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 Suzuki S-Cross Comparison
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2024 Mazda
CX-3
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2024 Suzuki
S-Cross
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Based on the Mazda CX-3 G20 EVOLVE
Based on the Suzuki S-Cross GLP 2WD (QLD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
48L
302 km
47L
277 to 291 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$26,950 - $38,890
$37,490 - $44,490
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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
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Finally at competitive pricing
- Solid driving package
- Solid build quality, excellent ergonomics
Misses
- Interior feels a little tired
- No USB-C, wireless CarPlay in base model
- Deals only available in Queensland
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 (+$890)
Colours Available
- Cool White Pearl
- Energetic Red Metallic
- Silky Silver Metallic
- Cosmic Black Metallic
- Titan Dark Grey Metallic
- Sphere Blue Metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 1373 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW | 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 195Nm | 220Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2800 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 91.2 | 82 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
