Mazda3 Information Page
News articles or road test and reviews regarding the Mazda3 :
Mazda has enjoyed a strong sales month in February with its popular Mazda3 and mid-sized CX-7 SUV topping the brand’s stat sheet.
According to February VFACTS figures, Mazda3 found 6,613 new homes (year-to-date) after also topping the small car charts in January, while the CX-7 sold 944 units for the month of February.
The larger CX-9 also [...]
While the previous generation Mazda3 MPS race cars have earned their reputation at beating competitors at numerous motorsport events, such as three class wins at Targa Tasmania and a class win and two top ten finishes at the recent 12 Hour Bathurst endurance race, the new-generation Mazda3 MPS is starting to take shape.
Thew new 2010 [...]
On the back of a record-breaking December, Mazda Australia has started 2010 with its second-best January in history after 6658 sales and an overall market share of 8.9 percent.
An increase of 1.9 percent over 2009 was short of the industry-wide gain of 11.6 percent, but still ensured Mazda maintained its position as Australia’s leading full-line [...]
Energetic, fast and nimble the Mazda 3 MPS is satisfaction guaranteed.
Model Tested:
Mazda 3 MPS Luxury; 2.3-litre, four-cylinder, petrol-turbo; six-speed manual; five-door hatch – $43,290*
Great engine, nimble handling, great ergonomics
Tight second row, cabin noise
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Nothing screams fun quite like a bonnet bulge. Driving enthusiasts take note, the Mazda3 MPS is a sure [...]
Mazda has confirmed that it will bring the Mazda2 sedan to Australia by mid-2010 when production of the vehicle begins in Thailand.
The Mazda2 sedan sits on the same 2490mm wheelbase as its hatchback sibling and will be powered by the existing 76kW 1.5-litre petrol engine.
Mazda Australia managing director, Doug Dickson, said he was excited about [...]
You’d be smiling too if you were a 3
Model Tested:
2009 Mazda 3 Maxx; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, petrol; five-speed automatic; sedan – $27,050*
Options:
None Fitted
Build quality; ride & handling; smooth drivetrain
Road noise; strange looks
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Okay, okay, let’s start with the obvious – the Mazda3 has a big smile. It’s kind of a goofy grin, too, [...]
2009 Mazda3 MPS – First Steer
When you can make your hero car perform better, look more appealing, add extra equipment and potentially sell better but lower the price, even if only by a few hundred dollars, then you are probably on a winner, especially if it’s the Mazda3 MPS.
By David Twomey
We are talking about a [...]
2009 Mazda 3 SP25 Review & Road Test
Cheerful, sporty and a sales assassin
Model Tested:
2009 Mazda3 SP25; 2.5-litre, DOHC, four-cylinder; six-speed manual; Hatch – $30,690
Options:
Luxury Pack – leather trim, Bose 10-speaker audio and sliding centre armrest $2400; Floor mats $123
Sporty nature, good performance, excellent safety
Steering lightness, bland dash, cluttered steering wheel
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By David [...]
The all-new Mazda3 range now incorporates innovative ‘i-stop’ (stop-start) fuel saving technology on 2.0 Sport models in Britain.
The system automatically switches off the engine upon engaging neutral or whenever the car is stationary for more than a few seconds and restarts the engine when the driver simply depresses the clutch.
With official VFACTS sales for May released today, Mazda has wasted no time in pointing out that for the third time this year it has claimed the number one spot in the small car category with its Mazda3.
In total, 3038 Mazda3’s were sold for the month of May representing a mammoth 20.3 per cent market [...]
Update: Mazda3 Review
Mazda is on a roll at the moment and in Australia it has been kicking sales goals well beyond its position in the scheme of things, and now it has taken the fight right up to its opposition with the launch of the latest version of the Mazda3.
The car is certainly one of [...]
The first three months of this year have been a big success for Mazda Australia, which celebrates the arrival of its all-new Mazda3 with record market share.
CarAdvice is attending the launch of the new Mazda3 and we will have a First Steer for you on Wednesday.
According to March VFACTS figures Mazda has achieved a year-to-date [...]
Mazda has finally unveiled its new generation 3 MPS flagship at the Geneva Motor Show, which also means the Australian public can get their first glimpse of the new model with a delayed unveiling at the Melbourne International Motor Show.
Using a nearly identical MZR 2.3-litre DISI turbocharged petrol engine from its predecessor, the new MPS [...]
Mazda has unveiled its new generation normally aspirated flagship SP25 variant at the Melbourne International Motor Show.
A new MZR 2.5-litre petrol engine replaces the previous 2.3-litre unit, making an appearance exclusively in the updated SP variant.
Mazda has today announced the new-generation Mazda3 will feature ESP (Electronic Stability Control) as standard equipment on all model grades when the car makes its long awaiting debut following the Melbourne International Motor Show this Friday.
Mazda3 Maxx Sport and SP25 models will also gain Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity and satellite navigation as standard features.
Australian hot hatch enthusiasts will see the new-generation Mazda3 MPS just hours after the turbocharged performance hatchback makes its international debut on the other side of the world.
Mazda is fast-tracking a Mazda3 MPS to the Melbourne International Motor Show less than a day after its official world debut at the Geneva Auto Salon.
It feels like the wait is almost over with the next generation of the Mazda3, Australia’s best-selling car, to make its Australian debut at the Melbourne International Motor Show.
Both sedan and hatch models will offer even higher levels of quality, practicality, performance and value. The all-new Mazda3 SP-25 will also be on show.
As we hinted earlier, VFACTS figures released today have shown the Mazda3 small car has pipped some more fancied rivals to become Australia’s top seller for the month of January.
