[ephil]

Hello! Just purchased my new CX-3! I haven't received it yet, hopefully to get it this week.

I opted to not get the armrest "accessory" for $300 and hope I can purchase one aftermarket. Any idea what is the the best one to get? I hear that the armrest prohibit access to the cup holders - if i can't get to my coffee I won't be a happy camper.

Hopefully someone can help me out.

~ePhil

 

[anchorman]

Welcome to the forum. Unhappy camper it is then because both armrests foul the cup holders. I believe the deep armrest is best as the shallow has no storage space.

 

[ephil]

are you able to post a link to one? and do they flip up at least when not in use?

Thank you for the quick reply!!

~ePhil

 

[greaseman85]

I wouldn't get an armrest if I were you, but if you must, then like anchorman says get the European one that has a built in storage compartment, and yes they do flip up. Or go with this aftermarket one, a lot cheaper:
Tailor Made Armrest Centre Console Armster 2 Fit to Mazda CX 3 2015 2016 | eBay

 

[Tracey]

I would wait and see if you really miss or need the armrest or storage space. I've had my car for around 6 weeks now and haven't missed having an armrest at all so far. Having sad that I haven't yet had the time to take it for a really long drive.

 

[PeterTwoMeter]

I have the european armrest with storage. I really like it and dont regret it at all. The storage inside the armrest is really nice. I think thats the better one of those 2 mazda armrests.
The storage compartment does take away some space underneath the armrest. But you can always flip the armrest upp so problem solved, if you ask me.

 

[anchorman]

Fitting instructions are at Post No 64 here;

http://www.cx3forum.com/forum/interior/553-armrest-accessory-2.html

 

[ephil]

Armrest

Thank you everyone!

For daily use, i won't need the arm rest. But being 6'2 almost, on long haul drives I need my arm on something. Sure, i could just put a pillow or something there but just thought i would look around and see what is available.

Thank you once again,

~eP

 

[rockposer]

I'm very happy with the armrest. I'm used to having one and the storage is handy. Not fussed about it getting in the way of the cup holders as I never use them.

 

[anchorman]

I'm very happy with the armrest. I'm used to having one and the storage is handy. Not fussed about it getting in the way of the cup holders as I never use them.

Our armrest is much more practical than the US one. Apart from a phone holder, they have no storage.

 

[FrenchYin]

are you able to post a link to one? and do they flip up at least when not in use?

Thank you for the quick reply!!

~ePhil

Bought mine on Ebay, excellent price + storage space, if it's about the cup holder, you could just flip the armset up like the pictures of the seller.

Genuine Mazda CX 3 Centre ARM Rest DB2WV0630 | eBay

 

[Toller]

Our armrest is much more practical than the US one. Apart from a phone holder, they have no storage.

It would have to be better than the US one, which is pretty worthless.
Well, no car is perfect; right?

But I wonder why they made them different; didn't someone try the US one and realize it was worthless?

 

[anchorman]

It would have to be better than the US one, which is pretty worthless.
Well, no car is perfect; right?

But I wonder why they made them different; didn't someone try the US one and realize it was worthless?

The one I had was quite good. It made a heck of a difference with storage space despite it not being cavernous.

 

[Toller]

Where are you that the armrest is an option?

I put my hand on it when I get in the car, but otherwise the US one is useless. I really miss the one on my Subaru impresa.

 

[mikecx3]

The armrest was one of the few accessories that I ordered, along with mudguards and the fitted floormats, I couldnt get comfortable without it. On a side note, it does block the cupholders and has a seemingly useless storage space at the front end of it??

 

[greaseman85]

On a side note, it does block the cupholders and has a seemingly useless storage space at the front end of it??

It's a place to hold your paper maps

Kidding, it's actually a phone holder. A useless one at that.

 

[Geezer]

It's a place to hold your paper maps

Kidding, it's actually a phone holder. A useless one at that.

I use it for holding my license and registration. Interesting that when the police had one of their most recent roadside checks I was asked for my license and registration and he was blown away with how quickly I was able to produce it. I just leaned over, grabbed it, and swoosh there it was! But it only works if you have a plastic or leather license holder. I would never try and force a phone into that space even with a protective case, it would most likely emerge with scratches everywhere.

 

[rockposer]

Glad I got the armrest fitted. Plenty of storage and to be honest I don't use cup holders in cars.