7.9
2024 Mazda 3 G20 Pure review
A lot of small crossovers are just higher-riding hatchbacks anyway, so why not just get an OG hatchback like the Mazda 3?
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William Stopford
2022 Mazda Mazda 3 vs 2024 Subaru Impreza Comparison
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2022 Mazda
Mazda 3
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2024 Subaru
Impreza
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How they stack...
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Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G20 PURE
Based on the Subaru Impreza 2.0S (AWD)
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
51L
281 to 337 km
50L
375 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$31,990 - $32,990
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Well-appointed interior
- Plenty of safety equipment
- Engaging handling
Misses
- Pricier servicing than key rivals
- Rear-seat and boot space could be better
- Ride could be smoother
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Only affordable AWD hatch available
- Nice interior treatment
- Relatively affordable
Misses
- Lacking backseat amenities
- No real fun-factor
- Engine/transmission combo feels sluggish
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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Colours Available
The Mazda 3 is available in the following finishes:
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Jet Black Mica
- Snowflake White Pearl Mica
The following finishes cost an additional $495:
- Polymetal Grey Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Machine Grey Metallic
All 2024 Impreza variants are available in the following colours:
- Oasis Blue
- Pure Red
- Crystal Black Silica
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Crystal White Pearl
Only a black interior is available.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2488 | 1995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 2.5L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 114kW - 139kW | 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 252Nm | 196Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 - 4000 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 16.3 | 12.5 | |
