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About the Mazda 3
The new Mazda 3 is a small car offered in both 4D Hatchback and 5D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $20,330 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the NEO variant and topping out at $39,490 for the MPS.
There are 8 variants of the Mazda 3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2009.
Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (108kW/182Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (122kW/227Nm), 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/360Nm), 2.0L petrol direct injection (113kW/194Nm) and 2.3L turbo petrol direct injection (190kW/380Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2012 Mazda 3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2013 Mazda 3 Price
Neo
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $20,330 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $20,330 |
Neo Activematic
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,330 |
| 2.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,330 |
Maxx Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,490 |
| 2.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $26,490 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,490 |
| 2.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $26,490 |
Diesel
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $27,360 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $27,360 |
Sp20 Skyactiv
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,990 |
Sp20 Skyactiv Luxury
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $30,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $30,990 |
Sp25
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $31,490 |
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $33,670 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $31,490 |
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $33,670 |
MPS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.3L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $39,490 |
*excl. on-roads
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2013 Mazda 3 Fuel Economy
There are 7 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda 3
The most fuel efficient Mazda 3 is the Diesel with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 5.7L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mazda 3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the MPS with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.3L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 9.9L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Mazda 3 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Mazda 3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.9 L/100km |
2013 Mazda 3 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mazda 3?
The Mazda 3 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mazda 3 FAQs
The cheapest Mazda 3 is the Neo that starts from $20,330.
The most expensive Mazda 3 is the MPS that starts from $39,490.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda 3 is 900 kg offered by the following variants: Neo, Neo Activematic, Maxx Sport, Diesel, Sp20 Skyactiv, Sp20 Skyactiv Luxury, Sp25 and MPS.
The largest Mazda 3 is the Neo which measures 1755mm wide, 4580mm in length and sits 1470mm 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.