Sedan · 2025
Mazda Mazda3 2025 Philippines
₱1,390,000 — ₱1,590,000
78
Expressway Score
18
km/L highway
6
Airbags
Class 1
Toll Class
Expressway Score
78/100EXCELLENT
Score Breakdown
Overview
The 2025 Mazda3 is the most premium-feeling mainstream sedan available in the Philippines, bringing near-luxury interior quality, Kodo design language, and engaging driving dynamics to a segment dominated by CVT-equipped rivals. The Mazda3 price Philippines ranges from ₱1,390,000 for the 1.5 Elite Sedan AT to ₱1,590,000 for the 2.0 Premium Sedan AT, with both variants featuring the complete i-Activsense safety suite including adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and autonomous emergency braking as standard. The flagship 2.0L Skyactiv-G naturally aspirated engine produces 153 hp and 200 Nm paired with a proper 6-speed torque-converter automatic — a transmission choice that sets it apart from the CVT-reliant Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla Altis with more responsive downshifts and genuine engine-braking capability. Interior fit and finish rivals European luxury brands with soft-touch materials, a minimalist dashboard design, and premium stitching throughout. The Mazda3 competes directly with the Honda Civic and Corolla Altis but targets buyers who prioritize driving enjoyment and cabin refinement over outright power or hybrid availability.
Expressway Driving Review
The Mazda3 is the enthusiast's expressway sedan in the Philippine market, delivering a driving experience that competitors simply cannot replicate with their CVT transmissions. The 6-speed automatic provides crisp, responsive downshifts when overtaking on NLEX and SLEX, with genuine engine braking that gives the driver far more speed modulation control than any CVT rival. The 2.0L Skyactiv-G achieves 16-18 km/L at a steady 80-100 km/h, helped by the efficient direct-injection design and the transmission's ability to hold low RPMs during cruise. NVH insulation is the best in the non-luxury sedan segment — the cabin remains library-quiet at highway speeds with minimal wind or tire noise, thanks to extensive sound deadening and thick door seals. i-Activsense with adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and smart brake support works flawlessly on straight TPLEX stretches, reducing driver fatigue on 3-hour drives. As a Class 1 vehicle, toll from Balintawak to Dau on NLEX is ₱411. The 444L trunk is one of the largest among sedans, comfortably accommodating a family's weekend luggage. The main expressway limitation is the 135mm ground clearance — the lowest in our sedan comparison — which requires care over uneven toll plaza approach ramps and speed bumps.
Driver Assistance Features
Mazda Mazda3 2025 Price & Variants
| Variant | Price | Transmission | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Elite Sedan AT | ₱1,390,000 | AT | gasoline |
| 2.0 Premium Sedan AT | ₱1,590,000 | AT | gasoline |
Specifications
Engine & Performance
- Displacement
- 1,998 cc
- Power
- 153 hp @ 6,000 rpm
- Torque
- 200 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
- Transmission
- 6AT
- Fuel Type
- gasoline
Dimensions
- Length × Width × Height
- 4660 × 1795 × 1445 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2725 mm
- Ground Clearance
- 135 mm
- Kerb Weight
- 1,370 kg
- Trunk Capacity
- 444L
Fuel Efficiency
18
km/L Highway
11
km/L City
Pros & Cons for Expressway Driving
Pros
- ✓i-Activsense ADAS standard on ALL variants — adaptive cruise, lane keep, AEB from ₱1,390,000
- ✓6-speed automatic is the most engaging and responsive transmission in the mainstream sedan segment
- ✓Best-in-class interior quality with soft-touch materials and near-luxury fit and finish
- ✓Quietest cabin in the non-luxury sedan segment with extensive sound deadening
- ✓444L trunk — larger than the Honda Civic's 419L for better road trip luggage capacity
- ✓G-Vectoring Control Plus enhances stability and reduces fatigue during expressway lane changes
- ✓Kodo design language makes it the most visually striking sedan on Philippine expressways
Cons
- ✗135mm ground clearance is the lowest among our sedans — care needed on uneven toll plaza ramps
- ✗No diesel or hybrid option available, limiting choice for fuel-conscious long-distance drivers
- ✗Only 2 variants available vs Honda Civic's 3 and Vios's 6 — limited configuration options
- ✗Small Mazda dealer network with only 18 dealers nationwide — fewer service options in provinces
- ✗153 hp naturally aspirated engine lacks the turbo punch of the Honda Civic's 175 hp powertrain
- ✗Higher maintenance costs than Toyota/Honda at approximately ₱8,000-12,000 per PMS vs ₱5,000-8,000