Get a brief overview of the 2019 Mazda 3 recently launched at LA Motor Show 2018

Updated Nov 30, 2018 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

Get to know more about the new 2019 Mazda 3 which has just been handed down at the 2018 LA Motor Show.

2018 LA Motor Show has just opened its door to the public, marking the global reveal of the 2019 Mazda 3. Ahead of this debut, the vehicle was spotted undertaking final testing. They’re saying that the new 3 will features concept car look, a selection of body configurations and a high-tech new engine under the hood.

2019 mazda 3 models

2018 LA Motor Show is nearing its launch, marking the global reveal of the 2019 Mazda 3

In this article, Philkotse.com will bring you an overview of the Mazda 3 2019 showing latest images, specs, price and release date of Mazda’s hot-selling model.

2019 Mazda Mazda3 – First Look – 2018 LA Auto Show

1. 2019 Mazda 3 Exterior

The new Mazda 3 will relatively resemble the Kai concept seen at the 2017 Toyota Motor Show. Easy to spot is a huge front grille and frowning headlamps at the façade. Sportiness is manifested at the long hood and swept back roofline slopping into the trunk.

The vehicle is also more svelte thanks to large rear pillars and teardrop back windows. Particularly, the pillars also help harm over-the-shoulder visibility.

mazda 3 2019 exterior

Easy to spot is a huge front grille and frowning headlamps at the façade

Giving the rear a once-over, we expect that the circular taillights can be swapped for a shape more similar to lights at the front. Unchanged is the boot spoiler that gives the car a more aerodynamic look. New there are twin exhaust pipes. The sedan will get a larger trunk capacity yet without the versatile boxy shape of the regular hatch.

mazda 3 2019 hatchback

Unchanged is the boot spoiler that gives the car a more aerodynamic look

2. 2019 Mazda 3 Interior

The upcoming Mazda 3 gains lots of tech. The most noticeable is a massive infotainment touchscreen, abandoning very few buttons on the center console.

In addition, Mazda has also made the car more premium and upmarket with soft-touch plastics going with streaks of metal throughout the cabin in order that the 3 can square off against the likes of Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Audi A3.

The driving position is now lowered to exude a sporty feel. Overall inside space has also been enhanced with more legroom and a bigger luggage trunk when compared to the 2018 Mazda 3.

mazda 3 2019 interior

The upcoming Mazda 3 will gain lots of tech

3. 2019 Mazda 3 New Engine

The biggest update on the Mazda 3 2019 is its SkyActiv-X petrol mill which allegedly boosts diesel-like fuel efficiency owing to the brand’s Spark Controlled Compression Ignition (SCCI).

This new technology enables the power plant to work in 2 ways:

  • #1: Spark plugs can work like the way any conventional petrol engine does to burn the fuel.
  • #2: The engine can silently switch over to diesel-style compression ignition (where pressure burns the fuel) for better fuel economy.

The SCCI, together with an output of 187 hp and a peak torque of 230 Nm, signal that the supercharged 2.0L unit will be as efficient as a diesel mill, albeit sooty emissions.

mazda skyactiv x engine

The biggest update on the Mazda 3 2019 is its SkyActiv-X petrol mill

The new Mazda 3 will be offered in both diesel and petrol engines inheriting from its predecessor.

4. 2019 Mazda 3 Price & Release date

As we mentioned at the beginning, the Mazda 3 2019 has officially been rolled out at the forthcoming LA Motor Show, expecting the production version will come at the start of next year. Regarding pricing, hopefully, it will set us back the same as or just moderately higher than the Mazda 3 2018 price.

>>> Look into our list of affordable Mazda 3 deals available in the market:

mazda 3 2019 side view

It's expected that the production version will come at the start of next year

Mazda 3 Sedan 2018 Price in the Philippines
Model Price
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.5 SkyActiv V AT
₱1,090,000
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.5 SkyActiv V AT Soul Red
₱1,106,800
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.5 SkyActiv V AT Soul Red Crystal
₱1,112,400
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 SkyActiv R AT
₱1,280,000
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 SkyActiv R AT Soul Red
₱1,286,800
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 SkyActiv R AT Soul Red Crystal
₱1,302,400
Mazda 3 Hatchback 2018 price in the Philippines
Mazda 3 Hatchback 1.5 SkyActiv V AT
₱1,110,000
Mazda 3 Hatchback 1.5 SkyActiv V AT Soul Red
₱1,126,800
Mazda 3 Hatchback 1.5 SkyActiv V AT Soul Red Crystal
₱1,132,400
Mazda 3 Hatchback 2.0 SkyActiv R AT
₱1,300,000
Mazda 3 Hatchback 2.0 SkyActiv R AT Soul Red
₱1,316,800
Mazda 3 Hatchback 2.0 SkyActiv R AT Soul Red Crystal
₱1,322,400
Mazda 3 Hatchback 2.0 SkyActiv SPEED AT
₱1,490,000
Mazda 3 Hatchback 2.0 SkyActiv SPEED AT Soul Red
₱1,506,800
Mazda 3 Hatchback 2.0 SkyActiv SPEED AT Soul Red Crystal
₱1,512,400

*Kindly refer to our Mazda Philippines price list to keep up to date with pricing changes of all Mazda models

Feast your eyes upon more pictures of the 2019 Mazda at LA Motor Show:

Mazda 3 2019 exterior at LA

Mazda 3 2019 angular front

Mazda 3 2019 side view

Mazda 3 2019 angular front

2019 Mazda 3 angular rear

Know more about Mazda 3 2024

Mazda 3

The 2024 Mazda3 is a compact sedan sold in the Philippines. Locally, the sedan version of this model has two variants: the Mazda3 Sport 2.0 AT, and the Mazda3 M Hybrid 2.0 AT. Mazda 3 price Philippines starts at ₱1,510,000 for the entry-level Mazda3 Sport 2.0 AT, while the top-of-the-line Mazda3 M Hybrid 2.0 AT is priced at ₱1,840,000.

For engines, the Mazda3 has two engine options. The Sport trim uses a 2.0-liter inline-4 gasoline engine, while the M Hybrid uses a 2.0-liter inline-4 gasoline that works in conjunction with an integrated electric starter motor. At maximum, the non-hybrid engine can make 152 horsepower and 200 Nm of torque. The one with the hybrid powertrain, in turn, can produce 162 horsepower and 200 Nm of torque.  Both versions are front-wheel-drive, and both use a six-speed automatic gearbox with paddle shifters. 

Size-wise, the Philippine-spec Mazda3 is 4,660mm long, 1,795mm wide, and 1,445mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,725mm. 

Locally, the Mazda3 2024 competes against the likes of the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla Altis, Kia Forte, among others. 

 

Mazda 3 Launch

For 2024, Mazda Philipines updated the Mazda 3 sedan and gave it more in the way of on-board tech. There are also two variants for the new Mazda 3, namely, the 3 M Hybrid 2.0 AT, and the 3 Sport 2.0 AT. As the name implies, the M Hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter SkyActiv-G 2.0 engine combined with an integrated starter generator.

Mazda 3 Exterior

Compared to its previous generation’s design, the facelifted Mazda3 follows a more minimalist aesthetic. True to the Kodo design language, the sedan comes with more curves and rounded edges than stiff angles. Accompanying the mesh-designed grille in front are sleek LED headlamps and daytime running lamps as standard. The top-range variant steps it up a notch with high beam controls that are said to eliminate the need for fog lamps.

Mazda3 front view

A minimalistic approach to the design

Both variants for the 2024 Mazda 3 ride on 18-inch alloy wheels. 

Mazda 3 Interior

Mazda Philippines offers the sedan with a spacious cabin has a 5-passenger seating capacity with ample legroom and headroom. Specific trims and features differ between the two variant levels although both come in a black interior. 

