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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 Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison
Mazda CX-3
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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2024 Mazda
CX-3
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
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Driving the family
City driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
48L
302 km
85L
561 to 808 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$26,950 - $38,770
$136,600 - $170,800
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Six-cylinder diesel is a beauty
- Comfort-focused drive is plush
- Updated tech works well
Misses
- $30,000 dearer than equivalent X5
- Still needs (expensive) options ticked
- Cabin execution feels underdone
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)
- Airmatic Package (+$3,400)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$3,200)
- Towbar Pack (+$2,900)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECT DIRECT INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 1993 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 3.0L, 2.9L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW | 198kW - 280kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 3600 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 195Nm | 500Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2800 | 1200 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 10.5 - 15.5 | |
