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 MG ZST Comparison
Mazda CX-3
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MG ZST
2025 Mazda
CX-3
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2025 MG
ZST
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2024 MG ZST Essence reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Mazda CX-3 G20 EVOLVE
Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
48L
302 km
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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10 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$26,950 - $38,890
$24,990 - $30,490
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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
- Thrummy 3cyl turbo
- Strong value for money
- Well packaged interior
Misses
- Some tech quirks
- Not particularly efficient
- No ANCAP safety rating
Colours Available
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 1349 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 3, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW | 84kW - 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 195Nm | 150Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2800 | 1800 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 91.2 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
