Mazda 3

From RM

118,900 - 166,059

Highlights

Appealing design (exterior, interior)

Comprehensive ADAS (Mazda’s ‘i-ACTIVESENSE’)

4.0 / 5

69 User Ratings

Model Variant

2025 Mazda 3 1.5 High Plus

Car Price

RM 118,900

Monthly

RM 1,330

Segment

C-Segment

Body Type

Sedan

Engine Model

1.5L

1496 cc

Transmission

Automatic

Max Power / Torque

1496 Hp, 153 Nm

0-100km/h

11.7 sec

Top Speed

210 km/h

Seats

2023 Mazda 3 2.0 High

Car Price

RM 156,059

Monthly

RM 1,745

Segment

C-Segment

Body Type

Sedan

Engine Model

2.0L

1998 cc

Transmission

Automatic

Max Power / Torque

1998 Hp, 213 Nm

0-100km/h

- sec

Top Speed

207 km/h

Seats

2023 Mazda 3 2.0 High Plus

Car Price

RM 166,059

Monthly

RM 1,857

Segment

C-Segment

Body Type

Sedan

Engine Model

2.0L

1998 cc

Transmission

Automatic

Max Power / Torque

1998 Hp, 213 Nm

0-100km/h

- sec

Top Speed

207 km/h

Seats

Model

Car Price

Monthly

2025 Mazda 3 1.5 High Plus

RM 118,900

RM 1,330

2023 Mazda 3 2.0 High

RM 156,059

RM 1,745

2023 Mazda 3 2.0 High Plus

RM 166,059

RM 1,857

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Wrap Up

Summary

Highly sought-after, Mazda’s latest offering, the new Mazda 3 (fourth-generation), upgraded and launched in Malaysia.

The C-segment (two body types: compact sedan, compact liftback/hatchback) runner underpins an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE: petrol) powertrain.

Fully imported (CBU – Japan), available via Bermaz Motor (BAuto) are five variants (1.5 High Plus Sedan – RM119,620, 1.5 High Plus Liftback – RM119,620, 2.0 High Plus Sedan – RM166,059, 2.0 High Plus Liftback – RM166,059, 2.0 High Plus SV Liftback – RM175,059).

Prices (OTR, w/o insurance) include a manufacturer’s warranty (five years/100,000 km) and a maintenance program (free: five years/100,000 km).

Exterior (single-tone) colours (Soul Red Crystal, Platinum Quartz, Polymetal Grey, Jet Black, Machine Grey, Ceramic Metallic, Deep Crystal Blue, Snowflake White Pearl).

Interior (single-tone – dual-tone) colour (1.5 High Plus Sedan, 2.0 High Plus Sedan, 2.0 High Plus Liftback: Black – 1.5 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus SV Liftback: Black-Burgundy).

Interior

Dashboard

The new Mazda 3 gets an angular cascading and tiered dashboard (Mazda Jinba-Ittai Design), linked to a low-rising-wide centre console (armrest, wireless charger, vehicle telematics).

Soft-/hard-touched (dash, steering wheel, centre console, doors), it sees leather upholstery in variant-specific (single-tone – dual-tone) colour schemes (1.5 High Plus Sedan, 2.0 High Plus Sedan, 2.0 High Plus Liftback: Black – 1.5 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus SV Liftback: Black-Burgundy) with contrast trims (Gloss Black, Aluminium).

Equipped are the driver/central displays (dash embedded: instrument cluster – floating: infotainment), air-conditioning vents (angular: right side – rectangular: left side) and an ambient light system (LED).

Inclusively, the layout is ergonomic (functional) with accessibilities purposefully arranged (driver-centric, passenger-oriented).

Instrument Cluster

Installed is a 7.0-inch colour TFT-LCD (Thin-Film Transistor-Liquid Crystal Display) fully digital (Multi-Information Display – MID) driver display (instrument cluster). Included is a Windscreen-Head-Up Display (W-HUD).

Features are vehicle telematics, Bluetooth, navigation, voice recognition and customisable interface (drive mode dependent).

