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Mazda 3 / Axela IV (BP)

Compact Sedan

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Mazda 3 / Axela IV (chassis code BP) Sedan is an affordable compact sedan in production from 2019. It is available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.5 to 2.5 liters.

Compared to the previous Mazda 3 sedan, the Mk4 is more modern in styling but deviates little. It has a more coherent rear end design, though one could be forgiven for not able to telling them apart.

The interesting addition is the Skyactiv-X compression ignition engine.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 48%

Pros

Interesting Skyactiv-X engine
Improved styling
Good engine reliability

Cons

No independent rear suspension

What external reviewers found

External score 70%

Pros

Good fuel efficiency
Excellent infotainment system
Excellent handling
Excellent infotainment

Cons

Lack of standard-fit sunroof
Poor secondary ride quality
Lacklustre petrol engine
Lacklustre engine
Lack of front-wheel drive

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Specifications

Variants shown:

1.5 118 AT

1.8D 116

1.8D 116 AT

2.0 122

2.0 122 AT

2.0 162 AT

2.0 SkyActiv-X 181

2.0 SkyActiv-X 181 AT

2.5 186 AT

2.5 186 AWD AT

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 68% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

The exterior looks stylish and the interior has a premium feel. The way the 3 goes down a road feels much more grown up. Key to this behaviour is a new, stiffer platform, that has a longer wheelbase and wider front and rear track. It uses torsion beam rear suspension, MacPherson struts and rack-and-pinion steering.

Pros

Powerful petrol engine
Comfortable ride
Good fuel efficiency

Cons

Over-the-shoulder visibility

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 77% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

The new Mazda 3 is perhaps the most ambitious vehicle the Japanese brand has launched since the rotary powered RX-8 Coupe in the early 2000s. This is a car aimed squarely at family hatchback buyers who enjoy driving, and it's a car aiming to topple the Volkswagen Golf for quality too. It employs a new, smoother, sportier design language, a significantly repackaged interior, brand-new technology and driver assistance features.

Pros

Fantastic looks
Impressive infotainment system
Excellent fuel economy

Cons

Not the most practical

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References

^ Mazda 3 2.0 Skyactiv-G 2019 review. [autocar].
^ Mazda 3 review. [autoexpress].

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