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About the Mazda 3
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2024 Mazda 3 is classified as a 4 Door Sedan currently on sale in Australia as part of the 300Q generation, starting from $30,470 MLRP for the G20 PURE and topping out at $42,470 for the G25 ASTINA.
There are 24 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2024. The Mazda 3 is built in Japan and is available with 2.0L elect direct inj, equipped with a 6 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to FWD. The Mazda 3 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Pros
- Loads of style
- Upmarket ambience
- Packed full of gear
Cons
- Pricey to buy and service
- Lacks turbocharging
- Could benefit from tamer ride quality
Mazda 3 Rating
Suzuki Baleno
Entry-level
Honda Civic
Best in class
Overall rating
8.2
7.4
8.9
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2024 Mazda 3 Price
Sedan
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| G20 PURE | $30,470 | $30,470 |
| G20 EVOLVE | $32,020 | $32,020 |
| G20 PURE VISION | $32,470 | $32,470 |
| G20 EVOLVE VISION | $34,020 | $34,020 |
| G25 EVOLVE SP | $34,670 | $34,670 |
| G20 TOURING | $34,670 | $34,670 |
| G25 EVOLVE SP VISION | $36,670 | $36,670 |
| G20 TOURING VISION | $36,670 | $36,670 |
| G25 GT | $38,570 | $38,570 |
| G25 GT VISION | $40,070 | $40,070 |
| G25 ASTINA | $42,470 | $42,470 |
Hatchback
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| G20 PURE | $30,470 | $30,470 |
| G20 EVOLVE | $32,020 | $32,020 |
| G20 PURE VISION | $32,470 | $32,470 |
| G20 EVOLVE VISION | $34,020 | $34,020 |
| G20 TOURING | $34,670 | $34,670 |
| G25 EVOLVE SP | $34,670 | $34,670 |
| G20 TOURING VISION | $36,670 | $36,670 |
| G25 EVOLVE SP VISION | $36,670 | $36,670 |
| G25 GT | $38,570 | $38,570 |
| G25 GT VISION | $40,070 | $40,070 |
| G25 ASTINA | $42,470 | $42,470 |
*excl. on-roads
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2024 Mazda 3 Dimensions
1440mm
1795mm
4660mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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The Mazda 3 has a claimed boot capacity of 444 litres for the sedan, and 295 litres for the hatch.
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2024 Mazda 3 Safety Rating
The Mazda 3 has an ANCAP safety rating of five stars, with scores of 98 per cent in adult occupant protection, 89 per cent in child occupant protection, 81 per cent in vulnerable road user protection, and 76 per cent in safety assist.
All 2022 Mazda 3 models come standard with the following safety features:
- Autonomous emergency braking (forward and reverse)
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keep assist
- Reversing camera with rear parking sensors
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Traffic sign recognition
- Front, front-side and curtain airbags
- Driver’s knee airbag
- G25 GT and higher models also come with driver attention monitoring, front cross-traffic alert, and front parking sensors.
The available $1500 Vision Technology package, available on automatic G20 and G25 models, adds:
- Surround-view camera
- Cruising and Traffic Support
- Front parking sensors
- Driver attention monitoring
This equipment is standard on Astina models.
2024 Mazda 3 Fuel Economy
Fuel economy for the 2022 Mazda 3 model range varies. The combined fuel economy for each variant is as follows:
- 5.5L/100km for X20 sedan and hatch
- 5.9L/100km for the G20e sedan
- 6.0L/100km for the G20e hatch
- 6.1L/100km for G20 auto sedans
- 6.2L/100km for G25 manual sedans and G20 auto hatches
- 6.3L/100km for G20 manual sedans and G25 manual hatches
- 6.4L/100km for G20 manual hatches
- 6.5L/100km for G25 auto sedans
- 6.6L/100km for G25 auto hatches
All models run on 91RON regular unleaded fuel except for the X20 models, which require 95RON premium unleaded.
All models have a 51L fuel tank.
| Mazda 3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| G20 EVOLVE | UNLEADED PETROL | 5.8 |
| G20 EVOLVE VISION | UNLEADED PETROL | 5.8 |
| G20 PURE | UNLEADED PETROL | 5.8 |
| G20 PURE VISION | UNLEADED PETROL | 5.8 |
| G20 TOURING | UNLEADED PETROL | 5.8 |
| G20 TOURING VISION | UNLEADED PETROL | 5.8 |
| G25 ASTINA | UNLEADED PETROL | 6.5 |
| G25 EVOLVE SP | UNLEADED PETROL | 6.5 |
| G25 EVOLVE SP VISION | UNLEADED PETROL | 6.5 |
| G25 GT | UNLEADED PETROL | 6.5 |
| G25 GT VISION | UNLEADED PETROL | 6.5 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Mazda 3?
