Mazda 3

From RM

156,059 - 166,059

Highlights

Attractive exterior design

Premium interior quality

Advanced safety features (Mazda i-ACTIVSENSE)

4.0 / 5

69 User Ratings

Model Variant

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

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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Summary
Interior
Exterior
Features
Performance
Comfort
Wrap Up

Summary

Official distributor of Mazda vehicles in Malaysia, Bermaz Motor, has introduced the upgraded Mazda 3 for the 2023 model year.

Fully-imported (CBU - Japan), the C-segment model comes in two body styles (sedan, liftback/hatchback) and four variants.

Sedan (2.0L High Sedan - MYR 156,059, 2.0L High Plus Sedan - MYR 166,059). Liftback (2.0L High Plus Liftback - MYR 166,059, 2.0L Ignite Edition Liftback - MYR 175,059).

Prices (OTR, w/o insurance) include a five-year/100,000 KM manufacturer warranty, and a five-year/100,000 KM free scheduled maintenance.

Seven exterior colours are available. Soul Red Crystal, Machine Grey, Snowflake White Pearl, Deep Crystal Blue, Platinum Quartz, Jet Black, and Polymetal Gray.

Interior

Dashboard

The new Mazda 3 has a tiered dashboard design that is simple, practical, and premium-looking with high levels of craftsmanship and build quality.

A black theme, it is draped in soft- and hard-touch panels, with variant 2.0L Ignite Edition Liftback featuring red stitching on the leather.

Button accessibilities for the overall layout are well put. Seamlessly-integrated, driver-oriented and non-cluttered with easy reachability.

Instrument Cluster

Fitted is a 7-Inch TFT-LCD Multi-Information Display (MID) instrument cluster with an Active Driving Display heads-up unit (HUD - colour windshield-projection).

Seats

Luxuriously upholstered, interior of the five-seater (sedan/liftback) sees Black leather (2.0L High Sedan, 2.0L High Plus Sedan, 2.0L High Plus Liftback) and Burgundy leather with Red stitching (2.0L Ignite Edition Liftback).

The front seats feature 10-way power (driver) and six-way manual (passenger) adjustments, and a two-position memory function (driver), while the rear gets a bench with a 60:40 split-fold configuration.

Space

Cabin space is comfortable. Plenty of head, shoulder and leg rooms, providing front and rear occupants ample mobility.

Overall space is sufficient and borderline generous, considering it to have a sedan and hatchback body styles.

Steering Functions

Mounted is a three-spoke all-black leather steering wheel, incorporating multi-switches (Bluetooth, hands-free, audio, cruise control), paddle shifters, and column adjustments (tilt, telescopic, tiptronic).

Steering is aided by an Electronic Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) system.

Storage Space

Numerous storage areas. E.g., side door and back seat pockets, glove box, partitioned centre console spaces, and armrest pockets.

Cup Holders

Provided are four cup holders. Two located at the front and two located at the rear.

Charging Ports

Installed are one 12 V socket, two USB-C ports, and one wireless charger (2.0L High Plus Sedan, 2.0L High Plus Liftback, 2.0L Ignite Edition Liftback).

Boot Space

Accessing its powered-tailgate (remote-operated - key-fob) opens up to 444-Litres (2.0L High Sedan, 2.0L High Plus Sedan) and 295-Litres (2.0L High Plus Liftback, 2.0L Ignite Edition Liftback) of boot space.

Exterior

Body Dimensions

Weighing in at 1,405 KG (Sedan) and 1,403 KG (Liftback), the new Mazda 3 stands at 4,660 MM (Sedan) and 4,460 MM (Liftback) long, 1,795 MM wide, 1,440 MM (Sedan) and 1,435 MM (Liftback) tall, and with a wheelbase spanning 2,725 MM.

Front View

Elegantly sleek and sporty, the exterior parades a prowling-like stance, and blends smooth surfaces with sharp creases.

The front-end sees Mazda’s spanned-out wing trim cradling the commanding grille (chrome - Sedan, black - Liftback), in a striking pointed fashion.

Rear View

Sporty and curvy, the rear-end further complements the refined design with clean and seamless surfaces.

Featured is a dual-exhaust fitment, a black lower body cladding (Liftback), and a black roof-edge spoiler (Liftback).

Headlamps

Framed angularly sharp and slim, the headlamps project a focused and athletic look.

Incorporated are full LED units with auto On/Off and levelling functions. Variants 2.0L High Plus Sedan, 2.0L High Plus Liftback and 2.0L Ignite Edition Liftback, add on Signature illumination.

