Mazda

Mazda Mazda3

Price $24,200 – $38,900
Fuel consumption 6.3 – 10.1 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 82%(view ratings)
The Mazda3 lineup includes two body styles (sedan and hatchback), four trim levels, two engines (a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre unit rated at 191 horsepower and a turbocharged version producing up to 250 horsepower with premium gasoline), a choice of FWD or AWD, as well as six-speed manual and automatic transmissions. Handling is arguably the best in the segment, but the relatively tight interior and the ever-increasing popularity of SUVs have affected the Mazda3’s sales in recent years.

Detailed ratings

Global rating
The Car Guide rating 82%
Fuel economy 7/10
Reliability 8/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 6/10
Driving 9/10
Overall 8/10
Compact cars
The Car Guide rating N/A
Fuel economy N/A
Reliability N/A
Safety N/A
Infotainment N/A
Driving N/A
Overall N/A

What's new in 2024

Added Suna version, removed 2-liter engine, optional 10.25-inch screen, improved security.

Pros

  • Driving pleasure
  • Excellent all-wheel drive
  • Manual transmission available (GT Sport)

Cons

  • Fuel consumption (turbo)
  • Infotainment to change
  • Perfectible visibility
  • Less spacious than the best compacts

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