About the Mazda CX-3
Last updated Sep 28, 2025The new Mazda CX-3 is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $20,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the NEO variant and topping out at $37,890 for the Akari.
There are 4 variants of the CX-3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2017.
Engine options include 1.5L turbo diesel common rail (77kW/270Nm) and 2.0L petrol direct injection (109kW/192Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2017 CX-3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2017 Mazda CX-3 Price
Neo
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $22,490 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $20,490 |
Maxx
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $26,890 |
| 1.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, FWD | $27,290 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $24,890 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $22,890 |
Stouring
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $33,390 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $30,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $28,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $26,990 |
Akari
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $37,890 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $35,490 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $33,490 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $31,490 |
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2017 Mazda CX-3 Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda CX-3
The most fuel efficient Mazda CX-3 is the Maxx with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.5L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 4.8L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mazda CX-3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Stouring with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 6.7L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Mazda CX-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 CX-3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.1 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.3 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mazda CX-3?
The Mazda CX-3 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.
2017 Mazda CX-3 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mazda CX-3?
The Mazda CX-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 CX-3 FAQs
The cheapest Mazda CX-3 is the Neo that starts from $20,490.
The most expensive Mazda CX-3 is the Akari that starts from $37,890.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda CX-3 is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: Neo, Maxx, Stouring and Akari.
The largest Mazda CX-3 is the Neo which measures 1765mm wide, 4275mm in length and sits 1550mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda CX-3 is the Neo which has 109kW of power from its 2.0L Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Mazda CX-3 is built in Thailand and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda CX-3 is the Neo which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda CX-3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.