The new Mazda 3 is a small car offered in both 4D Hatchback and 5D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $27,290 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the G20 Evolve variant and topping out at $41,590 for the X20 Astina.
There are 6 variants of the Mazda 3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2020.
Engine options include 2.0L petrol direct injection (114kW/200Nm), 2.5L petrol direct injection (139kW/252Nm) and 2.0L supercharger gasoline direct injection with hcci (132kW/224Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2020 Mazda 3 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,290 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $28,290 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,290 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $28,290 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $30,090 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $31,090 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $30,090 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $31,090 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $30,590 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $30,590 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,590 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,590 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $35,090 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $35,090 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $34,090 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $34,090 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $38,590 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $38,590 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $37,590 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $37,590 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $40,590 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $41,590 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $40,590 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $41,590 |
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There are 8 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda 3
The most fuel efficient Mazda 3 is the X20 Astina with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Supercharger Gasoline Direct Injection With Hcci and uses 5.3L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mazda 3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the G25 Gt with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 6.6L 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, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.3 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.1 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.4 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.2 L/100km |
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.
What is the warranty on a Mazda 3?
The Mazda 3 offers a 5 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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The cheapest Mazda 3 is the G20 Evolve that starts from $27,290.
The most expensive Mazda 3 is the X20 Astina that starts from $41,590.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda 3 is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: G20 Evolve, G20 Touring, G25 Evolve, G25 Gt, G25 Astina and X20 Astina.
The largest Mazda 3 is the G20 Evolve which measures 1795mm wide, 4460mm in length and sits 1440mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda 3 is the G25 Evolve which has 139kW 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 G25 Evolve which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda 3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Premium Unleaded.
