2018 Mazda CX-5 - Safety, comfort, reliability, and reasonable economy in my 2018 Mazda CX-3
I like almost everything about my Mazda CX-3. The price was affordable for me, and the payment plan offered by the Mazda Company was a plan I could manage. I like the safety features, including the wide vision both in front and back, and the back-up camera. The driver's seat is very comfortable for me, and I can pump it up to a helpful level since I am short in the torso. I actually bought the car out-of-state and drove it home by myself, over 900 miles, so I had a long time during that trip to evaluate performance and gas economy. I can say that the car performed beautifully and my gasoline receipts showed that the car runs a long time on a tank of gas. The only thing, so far, that I don't like about the car is that the front bumper is a bit low to the ground.
I like almost everything about my Mazda CX-3. The price was affordable for me, and the payment plan offered by the Mazda Company was a plan I could manage. I like the safety features, including the wide vision both in front and back, and the back-up camera. The driver's seat is very comfortable for me, and I can pump it up to a helpful level since I am short in the torso. I actually bought the car out-of-state and drove it home by myself, over 900 miles, so I had a long time during that trip to evaluate performance and gas economy. I can say that the car performed beautifully and my gasoline receipts showed that the car runs a long time on a tank of gas. The only thing, so far, that I don't like about the car is that the front bumper is a bit low to the ground.
My adult daughter uses my car a few days a week. The rest of the week she rides her bike. So when she borrows the car, she uses it to transport products between her two downtown grocery stores that she owns. She can pack so much into the cargo space of my CX-3 that she is totally amazed. Once a week she packs in all the plastic bags and film she has collected from her customers who bring it in... (more)
My adult daughter uses my car a few days a week. The rest of the week she rides her bike. So when she borrows the car, she uses it to transport products between her two downtown grocery stores that she owns. She can pack so much into the cargo space of my CX-3 that she is totally amazed. Once a week she packs in all the plastic bags and film she has collected from her customers who bring it in to her stores. They bring it to her because she announced on Facebook that she would accept plastic bags and film at her stores and then she would take it to a local recycle company that accepts that kind of recycle. You should see the way she stuffs all that plastic film into the back of my car, clear to the roof!!
I carefully researched the front exterior measurements of this type of car and selected the Mazda CX-3 Sport because it has the narrowest front exterior measurements. I have a very small space in which to park at my home and this vehicle is a perfect fit. On the opposite end of the scale, the cargo space is generous for a small car. I wanted a car without a lot of bells and whistles because of my advanced age. This car has a built-in GPS, which is very functional, and it also has a rear back-up camera, which helps greatly, although I still use all the mirrors as well when backing up. The c... (more)
I carefully researched the front exterior measurements of this type of car and selected the Mazda CX-3 Sport because it has the narrowest front exterior measurements. I have a very small space in which to park at my home and this vehicle is a perfect fit. On the opposite end of the scale, the cargo space is generous for a small car. I wanted a car without a lot of bells and whistles because of my advanced age. This car has a built-in GPS, which is very functional, and it also has a rear back-up camera, which helps greatly, although I still use all the mirrors as well when backing up. The car is AWD, which I need in the winter in order to get to the mountains near my home for skiing.. Overall, the car is fuel efficient and comfy. I love it, and so does my adult daughter, who shares the car a few days during the week.
The front bumper is a bit low to the ground. As a result, I've hit the parking curb a few times when driving forward into a parking spot.
The front bumper is a bit low to the ground. As a result, I've hit the parking curb a few times when driving forward into a parking spot.
2018 Mazda CX-5 - It's got style and comfort
The car is stylish on the inside and out. It has sleek lines outside and is a beauty to look at. Rear windows come factory tinted to make it look even sleeker. Wheels look high end. Top of the line gets you inside heated seats, front and back. It also gets you power passenger seat and beautiful leather. This car is all about convenience for the driver and passengers. There are USB outlets in the backseats and Bose speakers all around. There is easy access to the trunk with back seats that can each fold down all the way, and that can also recline a bit. For the driver, there is a dimmed rearview mirror, a hold button, and a heated steering wheel. There is also a very intuitive adaptive cruise control system. There is some sound proofing, so road noise doesn't make it into the cab of the... (more)
The car is stylish on the inside and out. It has sleek lines outside and is a beauty to look at. Rear windows come factory tinted to make it look even sleeker. Wheels look high end. Top of the line gets you inside heated seats, front and back. It also gets you power passenger seat and beautiful leather. This car is all about convenience for the driver and passengers. There are USB outlets in the backseats and Bose speakers all around. There is easy access to the trunk with back seats that can each fold down all the way, and that can also recline a bit. For the driver, there is a dimmed rearview mirror, a hold button, and a heated steering wheel. There is also a very intuitive adaptive cruise control system. There is some sound proofing, so road noise doesn't make it into the cab of the car as much. This car can't be beat.
Even though the car isn't for off-roading, I have used it to climb over brush and before, in a storm. It performed very well in slick conditions.
Even though the car isn't for off-roading, I have used it to climb over brush and before, in a storm. It performed very well in slick conditions.
My favorite features are the heated steering wheel. Trust me, you think you've been doing fine without it all along, but when it's a 40 degree morning and gloves will restrict your driving, you will love this option. Another favorite feature is the adaptive cruise control and the Hold function, all of which come in handy when you're just too tired.
My favorite features are the heated steering wheel. Trust me, you think you've been doing fine without it all along, but when it's a 40 degree morning and gloves will restrict your driving, you will love this option. Another favorite feature is the adaptive cruise control and the Hold function, all of which come in handy when you're just too tired.
The trunk isn't that big, for a CUV, but it'll do for me. Don't think about trying to get a double stroller in there.
The trunk isn't that big, for a CUV, but it'll do for me. Don't think about trying to get a double stroller in there.
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