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    2018 Mazda 3

    The new Mazda 3 is a small car offered in both 4D Hatchback and 5D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $20,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the NEO Sport variant and topping out at $35,490 for the Sp25 Astina.

    There are 6 variants of the Mazda 3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2018.

    Engine options include 2.0L petrol direct injection (114kW/200Nm) and 2.5L petrol direct injection (138kW/250Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2018 Mazda 3 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $22,490 - $35,490†

    Transmission

    6-speed auto or 6-speed manual

    Driven Wheels

    Front

    Fuel Type

    Unleaded

    Body Types

    Hatchback or Sedan

    Powertrain Type

    Front-wheel Drive

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    Retail Price

    $22,490 - $35,490†

    Transmission

    6-speed auto or 6-speed manual

    Driven Wheels

    Front

    Fuel Type

    Unleaded

    Body Types

    Hatchback or Sedan

    Powertrain Type

    Front-wheel Drive

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    Good

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    2018 Mazda 3

    Available Variants

    The Mazda 3 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Maxx Sport and the most expensive being Sp25 Astina.

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    Power to Weight
    87.16 - 106.65 kW/t
    58.2 kW/t
    159.11 kW/t
    Boot Space
    308 - 408 litres
    308 litres
    657 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.7 - 6.5 L/100km
    3.4 L/100km
    8.8 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    785 - 895 km
    534 km
    1,265 km
    Price
    $20,490 - $35,490
    $19,990
    $51,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 - 5 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    3 - 6 years
    1 year
    5 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,200 kg
    800 kg
    1,300 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    155 mm
    123 mm
    163 mm
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    2018 Mazda 3

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    Mazda 3

    Dimensions

    4,470 mm
    1,795 mm
    1,450 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,470 mm
    Overall Width1,795 mm
    Overall Height1,450 mm
    Wheelbase2,700 mm
    Turning Circle10,600 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 Sport that starts from $20,490.

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    The most expensive Mazda 3 is the Sp25 Astina that starts from $35,490.

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    The best towing capacity of a Mazda 3 is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: Neo Sport, Maxx Sport, Touring, Sp25, Sp25 Gt and Sp25 Astina.

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    The largest Mazda 3 is the Neo Sport which measures 1795mm wide, 4580mm in length and sits 1450mm 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 uses Unleaded.

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