7.3
2025 Mazda CX-3 review
The Mazda CX-3 continues to be a top-seller in Australia, and it's easy to see why even if it's starting to show its age.
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Max Davies
2024 Mazda CX-3 vs 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Comparison
Mazda CX-3
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Alfa Romeo Tonale
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2024 Mazda
CX-3
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2024 Alfa Romeo
Tonale
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How they stack...
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Based on the Mazda CX-3 G20 EVOLVE
Based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale VELOCE PHEV Q4
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
48L
302 km
43L - 55L
65 to 308 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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warranty
MSRP
$26,950 - $38,890
$50,900 - $79,000
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CarExpert's Take
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Super easy to drive
- Sturdy build quality
- Adaptive cruise now standard
Misses
- Tech is showing its age
- High-speed handling isn't ideal
- Thirstier than expected
Jade Credentino
Contributor
Jade Credentino drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- All the bells and whistles over the rest of the Tonale range
- Perfect for city driving without committing to EV power
- One of the only PHEV powertrains within its segment
Misses
- $19,600 more than Tonale Hybrid
- Not as punchy as specs suggest
- Fuel economy balloons past EV range
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
- Premium Paint (+$1,600)
Colours Available
The Alfa Romeo Tonale is available in the following colours:
- Alfa White
- Alfa Red
- Alfa Black
- Vesuvio Grey Metallic
- Misano Blue Metallic
- Montreal Green Tri-Coat (Veloce only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 1332 - 1469 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW | 118kW - 208kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 195Nm | 240Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2800 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 91.2 | 86.5 - 92.2 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
