2018 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring AWD - POV Driving Impressions (Binaural Audio)
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
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-Audio recorded with Roland CS-10EM Binaural Mics amzn.to/2qKRbwA
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Exterior: Ceramic Metallic
Interior: Parchment
Skyactiv 2.0L Engine
6-speed sport mode automatic transmission
146 horsepower, 146 lb-ft torque
all wheel drive
4-wheel disc brakes
g-vectoring control
18" alloy wheels
215/50/18 all-season tires
rain-sensing windshield wipers
60 month/60,000 mile powertrain and 36 month/36k mile bumper to bumper warranty
MSRP: $26,415
Price as tested: $29,615
Optional equipment: Premium Package, Frameless auto-dim miror with homelink, rear bumper guard, roof rack, side rails, door sill trim plates
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The audio in this video was recorded with in-ear binaural microphones. If you wear headphones, your mind won't be blown, but it will go, "woah."
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Here on TheTopher, I'm known for putting a camera on my face and driving cars. Whether it's about any of my personal cars or reviews on weekly test vehicles, the goal is to give you an idea of what a certain car is like to drive or live with. Most of my videos are filmed in POV, with my clothes on, and (for like the 5th time) with in-ear binaural audio. Which, if I haven't made it clear yet, is why you should wear headphones. Because of the whole "woah" factor. It's there, trust me. Try it, you'll see! Or don't. As long as you whitelist me on your adblocker I'm okay with whatever you do or don't do with regards to headphone usage. That is all. Oh and I guess you should also probably subscribe. Why are you still reading this, you should be watching the video. With headphones! Hah, had to sneak that in there one more time. Later!
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I have had a 2017 Grand Touring CX-3 for the past year-and-a-half. So far I am very pleased with the overall build quality and general performance. It is all about expectations and what one is looking for in their next vehicle. BTW, I came from an Acura MDX. Sure, it can use more power, but so can just about everything else in its' price range and size (and it is still quicker than an HR-V or Crosstrek). The 6-speed auto is it's strength and gives an edge over anything with a CVT. Yes, cargo volume and seating space are very small; at the bottom of the class pretty much, but for my use, it is fine.
I bought this car for it's gas mileage, higher clearance than their sedans, good headroom for a small car with a tall driver, and it's decent handling, but it's not a rally car, a street racer, 4wd, or a spacious suv.
I own a 2017 CX3 AWD GT and when you turn off the Traction Control, put it in sport mode and put it in manual shifting with the paddles... it becomes more alive and lots of fun in the corners :) i really enjoy it
This CX-3 is definitely fun to drive. Fun. Tell it as you want. At least my 150hp AWD one. I needed a gasoline, automatic gear, short (
This guy really car enthusiast. Very nice reviewer. Keep it up!
*Me, ALWAYS looking at cars, especially models I can afford*
Topher always coming in clutch with the videos I need...
Love my 2019 cx3... I drive it daily for work (approx 3k miles a month) and average 29 mpg with spirited and stop n go driving. Love that it’s not a lower car with getting in and out so often for work. Apple play is now available but I have yet to take it to the dealership and may not as the system that it has now works great.
It’s a very safe car with a lot of great useful options. I traded in a 3 series bmw and I actually prefer the cx3 over the bmw. I thought about cx5 and Mazda 3 but I wanted great gas mileage, awd for winter, cheaper price, and let’s face it... it’s a sharp looking car.
Cons: I don’t use the lane warning but turned off leaves a yellow dash light... it’s annoying to me. Engine doesn’t sound the greatest if you’re a sports car fan, 2019 model got rid of ebrake under armrest but cup holders still suck. I use the door cup holders more. No vents or usb in backseat (i rarely have any passengers back there anyways), technology works great but for 19 it doesn’t seem flashy coming in a 30k plus car.
3000 miles is a lot almost 80km drives 1 way
I also.have a 2019 cx3 with Revolution but mine doesnt have GPS navigation yet in the infotaiment there is a button for that. Do you know how can I add the gps navigstion? Does the dealship need to install it?
josh40517 should I buy it someone is selling it for 18,000 and I’m 17
Wow 3000 a month you got me beat all highway miles how does it feel when you hit those bumps in the road? ☮️
@@joseppiezna car did fine. I drove it for work (in the car 9-10 hours a day) and never had any issues. Traded it in once I got a new position and wasn’t driving as much. Great commuter car!
