Mazda Thailand has launched the new 2022 Mazda 3 with a new paint finish and equipment updates. Apart from the entry variant that saw a slight increase of 10,000 baht (around RM 1.3k), prices of the upper-rung variants have maintained over the pre-updated model.

Current selling prices for the locally-assembled (CKD in Thailand) new 2022 Mazda 3 (Sedan and Liftback) in Thailand are:

• New 2022 Mazda 3 C - 979,000 baht (≈RM 126k)
• New 2022 Mazda 3 S – 1,069,000 baht (≈RM 138k)
• New 2022 Mazda 3 SP – 1,198,000 baht (≈RM 155k)

The entry variant now gets LED daytime running lights, reverse sensor, and rear view camera as standard. Meanwhile, the range-topping SP variant gains a sunroof. 

The Cruising & Traffic Support (essentially Mazda’s Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go) has been upgraded to work up to 145 km/h.

Also new is the Platinum Quartz Metallic paint, which was seen in the refreshed Mazda 2 in Thailand earlier this year. AutoFun reports that the new paint accounts for 30 percent of total bookings, making it the most popular colour, followed by Polymetal Grey and Soul Red Crystal.

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Apart from those, the 2022 Mazda 3 is largely the same as before. Power comes from a naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre that makes 165 PS/213 Nm, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Closer to home, we've previously reported that the Mazda 3 has been sold out here and the updated 2022 Mazda 3 is expected to hit our shores soon, which will remain as a fully-imported (CBU Japan) model.

Also read: Mazda 3 sold out in Malaysia, new 2022 model coming soon - Prices to increase?