Considering a CX-3 for my next car
Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2018 5:53 pm
I am currently driving a 3 year old Ford Fiesta 1.0 litre Ecoboost Powershift (automatic) that I have owned from new. I am now thinking of changing my car in the autumn or next March. I want a car that is slightly larger than the Fiesta and a bit taller would be good, but I don’t want a full size SUV as I find the seat position too high for getting in and out comfortably. Also I would prefer a traditional torque convertor automatic. These requirements have led me to the CX-3.
My local dealer hasn’t got an automatic demonstrator but had a 15 plate auto on the forecourt that he let me take for a drive. All was good but while at motorway speeds I was aware that noise levels were as high, or even higher than my Fiesta. Also there is no lumbar support on the driver’s seat which I am used to. So I would like to ask current owners their opinion on suitability for long journeys and seat comfort as several times a year I have a 130 mile motorway trip Plymouth to Bristol and a 160 mile drive along the south coast Plymouth to Portsmouth.
Looking at this forum there doesn’t appear to be too many recurring issues; I assume the air con woes have now been sorted. By the time I purchase the face lifted version will be out, but looking on the internet the changes are not significant. I am open to suggestions for other cars to consider, the Honda Jazz is one and now has an upsized 1.5 engine from the HR-V. I have owned a Jazz auto in the past. CVT gearbox dull to drive but smooth and quiet, reliable and spacious for its size.
My local dealer hasn’t got an automatic demonstrator but had a 15 plate auto on the forecourt that he let me take for a drive. All was good but while at motorway speeds I was aware that noise levels were as high, or even higher than my Fiesta. Also there is no lumbar support on the driver’s seat which I am used to. So I would like to ask current owners their opinion on suitability for long journeys and seat comfort as several times a year I have a 130 mile motorway trip Plymouth to Bristol and a 160 mile drive along the south coast Plymouth to Portsmouth.
Looking at this forum there doesn’t appear to be too many recurring issues; I assume the air con woes have now been sorted. By the time I purchase the face lifted version will be out, but looking on the internet the changes are not significant. I am open to suggestions for other cars to consider, the Honda Jazz is one and now has an upsized 1.5 engine from the HR-V. I have owned a Jazz auto in the past. CVT gearbox dull to drive but smooth and quiet, reliable and spacious for its size.