{"id":35131,"date":"2023-08-24T09:49:54","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T01:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/?p=35131"},"modified":"2023-10-30T15:55:29","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T07:55:29","slug":"mazda-3-liftback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/mazda-3-liftback","title":{"rendered":"Is the Mazda 3 Liftback the Sporty Premium Car for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The <\/span>Mazda 3 hatchback or liftback<\/b><\/a> as Mazda calls it is no longer ‘just another Japanese car’. In fact, Mazda is now considered an entry-level premium brand and it shows in its design, handling, and overall quality. That may be why it has one of the <\/span>highest brand loyalties in the industry<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The fourth-generation car, also called the Mazda 3 BP according to Mazda’s internal naming code presents a good balance of affordable luxury and driving enjoyment. The Mazda 3\u2019s price is no doubt high for a Japanese car but is still comparable to a Honda Civic. If you’re in the market for a new car and looking for a Mazda 3 liftback review, here are all the things that make it stand out from other cars in its class.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Liftback vs Hatchback<\/span><\/h2>\n

The terms “liftback” and “hatchback” are often used interchangeably, but they do have subtle distinctions. While both body styles share similarities, a liftback typically features a more sloping rear roofline like on the <\/span>Mazda 3<\/span><\/a>, often resulting in a sleeker and sportier appearance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With the sloping back, you can imagine that the hatch \u2018lifts\u2019 up instead of opening outwards and then upwards like on a conventional hatchback. Other \u2018proper\u2019 liftback cars with a more pronounced sloping rear roof include the Porsche Panamera and Kia Stinger.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other hand, a traditional hatchback tends to have a more vertical rear end, with a roofline that stops more abruptly before dropping down like the Perodua Myvi and Honda Jazz. The Honda Civic hatchback and Type R are both called hatchbacks, though they\u2019re technically liftbacks. This goes to show that there\u2019s no hard and fast rule when it comes to car body styles and it mostly comes down to the manufacturer\u2019s preferences and marketing strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Does the Mazda 3 Perform on the Road?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Mazda 3 liftback in Malaysia comes in three variants which are the base Mazda 3 1.5L priced at RM143,000, the 2.0L High+ at RM160,000, and the 2.0L Ignite Edition at RM169,00. Here are the important performance figures to help you decide on the right variant.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mazda 3 Performance Specifications<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Mazda 3 liftback comes with two naturally aspirated engine options as detailed below:<\/span><\/p>\n