Strengths
- RWD-biased AWD chassis
- Inline-6 diesel option in 2024
- PHEV genuinely quick
Weaknesses
- Ride harsh on launch cars
- 8AT software needed updates
- Premium pricing
Notable tech
- Large Architecture platform — longitudinal layout
- Inline-6 diesel (3.3 e-Skyactiv-D) with 48V mild hybrid
- PHEV with 17.8 kWh battery
- i-Activ AWD
- Mazda Connect with optional infotainment
Common issues
- Ride harshness (TSB updates)
- 8AT software updates
- PHEV charging port latch
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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2.5 PHEV
BHP320
Torque500 Nm
0–605.8 s
Top124 mph
Range~38 mi EV
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT
3.3 e-Skyactiv-D 200 MHEV
BHP197
Torque450 Nm
0–608.4 s
Top132 mph
MPG (US)45 mpg
DriveRWD / AWD
Gearbox8AT
3.3 e-Skyactiv-D 254 MHEV
BHP251
Torque550 Nm
0–606.9 s
Top136 mph
MPG (US)41 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT
3.0 e-Skyactiv-G 254 MHEV petrol
BHP251
Torque320 Nm
0–607.0 s
Top136 mph
MPG (US)31 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT