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
Peugeot 308 vs Mazda Mazda 3 Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Peugeot 308
Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G25 EVOLVE SP VISION
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L - 52L
44 to 276 km
51L
296 to 337 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$43,990 - $64,990
$31,190 - $43,310
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CarExpert's Take
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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
Olivine Green is the standard colour on hatchback models, while Avatar Blue is standard on the wagon.
The following metallic finishes are a $690 option:
- Artense Grey
- Nera Black
- Platinum Grey (wagon only)
The following premium metallic finishes are a $1050 option:
- Pearl White
- Elixir Red
- Vertigo Blue (excludes wagon)
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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Ready To Buy
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, TURBO | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1199 - 1598 | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 1.2L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 3 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 96kW - 132kW | 114kW - 139kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 230Nm - 360Nm | 200Nm - 252Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
