Is this luxury Mazda 3 better than a BMW? (Mazda 3 Astina 2023 Review)

Full review of the 2023 Mazda 3 hatch, including the Astina grade, 2.5-litre engine, performance, handling, ride, quality, price, features, and warranty.

The Mazda 3 is one of the best small cars on the market. The base models are great value but at the other end of the range, the luxurious Astina grade also makes a fairly solid case for itself with leather seats, a Bose stereo, sunroof and the best headlight tech.

So, should you consider the $40K Mazda 3 G25 Astina hatch over a rival like the Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Corolla, or Hyundai i30 - or entry-level luxury cars like the BMW 1 Series, Mercedes-Benz A-Class or Audi A3?

Time codes:
0:00 - Intro
1:04 - Interior & Tech
Back Seats
Boot Space & Cargo Room
4:33 - Fuel Economy
4:55 - Servicing
5:11 - Insurance Quote
5:28 - 2.5-Litre Engine
6:25 - Automatic or Manual
7:00 - 0-100km/h Time
7:20 - Handling
7:50 - Ride Quality
8:10 - Refinement
8:25 - Safety
9:07 - Recommendation

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