

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 $20,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the NEO variant and topping out at $41,290 for the Astina.
There are 13 variants of the Mazda 3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2016.
Engine options include 2.5L petrol direct injection (138kW/250Nm), 2.0L petrol direct injection (114kW/200Nm) and 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (129kW/420Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2015 Mazda 3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed auto or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Hatchback or Sedan
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
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Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed auto or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded or Diesel
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 Astina.


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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,460 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,795 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 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 Neo that starts from $20,490.
See all Mazda 3 PricingThe most expensive Mazda 3 is the Astina that starts from $41,290.
See all Mazda 3 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Mazda 3 is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: Neo, Neo Safety, Maxx, Maxx Safety, Touring, Sp25, Touring Safety, Sp25 Safety, Sp25 Gt, Sp25 Gt Safety, Sp25 Gt Safety Sunroof, Sp25 Astina and Astina.
See all Mazda 3 towing capacityThe largest Mazda 3 is the Neo which measures 1795mm wide, 4580mm in length and sits 1455mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda 3 is the Sp25 which has 138kW of power from its 2.5L Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Mazda 3 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda 3 is the Sp25 which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda 3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.
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