Recording retail sales of 3124 units for that month, up 7.2 per cent month-on-month for 2008, it is the first time the Japanese brand has topped [...]
Mazda plans to debut two new models of the all-new Mazda3 (called Axela in Japan), yet to be released in Australia, at the coming Geneva International Motor Show, one environmentally friendly and the other enthusiast friendly.
The world premiere of the Mazda3 with i-stop, Mazda’s advanced fuel-saving start-stop system, will be shared with the all-new Mazda3 [...]
Mazda Motor Corporation today announced the launch of the Mazda Axela Sport 1.5 ‘Smart Edition’ in Japan.
This special edition Mazda Axela (known here as the Mazda3) goes on sale from today and, as the name suggests, features a 1.5-litre four cylinder engine coupled to a four-speed automatic gearbox.
The man behind the current range of Mazda cars is young, Dutch, obviously talented and very sure about where the Japanese carmaker is headed.
- David Twomey
Laurens van den Acker has also given a us a close-up look at the 2009 Mazda3 in the flesh and an insight into his thinking on why this very successful [...]
Following its global debut at the Bologna Motor Show, Mazda has released the full details surrounding its new Mazda3 five-door hatch and sedan.
Four years after the original was released, total production has surpassed 2 million units making it Mazda’s most popular model, a reputation set to be continued by its successor.
The Mazda3 five-door hatch has made an unexpected official debut today ahead of its first public appearance at the Bologna Motor Show on December 3.
On the heels of the freshly unveiled sedan version, the new Mazda3 hatch adopts the same characteristics as its sibling with a far more sporty and dynamic design.
After a rather sneaky on-paper debut at the Australian International Motor Show, Mazda has unveiled the four-door sedan version of its all-new Mazda3.
The second generation of the brand’s best selling vehicle worldwide has been fully re-engineered and completely redesigned to deliver a more dynamic drive and distinctive appearance.
Crowned by most as the performance-hatch king, the hotly anticipated successor to the Mazda3 MPS has been spied lapping the Nürburgring.
To ensure there is no mistaking this hot-hatch for its naturally-aspirated siblings, Mazda has included a seemingly WRX-inspired hood scoop and oversized spoiler.
The eyes of the world turned to Sydney as the stylish and dynamic new-generation Mazda3 sedan was revealed at the Australian International Motor Show.
Mazda presented first official images of the highly-anticipated new Mazda3, ending months of intense media speculation.
Yesterday our spies got the best look at the upcoming 2010 Mazda 3. This all‑new sport compact was originally due to go on sale sometime in the last half of 2009, but sources say it will now hit showrooms late 2009 as a 2010 model year car.
Riding on Ford’s global C1 platform, the new Mazda3 [...]
Earlier today our spies got the first good look at the upcoming 2010 Mazda 3. This all‑new sport compact is expected next year, but won’t hit some markets till 2010.
Our tourist-shooter quickly found out that it’s not easy to shoot prototypes at highway speeds, but his first attempt landed him the most revealing pictures yet [...]
Update: After further investigation you may all be pleased to know these images are not from Mazda but are in fact the work of a very talented (or not, judging by the current feedback) amateur car designer.
Several images purportedly that of an upcoming Mazda concept car have found their way onto the web.
Current speculation suggests [...]
Mazda Australia has today unveiled its brand new Mazda3 MPS rally car ahead of its race debut at Targa Tasmania next week.
Mazda will have two of its specially prepped rally cars competing, driven by Rick Bates and Alister McRae.
Mazda has freshened up its Mazda3 sports line up with improved value, safety and appeal across the sports range.
The streamlined Neo Sport, Maxx Sport, Diesel, SP23 and MPS variants now sport a host of cosmetic changes and added extras.
July 2009 Update: Read our Review of the new Mada3 MPS.
When we saw the Mazda3 MPS Extreme in Sydney last week, we didn’t think too much of it. Sure it looked a little meaner, and more race-orientated, but for some reason it didn’t peak our interest.
Unfortunately we didn’t realize that this modified hot hatch is [...]
Mazda3 MPS Extreme Sydney Motor Show
Australia’s favourite small car – the Mazda3 – is now available with a class-leading diesel engine that combines sporty driving with impressive fuel economy.
With class leading torque figures of 360Nm and 105kW of power the diesel manages to squeeze a combined average of 916km from a single tank using just 6.0L/100km.
At $30,500 for either the [...]
In July we reported news of a Diesel Mazda3 and Mazda has finally confirmed the successful Mazda3 will be available from September in diesel flavour. The new Mazda3 diesel will join its bigger brother, the Mazda6 Diesel to make Mazda the only import-only Japanese manufacturer offering Diesel powerplants.
The 3 will use the same Diesel powerplant [...]
Mazda Australia have confirmed Diesel powered Mazda3s will make their way to showrooms come September. The new 2.0-litre turbo diesel Mazda3 will sit along side the Mazda6 diesel which arrived in 2006.
With the Mazda3/6 being so compatible with each other (the MPS variants both use the same 2.3-litre turbo engine), the diesel engine will also [...]
One of Australia’s top-selling cars, the Mazda3, now offers the state-of-the–art Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) safety technology from a starting price of $22,820. If you are unaware, DSC is an accident avoidance anti-skid system that automatically corrects front or rear-wheel slides without driver intervention. The DSC system automatically brakes individual wheels and reduces engine torque [...]
July 2009 Update: Read our Review of the new Mada3 MPS.
The Mazda 6 MPS came to Australia earlier this year with a price tag of around $49,000 and caused little to no drama. Sure it was powered by a 2.3 Litre Turbocharged engine producing 190kw of power and 380Nm of torque, and sure it could [...]
