The next-gen Mazda3 has been named Best Small Car in the 2020 Drive Car of the Year awards.
The new car awards see more than 100 vehicles tested by a group of automotive experts across 20 categories.
In the Small Car category, the Mazda3 won praise from judges for its levels of technology and design.
Judges assess the vehicles from look to feel to out and ownership costs.
“Despite more competition than ever before, the new Mazda3 remains the best all-round option in the small car class. Its strong showing in Drive car of the Year is down to a combination of design execution, build quality and value for money. It’s also an excellent platform in terms of driving engagement,” managing editor of Drive and CarAdvice Trent Nikolic says.
Mazda Australia managing director Vinesh Bhindi says the win is testament to the strength of Mazda’s vehicle design philosophy and pursuit of quality.
“Mazda3 has been a mainstay in our line-up for more than 40 years; its quality and promise of driving fun resonating with so many Australians. The next-gen Mazda3 carries this same promise but offers an even better experience that’s more in tune with modern life,” Bhindi says.
The Mazda3 arrived in Australian showrooms in April this year in hatchback and sedan body styles. The new model was redesigned and includes Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture to improve ride, handing and comfort.
The next-gen Mazda3 comes with safety technology, five-year warranty and five-year Mazda premium roadside assistance as standard.
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