The CX-3 is mentionable cheaper than CX-5 though. May be reason enough to buy it
Dejde hiuhnkl another reason is for people who wants a smaller car.
Yeah, it annoys the hell out of me that people keep suggesting the superior CX-5 over this CX-3. I don't want a bigger, more expensive vehicle that is harder on fuel and harder to park, etc. I like the size of the CX-3. Period.
CX-3, the official car of fine art movers
hahah, exactly!
its kudo done right (i would say the best looking in mazda line-up).. lets wait for the kai
or for people that refuse reproduce like rabbits.
Just bought a certified pre-owned one 2018 GT with premium package I love it I'm a single guy with two puggles perfect for me
That sound it makes is great
A used CX3 is a fabulous car for the price point. Mazda seems to be on top of their reliability game from my research and the AWD GT version is a hoot to drive.
GT trim is the one u gotta get on this thing though - the leather, the safety and pep.
If you want a Miata, then go buy a Miata (as you said yourself). It’s obvious you were looking for a sports car. For a small crossover, this car is great in every way - top of its class.
Chris! Can you please try to get your hands on a CX-9? I’d love to see a POV review and day/night drive
One of these days they'll give me a CX-9...I'll see what I can do this winter!
Yes! i wanna see that as well!
I also.
Btw, I think this is supposed to compete against the Toyota C-HR and the Honda HR-V. Compared to those, this looks way more fun to drive
It is very good review. The head camera gives right impression. Thank you very much.
Isn’t there just a child lock on the rear door, hence why you can get in but can’t get out?
Hahah yeah
I thought the same lmao
I shopped the CX-3 and was really considering it. The lack of space, the relative lack of power, and for the same price I was able to get a Civic Touring that only lacks the AWD. Too bad it's price is a bit much for what it offers.
How are you Musta got a deal Mazda CX three’s are 22 grand civic LX base model is 22 Grand
since you love the new cx-5 fwd.. you should give the cx-3 fwd a try.. it should be more fun
I own a 2017 CX-3 Touring and it's a great commuter car. I hate the automatic tranny because it either feels way too lethargic or annoying in sport mode because the revs are high...it just stays in one gear it seems. Space is ultra tight if you put in a kids seat in back - you have to move the front seats forwards just to buckle your kid in! But I commute in Seattle, so the maneuverability, MPG, fun factor and the fact it feels like my old Mazda Protege5, and was at the time $10K less than a CX-5 in my area so it hit many marks otherwise I would have gone with a CX-5.
You don't understand what sport mode is at all... Educate yourself mate.
Remind me: Did you mention you have a spot of ignorance when you try to see where the CX-3 sits in the Mazda range and in the market place? You might have said it once, maybe? Well, let me quench your thirst for knowledge: It's slightly smaller than the CX-5, slightly cheaper, is enough for people who only occasionally ride more than two-up, and like the high-riding seating, (nicer than seeing nothing in front but the back of other SUVs... and station wagons, MPVs, light goods vehicles...). It's also good for people who have a preference for entering and exiting easily. Of course you know all about buyers' motivation for SUVs anyway, or do you? Position in the market place, hmmm? A real toughie: it gives Mazda the right size and shape, driving and riding, luggage capacity and all the rest to get a good part of the action in the fastest-growing market segment for private transport vehicles. (You were pretending to not understand that, weren't you? You little tease, you...)
Competition time: If you really cannot think of one single successful direct competitor to the CX-3, please get a sworn statement as to why you cannot do that from your general medical practitioner to send in with your answer.. There will not be any prizes, as there will not be any bona fide competitors dumb enough to want to take part.
Why is it that the ludicrous belief that a good vehicle review has to include several doses of negativity, even if some "observations" have to be invented for that purpose, is creeping from the domain of so-called professional motoring critics to the usually more interesting domain in which operate ordinary folks, those who know the vehicles, competition, target market utility and pleasure, and whose texts used to be really informative, provocations of useful thoughts about the vehicles they are examining?
Do people really copy poor examples more promptly than they copy good ones? Do not copy me: I am a notorious bad example, according to, (probably and amongst a horde of others), all the car sales staff who have failed to blind me with the paucity of their science and their inability to see the vehicles they have to sell from the point of view of their potential clients. Maybe many car sales people moonlight as wannabe car critics, or even, perish the thought, as professional critics.
YT comment of the Year!
High copypasta potential right here
I smoked too much weed... or not enough to fully appreciate that comment !
