7.9
2024 Mazda 3 G20 Pure review
A lot of small crossovers are just higher-riding hatchbacks anyway, so why not just get an OG hatchback like the Mazda 3?
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William Stopford
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Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G20 PURE
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
402 to 407 km
51L
281 to 337 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$75,400 - $77,373
$31,990 - $32,990
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CarExpert's Take
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William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Well-appointed interior
- Plenty of safety equipment
- Engaging handling
Misses
- Pricier servicing than key rivals
- Rear-seat and boot space could be better
- Ride could be smoother
Standard Features
| 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 | ||
Optional Features
- Alloy Wheels Special 19 Inch (+$300)
- Black Exterior Styling Package Plus (+$1,675)
- Black Style Pack (+$975)
- Exclusive Paint (+$4,600)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,100)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
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 | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 228kW | 114kW - 139kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5450 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 200Nm - 252Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 3000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 | 13 - 16.3 | |
