

Josh Nevett
2026 Mazda 3 review
Pros
- Fun and familiar driving experience
- Sophisticated styling
- Upmarket interior
Cons
- Cramped back seats, boot
- Guzzles fuel in the city
- Deserves hybrid powertrain
14 Days Ago
The new Mazda 3 is a small car offered in both 5D Hatchback and 4D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $31,310 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the G20 Pure variant and topping out at $43,310 for the G25 Astina.
There are 8 variants of the Mazda 3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2025.
Engine options include 2.0L in-line (114kW/200Nm) and 2.5L in-line (139kW/252Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2025 Mazda 3 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed auto
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Body Types
Hatchback or Sedan
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
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Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed auto
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Body Types
Hatchback or Sedan
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
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The Mazda 3 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being G20 Pure and the most expensive being G25 Astina.


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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,460 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,795 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,028 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,600 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Mazda 3 Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.





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Mazda 3
The cheapest Mazda 3 is the G20 Pure that starts from $31,310.
See all Mazda 3 PricingThe most expensive Mazda 3 is the G25 Astina that starts from $43,310.
See all Mazda 3 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Mazda 3 is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: G20 Pure, G20 Evolve, G20 Pure Vision, G20 Evolve Vision, G20 Touring Vision, G25 Evolve Sp Vision, G25 Gt Vision and G25 Astina.
See all Mazda 3 towing capacityThe largest Mazda 3 is the G20 Pure which measures 1795mm wide, 4460mm in length and sits 1440mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda 3 is the G25 Evolve Sp Vision which has 139kW of power from its 2.5L In-Line engine.
The Mazda 3 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda 3 is the G25 Evolve Sp Vision which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda 3 uses Unleaded.
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