Question 1

Which engine should I choose in a new Mazda 3?

Accepted Answer

The 2.5 e-Skyactiv G gives 140 PS and suits relaxed everyday driving, while the 2.0 e-Skyactiv X gives 186 PS through Mazda's spark-controlled compression ignition. Both are mild hybrids and both come with either gearbox.

Question 2

Which trims does the Mazda 3 saloon come in?

Accepted Answer

With the 2.5 e-Skyactiv G it comes as Prime-Line, Centre-Line, Exclusive-Line Business Edition and Takumi, and with the 2.0 e-Skyactiv X as Centre-Line and Takumi. The hatchback adds Homura, Homura Plus and Nagisa.

Question 3

Hatchback or saloon: which Mazda 3 should I choose?

Accepted Answer

The five-door hatchback is the shorter car, with a tailgate for bulky loads, while the saloon is longer and has a separate boot. Both take the same engines, gearboxes and front-wheel drive, so the choice comes down to body and trim.

Question 4

How much road tax does a new Mazda 3 pay?

Accepted Answer

As a petrol car it pays the MRB on its massa rijklaar with no fuel surcharge, plus your province's opcenten, billed per quarter. Its BPM, set by each version's WLTP CO₂, is already in the list price.

Question 5

Should I buy a new or a used Mazda 3?

Accepted Answer

The current generation has been on sale since 2019, so a young used one shares its design for less. Earlier cars had a 2.0 petrol before the 2.5 e-Skyactiv G arrived, while a new one brings the full factory warranty.

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