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Mazda 3 Hatchback


PRICE: £11,201 - £19,495

TARGET PRICE: £10,414 - £18,162
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Mazda 3 Hatchback
What Car? rating - 4 out of 5
FOR  The 3 is good to drive, spacious and well built. It's sensibly priced and affordable to run, too.
AGAINST  The low-speed ride is a touch firm and there's some wind and road noise on the motorway.
What Car? Full Verdict For the female verdict - evecars.com Reader Review Rating Reader review rating - 3 out of 5
ON THE ROAD   OWNERSHIP   IN THE CABIN
Performance Performance rating - 4 out of 5
Larger petrol engines and 2.0D are lively
Buying & owning Buying & owning rating - 4 out of 5
A sound bet
Behind the wheel Behind the wheel rating - 4 out of 5
Fine driving position
Ride & handling Ride & handling rating - 4 out of 5
Firm but well balanced
Quality & reliability Quality & reliability rating - 3 out of 5
Hard cabin plastics, but impressive reliability
Space & practicality Space & practicality rating - 4 out of 5
Superb rear passenger space
Refinement Refinement rating - 3 out of 5
Some wind and road noise intrude at speed
Safety & security Safety & security rating - 4 out of 5
Good, but not class best
Equipment Equipment rating - 4 out of 5
Most models have plenty of kit
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MODEL REVIEWS, SPECS & PRICES
In the 3 Hatchback range you can choose between 11 models - 7 petrol engines and 4 diesels
The table below lists each model and What Car? Target Price
3 Hatchback 1.4 S 5dr£10,414
3 Hatchback 1.4 S (AC) 5dr£10,868
3 Hatchback 1.6 Sport 5dr£13,836
3 Hatchback 1.6 Takara 5dr£12,372
3 Hatchback 1.6D 109 Takara 5dr£13,734
3 Hatchback 1.6D 90 S 5dr£11,766
3 Hatchback 1.6D 90 S (AC) 5dr£12,220
3 Hatchback 2.0 Sport 5dr£15,113
3 Hatchback 2.0D Sport 5dr£16,380
3 Hatchback 2.3 MPS 5dr£17,697
3 Hatchback 2.3 MPS (Sports Aero Kit) 5dr£18,162
 
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In the 3 Hatchback range you can choose between 11 models - 7 petrol engines and 4 diesels
 
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