My phone won't connect to a Mazda CX-3 via Android Auto, what similar model could I buy?
Asked by Bridget
I've test driven four Mazda CX-3s (long story) and none of them have been able to connect to my phone via Android Auto. I have the app, my operating system is acceptable, and I had an IT specialist and two sales consultants trying yesterday.
Every other car has connected immediately (Kia Stonic, VW T-Roc, Skoda Kamiq, Hyundai Kona). Can you please advise an alternative to the CX-3 that's around $30K, the same size and with the same engine size and same level of power on the freeway.
Also, I love the T-Roc but am very concerned about parts availability and expense. My own mechanic told me to steer clear of them.
Answered by CarsGuide
14 Mar 2025It’s odd, but some cars just don’t like some brands of phones. Toyota, in particular a few years back, had all sorts of trouble connecting certain phones to its factory Bluetooth system and, even if you could connect, sometimes the reception was so poor that it wasn’t worth the effort.
All the alternatives you’ve listed have their pros and cons, and bear in mind that a Skoda uses VW technology. The main concerns over the years have been failures of, and problems with, dual-cutch transmissions. If the VW tech scares you (or your mechanic) put the Skoda in the same basket. Beyond that, it comes down to your personal driving preferences and what sort of deal you can squeeze out of the dealer.
Don’t forget, either, that we generally upgrade our phones every few years, so if your phone is already an older one, maybe your next mobile will pair with the Mazda perfectly. Or, make it the Mazda dealer’s problem: If they’ll throw in a compatible phone as part of the deal, maybe the CX-3 is for you after all.
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