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Overview

The Mazda 3 Hatchback is Mazda’s C-segment five-door petrol hatchback, from the BP generation launched in 2019. It suits drivers wanting a compact five-seat automatic with front-wheel drive rather than an EV. The Malaysian line-up starts and ends with the 1.5 High Plus, priced from RM119,620.

3 Hatchback in 2026 — what's new

The Mazda 3 Hatchback carries into 2026 unchanged. No 2026-specific Mazda 3 Hatchback update is announced. Malaysia continues with one BP-generation variant, the 1.5 High Plus, using a 1,496 cc petrol engine with 118 hp, an automatic gearbox and front-wheel drive. Recent Mazda 3 Hatchback headlines concern earlier hatchbacks from 2007 to 2014, not a new BP revision.

Variant (1)

RM119,620 · est. from RM1,220/mo

Previous model years (8)

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Colours

across the range — availability varies by variant

  • Deep Crystal Blue Metallic
  • Jet Black Metallic
  • Machine Grey Metallic
  • Platinum Quartz Metallic
  • Polymetal Grey Metallic
  • Snowflake White Pearl Pearl
  • Soul Red Crystal Metallic

Verdict

The Mazda 3 Hatchback is a simple proposition in Malaysia: one five-seat petrol, automatic, front-wheel-drive configuration. Its entry point sits above the RM100,888 MG4, but below the RM168,888 Nissan Leaf and RM185,990 Volkswagen Golf. Buyers expecting a broad trim walk or a newly revised 2026 model will not find either. The choice rests on wanting this petrol layout and the 1.5-litre, 118 hp specification.

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Generations

Rivals to consider

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Mazda 3 Hatchback FAQ

How much is the Mazda 3 Hatchback in Malaysia?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback costs RM119,620 in Malaysia. There is one variant, the 1.5 High Plus.

What do you get in the Mazda 3 Hatchback?

The 1.5 High Plus gets five seats, a 1,496 cc petrol engine producing 118 hp, front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission.

Is the Mazda 3 Hatchback electric?

No. The Malaysian Mazda 3 Hatchback uses a 1,496 cc petrol engine and an automatic transmission.

Which generation is the Mazda 3 Hatchback?

The current Mazda 3 Hatchback is the BP generation, launched in 2019.

Latest Mazda 3 Hatchback news

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