Car Buyer's Guide

Overview

The Mazda 3 Hatchback is a C-segment five-door hatchback, with the BP generation launched in 2019. In Malaysia it comes as the 1.5 High Plus at RM119,620, aimed at buyers who want a petrol hatch rather than an SUV, with five seats and a conventional automatic gearbox.

3 Hatchback in 2026 — what's new

There is no 2026-specific update to record, so the Mazda 3 Hatchback carries on into 2026 unchanged. The Malaysian range remains a single BP-generation hatchback variant: the 1.5 High Plus, using a 1,496 cc petrol engine with 118 hp, a conventional automatic transmission and five seats. Recent Mazda 3 Hatchback news activity predates the current 2019-generation car.

Variant (1)

RM119,620 · est. from RM1,220/mo

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 body style, one petrol engine, one automatic gearbox and one variant. The 118 hp 1.5 High Plus is priced above the MG 4, so it is not the cheapest C-segment hatchback entry point here. But it sits below the Nissan Leaf and Volkswagen Golf. The limitation is clear: there is no higher- or lower-spec Mazda 3 Hatchback to fine-tune the purchase.

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Generations

Rivals to consider

same class, similar money

Mazda 3 Hatchback FAQ

How much is the Mazda 3 Hatchback in Malaysia?

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

What do you get in the Mazda 3 Hatchback?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback 1.5 High Plus gets a 1,496 cc petrol engine with 118 hp, a conventional automatic transmission and five seats.

How many Mazda 3 Hatchback variants are there?

There is one Mazda 3 Hatchback variant in Malaysia: the 1.5 High Plus. There is no cheaper base variant or higher-spec hatchback variant listed.

Is the Mazda 3 Hatchback cheaper than its rivals?

It is cheaper than the Nissan Leaf from RM168,888 and Volkswagen Golf from RM185,990, but costs more than the MG 4 from RM100,888.

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