2025 Mazda 3 G25 Evolve SP review
Beyond equipment upgrades and price rises, the Mazda 3 remains a refined and rewarding small car with a couple of unresolved flaws.
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Josh Nevett
2024 Mazda Mazda 3 vs 2022 Subaru Impreza Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G25 EVOLVE SP VISION
Based on the Subaru Impreza 2.0i-S (AWD)
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
51L
296 to 352 km
50L
330 to 360 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Engaging to drive
- Loaded with safety kit
- Premium cabin feel
Misses
- Thirsty in traffic
- Tight rear seats, boot
- Expensive servicing
Curt Dupriez
Journalist
Curt Dupriez drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lots of equipment
- Lots of safety
- All-wheel-drive surety
Misses
- Workmanlike powertrain
- Some cabin design quirks
- Lacks genuine small-car benchmarking
Colours Available
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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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECT DIRECT INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2497 | 1995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4 | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 114kW - 139kW | 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 252Nm | 196Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 12.5 | |
