About the Mazda 3
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Mazda 3 is a small car offered in 5D Hatchback, 4D Hatchback, 4D Sedan and 5D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $21,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the NEO variant and topping out at $43,290 for the MPS Luxury.
There are 9 variants of the Mazda 3 available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (122kW/227Nm), 2.0L multi-point injection (108kW/182Nm), 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/360Nm) and 2.3L turbo petrol direct injection (190kW/380Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2009 Mazda 3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2009 Mazda 3 Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, FWD | $0 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Diesel, FWD | $0 |
Neo
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $21,990 |
| 2.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,050 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $21,990 |
| 2.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,050 |
Neo Safety Pack
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,490 |
| 2.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,550 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,490 |
| 2.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,550 |
Maxx
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,990 |
| 2.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,050 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,990 |
| 2.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,050 |
Maxx Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,690 |
| 2.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,750 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,690 |
| 2.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,750 |
Sp25
Sp25 Luxury Pack
MPS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.3L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $39,690 |
Mps Luxury
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.3L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $43,290 |
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2009 Mazda 3 Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda 3
The most fuel efficient Mazda 3 is the Maxx with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Multi-Point Injection and uses 7.9L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mazda 3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Mps Luxury with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.3L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 9.9L 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | - |
| 2.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | - |
2009 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 Base that starts from $0.
The most expensive Mazda 3 is the Mps Luxury that starts from $43,290.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda 3 is 900 kg offered by the following variants: Neo, Neo Safety Pack, Maxx, Maxx Sport, Sp25, Sp25 Luxury Pack, MPS and Mps Luxury.
The 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.