2023 Mazda 3 e-Skyactiv X Takumi

The 2024 Mazda3 is available to order now and features small updates to this ever popular hatchback, while at the same time ensuring that its award-winning exterior design and efficient petrol engines remain unchanged. In line with other cars in Mazda’s range, the Mazda3 moves to the latest grade naming strategy and across the 18-model range features Prime-Line, Centre-Line, Homura, Exclusive-Line and Takumi grades.

Updates to the 2024 Mazda3 include a new larger central screen that has grown from 8 to 10.25 inches to allow for clearer navigation mapping. Other connectivity upgrades include Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus QI Wireless Charging, while Apple CarPlay and Android Auto navigation is now supported in the head-up display. Additionally, the 2024 Mazda3 now features USB Type-C charging ports.

Retaining the same all-petrol engine line-up with a choice of 186ps e-Skyactiv-X or 122ps e-Skyactiv-G engines, the 2024 Mazda3’s e-Skyactiv X engine features Mazda’s unique SPCCI Spark Controlled Compression Ignition technology and produces 186ps at 6,000rpm and maximum torque of 240Nm at 4,000rpm. Featuring a 15.0:1 compression ratio, optimised combustion control, uniquely shaped pistons and the innovative SPCCI combustion technology – the e-Skyactiv X engine delivers a broader operating band of combustion efficiency, which ensures e-Skyactiv X not only delivers higher maximum engine torque but also improved real-world fuel economy. The intake valve timing was adapted through modifying the intake camshaft, this lead to a reduction in pumping losses and further increases the engine’s specific heat ratio, resulting in improvements to the e-Skyactiv X’s fuel consumption.