Bro what are you saying? He has complaints which is subjective, it might be different for others driving the car because they would or would not be okay with the tight space of the trunk and passenger seats. As for your last paragraph, I'm pretty sure this guy is making loads of money off UA-cam by giving honest reviews and his driving style appeals to the people watching his videos. Some may want to push the car around turns or do 0-60s for fun, which is what is appealing for most people. Whatever problem u have with this guys reviews, u might as well as prove him wrong and do ur own reviews instead.
Wow i didnt know Mazda started using frameless rear view mirrors?
This is not the size of a 3. this is much more a Mazda 2.
2.5 lol
The best review ever!
I have the 2wd diesel version. I prefer it to the gas version. 1.5td really gives some pull low end and 40mpg+
Thanks for the drive, just wondering the next time you do a Mazda can you do the 2.5L Mazda 3? Should be the best car to drive in Mazda's passenger car lineup.
Please do a 2017/18 Dodge Charger scatpack
Love this new Mazda line up.
Accord is nive, but not liking the Civic looking rear end. Would pick Mazda 6 instead if I were to buy one... That coming soon Mazda 6.
Not being able to disable SC might get annoying on snow, yeah.
Mehmet Kocaman yav zaten cx-3 mazda 2 şasisinden yapılıyor :) mazda 3 değil :) ama Mazda 3 civicten daha kaliteli ve reliable :) Türkiyede civicler dökülüyor... Traction kontrol Avrupa versiyonlarında kapatılıyor :)
Please make a video on Mitsubishi eclipse cross as well 👍
Hey, thank you for the video! Do you think there is any better looking hatchback (or crossover) currently (especially interior) than this one ?! At this price range I think the Mazda CX3 and 3 have the nicest looking ones. Perhaps comparable to Audi A3 but a3 is way more expensive. The Toyota CHR also looks good inside
HEY "The Tophler", it's really really really annoying of you going on about what the CX-3 could possibly be FOR!! Consider this: A person who drives around town providing home care for a living in Portland, Oregon, and needs a car that is affordable, safe, efficient, easy to park, can handle lots of rain and some snow, has a great infotainment system, a back seat to stow lunch and computer, and the back for groceries. Everybody thinks a CUV is all about CARGO and PASSENGERS! NO NO NO! Just one passenger and the occasional bike with the back seat folded down! THAT'S IT!! Love a car that's also fun to drive, and hate CVT trannies! Is there a better car for THAT? That's what I want to know! Also can Android Auto be INSTALLED to this or any of the other cars that don't have it?? We got man to the moon! So installing Android should be a cake walk!
You can’t beat 21 grand fully loaded
2:01 The child safety lock may be engaged for that rear door.
You mentioned in an earlier video that you have/had a Durango in to test. Planning on posting videos about that? Just wondering
Good review. Thanks. The usability of the CX 3 is a bit limited but I find the CX 5 just too ugly inside and out and the engine choices aren't exactly inspiring either. I'll go Alfa Romeo Stelvio.
Mazda is definitely getting better.
Can you review the mazda 3!!!
Please do kia sportage driving impression at daylight
i drove one recently,,, in sport mode it was quite a zippy fuel guzzler lol... would i buy it, no, a cx5 gt though, yeh i would.... but the new mazda 6 is coming out with a TURBO, mazda listened.
Yes, Mazda needs to rethink their priorities...just cuz there is a subcompact cuv market doesn't mean they have to be in it...I would rather see them develop a mazda6 wagon for NA with an AWD option and take on the VW GSW/Alltrack and Subaru Outback but doing it the Mazda way...
Me watching and imagining that I’m driving this 😂
You cut off 2 different cars trying to get on the highway..wow maybe be just a bit more careful lol
How did you set up your camera and micro ?
Can you do a video about it?
someone needs to link mazda with some turbochargers
For real. I’m turbo charging my CX-3 in a couple months, 240hp for this small this will really give it a kick.
is this Mazda noisy ? i heard a lot of noise is this engine or Tiers noise ?
CX 3 is build on platform Mazda 2 so it's size mada 2 on steroids...no Mazda 3
It’s a little bit more
You can hear a lotta' whining... but the engine sounds good.
Me gusta papá ver esto
How do I save $22,000?😭😭😭
can we fit a bike in here, does anyone know?
