Mazda thinks its Skyactiv X tech can make a conventional petrol engine as frugal as a diesel and as efficient as a hybrid – we’re putting its claims to the test
The Mazda3 Saloon offers a different flavour of Mazda3 to its hatchback sibling. It rivals cars like the Toyota Corolla Saloon, Honda Civic Saloon and more premium machines like the Audi A3 Saloon.
It's time for Digital Content Editor Rachael Hogg to hand back the keys to her Mazda. Here she talks about how it's fared over the past six months.
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The Mazda Mazda3 offers a top speed range between 119miles per hour and 134miles per hour, depending on the version.
Mazda Mazda3 on-the-road prices RRP from £25,030 and rises to around £34,275, depending on the version.
According to the official figures, the Mazda Mazda3's fuel economy ranges between 0mpg and 57mpg.
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