7.3
2024 Mazda CX-3 G20 Evolve 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 Renault Arkana Comparison
Mazda CX-3
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2024 Mazda
CX-3
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2024 Renault
Arkana
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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 Renault Arkana ESPRIT ALPINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
48L
302 km
50L
295 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$26,950 - $38,770
$41,000 - $45,000
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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
- Tasty white and tan interior
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
- Still looks sharp
- No price rises with more spec
- Impressive open road refinement
Misses
- DCT still clumsy off the line
- No hybrid option for Australia
- Back seat is a little cosy
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)
- Metallic Paint (+$750)
Colours Available
Solid White is standard on all bar the R.S. Line, with the following finishes a $750 option:
- Universal White
- Zanzibar Blue
- Metallic Black
- Metallic Grey
- Flame Red
- Valencia Orange (R.S. Line only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECT DIRECT INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 1333 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW | 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 195Nm | 262Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2800 | 2250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | - | |
