You can always velcro some rubber on. So far mine hasn’t budged;
http://www.cx3forum.com/forum/interior/4225-serious-omission.html
I love that idea anchorman. I'd consider getting the Mazda part, but $40 and having to install it in the cold doesn't sound appealing.
As for OP's dislikes:
5. I have no issue with the rear spoiler and I slam my hatch.
4. Arm rest... Not available in these parts, so I really can't say, but I am thinkinging of getting one.
3. Maybe because I don't have an arm rest, cup holder position is not an issue. In terms of placement, I'm fine. I'm glad Mazda kept the infotainment controls close and the cup a little further. In a perfect world, yeah, cup holder could be up alongside, but we're dealing with the space limitations of a sub compact.
2. Ingress/egress. No problems.
1. Windows. For aesthetics, I agree. Looks funny that they only come down partially. But for functionality, really?? How often is my rear passenger reaching for the mailbox (as suggested)?!?
Here's my list after a month.
1. Rear head rests. My kids are 5' and say they aren't comfortable. If they were a different height, taller or smaller, it'd be fine. But the first locking position is too high, and the bottom position is too low.
Hmmm, trying for another...
Waiting for snow
