Very Good
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
Mazda Mazda 3 vs Kia Picanto Comparison
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2025 Mazda
Mazda 3
vs
2025 Kia
Picanto
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City drivingFuel Efficiency
51L
296 to 337 km
35L
189 to 210 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$31,190 - $43,310
$17,890 - $21,790
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Cheap and cheerful motoring
- Welcome upgrades to safety suite
- Save The Manual
Misses
- Smaller and not as pretty as MG 3
- ANCAP rating has now expired
- Servicing isn't exactly cheap
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2488 | 1248 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 1.2L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 114kW - 139kW | 62kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 252Nm | 122Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
