In this article:
Who is the Mazda Mazda3 a good car for?
What is the Mazda Mazda3 like to drive?
Tech features in the Mazda Mazda3
Similar cars to the Mazda Mazda3
Is the Mazda Mazda3 a good car?
The Mazda Mazda3 is a very good car that offers a host of standard features and ample space for friends and family. The drive is compliant and the engine line-up offers ample power and smoothness for the daily commute.
Who is the Mazda Mazda3 a good car for?
The Mazda Mazda3 is a good car for young professionals looking for a stylish daily runner to the office and back. Because the Mazda Mazda3 comes in both sedan and hatchback body styles, the customer can decide whether or not they would need the added space that comes with the sedan or if they prefer the dynamic styling of the hatchback.
Is the Mazda Mazda3 a good first car?
The Mazda Mazda3 is a good car to practice your driving skill with. While the blindspot visibility is lacking, the compact dimensions and ample standard safety systems make the Mazda3 range easy and safe to drive.
Is the Mazda Mazda3 a good family car?
The interior is practically laid out and offers enough space for a small family, however, the rear bench could become cramped if new members are introduced to the family. while the hatchback should accommodate the same amount of occupants, the sedan derivatives will suit family use better with the bolstered luggage space.
Is there a Hybrid Mazda Mazda3?
Mazda did introduce a mild-hybrid Mazda3 model in some international markets, however, this model did not make it to local shores. The likelihood of South Africa getting this model is also slim as in August 2021, Mazda announced that the Mazda3 model has been discontinued in South Africa due to reduced interest.
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What’s it like to drive?
Reviewers opinion
"I truly enjoyed the drive in the previous generation Mazda3, convinced that is was as good, if not better, than its peers in many respects. The new Mazda3 is no different – for the most part. The ride strikes a harmonious balance between sporty and comfortable with ample feedback through the chassis and steering wheel, despite the fact that the power steering is of the electric variety."
- Chad Luckhoff, AutoTrader
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What does it look like?
Exterior
Interior
What is the Mazda Mazda3 like inside?
The inside of the Mazda Mazda3 comes very well appointed with features including an 8.8-inch infotainment display as well as a head-up display for the driver. On the lower specified models, customers can expect cloth materials on the seats and door trim while the higher specified models come with a full leather interior. Soft-touch surfaces can be found all over the cabin giving the Mazda3 range a premium feel. The interior also offers great noise insulation with only the faintest road noise reaching the occupants, easily disguised by the 8-speaker sound system.
Style
The latest iteration of the Mazda3 range truly made a big impression with its KODO design language on both the exterior and interior. The overall styling of the Mazda Mazda3 variants takes shape as a simple, single form with only the most subtle undulations. The latter allows for light and reflections to glide over the body as the vehicle moves. Upfront the signature grille still features, however, is now adorned with thinner and more dramatic headlamps, a theme that is carried through to the rear of both the hatch and sedan derivatives. The Mazda Mazda3 manages to be both striking yet elegant at the same time.
Tech features
- LED headlamps
- Headlamp levelling
- Front rain-sensing wipers
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
- Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
- G-Vectoring Control Plus (GVC Plus)
- Airbags SRS: Driver, passenger, knee, side & curtain
- Smart keyless push-button engine start
- Head-Up Display (HUD)
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
- Auto hold
- Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
- Auto door lock
- Air-conditioning (manual)
- MZD Connect system with 8.8-Inch display
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- USB connectivity ports - 2 ports
- Bluetooth hands-free system
- 8-Speaker sound system
- 7-Inch TFT LCD meter cluster
- Multi-function steering wheel with controls
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest Mazda Mazda3?
The cheapest Mazda Mazda3 is the entry trim Active sedan - prices usually start from R 377 200
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How much does it cost?
| Mazda Mazda3 sedan 1.5 Active | from R 377 200 |
| Mazda Mazda3 hatch 1.5 Active | from R 380 200 |
| Mazda Mazda3 sedan 1.5 Dynamic | from R 392 100 |
| Mazda Mazda3 hatch 1.5 Dynamic | from R 395 200 |
| Mazda Mazda3 sedan 1.5 Dynamic auto | from R 405 500 |
| Mazda Mazda3 hatch 1.5 Dynamic auto | from R 408 500 |
| Mazda Mazda3 sedan 1.5 Individual | from R 441 700 |
| Mazda Mazda3 hatch 1.5 Individual | from R 445 100 |
| Mazda Mazda3 sedan 1.5 Individual auto | from R 455 100 |
| Mazda Mazda3 hatch 1.5 Individual auto | from R 458 500 |
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Mazda Mazda3 sedan 2.0 Astina |
from R 496 200 |
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Mazda Mazda3 hatch 2.0 Astina |
from R 499 700 |
*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.
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