Bermaz Motor at present introduced an replace for the Mazda 3, which now comes with a revised package checklist and a downsized variant line-up. As earlier than, the C-segment mannequin might be provided in each sedan and hatchback (additionally known as the Liftback) guises, and comes absolutely imported (CBU) from Japan.

In complete, there are actually 4 variants for purchasers to select from, together with the Excessive and Excessive Plus if you would like the Mazda 3 as a sedan. Must you want the hatchback look, your choices are the Excessive Plus and Ignite Version. Costs have gone up as we reported beforehand and are listed as follows (figures are on-the-road with out insurance coverage):

• 2023 Mazda 3 2.0L Excessive Sedan – RM156,059 (+RM5,000)
• 2023 Mazda 3 2.0L Excessive Plus Sedan/Hatchback – RM166,059 (+RM5,000)
• 2023 Mazda 3 2.0L Ignite Version Hatchback – RM175,059 (+RM5,000)

It must be famous that the Mid variant that was beforehand obtainable for each physique kinds has been dropped from the line-up. This additionally signifies that clients who need a Mazda 3 with a 1.5 litre engine not have such an possibility as this was solely provided with the now-removed base variant.

As such, the one engine obtainable for the Mazda 3 now’s the Skyactiv-G 2.0 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol engine that serves up 162 hp at 6,000 rpm and 213 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. That is fitted to all 4 variants and drives the entrance wheels by way of a Skyactiv-Drive six-speed computerized transmission with a guide shift mode.

Two causes to go together with the sedan physique model regardless of the equivalent powertrain setup are a better prime pace (216 km/h versus the hatchback’s 210 km/h) and barely higher NEDC-rated gasoline consumption (6.2 l/100 km versus 6.3 l/100 km). The powertrain additionally comes with begin/cease idling know-how in addition to G-Vectoring Management Plus (GVC Plus).

Since that is an IPM (an inner code denoting a refresh or minor yr mannequin updates), the design of the Mazda 3 stays just about the identical as earlier than. As for the notable gear revisions, they’re as follows:

• USB-C ports change USB-A (all variants)
• 10.25-inch infotainment show added (all variants)
• Qi wi-fi charging pad added (from Excessive Plus onwards)
• Wi-fi Apple CarPlay assist added (from Excessive Plus onwards)
• Mazda Radar Cruise Management (MRCC) now comes with cease and go operate (from Excessive Plus onwards)
• Cruising & Visitors Assist (CTS) added (from Excessive Plus onwards; already launched on the earlier Ignite Version final yr)
• 12-speaker Bose sound system added (Ignite Version solely)

By way of particular person package, the two.0L Excessive Sedan comes with 16-inch alloy wheels (with 205/60 profile tyres), computerized LED headlamps, bulb-type DRLs, LED taillights, rain-sensing wipers, keyless entry and engine begin, 4 rear parking sensors, an digital parking brake (with auto maintain), a seven-inch instrument cluster show, a windshield-projected head-up show, dual-zone local weather management (with rear vents), a 10-way powered driver’s seat with reminiscence operate and black leather-based seat upholstery.

There’s additionally the aforementioned 10.25-inch infotainment display that comes with assist for wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay in addition to an eight-speaker audio system. Seven airbags come customary with the brand new base possibility, together with a reverse digicam and traditional array of passive methods: ABS, EBD, brake help, DSC, traction management, emergency cease sign, hill begin help, auto door lock (with stroll away operate), ISOFIX baby seat anchors and all-seat seatbelt reminder.

Going as much as the Excessive Plus – obtainable as sedan or hatchback – the package checklist improves with the addition of signature illumination for the headlamps and taillights, LED DRLs, 18-inch alloys (silver on the sedan and gray on the hatchback, 215/45 profile tyres, 4 entrance parking sensors, wi-fi Apple CarPlay assist and a wi-fi charging pad.

This variant additionally provides the Mazda i-Activsense suite of methods, which embody Adaptive Entrance-lighting System (AFS), Excessive Beam Management (HBC), Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM), Entrance Cross Visitors Alert (FCTA), Rear Cross Visitors Alert (RCTA), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), Lane Maintain Help System (LAS), Driver Consideration Alert (DAA), Good Brake Assist (SBS – entrance and rear), Mazda Radar Cruise Management (MRCC) and Cruising & Visitors Assist (CTS).

Lastly, the hatchback-only Ignite Version additional improves upon the Excessive Plus by gaining black 18-inch alloys and facet mirrors, a 360-degree digicam, a 12-speaker Bose sound system, burgundy leather-based upholstery and driver monitoring for the DAA system.

A five-year, 100,000-km producer guarantee and free upkeep bundle is included with every Mazda 3 bought. Seven colors are actually obtainable for all variants, particularly Soul Purple Crystal, Machine Gray, Polymetal Gray, Platinum Quartz, Deep Crystal Blue, Jet Black and Snowflake White Pearl.

What do you consider the adjustments made to the Mazda 3? Would you choose it over shut rivals just like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla? Tell us your ideas within the feedback under.

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