About the Mazda 3
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Mazda 3 is a small car offered in both 4D Hatchback and 5D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $20,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the NEO variant and topping out at $43,690 for the MPS Sports Pack.
There are 14 variants of the Mazda 3 available in Australia.
Engine options include 2L multi-point injection (108kW/182Nm), 2.3L multi-point injection (115kW/203Nm), 2L turbo diesel common rail (105kW/360Nm) and 2.3L turbo petrol direct injection (190kW/380Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2006 Mazda 3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2006 Mazda 3 Price
Neo
Configuration | Price From* |
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2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $20,990 |
2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,990 |
2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $20,990 |
2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,990 |
Neo Power Pack
Configuration | Price From* |
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2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $21,600 |
2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,600 |
2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $21,600 |
2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,600 |
Neo Safety Pack
Configuration | Price From* |
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2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,820 |
2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,820 |
2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,820 |
2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,820 |
Neo Power & Safety Pack
Configuration | Price From* |
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2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,320 |
2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,320 |
2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,320 |
2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,320 |
Maxx
Configuration | Price From* |
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2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,500 |
2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,500 |
2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,500 |
2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,500 |
Maxx Dsc
Configuration | Price From* |
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2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $26,500 |
2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $28,500 |
2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $26,500 |
2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $28,500 |
Maxx Sport
Configuration | Price From* |
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2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $26,500 |
2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $28,500 |
2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $26,500 |
2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $28,500 |
Maxx Sport Dsc
Configuration | Price From* |
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2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,500 |
2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,500 |
2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,500 |
2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,500 |
Sp23
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.3L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,600 |
2.3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $31,860 |
2.3L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,600 |
2.3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $31,860 |
Base
Configuration | Price From* |
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2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $30,500 |
2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $30,500 |
Sp23 Dsc
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.3L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $30,600 |
2.3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $32,860 |
2.3L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $30,600 |
2.3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $32,860 |
Sp23 Luxury Pack
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.3L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $32,600 |
2.3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $34,860 |
2.3L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $32,600 |
2.3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $34,860 |
MPS
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.3L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $39,990 |
Mps Sports Pack
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.3L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $43,690 |
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2006 Mazda 3 Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2006 Mazda 3 Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda 3
The most fuel efficient Mazda 3 is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 6L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mazda 3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Mps Sports Pack with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.3L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 10L 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 |
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2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 8.2 L/100km |
2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 8.4 L/100km |
2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 8.2 L/100km |
2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 8.4 L/100km |
2006 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 $20,990.
The most expensive Mazda 3 is the Mps Sports Pack that starts from $43,690.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda 3 is 900 kg offered by the following variants: Neo, Neo Power Pack, Neo Safety Pack, Neo Power & Safety Pack, Maxx, Maxx Dsc, Maxx Sport, Maxx Sport Dsc, Sp23, Base, Sp23 Dsc, Sp23 Luxury Pack, MPS and Mps Sports Pack.
The largest Mazda 3 is the Sp23 which measures 1755mm wide, 4500mm in length and sits 1465mm 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.