

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
12 Days Ago
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
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
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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The Mazda 3 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Neo and the most expensive being Mps Sports Pack.


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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,400 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,755 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,465 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,400 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Mazda 3
The cheapest Mazda 3 is the Neo that starts from $20,990.
See all Mazda 3 PricingThe most expensive Mazda 3 is the Mps Sports Pack that starts from $43,690.
See all Mazda 3 PricingThe 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.
See all Mazda 3 towing capacityThe 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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