[Ovaku]

Is there a document/overview that shows the differences between the CX-3 from country to country?

In Norway we have the option of 2WD with diesel/petrol/automatic/manual, and 4WD with diesel/petrol/automatic

We have i-Eloop, i-Activesense and i-Stop. But none of the models have a sunroof option.

 

[anchorman]

It's a good question but I don't believe so.

The spec for each country is determined by the head office or importer.

Basically the factory will build anything that meets legislation and the marketing guys believe they can sell.

It would be nice if they asked us what we want once in a while. In a while this forum will be so big, they will find it difficult to ignore us.

 

[Cuzlarry]

Resistance is futile

 

[Smarties CX-3]

Is there a document/overview that shows the differences between the CX-3 from country to country?

In Norway we have the option of 2WD with diesel/petrol/automatic/manual, and 4WD with diesel/petrol/automatic

We have i-Eloop, i-Activesense and i-Stop. But none of the models have a sunroof option.

You might be able to access country specific Mazda website for the CX3 if you do not have Geo-blocking on your internet services.

I am in Australia and I just Google Mazda followed by the country I am interested in such as: Mazda USA, Mazda France, Mazda UK and I have not been blocked from accessing other countries Mazda sites.

It is quite funny how different countries market the CX3 essentially the same car in different ways to meet local expectations.

 

[Gerri&Mick]

Agreed, would be nice to have this forum provide some input at the very least with the second generation CX-3. Or perhaps develop a living document with the differences between Mazda global CX-3 production runs. I spent two days looking for a map light that never existed haha. It is very interesting that's for sure.

 

[eddiejuarez]

In Mexico, we get the racks on the roof, no AWD, we get the sunroof, the 18" rims, Nav system, no keyless entry just push to start button but we don't get and this really hurts, we don't get the LED headlights.

 

[DJ9999]

In Mexico, we get the racks on the roof, no AWD, we get the sunroof, the 18" rims, Nav system, no keyless entry just push to start button but we don't get and this really hurts, we don't get the LED headlights.

Welcome to the forum. That is such an odd feature set (or lack their of). I understand your pain on not getting LED headlights.

 

[sy5adm1n]

Does any US version CX-3 come with auto-folding mirrors, or mirrors that you can fold in with the mirror switch? Noticed that the European versions come with mirrors that fold with a switch and can be upgraded to auto-folding. Would love to have that. Parking spaces are getting smaller and smaller to add more spaces.

 

[Soraia]

In Mexico, we get the racks on the roof, no AWD, we get the sunroof, the 18" rims, Nav system, no keyless entry just push to start button but we don't get and this really hurts, we don't get the LED headlights.

Check Amazon for JDM Astar brand LED headlights (7th Gen). Almost as bright as HID and no issues (for Mazda) fits in directly for CX-3 OE bulb.

 

[lynx]

Does any US version CX-3 come with auto-folding mirrors, or mirrors that you can fold in with the mirror switch? Noticed that the European versions come with mirrors that fold with a switch and can be upgraded to auto-folding. Would love to have that. Parking spaces are getting smaller and smaller to add more spaces.

No, the U.S. CX-3 doesn’t have it. You can fold the outside mirrors manually but not remotely using an interior electrical switch. Actually, the outside mirrors don’t “fold”. They rotate. I have a narrow garage and would gladly pay for power folding mirrors if they were available.

European models probably have power folding mirrors because roads and parking spaces there are narrower.

It’s possible that power folding mirrors can be added to a future U.S. CX-3 model year as an enhancement. It won’t do you any good though because you already have a CX-3. I suspect auto makers like to remove features from a newly designed first year model. Auto makers are afraid that people will stop buying a model if they don’t continually make changes to it for each succeeding model year. So it’s possible that power folding mirrors will be added for an upcoming model year. Auto makers map out years in advance what new features will be added to a car for each upcoming year.

 

[Vipre77]

No, the U.S. CX-3 doesn’t have it. You can fold the outside mirrors manually but not remotely using an interior electrical switch. Actually, the outside mirrors don’t “fold”. They rotate. I have a narrow garage and would gladly pay for power folding mirrors if they were available.

European models probably have power folding mirrors because roads and parking spaces there are narrower.

It’s possible that power folding mirrors can be added to a future U.S. CX-3 model year as an enhancement. It won’t do you any good though because you already have a CX-3. I suspect auto makers like to remove features from a newly designed first year model. Auto makers are afraid that people will stop buying a model if they don’t continually make changes to it for each succeeding model year. So it’s possible that power folding mirrors will be added for an upcoming model year. Auto makers map out years in advance what new features will be added to a car for each upcoming year.

How likely is it that the mirror assemblies are all the same and the motors/servos are there already and we just lack the switch to activate them here in the US? I imagine it would be pretty expensive to import a set of mirrors and do a swap just for that feature. Maybe wait for some salvage parts to become available?

 

[Rene van Mook]

European models probably have power folding mirrors because roads and parking spaces there are narrower.

No folding mirrors on my CX3 GT-M, and I live in The Netherlands

 

[p6nsh]

I have folding mirrors on my CX3 Sport Nav .I live in England

 

[Rene van Mook]

Let me elaborate. I do have folding mirrors, but no auto folding mirrors on lock up.

 

[cx3ace]

Servos are likely not pre-installed on all models, but surely the whole units can be retrofitted, cost should be in the 300-500 range.

 

[VANDAL]

thats super steep for folding mirrors IMHO

 

[cx3ace]

Agreed, never seen them below 250 new, keep in mind your paying for new mirrors w/motors, wiring harnesses and a new mirror switch.

Maybe once the AM dealers start coming out with this stuff we can do a group buy here, I'm in for LED Headlights, power folding mirrors and hopefully the push button door handles if those could be retrofitted (not sure though).

 

[Trixstar]

Retrofitting powerfolding mirrors is a pain in the arse. I did it once to a hyundai sonata that I had. It costed 800 for both mirror assemblies, $100 for the harness, $60 for the mirror switch and 6 hours of labor. Was it worth it in the end? Not really. I was a little cheesed that the cx-3 GT doesnt have powerfolding mirrors but i cant ask for too much for a 34k car.

The cx-3 has really good tech though! Even my 73k CLA45 doesnt have auto highbeams, led headlights or autonomous braking. Heck, even the benz lane departure doesnt work 90% of the time whereas the cx-3 works 99% of the time.

 

[cx3ace]

Yeah but that was way overpriced since you did it at the stealership, buying parts and DIY is much cheaper.

And don't get me wrong, I agree that its great when you're moving up in tech from a previous car, but when you're stepping down it kinda sucks, no? especially if you're stepping down coming from an older model in the same small cuv segment and retail price range.

 

[nik007]

I have auto folding mirrors but you cannot set them to fold with your door lock. You have to turn one little wheel to fold position by hand. You can see it in the picture attached.