2022 Mazda 3 updates detailed for Australia

Mazda Australia has announced a new engine, a sporty new trim level, and a raft of detail tweaks for its 2022 Mazda 3hatchback and sedan.

Mazda hasn’t detailed pricing for the updated range, which will arrive late in November or early in December 2021.

We’ll publish a full price and spec story when the information is available.

Headlining the updates is a new engine option for the mid-range Evolve.

The G20e Evolve M Hybrid uses a naturally-aspriated 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine backed by a 24V mild-hybrid system.

Peak power is 114kW at 6000rpm, peak torque is 200Nm at 4000rpm.

It’s front-wheel drive only, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The 24V system is on the mild side, even as mild-hybrid setups go.

The integrated starter generator (ISG) allows automatic start/stop to engage earlier and fire more smoothly, and can provide a performance boost when the driver needs.

It also assists with braking by harvesting energy when the driver lifts off the throttle.

Claimed fuel economy is 6.4L/100km on the combined cycle in the smaller MX-30 SUV, but Mazda hasn’t detailed fuel economy for the 3 range just yet.

At the other end of the spectrum, Mazda is continuing the rollout of its sporty-looking SP model grade.

The G25 Evolve SP replaces the G25 Evolve in the range, and features black 18-inch alloy wheels, exterior mirrors, a black front grille, and black cloth seats with red trim accents.

Power comes exclusively from the 2.5-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder, making 139kW and 252Nm.

As we learned in August, the range has been shorn of a raft of its manual options.

Mazda has detailed the following updates and specification details for the 2022 3:

• The G20 Pure gains a leather steering wheel and gear knob
• The G20e Evolve M Hybrid will pack:
  • The Vision Technology Package
  • Keyless entry and start
  • Auto-dimming driver’s mirror
  • Auto-tilting mirrors for reversing with memory
  • 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat
  • Two-position driver’s seat memory
• The G25 Evolve SP will pack:
  • Black 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Black exterior mirrors
  • Black front grille
  • Black cloth seats with red accents
• The X20 Astina has lost its manual option, and gains:
  • e-Skyactiv badging on the rear
  • Sky-X badging on the front fenders
  • Engine sound and ride comfort improvements

The following changes have been made to colours and interior trims:

• Platinum Quartz Metallic has been added to the range
• Polymetal Grey is now offered on the sedan
• Titanium Flash has been removed from the range
• Pure White Leather isn’t an option on the X20 Astina
• Burgundy and Pure White leather can now be combined with any exterior colour on other Astina models

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