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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 Toyota Corolla Cross Comparison
Mazda CX-3
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Toyota Corolla Cross
2024 Mazda
CX-3
vs
2024 Toyota
Corolla Cross
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Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
48L
302 km
36L - 47L
155 to 282 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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warranty
MSRP
$26,950 - $38,770
$33,980 - $51,380
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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
Jack Quick
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Efficient hybrid powertrain
- Fun, nimble and effortless to drive
- Cheap servicing
Misses
- Priced too closely to the RAV4 Hybrid
- Slower and uses more fuel in all-wheel drive form
- Bland cabin with plasticky finishes
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)
- Crystal Pearl Paint (+$575)
- Mica Metallic Paint (+$575)
- Metallic Paint (+$575)
Colours Available
- Glacier White
- Frosted White*
- Stunning Silver*
- Eclipse Black*
- Atomic Rush*
- Lunar Blue*
- Moondust Grey*
- Jungle Khaki
*Premium paint costs $575
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECT DIRECT INJ | PORT & DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 1987 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW | 112kW - 126kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 195Nm | 190Nm - 202Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2800 | 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 13 - 14 | |
