2025 Mazda 3 review
Beyond equipment upgrades and price rises, the Mazda 3 remains a refined and rewarding small car with a couple of unresolved flaws.
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Josh Nevett
2025 Mazda Mazda 3 vs 2022 Ford Focus Comparison
Mazda Mazda 3
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G25 EVOLVE SP VISION
Based on the Ford Focus
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
51L
296 to 337 km
52L
421 to 458 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
$31,190 - $43,310
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Engaging to drive
- Loaded with safety kit
- Premium cabin
Misses
- Thirsty in traffic
- Tight rear seats, boot
- Expensive servicing
NA
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
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2488 | 2261 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 2.3L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 114kW - 139kW | 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 252Nm | 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 94 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
