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
Mazda CX-3 vs Kia Niro Comparison
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Based on the Mazda CX-3 G20 EVOLVE
Based on the Kia Niro EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLAR
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
48L
302 km
42L
168 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$26,950 - $38,890
$45,000 - $72,360
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Unintimidating to drive
- V2L capability
- Smartly packaged
Misses
- Interior a sea of gloss black plastic
- Up against some tough competition
- No surround-view camera
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 1580 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.6L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW | 104kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5700 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 195Nm | 255Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2800 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 91.2 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
