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Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
Quick verdict
The fast answer firstThe Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring balances strong safety and reliability with city-friendly efficiency at a price that offers good value in its segment. Its compact practicality favors everyday urban use over cargo-heavy or high-performance needs.
Best for: budget friendliness, city driving, small family useWatch out for: buyers prioritizing a more upscale feelStrong rival: Ford PumaSimilar Mazda: Mazda CX-30 PreferredStarting price: 24,995 USDConsumption: 6.8 L/100 km
Quick reference
A fast read on where this car fits
Premium feel
Moderate
Family practicality
Strong
Road trip comfort
Moderate
Budget friendliness
Strong
Performance
Weak
City fit
Moderate
Cargo space fit
Weak
Winter suitability
Moderate
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Quick alternatives before you decide
Better overall choice
Ford Puma
Strong cross-brand alternative in a similar part of the market
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Similar Mazda alternative
Mazda CX-30 Preferred
Close same-brand option worth checking before deciding
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Who this car is best for
Best fit and tradeoffsBest for
- Budget-led buyers trying to stretch value
- Urban driving, shorter trips and tight parking situations
- Families wanting a useful daily car
- Drivers wanting a balanced day-to-day car
Less ideal for
- Buyers prioritizing a more upscale feel
- People carrying bulkier loads more often
- Large families needing 7 seats
- Buyers seeking a specialist rather than an all-rounder
Key specs
At a glance
Starting price
24,995 USD
Top speed
198 km/h
0–100 km/h
8.5 seconds
Horsepower
150 ps
Torque
200 Nm
Consumption
6.8 L/100 km
Trunk capacity
264 L
Seats
5
Powertrain
Inline 4
Drive
n/a
Should you choose the Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring?
A practical buyer-focused readWhy choose it
- 5-star safety rating
- Reliability score of 85
- Efficient for its class (6.8 combined)
- Well-suited to city driving and compact-family use
Why skip it
- Small 264-liter trunk limits cargo-heavy trips
- Modest power (150 hp) and 8.5 s 0–100 mean average acceleration
- Not aimed at premium seekers
- 198 top speed favors steady cruising over thrills
Where this fits in the Mazda lineup
Useful brand context
Family
Mazda CX-3
Body style
Wagon
Powertrain
Inline 4
Position in lineup
Compact
Where this car stands out
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Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring in more detail
More detailed contextWhat it does best
Delivers good value in its segment with 5-star safety and an 85 reliability score, making it a sensible daily choice.
The 150 hp inline-4 is efficient for its class at 6.8 combined, suiting city commutes.
Practicality and space
Seats five, while the 264-liter trunk favors everyday errands over cargo-heavy tasks.
Performance and ease of use
0–100 in 8.5 s and a 198 top speed provide steady, predictable pace rather than thrills, aligning with city and compact-family roles.
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