The 2.0L High Sedan comes with bulb type Daytime Running Lights (DRL), while the 2.0L High Plus Sedan, 2.0L High Plus Liftback and 2.0L Ignite Edition Liftback get LED units.

Tail Lamps

Wrapped-around, the tail lamps are in an angularly slim and sharp style, with the bottom section straightened (Sedan) and rounded (Liftback).

Standard are LED combination units. The 2.0L High Plus Sedan, 2.0L High Plus Liftback and 2.0L Ignite Edition Liftback variants, add on Signature illumination.

Side Mirror

The body-coloured (2.0L High Sedan, 2.0L High Plus Sedan, 2.0L High Plus Liftback) and black-capped (2.0L Ignite Edition Liftback) side mirrors are electronically-powered (adjust, auto-fold) with turn indicators.

Variants 2.0L High Plus Sedan, 2.0L High Plus Liftback and 2.0L Ignite Edition Liftback, add on blind spot indicators (Blind Spot Monitoring - BSM).

Brakes

Mounted is a setup of ventilated (front) and solid (rear) brake discs, aided by an Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Brake Hold system.

Wheels

Fitted are sets of 16-Inch alloys (2.0L High Sedan) and 18-Inch alloys (Silver - 2.0L High Plus Sedan, Grey - 2.0L High Plus Liftback, Black - 2.0L Ignite Edition Liftback), wrapped in 205/60 R16 and 215/45 R18 tyres, respectively.

Features

Active Safety

The new Mazda 3 comes with the Mazda i-ACTIVSENSE suite (2.0L High Plus Sedan, 2.0L High Plus Liftback, 2.0L Ignite Edition Liftback) 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) (2.0L Ignite Edition Liftback), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), Lane-Keep Assist System (LAS), Smart Brake Support (SBS) with Front and Rear, Driver Attention Alert (DAA) with Driver Monitoring, Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with Stop/Go, and Cruising and Traffic Support (CTS).

Standard systems include Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Traction Control System (TCS), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), Hill Launch Assist (HLA), and Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Brake Hold function.

Passive Safety

Passive safety comprises seven airbags (driver-passenger, driver knee, front side, front-rear curtain), seat belts (anchors, reminders, pre-tensioners), ISOFIX (anchors, top tethers), frameless rear-view mirror (interior - auto-dimming), parking sensors (four-front (2.0L High Plus Sedan, 2.0L High Plus Liftback, 2.0L Ignite Edition Liftback), four-rear), reverse parking camera with guidelines (2.0L High Sedan, 2.0L High Plus Sedan, 2.0L High Plus Liftback), 360-degree view monitor (2.0L Ignite Edition Liftback), engine-immobiliser with anti-theft system, auto-door-lock, and walk-away-lock.

Drive Modes

Two drive modes available - Normal and Sport.

Infotainment

Installed is a 10.25-Inch Mazda Connect digital touchscreen infotainment system, supporting multi-function commander control, voice recognition, Bluetooth, AUX, Apple CarPlay (wireless - 2.0L High Plus Sedan, 2.0L High Plus Liftback, 2.0L Ignite Edition Liftback), Android Auto and navigation.

Driver Assistance

The Mazda G-Vectoring Control Plus (GVC Plus) technology helps improve steering response, in turn, making the driving more proficient and intuitive.

Paired with the Mazda i-ACTIVSENSE suite of ADAS, cruising through the city or speeding through the highway will be a more relaxing experience.

Sound System

Variants 2.0L High Sedan, 2.0L High Plus Sedan, 2.0L High Plus Liftback get a standard eight-speaker setup, while variant 2.0L Ignite Edition Liftback upgrades to a 12-speaker Bose sound system.

Performance

Engine

Harbouring in the new Mazda 3 is Mazda’s SkyActiv-G 2.0-Litre, naturally-aspirated, four-cylinder 16-valve, DOHC with VVT petrol engine, producing 162 HP at 6,000 RPM and 213 NM of torque at 4,000 RPM.

Transmission

Fitted is a SkyActiv-Drive six-speed automatic with manual shift mode transmission.

Drivetrain

Power is sent to the front wheels (2WD).

Acceleration

Top speed is 216 KM/H (2.0L High Sedan, 2.0L High Plus Sedan) and 210 KM/H (2.0L High Plus Liftback, 2.0L Ignite Edition Liftback).

Fuel Consumption

Fuel tank capacity is 51-Litres, and fuel consumption figure is 6.2 L/100 KM/H (2.0L High Sedan, 2.0L High Plus Sedan) and 6.3 L/100KM/H (2.0L High Plus Liftback, 2.0L Ignite Edition Liftback).