Seats

Comfortable, the interior sees leather upholstery in variant-specific (single-tone – dual-tone) colour schemes (1.5 High Plus Sedan, 2.0 High Plus Sedan, 2.0 High Plus Liftback: Black – 1.5 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus SV Liftback: Black-Burgundy).

The front gets electric-powered (driver: multi-way-adjust, lumbar, memory) and manual-operated (passenger: multi-way-adjust) bolstered seats. The rear gets a manual-operated (60:40 split-fold) bolstered bench.

Included are headrests (adjustable: front, rear), armrests (front: centre console, rear: centre seat fold-out) and a glass sunroof (2.0 High Plus Sedan, 2.0 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus SV Liftback: electric – tilt, slide).

Space

A five-seater (two body types: compact sedan, compact liftback/hatchback), the cabin offers generous space, providing comfortable seatings with ample interior mobility for the occupants (front, rear).

Sufficient head, shoulder and leg rooms.

Storage Space

Practical storage spaces. E.g., glove box, centre console spaces (partitioned, caverned, retractable, under-stowage) and pockets (seat backs, side doors).

Steering Functions

Mounted is a three-spoke-round steering wheel. Leather (single-tone: Black) with contrast trims (Gloss Black, Aluminium).

Features are multi-switches (Bluetooth, media, voice recognition, vehicle telematics), column adjustments (tilt, telescopic) and paddle shifters.

Drive is aided by an Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) system (turning radius: 5.3 m).

Cup Holders

Provided are four cup holders (two: front, rear) and four bottle holders (one: side doors).

Charging Ports

Equipped are two USB ports (two: front), one 12 V socket (front) and one wireless charger (front).

Boot Space

Accessing the boot’s electric-powered (button-release: remote/key fob, interior button, tailgate button) tailgate, opens to 444 litres (1.5 High Plus Sedan, 2.0 High Plus Sedan) and 295 litres (1.5 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus SV Liftback) of load capacities.

Exterior

Body Dimensions

Weighing in at 1,363 kg (1.5 High Plus Sedan), 1,382 kg (1.5 High Plus Liftback), 1,402 kg (2.0 High Plus Sedan) and 1,400 kg (2.0 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus SV Liftback), the new Mazda 3 stands at 4,660 mm (1.5 High Plus Sedan, 2.0 High Plus Sedan) and 4,460 mm (1.5 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus SV Liftback) long, 1,795 mm wide, 1,440 mm (1.5 High Plus Sedan, 2.0 High Plus Sedan) and 1,435 mm (1.5 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus SV Liftback) tall and with a wheelbase spanning 2,725 mm.

Front View

Dynamically solid (Mazda Kodo Design), it parades a seamlessly curvaceous exterior, emphasised by cleanly cut and roundly sharp surfaces.

The long-overhang front-end sees a formed bonnet, muscular quarter panels (flared fenders) and a sculpted bumper (grille: interlocking triangular-pattern inserts, wing trim, Mazda emblem – vents: lower-centre).

Accentuations, body trims (1.5 High Plus Sedan, 2.0 High Plus Sedan: Chrome, body-colour – 1.5 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus SV Liftback: Black, Chrome), grille/vents (Black) and side mirrors (1.5 High Plus Sedan, 1.5 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus Sedan, 2.0 High Plus Liftback: body-colour – 2.0 High Plus SV Liftback: Black).

Rear View

Solidly sculpted (Mazda Kodo Design), it continues the seamlessly curvaceous profile, emphasised by roundly cut and horizontally symmetrical surfaces.

The short-overhang rear-end sees a body-specific roofline (sedan, liftback), muscular quarter panels (flared fenders), a tapered tailgate (Mazda 3 script), a roof-edge spoiler (1.5 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus SV Liftback) and a smooth bumper (dual exhausts).

Accentuations, body trims (1.5 High Plus Sedan, 2.0 High Plus Sedan: Chrome, body-colour – 1.5 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus SV Liftback: Black, Chrome), roof-edge spoiler (1.5 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus SV Liftback: Black) and exhausts (Chrome).

Headlamps

Sunken, the headlamps are housed roundly sharp and inward-tilted with O-shaped light signature. Installed are full LED (projector) units.

