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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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,460 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,755 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,470 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,900 mm |
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Mazda 3
The cheapest Mazda 3 is the Neo that starts from $20,330.
See all Mazda 3 PricingThe most expensive Mazda 3 is the MPS that starts from $39,490.
See all Mazda 3 PricingThe 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.
See all Mazda 3 towing capacityThe 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.
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