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EXPERT RATING
7.0

Likes

  • Surprisingly good leather
  • Standard safety package
  • Great to drive with a bit of extra power

Dislikes

  • No Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
  • Interior better but still a bit dull
  • Warranty looking a bit thin compared to rivals
Peter Anderson
Contributing journalist
11 Apr 2018
1 min read
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The 3 Touring is the top of the 2.0-litre range, with the same 114kW/250Nm and six-speed automatic and manual transmissions.

The Touring is well kitted-out with 16-inch alloy wheels, six-speaker stereo with DAB, Bluetooth and USB, dual-zone climate control, auto wipers and headlights, electronic park brake, rear parking sensors, leather seats, cruise control, gear-shift paddles (auto), sat nav, leather steering wheel, reversing camera and a space-saver spare.

For MY18 the Touring picks up keyless entry and start, where before it was just keyless start.

Mazda's 'MZD Connect' looks after the entertainment and sat nav with a 7.0-inch touchscreen and rotary-dial controlled system, but it's still missing Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The safety package includes six airbags, ABS, stability and traction controls, forward and reverse AEB, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert.

Read the full 2018 Mazda 3 review

Mazda 3 2018: Touring

Engine Type Inline 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency 5.8L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $14,190 - $18,700
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$19,933
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$9,990
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$26,985
Peter Anderson
Contributing journalist
Peter grew up in a house in Western Sydney where automotive passion extended to white Sigmas and Magnas. At school he discovered "those" magazines that weren't to be found in the house. Magazines that offered him the chance to sit in the driver's seat of cars he’d never even heard of let alone seen. His path to rebellion was set - he would love cars, know cars and want to write about cars, much to his family’s disgust. They wanted him to be a teacher. He bought a series of terrible cars and lusted after Ford Escort Cosworths, the Alfa Romeo 164 Q and occasionally kicked himself for selling his 1977 Alfa GTV. From 1.0-litre three cylinders to roaring V12s, Peter has driven them all and can't wait to tell you all about it.
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