Strengths
- Wave-side styling distinctive
- SkyActiv-G petrol efficient
- Twin sliding doors stay
Weaknesses
- Cabin plastics hard
- UK volume small late-life
- No hybrid option
Notable tech
- Mazda 3 BL platform
- 1.8 petrol, 2.0 SkyActiv-G petrol
- 1.6 MZR-CD diesel
- 5MT/6MT manual, 5AT auto
- Twin sliding rear doors
- 7-seat layout
Common issues
- Sliding door track corrosion
- SkyActiv-D injector wear
- Aircon condenser
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk3 CW's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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1.8 petrol
BHP115
Torque165 Nm
0–6012.0 s
Top116 mph
MPG (US)31 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT
2.0 SkyActiv-G
BHP148
Torque191 Nm
0–609.9 s
Top122 mph
MPG (US)36 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 5AT
1.6 MZR-CD diesel
BHP115
Torque270 Nm
0–6011.4 s
Top118 mph
MPG (US)45 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT