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
2024 BYD Seal vs 2022 Mazda Mazda 3 Comparison
BYD Seal
Mazda Mazda 3
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7.9
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Based on the BYD Seal
Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G20 PURE
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
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51L
281 to 337 km
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$49,888 - $68,798
$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
- Ocean Blue Interior (+$1,500)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
Colours Available
The BYD Seal is available in the following exterior colours:
- Arctic Blue
- Atlantis Grey
- Aurora White
- Cosmos Black
- Shark Grey
Aurora White is a no-cost option, with the other finishes costing $1500 or $2000 in the case of Shark Grey, which is available only on the Performance.
Interior colours are either Ocean Blue or Thaumas Black.
The Ocean Blue interior costs an extra $1500.
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
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.0L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW - 390kW | 114kW - 139kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 310Nm - 670Nm | 200Nm - 252Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 3000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 13 - 16.3 | |
