Mazda has given the 2023 Mazda 3 a bit of lippy and a new handbag. In many ways, the Mazda Interior is one of the best in the business but a car maker is only as good as its current range. The passenger car segment continues to haemorrhage sales like jelly-filled colanders so yearly techy goodness has to be shoehorned in to remain relevant.

The Mazda3 powertrain choices are reduced to Skyactiv G 2.0 and 2.5-litre engines, with 6-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatics bolted on. It is a few cogs short of expectation, but at least there is no sign of the dreaded CVT automatic.

The Skyactiv G 2.0-litre petrol engine has cylinder deactivation. This, and a couple of combustion tweaks are said to lower CO2 emissions without losing performance. Fuel consumption is 5 per cent better, at 5.9 L/100km for the hatch and 5.8 L/100km for the sedan.

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ABOVE: 2023 Mazda 3 Updated Tech and Engines

Outside, Ceramic Metallic replaces Sonic Silver to give 8 colours in the palette 

Inside, G20 Touring gains wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android AutoTM, wireless phone charging and USB-C ports.

 

G25 GT grades and above add a 10.25-inch Mazda Connect infotainment display, as seen in CX-5, CX-8 and CX-9.

 

Buyers of the Mazda3 G20 Pure and G20 Evolve can get the bigger screen by opting for the Vision Technology package.

 

Vinesh Bhindi, Managing Director Mazda Australia, welcomed the new specifications of the updated Mazda3, commenting: “Mazda3 consistently represents a large portion of its segment’s market share, as buyers from all walks of life resonate with its elegant styling, sharp driving dynamics and eminent usability.”

 

“These new changes only add to the desirability of the nameplate, which now features more tech and visual appeal than ever before,” Mr Bhindi added.

 

The updated Mazda3 hatch and sedan will go on sale in July 2023.

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