2023 Mazda 3 Hatchback: Six colors, two configurations, is it worth RM160,000?

There are currently two models of the Mazda 3 Hatchback available on the market, priced between RM 166,059 and RM 175,059, with a warranty policy of 5 years / 100,000 km. According to official guidance, its Fuel Consumption is 6.3L/100km.

2023 Mazda 3 Hatchback 2.0 High Plus Liftback: RM 166,059

2023 Mazda 3 Hatchback 2.0 Ignite Edition: RM 175,059

What's the design of the Mazda 3 Hatchback interior like?

Mazda 3 Hatchback interior is driver-oriented. The dashboard and air vents of the car are semi-elliptical and curve towards the driver, highlighting that the center of the entire car is the driver's seat.

Furthermore, the upper part of Mazda 3 Hatchback interior uses semi-soft touch materials, and the compact switch mechanism of its manual air conditioning has a good weight sensation and delicate satin silver decoration. These details are outstanding in C-segment cars.

How's Mazda 3 Hatchback modified?

Mazda 3 Hatchback, as a car with great driving fun, is often upgraded and modified by car enthusiasts to make it more personalized. Common modifications to the design of the Mazda 3 Hatchback exterior include wheel hub upgrades, bodywork modifications, tail wing changes, and car light modifications. The core of the modification is to make the aesthetic appearance of the car more in line with the owner.

It is worth mentioning that the performance part is also a routine step of car modification. Car enthusiasts usually modify the engine, suspension system, or brakes to tune the whole car's performance. Through the precise tuning of a single system of the car, the car owner can adjust his own driving experience. Mazda 3 Hatchback is often tuned to be more sporty.

How's the performance of the Mazda 3 Hatchback engine?

Mazda 3 Hatchback has two models, both equipped with a 2.0NA engine. This engine can provide a maximum power of 162PS and a peak torque of 213N·m, and is equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

This engine is known for its strong power and high driving pleasure while maintaining good fuel efficiency. The Fuel Consumption provided by the official is 6.3L/100km. In actual driving experience, this engine can provide good acceleration performance. Although the official did not provide the 0-100 km/h acceleration time, according to the actual feedback from car owners, the vehicle control is still very good even if the rear suspension adopts the torsion beam design.

How many colour options does Mazda 3 Hatchback have?

Mazda 3 Hatchback exterior offers six colours, namely soul red crystal, machine grey, snowflake white pearl, deep crystal blue, platinum quartz, jet black, and polymetal gray. Among them, the most popular color is soul red crystal because it presents a modern and fashionable feeling. The open personality of red makes people recognize it at a glance on the street, and the overall recognition is extremely high.

It is worth mentioning that Mazda 3 Hatchback Black and Grey colour versions, which are much acclaimed by consumers, present a total appearance being less ostentatious than the red but also more restrained and modest. This is the colour choice of many male owners of Mazda 3 Hatchback.