Interior view of the Mazda3

Not flashy but manages to look premium

For adjustability, both trims of the 2024 Mazda 3 come with electronically adjustable driver's seats. 

Mazda 3 2024 Colors

The Philippine-spec Mazda 3 sedan can come in seven different colors. These include red (Soul Crystal Red), gray (Machine Grey and Polymetal Grey), white (Snowflake White Pearl), Blue (Deep Crystal Blue) Black (Jet Black), and Platinum Quartz.

Technology & Safety Features

The Mazda3 comes with a slew of new technology and safety features. Both variants are equipped with rain-sensing wipers, push start and stop button, auto-dimming rearview mirror, front dual-zone automatic climate control, rear ventilation Louvres, and front windshield projected active driving display HUD features as standard. Gauges are displayed through a 7” LCD meter set.

Mazda3 interior view

The Japanese car brand offers premium quality only

Furthermore, variants now come with a more extensive range of safety features that include radar cruise control and the I-Activesense system. This suite includes blind-spot monitoring with rear-cross traffic alert, lane departure warning with lane keep assist, smart brake support (forward and reverse), and driver attention alert for road hazards. 
 
In terms of infotainment, the Mazda 3 is equipped with Mazda Connect through an 8.8” touchscreen monitor. It is capable of Pandora internet radio integration and Bluetooth Hands-Free technology. Audio comes out of a 12-speaker Bose sound system. 

Platform & Chassis

The 4-door sedan rides on a Mazda BP platform with a McPherson Strut front suspension and torsion beam axle at the rear. Stopping power comes from ventilated discs in front and rear solid discs. Both variants are equipped with electric parking brakes with auto brake hold systems.

Mazda3 side view

Simple yet classy

Engine & Drivetrain

There are two engine options offered by Mazda Philippines. The Mazda 3 sedan Sport variant uses a 2.0-liter SkyActiv-G gasoline engine capable of making up to 152 horsepower and 200 Nm of torque. 

Mazda3 rear view
Look fancy on the go with the Mazda3 

The second powertrain for the Mazda 3 sedan is found on the M Hybrid. It still uses the same 2.0-liter mill as the Mazda 3 Sport sedan, but it is paired with an integrated starter motor, as well as a 24-volt lithium-ion battery. Combined, this system can produce up to 162 horsepower and 213 Nm of torque.

For transmissions, both trims use a six-speed automatic with paddle shifters.

In terms of power, the 2024 Mazda3 sits in the middle of the local compact sedan totem pole. It is also a match against its high-tech competitors like the Toyota Corolla Altis and Honda Civic when it comes to providing driver-assist tech and features. It also comes with a premium-feeling interior, which is also par-for-the-course regarding modern sedans in its price range. The sole weakness of the Mazda3 is its price of acquisition, which is a bit stiffer than the competition’s. 

Mazda 3 Pros & Cons

 Pros Cons
 
  • Premium interior 

  • Loads of features 

  • Elegant exterior styling 

  •  Might be a bit pricey for some

Mazda 3 Q&A

1. Does the 2024 Mazda 3 have a remote start?

Yes, it helps you feel comfort and convenience right at your fingertips.

2. Is the Mazda 3 Philippines a good car?

Yes, the Mazda 3 is one of the Filipino drivers' top choices when it comes to driving on busy roads of the metro.

3. Is the Mazda 3 a sedan car?

Mazda 3 has two body types: sedan and hatchback.

4. What is the wheelbase length of Mazda 3 2024?

The wheelbase length of the new Mazda 3 is 2,725m.

5. How many colors are available for the Mazda 3?

The Mazda3 has a total of seven color options. There are Red, Machine Grey, Polymetal Grey, White, Blue, Black, and Platinum Quartz.

 

₱ 1,495,000 - ₱ 1,695,000

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