Features are automatic On/Off/levelling/cornering, Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS), High Beam Control (HBC), Daytime Running Lights (DRL – LED), welcome/leaving lights and sequential turn signals (LED).

Tail Lamps

Seamless, the tail lamps are framed slim, sharp and wrapped-around with O-shaped light signature. Installed are combination (bulb, LED) units.

Features are automatic On/Off, welcome/leaving lights and sequential turn signals (LED). Included are a high-mounted stop light (1.5 High Plus Sedan, 2.0 High Plus Sedan: windscreen integrated – 1.5 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus SV Liftback: spoiler integrated) and a set of fog lamps (LED).

Side Mirror

The side mirrors (1.5 High Plus Sedan, 1.5 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus Sedan, 2.0 High Plus Liftback: body-colour – 2.0 High Plus SV Liftback: Black) are electric-powered (auto-fold, adjust), with turn signals (LED) and blind-spot indicators (Blind Spot Monitor: BSM).

Brakes

Fitted are ventilated (front) and solid (rear) disc brakes. Drive is aided by an Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Brake Hold system.

Wheels

Fitted are variant-specific sets of 18-inch (1.5 High Plus Sedan, 2.0 High Plus Sedan: multi-spoke-Silver – 1.5 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus Liftback: multi-spoke-Grey – 2.0 High Plus SV Liftback: Black) alloy rims.

The sets (1.5 High Plus Sedan, 1.5 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus Sedan, 2.0 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus SV Liftback) are wrapped in 215/45 R18 (front, rear) Bridgestone Turanza T005A tyres.

Features

Active Safety

The new Mazda 3 is equipped with Mazda’s ‘i-ACTIVESENSE’ suite of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

Grouped are Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS), High Beam Control (HBC), Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA – 2.0 High Plus SV Liftback), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS), Driver Attention Alert (DAA), Driver Monitoring (DM – 2.0 High Plus SV Liftback), Smart City Brake Support with Front-Rear (SCBS-FR), Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop/Go (MRCC-SG) and Cruising and Traffic Support (CTS).

Other systems include Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), Traction Control System (TCS), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Hill Launch Assist (HLA), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), Surround View Monitor (2.0 High Plus SV Liftback: 360-degree), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Brake Hold.

Passive Safety

Passive safety includes seven airbags (driver-passenger, driver-knee, front sides, front-rear curtains), seat belts (reminders, pre-tensioners, anchors), ISOFIX (two: rear-outer-seat), parking sensors (four: front, rear), parking cameras (2.0 High Plus SV Liftback: 360-degree – 1.5 High Plus Sedan, 1.5 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus Sedan, 2.0 High Plus Liftback: reverse), rear-view mirrors (exterior: BSM – interior: frameless, automatic-dimming), automatic headlamps (On/Off/levelling/cornering/high-/low-beam), automatic-door locks (speed-sensing, central-locking, walk-away-auto-lock), automatic wipers (rain-sensing, intermittent), door ajar warning, impact beams and anti-theft system (security alarm, immobiliser).

Drive Modes

Equipped are two selectable drive modes (NORMAL, SPORT).

Driver Assistance

Infotainment

Installed is a 10.25-inch HD touchscreen central display (infotainment – MZD Connect).

Features are Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (wireless), AM/FM radio, USB, Bluetooth, 5G/WiFi/WiFi hotspot, media, live navigation, voice assistant, vehicle telematics and customisable interface (drive mode dependent).

Sound System

Entertainment is channelled via a standard sound system (1.5 High Plus Sedan, 1.5 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus Sedan, 2.0 High Plus Liftback: eight speakers) and a BOSE sound system (2.0 High Plus SV Liftback: 12 speakers).

Performance

Engine

The new Mazda 3 (1.5 High Plus Sedan, 1.5 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus Sedan, 2.0 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus SV Liftback) underpins variant-specific setups of Mazda’s ‘SkyActiv-G’ Internal Combustion Engine (ICE: petrol) powertrain.

First setup (1.5 High Plus Sedan, 1.5 High Plus Liftback) is a 1.5-litre inline four-cylinder 16-valve naturally aspirated-direct injection (NA-DI) with VVT DOHC petrol engine (120 PS, 153 Nm).

Second setup (2.0 High Plus Sedan, 2.0 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus SV Liftback) is a 2.0-litre inline four-cylinder 16-valve naturally aspirated-direct injection (NA-DI) with VVT DOHC petrol engine (164 PS, 213 Nm).

Transmission

Mated to the setups is Mazda’s ‘SkyActiv-Drive’ six-speed automatic transmission (manual shift mode).

Drivetrain

Power is rooted to the front wheels, via a Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) system.

Included is Mazda’s G-Vectoring Control Plus Technology and Mazda’s i-Stop Idling Technology (Start/Stop).

Fuel Consumption

Fuel tank capacity is at 51 litres (1.5 High Plus Sedan, 1.5 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus Sedan, 2.0 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus SV Liftback).

Comfort

Convenience

The new Mazda 3 features these conveniences.

E.g., Mazda’s Advanced Entry system (keyless entry, engine Start/Stop button, remote engine start: key fob), electric-powered (button-release: remote/key fob, interior button, tailgate button) tailgate, dual-zone automatic climate control (rear air vents) system, electric-powered (driver: multi-way-adjust, lumbar, memory) bolstered seats (front), headrests (adjustable: front, rear), armrests (front: centre console, rear: centre seat fold-out), glass sunroof (2.0 High Plus Sedan, 2.0 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus SV Liftback: electric – tilt, slide), interior storages (centre console: partitioned, caverned, retractable, under-stowage – pockets: seat backs, side doors), steering wheel (multi-function, column adjustments, paddle shifters, EPAS), charging ports (USBs, power sockets, wireless charger), Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Brake Hold, interior illumination (LED: cabin, ambient, boot), parking sensors (four: front, rear), parking cameras (2.0 High Plus SV Liftback: 360-degree – 1.5 High Plus Sedan, 1.5 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus Sedan, 2.0 High Plus Liftback: reverse), rear-view mirrors (exterior: BSM – interior: frameless, automatic-dimming), automatic headlamps (On/Off/levelling/cornering/high-/low-beam), automatic-door locks (speed-sensing, central-locking, walk-away-auto-lock), automatic wipers (rain-sensing, intermittent), door ajar warning and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

Rear Air Vents

Installed is a dual-zone automatic climate control (rear air vents) system.

Ride Comfort

A suitable daily driver, the ride comfortability feels flexible and firm at the same time, providing great power with agile handling.

Propping-up the chassis (1.5 High Plus Sedan, 1.5 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus Sedan, 2.0 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus SV Liftback) is a suspension setup of MacPherson struts (front) and torsion beam (rear).

Inside and out, performance- and comfort-wise, the ride quality is satisfactory.

Sound Insulation

Good sound insulation with the NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) aspects accounted for. The cabin is well-designed, enhancing the in-car ambience.

Overall, the cabin can suppress unwanted noises well and make them barely noticeable, even when cruising through bumpy asphalts or at high speeds.

Wrap Up

Conclusion

The new Mazda 3 is built with an elegantly dynamic appeal, offering appearance, space and practicality.

Curvaceous and sharply sculpted, its exterior is well-designed with roundly angular lines donating to a powerful overall character.

Inside and out, the quality of the equipment installed is impressive with clean and minimalistic detailing.

Ultimately, the new Mazda 3 bargains more than just good looks, as it also offers plenty of other amenities at the price it comes with.

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Specifications & Equipments

General

Number of Gears

Doors

Transmission

Automatic

Engine Specifications

Assembled

Bore (mm)

Stroke (mm)

Peak Power (kW / hp)

118

Peak Torque (Nm)

153

Engine Type

Direct Injection

Aspiration

Compression Ratio

Engine Model / Motor Type

1.5L

Fuel Consumption (L/100km)

CO2 Emission

Final Drive Ratio

Performance Economy

Top Speed (km/h)

210

0-100 km/h (seconds)

11.7

Driving Range (km)

Dimensions Weight

Length (mm)

4660

Width (mm)

1795

Height (mm)

1440

Wheel Base (mm)

Front Thread

Rear Thread

Fuel Tank (litres)

Kerb Weight (kg)

Brakes

Front Brakes

Rear Brakes

Steering

Steering Type

Steering Radius

Tyres Wheels

Front Tyre

Rear Tyre

Front Rim (inches)

Rear Rim (inches)

Rim material

Suspensions

Front Suspension

Rear Suspension

Battery Specifications

Battery Type

AC Charger Type

DC Charging Time (10% - 80%)

Battery Capacity (kWh)

AC Max Input (kW)

DC Max Input (kW)

AC Charging Time (0% - 100%)

DC Charger Type

*Actual specifications for this vehicle may differ, please confirm with the seller.

FAQ

What is the price for the new Mazda 3?

The new Mazda 3 is fully imported (CBU – Japan), and available via Bermaz Motor (BAuto) are five variants (1.5 High Plus Sedan – RM119,620, 1.5 High Plus Liftback – RM119,620, 2.0 High Plus Sedan – RM166,059, 2.0 High Plus Liftback – RM166,059, 2.0 High Plus SV Liftback – RM175,059). Prices (OTR, w/o insurance) include a manufacturer’s warranty (five years/100,000 km) and a maintenance program (free: five years/100,000 km).

What are the safety features installed in the new Mazda 3?

The new Mazda 3 is equipped with Mazda’s ‘i-ACTIVESENSE’ suite of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Grouped are Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS), High Beam Control (HBC), Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA – 2.0 High Plus SV Liftback), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS), Driver Attention Alert (DAA), Driver Monitoring (DM – 2.0 High Plus SV Liftback), Smart City Brake Support with Front-Rear (SCBS-FR), Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop/Go (MRCC-SG) and Cruising and Traffic Support (CTS). Other systems include Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), Traction Control System (TCS), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Hill Launch Assist (HLA), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), Surround View Monitor (2.0 High Plus SV Liftback: 360-degree), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Brake Hold. Passive safety includes seven airbags (driver-passenger, driver-knee, front sides, front-rear curtains), seat belts (reminders, pre-tensioners, anchors), ISOFIX (two: rear-outer-seat), parking sensors (four: front, rear), parking cameras (2.0 High Plus SV Liftback: 360-degree – 1.5 High Plus Sedan, 1.5 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus Sedan, 2.0 High Plus Liftback: reverse), rear-view mirrors (exterior: BSM – interior: frameless, automatic-dimming), automatic headlamps (On/Off/levelling/cornering/high-/low-beam), automatic-door locks (speed-sensing, central-locking, walk-away-auto-lock), automatic wipers (rain-sensing, intermittent), door ajar warning, impact beams and anti-theft system (security alarm, immobiliser).

What are the comfort features of the new Mazda 3?

The new Mazda 3 features these conveniences. E.g., Mazda’s Advanced Entry system (keyless entry, engine Start/Stop button, remote engine start: key fob), electric-powered (button-release: remote/key fob, interior button, tailgate button) tailgate, dual-zone automatic climate control (rear air vents) system, electric-powered (driver: multi-way-adjust, lumbar, memory) bolstered seats (front), headrests (adjustable: front, rear), armrests (front: centre console, rear: centre seat fold-out), glass sunroof (2.0 High Plus Sedan, 2.0 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus SV Liftback: electric – tilt, slide), interior storages (centre console: partitioned, caverned, retractable, under-stowage – pockets: seat backs, side doors), steering wheel (multi-function, column adjustments, paddle shifters, EPAS), charging ports (USBs, power sockets, wireless charger), Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Brake Hold, interior illumination (LED: cabin, ambient, boot), parking sensors (four: front, rear), parking cameras (2.0 High Plus SV Liftback: 360-degree – 1.5 High Plus Sedan, 1.5 High Plus Liftback, 2.0 High Plus Sedan, 2.0 High Plus Liftback: reverse), rear-view mirrors (exterior: BSM – interior: frameless, automatic-dimming), automatic headlamps (On/Off/levelling/cornering/high-/low-beam), automatic-door locks (speed-sensing, central-locking, walk-away-auto-lock), automatic wipers (rain-sensing, intermittent), door ajar warning and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).