Comfort

Convenience

The new Mazda 3 features the Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry with engine Start/Stop button, walk-away auto lock function, Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Brake Hold, powered-sunroof (tilt, slide), powered-tailgate (remote-operated, key-fob), dual-zone automatic air-conditioning (rear air-vents), steering wheel (column adjustments, paddle shifters, multi-function, EPS), wireless charger, wireless Apple CarPlay, electronically-powered seats (driver with memory), frameless auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror, parking sensors (front, rear), parking cameras (reverse with guidelines, 360-degree), Blind-Spot Monitor (BSM), auto headlamps (On/Off, high-beam, levelling), and wipers (intermittent, rain sensing).

Rear Air Vents

Rear air-vents are provided.

Ride Comfort

Spacious and comfortable, and the overall ride quality is good with a handling that is refined and sturdy. Installed suspension setup is MacPherson struts (front) and torsion beam (rear).

Sound Insulation

Sound insulation is adequate with all the NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) aspects accounted for.

The cabin is able to suppress unwanted wind, road and tyre noises well, and make them barely noticeable.

Wrap Up

Conclusion

The new 2023 Mazda 3 is well equipped with enhancements. Notably, to its driving dynamics, comfort and convenience.

Quality of equipment installed inside and outside, impresses with the upscale, mature design and restrained detailing.

Ultimately, it is a pretty decent build, offering good fuel economy, advanced safety features, refined ride quality and a stylish body design altogether.

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Engine Model

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Top Speed

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Dimension

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Ratings

4.0 / 5

69 User Ratings

Satisfaction

Good driving dynamics.

Supports Apple CarPlay (wireless)

Disappointment

Base variant too ill-equipped (equipment)

Minimal interior schemes

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Specifications & Equipments

Transmission

6-Speed AT

Engine Specifications

Peak Power (kW / hp)

162

Peak Torque (Nm)

213

Direct Injection

Engine Model / Motor Type

2.0L

Fuel Consumption (L/100km)

6.3 L/100km

Performance Economy

Top Speed (km/h)

207

0-100 km/h (seconds)

Dimensions Weight

Length (mm)

4660

Width (mm)

1795

Height (mm)

1440

Wheel Base (mm)

2725

Fuel Tank (litres)

Kerb Weight (kg)

1403

Brakes

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc

Rear Brakes

Solid Disc

Tyres Wheels

Front Tyre

215/45R18

Rear Tyre

215/45R18

Front Rim (inches)

Rear Rim (inches)

Rim material

Alloy

Suspensions

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut

Rear Suspension

Torsion Beam

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

FAQ

What are the comfort features of the new Mazda 3?

How much does the new Mazda 3 cost?

The new Mazda 3 is fully-imported (CBU - Japan), and the C-segment model comes in two body styles (sedan, liftback/hatchback) and four variants. Sedan (2.0L High Sedan - MYR 156,059, 2.0L High Plus Sedan - MYR 166,059). Liftback (2.0L High Plus Liftback - MYR 166,059, 2.0L Ignite Edition Liftback - MYR 175,059). Prices (OTR, w/o insurance) include a five-year/100,000 KM manufacturer warranty, and a five-year/100,000 KM free scheduled maintenance.

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

The new Mazda 3 comes with the Mazda i-ACTIVSENSE suite (2.0L High Plus Sedan, 2.0L High Plus Liftback, 2.0L Ignite Edition Liftback) 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) (2.0L Ignite Edition Liftback), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), Lane-Keep Assist System (LAS), Smart Brake Support (SBS) with Front and Rear, Driver Attention Alert (DAA) with Driver Monitoring, Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with Stop/Go, and Cruising and Traffic Support (CTS). Standard systems include Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Traction Control System (TCS), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), Hill Launch Assist (HLA), and Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Brake Hold function. Meanwhile, passive safety comprises seven airbags (driver-passenger, driver knee, front side, front-rear curtain), seat belts (anchors, reminders, pre-tensioners), ISOFIX (anchors, top tethers), frameless rear-view mirror (interior - auto-dimming), parking sensors (four-front (2.0L High Plus Sedan, 2.0L High Plus Liftback, 2.0L Ignite Edition Liftback), four-rear), reverse parking camera with guidelines (2.0L High Sedan, 2.0L High Plus Sedan, 2.0L High Plus Liftback), 360-degree view monitor (2.0L Ignite Edition Liftback), engine-immobiliser with anti-theft system, auto-door-lock, and walk-away-lock.