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
2024 Mazda CX-3 vs 2022 Nissan Qashqai Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
Based on the Mazda CX-3 G20 EVOLVE
Based on the Nissan Qashqai ST-L
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
48L
302 km
55L - 65L
336 to 501 km
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CarExpert's Take
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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Punchy turbo engine
- Spacious back seat and boot
- Tasteful blue and black interior is cool
Misses
- Interior not as high-tech as flashy rivals
- $4000 more than the ST+
- You can't have it with e-Power
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECT DIRECT INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 1332 - 1997 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.3L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW | 106kW - 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 195Nm | 200Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2800 | 1600 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 10.3 - 11.2 | |
