Mazda3 and CX-30 get new powertrain, added features

MAZDA IS OFFERING CUSTOMERS GREATER CHOICE with a new powertrain, new grades and added features to strengthen appeal of its award-winning Mazda CX-30 and Mazda3.

Building on the already feature-packed offering that has won both models praise and accolades, this update will see Mazda CX-30, 2021 Wheels Car of the Year, and Mazda3, 2020 World Car Design of the Year, add the G20e M Hybrid engine and a stylish SP grade to their respective line-ups.

Mazda Australia Marketing Director, Alastair Doak, explains the update is key in delivering customers the latest and best technologies, and more choice to tailor to their lifestyle needs.

“Constant evolution and improvement is fundamental to Mazda’s ethos; it’s so important to pass on the benefits of new technologies to our customers as soon and as often as we can,” said Mr Doak.

“These updates expand our range and product offering further, giving our customers more opportunity to find their perfect fit.”

Headlining updates to both models, Mazda CX-30 and Mazda3 will offer enhanced efficiency, adding a new powertrain and advanced safety technology in G20e Evolve M Hybrid Vision Technology.

Debuted in Mazda MX-30, e-Skyactiv G combines the virtues of Skyactiv G with the M Hybrid system to provide improved fuel efficiency, a smoother transition from idling stops and a more refined driving feel.

Each model line will bolster safety and style, adding a new SP Vision Technology grade that pairs Mazda’s most advanced i-Activsense features with interior and exterior visual highlights to define a stylish new grade.

Mazda CX-30 Touring is more customisable than ever; the SP Vision Technology variant is available with a choice of 2.0-litre, 2.5-litre or 2.5-litre AWD. It adds Burgundy leather trim, black dash and door card accents, black metallic 18-inch alloy wheels and black side mirror caps.

Mazda3’s most popular Evolve grade will be renewed as G25 Evolve SP. Adding a sporty flair to hatch or sedan, the new SP variant adds black exterior mirrors, black 18-inch alloy wheels, black grille and black cloth seats with red accents.

Further changes across the nameplates have been made to boost equipment levels and customisation, including the addition of Platinum Quartz paint.

The updated Mazda CX-30 and Mazda3 are currently available for pre-order.

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Mazda CX-30: Product updates by grade  

G20 Pure 

  • Leather steering wheel and gear shifter

G20e Evolve M Hybrid Vision Technology 

  • G20e Evolve M Hybrid powertrain – as offered on Mazda MX-30
  • Vision Technology
  • Advanced Keyless Entry
  • Exterior Drivers Side Auto Dimming Mirror with reverse tilt function and position memory
  • 10-way electric powered driver’s seat with 2 position memory

G20, G25 and G25 AWD – Touring SP Vision Technology 

  • Burgundy Leather seat trim with a unique black interior coordination replacing the rich brown dash and door card accents
  • Black metallic 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Black side mirror caps

G20 Astina 

  • Electric power tilt and slide sunroof

 Colour and trim availability: 

  • Platinum Quartz is now available on all grades
  • Pure White Leather on all exterior colours of G20 and G25 Astina
The Mazda3 is available as a hatch or sedan

Mazda3: Product updates by grade  

G20 Pure: 

  • Leather steering wheel and gear knob

G20e Evolve M Hybrid: 

  • G20e Evolve M Hybrid powertrain – as offered on Mazda MX-30
  • Standard Vision Technology
  • Advanced keyless entry
  • Exterior mirror with auto-dimming function (driver side)
  • Exterior mirrors with reverse tilt-down function
  • Exterior mirrors with position memory
  • 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
  • 2-position driver’s seat memory

G25 Evolve SP 

  • G25 Evolve SP replaces G25 Evolve
  • Black 18-in alloys
  • Black exterior mirrors
  • Black grille
  • Black cloth seats with red accents

X20 Astina: 

  • e-Skyactiv X badge on the rear and a Sky-X badge on each front fender
  • Engine sound and ride comfort improvement
  • Manual transmission option no longer available
As usual, Mazda interiors impress

Colour and trim availability: 

  • Platinum Quartz Metallic is now available
  • Polymetal Grey is now also available on sedan
  • Titanium Flash has been discontinued
  • Pure White Leather is no longer available on X20 Astina sedan
  • There are now no exterior colour restrictions for Burgundy or Pure White leather options on Astina models

Other changes: 

  • Vision Technology models will no longer be available with manual transmission