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 Toyota C-HR Comparison
Mazda CX-3
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Toyota C-HR
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Mazda CX-3 G20 EVOLVE
Based on the Toyota C-HR GR-SPORT HYBRID
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
48L
302 km
43L
172 to 176 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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warranty
5 year
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warranty
MSRP
$26,950 - $38,890
$42,990 - $54,990
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still has wow factor
- Quiet and efficient
- Nimble handling
Misses
- Drivetrain undermines sporty packaging
- GR Sport is expensive
- Lack of second row amenities
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 1798 - 1987 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.8L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW | 103kW - 146kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 195Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2800 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 91.2 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
