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    2006 Mazda 3

    The new Mazda 3 is a small car offered in both 4D Hatchback and 5D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $20,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the NEO variant and topping out at $43,690 for the MPS Sports Pack.

    There are 14 variants of the Mazda 3 available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2L multi-point injection (108kW/182Nm), 2.3L multi-point injection (115kW/203Nm), 2L turbo diesel common rail (105kW/360Nm) and 2.3L turbo petrol direct injection (190kW/380Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2006 Mazda 3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $20,990 - $43,690

    Transmission

    4 or 5-speed auto or 5 or 6-speed manual

    Driven Wheels

    Front

    Fuel Type

    Unleaded, Diesel, or Premium Unleaded

    Body Types

    Hatchback or Sedan

    Powertrain Type

    Front-wheel Drive

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    Retail Price

    $20,990 - $43,690

    Transmission

    4 or 5-speed auto or 5 or 6-speed manual

    Driven Wheels

    Front

    Fuel Type

    Unleaded, Diesel, or Premium Unleaded

    Body Types

    Hatchback or Sedan

    Powertrain Type

    Front-wheel Drive

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    Good

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    Power to Weight
    73.68 - 135.42 kW/t
    65.64 kW/t
    137.79 kW/t
    Boot Space
    290 - 413 litres
    262 litres
    413 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6 - 10 L/100km
    4.6 L/100km
    11.6 L/100km
    Price
    $20,990 - $43,690
    $20,990
    $56,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    3 - 6 years
    1 year
    5 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    900 kg
    450 kg
    1,200 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    121 mm
    110 mm
    160 mm
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    2006 Mazda 3

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    Mazda 3

    Dimensions

    4,400 mm
    1,755 mm
    1,465 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,400 mm
    Overall Width1,755 mm
    Overall Height1,465 mm
    Wheelbase2,640 mm
    Turning Circle10,400 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Mazda 3

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Mazda 3 is the Neo that starts from $20,990.

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    The most expensive Mazda 3 is the Mps Sports Pack that starts from $43,690.

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    The best towing capacity of a Mazda 3 is 900 kg offered by the following variants: Neo, Neo Power Pack, Neo Safety Pack, Neo Power & Safety Pack, Maxx, Maxx Dsc, Maxx Sport, Maxx Sport Dsc, Sp23, Base, Sp23 Dsc, Sp23 Luxury Pack, MPS and Mps Sports Pack.

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    The largest Mazda 3 is the Sp23 which measures 1755mm wide, 4500mm in length and sits 1465mm tall.

    The most powerful Mazda 3 is the MPS which has 190kW of power from its 2.3L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The Mazda 3 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mazda 3 is the MPS which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Mazda 3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded, Unleaded or Diesel.

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