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The 2018 Mazda 3 range of configurations is currently priced from $9,990.
Carsguide Managing Editor - Head of Video Matt Campbell had this to say at the time: We literally spent hours trying to separate these three impressive small hatchbacks in order to come up with a winner.
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The 2018 Mazda 3 carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1200 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Mazda 3 is also known as Mazda Axela (Japan and China) in markets outside Australia.
The Mazda 3 2018 prices range from $12,210 for the basic trim level Hatchback Neo to $32,890 for the top of the range Sedan SP25 GT Astina (5YR).
There are lots of really good choices in tyres for popular models such as the Mazda 3. You can shop online and find cheap tyres, but a much better idea is to actually contact (or visit) a tyre shop who will be able to guide you according to what you want from the tyres.
Some tyres have better life, some offer more grip, some are aimed at fuel efficiency, others are designed to run quietly and some are sold entirely on price. Some tyres will combine some of these traits, while others will be quite focussed on their priorities (performance tyres, for instance, often trade off lifespan and quiet operation for ultimate grip).
So talking to a person who sells and fits tyres every day, is a good place to start. Listen to the advice and proceed from there. There’s no need to ignore some of the Chinese brands these days, either; some of them are quite good and offer a good balance of performance and price. Most tyres are made in China today anyway, even if they’re a familiar brand. Speaking of price, expect to pay around $100 to $150 for a good quality tyre and don’t forget to have them balanced and the car’s wheel alignment checked at the same time. A good tyre shop can do all of this in the time it takes you to do your shopping and can offer advice that an online retailer simply can’t.
And don’t forget that car tyres remain a great example of the notion that you’ll only get what you pay for.
The best approach is to buy a car from a well-respected brand, and stick with an Asian brand such as Toyota, Mazda, Hyundai or Kia rather than an European one. Models to consider would be a Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Hyundai i30 or Kia Cerato.
Try a Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3, or a Ford Focus. All would seem to fit the bill.