Mazda3 and CX-30 Receive Overseas Updates Featuring 2.5L Engine and AWD

[New Model Launch] The Mazda3 and CX-30 receive overseas updates, adding a 2.5L naturally aspirated engine with a starting price of approximately RMB 98,000.

Key Highlights: 2.5L + 6AT + AWD Becomes New Selling Point

The updated Mazda3 and CX-30 will launch in the Japanese market in August, offering a 2.5L naturally aspirated engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and available all-wheel drive (AWD). Exterior updates include a new Aerodynamic Gray Metallic paint option (with the CX-30 also gaining Zinc Green), while interior upgrades feature a gray-and-white color scheme, ventilated front seats, and a transparent underbody view system.

Key Pricing & Specs: Starting at RMB 98,000, with Modest Feature Enhancements

The Mazda3 starts at JPY 2,365,000 (approximately RMB 98,000), and the CX-30 at JPY 2,640,000 (approximately RMB 109,000). Driver-assistance features now include door-opening warning, adaptive high-beam assist, and improvements to full-speed-range adaptive cruise control.

Market Contrast: Overseas Refresh vs. Domestic Marginalization

Despite active overseas updates, domestic sales of the Mazda3 and CX-30 in China have dwindled to just three-digit monthly figures, with focus shifting to the CX-5 and the new energy vehicle lineup EZ-6 series. The infotainment system still uses a small-sized screen, reflecting a conservative stance amid the industry’s rapid electrification trend.