7.3
2024 Mazda CX-3 G20 Evolve 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
Mazda CX-3 vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Comparison
Mazda CX-3
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2024 Mazda
CX-3
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2024 Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.3
7.3
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Based on the Mazda CX-3 G20 EVOLVE
Based on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross EXCEED PHEV (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
48L
302 km
45L - 63L
86 to 485 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$26,950 - $38,770
$31,490 - $56,490
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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
- Tasty white and tan interior
Misses
- Tech is showing its age
- High-speed handling isn't ideal
- Thirstier than expected
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Decent EV driving range – if it’s not uphill
- Smooth transition between power sources
- No interruptive safety tech
Misses
- Outdated interior design
- Slower charging than other PHEVs
- Dull to drive
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
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
- Metallic Paint (+$740)
- Pearlescent Paint (+$740)
- Prestige Paint (+$940)
Colours Available
Solid White is standard, with the following finishes optional:
- White Diamond prestige
- Red Diamond prestige
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Titanium metallic
- Black pearlescent
- Lightning Blue pearlescent
These finishes cost $740 except for the prestige colours, which are $940.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECT DIRECT INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 1499 - 2360 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.5L, 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW | 94kW - 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4500 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 195Nm | 199Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2800 | 2000 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 10 - 12 | |
