
7.9
2025 MG 3 Essence review
This is one car that should be firmly on your shopping list if you’re in the market for an affordable hatchback.
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Matt Campbell
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 | ||
Pastel Yellow and Dover White non-metallic finishes are standard.
The following metallic finishes are optional:
The Mazda 3 is available in the following finishes:
The following finishes cost an additional $495:
This is one car that should be firmly on your shopping list if you’re in the market for an affordable hatchback.
Matt Campbell
Beyond equipment upgrades and price rises, the Mazda 3 remains a refined and rewarding small car with a couple of unresolved flaws.
Josh Nevett
Type | ||
DIRECT FUEL INJ | ELECT DIRECT INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1498 | 1998 - 2497 | |
Size (L) | ||
1.5L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
Cylinders | ||
INLINE 4 | INLINE 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
82kW | 114kW - 139kW | |
Power RPM | ||
6000 | 6000 | |
Torque | ||
150Nm | 200Nm - 252Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
4500 | 4000 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10.5 | 13 |