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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Mazda
The Mazda CX-3 is a small, tidy, well-built subcompact crossover that never sold in huge numbers but earned a loyal following for its sharp steering and premium-feeling cabin.
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Model profile
The CX-3 was a single-generation model in North America (the DK series), launched for 2016 on a platform shared with the Mazda2 subcompact. Over its run Mazda refined it rather than redesigning it: the 2019 update brought a retuned Skyactiv engine, revised suspension, better sound insulation and a repositioned infotainment screen, plus the addition of G-Vectoring Control.
Powertrain and equipment
US CX-3s used one engine throughout: the naturally aspirated 2.0-litre Skyactiv-G four-cylinder, producing around 146 hp (148 hp on later cars) and roughly 195 Nm of torque.
The CX-3 is a five-door subcompact crossover only. US trims were Sport, Touring and Grand Touring. Grand Touring cars are the ones worth hunting: they add leather and suede seats, a head-up display, LED headlights, a Bose sound system, a sunroof and the fuller suite of driver aids.
Vehicle selection
With production spanning 2016–2021, you can find everything from higher-mileage early cars to well-kept late examples with 30,000–70,000 miles.
The CX-3 suits a buyer who wants a compact, fun-to-drive crossover with genuine build quality and simple, proven mechanicals.
Vehicle data
| Body style | 5-door subcompact crossover |
|---|---|
| Length | approx. 4,275 mm |
| Wheelbase | approx. 2,570 mm |
| Kerb weight | approx. 1,300–1,400 kg |
| Cargo (rear seats up) | approx. 260 L (US spec) |
| Seating | 5 |
| Engine | 2.0 L Skyactiv-G naturally aspirated I4 |
|---|---|
| Output | approx. 146–148 hp (108–110 kW) |
| Torque | approx. 195 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed Skyactiv automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD or i-Activ AWD |
| Fuel economy (US) | approx. 29–34 mpg combined |
| Generation | DK (single generation, MY2016–2021) |
|---|---|
| US trims | Sport, Touring, Grand Touring |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
For the Mazda CX-3, the agreed inspection plan focuses in particular on vehicle history, visible body and underbody condition, fluid leaks, warning messages, tyres, brakes and accessible suspension components. USCar Trader can document these points through a separately commissioned on-site inspection; inaccessible areas or unauthorised road tests are explicitly recorded as unchecked.
Germany and Europe
US-market headlights use the FMVSS/SAE beam pattern, which differs from the ECE pattern required in the EU, so they may need adjustment or replacement with ECE-compliant units for registration.
Common modifications are adding or enabling a rear fog lamp, adapting the headlights to European requirements, and documenting the odometer reading in miles.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
US cars span the 2016 to 2021 model years. Later cars benefit from the 2019 refresh with better refinement and updated features.
Yes, it is among the more dependable subcompact crossovers, with a proven Skyactiv engine and conventional automatic. Routine maintenance is the main requirement.
Both were offered. AWD is useful for winter traction; FWD is lighter and slightly more economical. We can target either.
Usually minor ones: a rear fog lamp and headlight adaptation are the typical items during type approval.
Its small size keeps ocean-freight volume down compared with larger SUVs, which helps the total landed cost.
Treat the car as out of warranty in Europe; factory coverage does not transfer identically across regions.
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