About the Mazda 3
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The 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 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 July of 2016.
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 2017 Mazda 3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2017 Mazda 3 Price
Neo
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $20,490 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,490 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $20,490 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,490 |
Maxx
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,890 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,890 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,890 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,890 |
Sp25
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,690 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,690 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,690 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,690 |
Touring
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,290 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,290 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,290 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,290 |
Sp25 Gt
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $31,990 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $31,990 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,990 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,990 |
Sp25 Astina
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $35,490 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $35,490 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $33,490 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $33,490 |
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2017 Mazda 3 Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda 3
The most fuel efficient Mazda 3 is the Maxx with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 5.7L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mazda 3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Sp25 Gt with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.5L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 6.5L of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 5.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 5.8 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 5.8 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 5.7 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mazda 3?
The Mazda 3 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.
2017 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 $20,490.
The most expensive Mazda 3 is the Sp25 Astina that starts from $35,490.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda 3 is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: Neo, Maxx, Touring, Sp25, Sp25 Gt and Sp25 Astina.
The largest Mazda 3 is the Neo 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.