My wife had one cx-3 2019 with 40k miles and she already replaced the transmission, emergency break got stuck and we needed to tow the car, and have a few electrical issues. My Prius 2005 with 200 miles is more reliable than this car. She regrets a lot buying one of this car.
so whats the difference between this and old ?
Heated steering wheel... no center arm rest
How could the rear door be spoilt? This thing is brand new?
milocapslock its a press car, so no one gives a shit about taking care of it
milocapslock people tend to treat press vehicles rather poorly
Honestly, this seems to happen on a few press cars every year, irrespective of manufacturer.
TheTopher so do you prefer the CX-3 or CX-5? I find the 5 too big & 3 too cramped - would be nice for Mazda to create a CX-4(actual Honda HR-V) competitor!
The CX-3’s rear is just laughable.
Could be a child lock. Dunno if it's even a feature on this car.
9:27
Cx in the chat
Just everyone go buy a Miata.
TheTopher is that like car sound exsoust or is it the speakers making it?
I want a dual clutch miata, with a metal roof, a touch more leg and headroom. Damm, I guess I am getting a Cayman!
I totally would, but i need a higher seat lvl and higher ground clearance given the conditions of the roads in my country. Also, the base trim Miata is 15k more expensive than the mid trim cx3.
Bash it a little more!
this video gives me vertigo ;)
Please do a Range Rover Evoque POV review! I'd love that!
You almost like hit two cars Jesus lol
Hello
Still think compact crossovers are a gimmick.
I wouldn't say gimmick, but it certainly appeals to those who want a higher riding vehicle that isn't a sedan, but also isn't as large as a regular crossover.
I'm not in that demographic of buyers as I'd rather just get a mid-size sedan over these crossovers, but for those who do, the compact crossover segment is certainly dandy.
theconformist True but I dont see paying 2-3k more for a higher up car with less space and power. And they dont lease out well at all.
We're a family of 2, no kids, no pets. We want a compact AWD with the ease of getting in and out of a higher vehicle. We also enjoy Mazdas for their handling dynamics and great road feel. Some in the class are more practical, but we don't want to trade practicality for handling and style. So, the CX-3 fits the bill for us.
Chicks man...chicks...it is squarely aimed at young birds.
Vertically challenged people disagree
cheap car.
I tell you.. Mazda and their new Kodo design is so hideous. I'd be embarrassed to even ride in the vehicle. I had a friend tell me I should trade my Ford Fiesta in for a Mazda CX-3, and he forgot I got rid of my Mazda 3 for the Fiesta because the Mazda was in the shop more so than average, and just felt so cheap overall. Bluetooth was not usable because it was so noisy on the inside.
DeadofWinter321 Ford? They make the ugliest cars by a mile. lol
Most people like the new Mazda design language, and most subcompacts are noisy.
Jeff Brisson - Majority would disagree with you. Lol. Ford’s lineup actually looks up to date, Mazda’s is getting pretty long in the tooth. They aren’t going to be doing so good with this current design language they have going on.
DeadofWinter321 Ford is ditching most of their cars. Smart move!
Jeff Brisson It sucks because the Fusion, Fiesta and the Taurus were really good vehicles too (idk about the Focus but I definitely wouldn’t hesitate to test drive one over an ugly Mazda 3!). People want SUVs now and trucks.
Engine sound is awful, it's bad even among other 4-bangers. More - Mazda deliberately lets more of that noise in to make the car feel more sporty. Dear Mazda, a loud noise of a broken vacuum cleaner is not sporty at all!
Hilarious. Someone else said the engine sounded awesome. Sensory topics are highly subjective. Personally, I think pretty much all 4 bangers sound lame, so, the quieter the better for me.
Please Stop Talking (like your old videos)!
hombre1mia I like his talking
Go to The Winding Road for his no talking videos. I personally LOVE his voice and his impressions on cars
Steven Schroeder I like his good Impressions on the cars; I just want to hear the actual car at times. Thanks for reminding me of Winding Road.
Yeah, and don't video anything (like in the days before TV). I just want to stare at a silent blank screen.
His voice is sexy. No homo.
That looks awful asf
Pharrells Twin like your profile picture
Fred Fayemi hah like ur lame suspect ass with a all black profile pic. Kind odd some guy complimenting about my looks over my opinion comment of my choice of my pov 🤔 .but go ahead and say more to make a ass out of yourself
Pharrells Twin - Agreed. The new Mazda's are just ugly overall.
Your opinion is in the minority. Most everyone loves the styling of this CUV.
I judge a book by its cover, boy.