault capture or nissan juke on this car. it coudlnt be much better for its price tag..
Better value than the honda HRV
Is it me or does the CX-3 look like a regular hatchback ??
Rust issues on this mazda?
Nope, they fixed that years ago.
wich is better? this one, o the New audi q2
I just saw mazda x3 in America and the guy couldn't sit in the back seat! So why is it different in this one?
It's a manual??
The cx3 would actually hold its value better just look at a cx5 and a juke and you will soon see 😃
I can see, that the styling of these small crossovers are attractive. However for me there is still one major issue with them. This CX-3 cost, more or less, the same as the larger Mazda 3, which uses less fuel, because it has less air resistance. And because of the lower point of gravity, the Mazda 3 handles better in the corners than the taller CX-3.
So at the end of the day, what is really the point of all these small crossovers, except that they look cool? To me it seems to be very such a question of style over substance. Because lets be honest, you are not going to go ANYWHERE in a CX-3, where you could not equally well go in Mazda 3.
fundiver198 Easy to get in and out of, in most cases longer suspension = more comfortable, just a few centimeters in height to alot.
fundiver198 in some moderate rough terrains it becomes useful, i live on the country side, my choice would be the cx-3 over the mazda 3 so i don't have to worry about small bumps on the country road and on some mountain trails to vacation houses
+fundiver198 because it looks cool. that is the point.
Nailed it... looks in these times will make a better sale than practicality.