With the advent of the CX-30 for the 2020 model year, Mazda scaled back the CX-3. The result was a fully-loaded vehicle at an entry level price. The same remains true for the 2021 Mazda CX-3. It presents one of the best price-to-feature ratios in the entire segment. Let us show you.
The 2021 Mazda CX-3 comes in one trim: Sport. The FWD model start at $20,640; the AWD model starts at $22,050. Despite its low MSRP, the 2021 CX-3 is packed with features. Keep reading to see the performance specs, safety suite, comfort features, and connectivity tech.
The 2021 CX-3 has a 2.0-liter Skyactiv-G four-cylinder engine. It produces 148 horsepower and 146 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard. As mentioned above, the CX-3 comes in both FWD and AWD, though FWD is standard. FWD models are estimated at 29-city/34-highway mpg while AWD ones get 27-city/32-highway mpg.
Every 2021 CX-3 is packed with safety features. Included on each model are forward collision warning with day/night pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert, stop-and-go adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, rain-sensing windshield wipers, adaptive LED headlights with automatic high beams, a heads-up display, and a rearview camera. Rear parking sensors are available for an additional cost.
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Bluetooth are standard on the 2021 CX-3, as are a USB port, a 7-inch touchscreen, and voice recognition technology. Other standard tech includes automatic climate control, remote keyless entry, and push-button start. Cloth upholstery is standard. Three features are available as singular additions: an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a universal garage door opener, and interior ambient lighting.
To learn more about the 2021 Mazda CX-3, give Capistrano Mazda a call.