Mazda Demio
DE3FSStock varies — page stays liveThe DE3FS marked a major transition back to a sportier, sleek hatchback layout. Mazda successfully shed nearly 100 kg of weight compared to the predecessor, vastly improving driving dynamics and overall efficiency.
Engine
1.3L ZJ-VE DOHC I4
Displacement
1,348 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT / 4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Mazda Demio — representative 3rd gen (DE) imageChassis variants of the Demio
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
DY3W1.3L ZJ-VE DOHC I41,348 ccFF4AT / 5MTDE3FS1.3L ZJ-VE DOHC I41,348 ccFFCVT / 4AT / 5MT
DEJFS1.3L Skyactiv-G1,298 ccFFCVTDE5FS1.5L ZY-VE DOHC I41,498 ccFF5MT / CVTDJ5FS1.5L Skyactiv-D Diesel1,498 ccFF6MT / 6ATDimensions & shipping volume
Length
3,885 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,475 mm
Weight
990 kg
Shipping volume
9.71 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
DE3FS-100000XXXXXXJul 2007 – May 2011Pre-facelift
DE3FS-300000XXXXXXJun 2011 – Sep 2014Facelift
Import eligibility by country (2007–2014)
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2011 or later qualify (15-year limit).TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the DE3FS
Why was the DE generation so highly praised?
Its clever weight reduction and sharp styling won it the prestigious 2008 World Car of the Year (WCOTY) award.