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 Nissan Qashqai Comparison
Mazda CX-3
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2024 Mazda
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2024 Nissan
Qashqai
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Based on the Mazda CX-3 G20 EVOLVE
Based on the Nissan Qashqai TI e-POWER (HYBRID)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
48L
302 km
55L
286 to 336 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$26,950 - $38,890
$34,390 - $54,365
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- (Generally) refined hybrid system
- Impressive interior design
- Solid real-world efficiency
Misses
- No getting away from the price
- Not quite as efficient as some rivals
- Engine can be coarse at times
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
- Gun Metallic
- Ceramic Grey
- Platinum
- Burgundy
- Fuji Sunset Red
- Ivory Pearl
- Magnetic Blue
- Pearl Black
ST+ grades and above can be optioned with two tone designs, namely:
- Ivory Pearl with Pearl Black Roof
- Pearl Black with Gun Metallic Roof
- Fuji Sunset Red with Pearl Black Roof
- Two-tone Ceramic Grey with Pearl Black Roof
- Magnetic Blue with Pearl Black Roof
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 1332 - 1497 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.5L, 1.3L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 3, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 - 5665 | |
| Torque | ||
| 195Nm | 250Nm - 330Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2800 | 1600 - 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 91.2 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
