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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 Pajero Sport Comparison
Mazda CX-3
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2024 Mazda
CX-3
vs
2024 Mitsubishi
Pajero Sport
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
48L
302 km
68L
544 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$26,950 - $38,770
$44,440 - $64,840
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Long (conditional) 10-year warranty
- One of the segment's cheaper options
- Proven off-road ability
Misses
- Performance, towing down on rivals
- Underwhelming interior storage
- Dated infotainment tech
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)
NA
Colours Available
White is the standard colour, with all other shades costing $740 with the exception of White Diamond, a $940 option.
The optional shades are:
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Black Mica pearlescent
- Dark Blue pearlescent
- Terra Rossa pearlescent
- White Diamond prestige
The GSR is available only in White Diamond or Black Mica, while the base GLX isn’t available in White Diamond, Black Mica or Dark Blue.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECT DIRECT INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 2442 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW | 133kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 3500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 195Nm | 430Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2800 | 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 15.5 | |
