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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 Volvo S60 Comparison
Mazda CX-3
Volvo S60
2024 Mazda
CX-3
vs
2024 Volvo
S60
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
48L
302 km
60L
84 to 432 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$26,950 - $38,770
$65,990 - $88,990
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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
- Performance bang for buck
- Efficient PHEV powertrain
- User-friendly infotainment system
Misses
- Handling doesn't match straight-line speed
- Limited interior storage, boot space
- Priced against stiff competition
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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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECT DIRECT INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW | 183kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 195Nm | 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2800 | 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 10.8 | |
