2023 Mazda 3 facelift arrives in Malaysia, price starts at RM 156k

KUALA LUMPUR: Bermaz Motor, the official distributor of Mazda cars in Malaysia, has launched the all-new 2023 Mazda 3 facelift. The upgraded Mazda 3 is available as a fully imported model from Japan and is offered in both sedan and hatchback (aka Liftback) body styles.

Let’s get to know the 2023 Mazda 3 facelift in detail, starting with the price.

Price 

Mazda Malaysia retails the upgraded C-segment car in four variants, priced as follows - 

Variant	Price (on the road, without insurance)
2023 Mazda 3 2.0L High Sedan	RM 156,059
2023 Mazda 3 2.0L High Plus Sedan	RM 166,059
2023 Mazda 3 2.0L High Plus Hatchback	RM 166,059
2023 Mazda 3 2.0L Ignite Edition Hatchback	RM 175,059

Compared to the predecessors, the Mazda 3 facelift is almost RM 5000 dearer. Note, the mentioned prices include a 5-year/100,000 km manufacturer warranty and a 5-year/100,000 km free maintenance package.

Exterior

The updated Mazda 3 adopts an evolved iteration of the brand’s KODO design, inspired by Japanese aesthetics, which gives the vehicle a sleek and elegant appearance. It features LED headlights and tail lights, bulb-type DRLs, 16-inch alloy wheels, and four rear parking sensors as standard.

The High Plus variant adds the brand’s Signature Illumination to the headlights as well as tail lights, LED DRLs, 18-inch alloy wheels, and four front parking sensors.

The 2023 Mazda 3 colour palette comprises 7 options - Soul Red Crystal, Machine Gray, Polymetal Gray, Deep Crystal Blue, Jet Black, Platinum Quartz, and Snowflake White Pearl.

Interior 

Inside, the automaker loaded the new Mazda 3 with enhanced connectivity and up-market features making it more up to date for modern buyers. The list includes - 

• 10.25-inch infotainment display 
• Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (Wireless Apple CarPlay from High Plus) 
• 7-inch digital instrument cluster
• Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
• Qi wireless charging pad (from High Plus)
• 12-speaker Bose sound system (Ignite Edition only)
• Engine Start/Stop Button
• Electronic Parking Brake
• USB-C ports
• Paddle shifters
• 10-way power adjustable driver seat with memory function
• Leather upholstery 
• 360° view monitor (Ignite Edition only)

Engine 

All the variants of the 2023 Mazda 3 facelift are powered by a 2.0-L SkyActiv-G, DOHC, 16-valve, VVT engine, which cranks out a maximum power of 162 hp at 6,000 rpm and a peak torque of 213 Nm at 4,000 rpm. The power is sent to the front wheels via a Skyactiv-Drive six-speed automatic transmission that comes with a manual shift mode.

Speaking of top speed, the Mazda 3 sedan reaches a maximum speed of 216 kmph, while the hatchback achieves 210 kmph. The estimated fuel consumption is around 6.2-6.3 litres per 100 km.

Safety

While the base variant of the car still misses on advanced safety technologies, the High Plus variants are equipped with a multitude of them. The list includes - Mazda Radar Cruise Control, Cruising & Traffic Support, Adaptive Front-Lighting System, High Beam Control, Lane Departure Warning System, Lane-Keep Assist System, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Driver Attention Alert and Smart Brake Support. With the Ignite Addition, we also get Front Cross Traffic Alert and Driver Attention Alert with Driver Monitoring.

The all-new Mazda 3 facelift is on display from October 11 to 15, 2023, at the Oval Concourse, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, from 10 AM to 10 PM.

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