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 Honda HR-V Comparison
Mazda CX-3
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Honda HR-V
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2024 Mazda
CX-3
vs
2024 Honda
HR-V
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.3
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Based on the Mazda CX-3 G20 EVOLVE
Based on the Honda HR-V e:HEV X
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
48L
302 km
40L - 50L
172 to 345 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$26,950 - $38,770
$26,900 - $42,900
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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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Top-notch build quality
- Quietly efficient driving
- Versatile second-row Magic Seats
Misses
- Only four seats
- Not quite as sturdy as a ZR-V
- A bit expensive for what you get
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)
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Colours Available
The HR-V is available in the following colours:
- Premium Opal pearlescent
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent
- Meteoroid Grey metallic
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
All colours are a no cost option.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECT DIRECT INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 1498 - 1799 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.5L, 1.8L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW | 89kW - 105kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4000 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 195Nm | 145Nm - 253Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2800 | 3500 - 4300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 10.6 - 13.5 | |
