7.8
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
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Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
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51L
296 to 337 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
10 year
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MSRP
$50,990 - $61,490
$31,190 - $43,310
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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
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 | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 160kW | 114kW - 139kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3283 - 4600 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 340Nm | 200Nm - 252Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 500 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