| Variant | Engine Type | Month | Kilometre |
|---|---|---|---|
| G20 PURE | 2.0L elect direct inj | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| G20 PURE | 2.0L elect direct inj | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| G25 EVOLVE VISION | 2.5L Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 10,000km |
| G20 EVOLVE | 2.0L elect direct inj | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| G20 EVOLVE | 2.0L elect direct inj | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| G20 PURE VISION | 2.0L elect direct inj | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| G20 PURE VISION | 2.0L elect direct inj | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| G25 EVOLVE VISION | 2.5L Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 10,000km |
| G20 EVOLVE VISION | 2.0L elect direct inj | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| G20 EVOLVE VISION | 2.0L elect direct inj | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| G25 EVOLVE SP | 2.5L elect direct inj | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| G25 EVOLVE SP | 2.5L elect direct inj | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| G20 TOURING | 2.0L elect direct inj | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| G20 TOURING | 2.0L elect direct inj | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| G20 TOURING VISION | 2.0L elect direct inj | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| G25 EVOLVE SP VISION | 2.5L elect direct inj | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| G25 EVOLVE SP VISION | 2.5L elect direct inj | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| G20 TOURING VISION | 2.0L elect direct inj | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| G25 GT | 2.5L elect direct inj | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| G25 GT | 2.5L elect direct inj | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| G25 GT VISION | 2.5L elect direct inj | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| G25 GT VISION | 2.5L elect direct inj | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| G25 ASTINA | 2.5L elect direct inj | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| G25 ASTINA | 2.5L elect direct inj | 12 Months | 15,000km |
You should service your Mazda 3 at your authorised Mazda dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Mazda 3’s warranty.
How does the 2024 Mazda 3 drive?
Our expert take on Mazda 3 drivability.
One topic much talked about of late has been turbocharging: specifically, the lack of it in Aussie-spec Mazda 3s.
It’s becoming a spectre that looms about the subject of the Mazda’s small-car experience on road, even if what it’s actually got is, for the most part, fairly decent.
The 2.5L four-pot has a typical naturally-aspirated character that’s quick in response if lacking a decent low-range shove as backup. It doesn’t lack for energy, per se, but it does make smooth driving off the mark more concerted than it ought to be.
As noted in past reviews, the inclusion of the conventional six-speed auto is nigh on a godsend, if mostly because the engine can make a bit of a racket under full load and you wouldn’t want the CVT to pin 4000rpm hard and long in your ears.
As a powertrain it’s smooth and refined, save for a strange and fairly faint buzzing vibration at a standstill with the transmission in drive, which is borderline annoying.
There’s a Sport mode to sharpen its senses and tighten the muscles, but given it makes throttle response perkier without injecting much in the way of extra tractive effort does leave it feeling a fit flustered and less useful than you might expect.
The steering is nice and clear, the oversized wheel adds a sheen of input accuracy and delicacy, though the weight is a touch hefty and the rack ratio a little slow. It’s no deal-breaker, mind, if a noteworthy observation.
Fidgety ride quality is a bit of a Mazda trait demonstrated widely throughout its stable, undoubtedly to inject a sporty feel to the drive.
The new ‘3’ has made strides in improving noise, vibration and harshness minimisation over its forebear and still stacks up quite well. The efforts injected into the hatch do bring about a sense of premium-ness in the driving experience.
There’s a real quality vibe to how it goes about traversing A to B patently lacking in some of its competition.
2024 Mazda 3 Options
Options list for the Mazda 3
You can find more details on all the options and inclusions across the Mazda 3 variants on the official website, and within the official Mazda 3 specifications page.
2024 Mazda 3 Colours
What colours are available for the Mazda 3
The Mazda 3 is available in the following finishes:
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Jet Black Mica
- Snowflake White Pearl Mica
The following finishes cost an additional $495:
- Polymetal Grey Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Machine Grey Metallic
2024 Mazda 3 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mazda 3?
The Mazda 3 offers a 5 year unlimited kilometre 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.
2024 Mazda 3 vs other Small's to consider
The Mazda 3 has many competitors in its small car segment.
The Toyota Corolla is a top-seller with its cheap servicing and brand credibility, the Hyundai i30 has a simple and spacious interior, and the Kia Cerato recently received a mid-life facelift.
No competitor has the same semi-luxury finish of the Mazda 3, although you can get more powerful turbo engines in the Kia and Hyundai, and hybrid power in the Corolla.
The 3 also will be cross-shopped with the Mazda CX-30, which is built on the same bones and uses the same engines – but packs a more practical interior.
Should you buy the 2024 Mazda 3
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
In many ways the Mazda 3 is a cut above the average, particularly in presentation, the amount and types of kit offered, and the safety features and upmarket vibe. In other ways, it does look expensive to buy and to run as a naturally-aspirated prospect with less-than-perfect torsion beam underpinnings.
Thus, it’s a mixed bag of what you hope a semi-premium small mainstream hatch might represent and room for improvement, particularly on the topic of turbocharging and chassis sophistication.
As it currently sits, and given there’s such a broad choice of trim and mechanical variation on offer, we’re more inclined to look further down the Mazda 3 range for its most compelling blend of quality and value.
Mazda 3 FAQs
The cheapest Mazda 3 is the G20 PURE that starts from $30,470.
The most expensive Mazda 3 is the G25 ASTINA that starts from $42,470.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda 3 is 1200Kg offered by the following variants
- G20 PURE
- G25 EVOLVE VISION
- G20 EVOLVE
- G20 PURE VISION
- G20 EVOLVE VISION
- G25 EVOLVE SP
- G20 TOURING
- G20 TOURING VISION
- G25 EVOLVE SP VISION
- G25 GT
- G25 GT VISION
- G25 ASTINA
The largest Mazda 3 is the G20 PURE which measures 1795mm wide, 4660mm in length and sits 1440mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda 3 is the G25 EVOLVE VISION which has 139kW of power from its 2.5L Direct Fuel Injection engine.
The Mazda 3 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda 3 is the G25 EVOLVE VISION which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda 3 uses unleaded petrol.