Center Console ? no or yes
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In all the UK and Australia information I have seen, it doesn't look like an armrest is available as an option, but based on research I did, shown in the thread and link below, there may be an armrest accessory that could be added.
http://www.cx3forum.com/forum/interior/553-armrest-accessory.html#post4321
http://www.cx3forum.com/forum/interior/553-armrest-accessory.html#post4321
Mazda Australia updated their Cx-3 section. They are offering the same armrest accessory it look like:http://www.mazda.com.au/owners/accessories/info/db2wv0630/
doesn't seem all that likely to happen
instead they might make it standard in some future year model
but i wonder what's their reason for not including it in the first place.
Yea it seems pretty annoying that they didn't include it. Not sure what their excuse could be. Its not like it would have been expensive. I'm sure reviewers will criticize them for that.
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Wow - Pricey!
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This is ridiculous.... the Golf R's center console didn't work here in the US. Luckily we found a hack.
Sad this is an "accessory"... its ridiculous...
Honestly guys, I don't know what all the fuss is about. On my 2014 CX-5 its so low and far back it is of little use as an arm rest. The elbow is nowhere near it while driving. The CX-3 has that "commander control" knob which might further compromise its positioning. I notice the 2016 CX5 armrest has a big notch out of it so the arm has room to work that commander control, and there is more room in its cockpit than in the CX3.
I would miss the small item storage it provides however, and the cup holders are so far back they will be an awkward reach.
There are always compromises in design for proper ergonomics but the I-Drive type control knob positioning was given priority as it should be. I Don't like touch screens.
Maybe the armrest was made optional because some folks might find it too intrusive when combined with the other design elements.
I would miss the small item storage it provides however, and the cup holders are so far back they will be an awkward reach.
There are always compromises in design for proper ergonomics but the I-Drive type control knob positioning was given priority as it should be. I Don't like touch screens.
Maybe the armrest was made optional because some folks might find it too intrusive when combined with the other design elements.
This is something I'll ask the dealer when I go in for a test drive and purchase. I'm just curious at this point.
Touch screens don't bother me generally as long as they are used for the right stuff and knobs and buttons are used for more common controls that you might want to change on the fly while driving.
Touch screens don't bother me generally as long as they are used for the right stuff and knobs and buttons are used for more common controls that you might want to change on the fly while driving.
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We took delivery of our CX3 last week here in Australia and did not get the centre console/arm rest because of the cost - could not justify it. But the car is short of storage space in the cabin. We will be looking at what else is available down the track.
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There you go, US CX3 GT versions come with Arm Rest. This is from USA Today - looks like they are testing the CX3 today.
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Took a loaded AWD GT for a test drive today. It had the center fold-down armrest. It sits high above the cup holders so theoretically you should be able to use the armrest and cup holders at the same time as long as the cups were short enough. You would have to raise the armrest to get to your cup.
How much are they charging for the arm rest?
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Almost $500.00 fitted in Aussie dollars of course
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