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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 $25,590 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the G20 Pure variant and topping out at $42,090 for the X20 Astina.
There are 13 variants of the Mazda 3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2021.
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 2021 Mazda 3 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
85.14 - 103.81 kW/t
63.49 kW/t
159.11 kW/t
Boot Space
295 - 444 litres
208 litres
611 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.3 - 6.6 L/100km
1.1 L/100km
9.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
773 - 962 km
534 km
1,324 km
Price
$25,590 - $42,090
$21,490
$70,000
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
3 - 6 years
2 years
3 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Braked Towing Capacity
1,200 kg
1,100 kg
1,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
150 mm
101 mm
165 mm
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Mazda 3 News
2021 Mazda 3 Price
G20 Pure
G20 Evolve
G20 Pure Vision
G20 Evolve Vision
G25 Evolve
G20 Touring
G20 Touring Vision
G25 Evolve Vision
G25 Gt
G25 Gt Vision
G25 Astina
100th Anniversary
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $40,090 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $40,090 |
X20 Astina
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Mazda 3 Fuel Economy
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 100th Anniversary 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, 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 |
| 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 |
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.
2021 Mazda 3 Warranty
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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Mazda 3 FAQs
The cheapest Mazda 3 is the G20 Pure that starts from $25,590.
The most expensive Mazda 3 is the X20 Astina that starts from $42,090.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda 3 is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: G20 Pure, G20 Pure Vision, G20 Evolve, G20 Evolve Vision, G20 Touring, G25 Evolve, G20 Touring Vision, G25 Evolve Vision, G25 Gt, G25 Gt Vision, G25 Astina, 100th Anniversary and X20 Astina.
The largest Mazda 3 is the G20 Pure 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.