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2025 Mazda CX-3 review
The Mazda CX-3 continues to be a top-seller in Australia, and it's easy to see why even if it's starting to show its age.
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Max Davies
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CX-3
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Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
52L
333 to 458 km
48L
302 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$30,990 - $47,990
$26,950 - $38,770
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CarExpert's Take
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Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Super easy to drive
- Sturdy build quality
- Adaptive cruise now standard
Misses
- Tech is showing its age
- High-speed handling isn't ideal
- Thirstier than expected
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
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECT DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1497 - 2261 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.3L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 134kW - 206kW | 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 1600 - 5500 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 420Nm | 195Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 3000 | 2800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.7 - 11 | 13 | |
