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2018 Mazda 3 Reviews

You'll find all our 2018 Mazda 3 reviews right here. 2018 Mazda 3 prices range from $20,490 for the 3 Neo to $35,490 for the 3 Sp25 Astina.

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Mazda 3 vs Toyota Corolla vs Kia Cerato 2019 comparison review
By Matt Campbell · 02 Aug 2019
The Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport won our previous budget-hatchback comparison, so we've brought it back to see how it fares against two newcomers in the market - the Mazda3 G20 Pure and the Kia Cerato S. All of these models represent the respective entry points to their ranges, and while you might think that'd mean bargain motoring, the prices you'll see can be surprisingly high.
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Toyota Corolla vs Mazda 3 vs Hyundai i30 2019 comparison review
By Matt Campbell · 19 Sep 2018
If you need a good little car to get around town, then you could feasibly be looking at one of these three - the Hyundai i30, Mazda 3 or Toyota Corolla. Each has its strengths and weaknesses, so we assembled them to find out which is best for about $25k.
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Mazda 3 Neo Sport 2018 review: snapshot
By Peter Anderson · 11 Apr 2018
Every year the entry-level 3 gets better and almost without fail you get more for your money. In 2018, you not only get more stuff, but you get a bigger name in the form of Neo Sport.  Now opening the range at $21,490 for the six-speed manual and $23,490 for the more efficient six-speed auto, the 3 is still powered
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Mazda 3 Maxx Sport 2018 review: snapshot
By Peter Anderson · 11 Apr 2018
Just like the entry-level Neo, the Maxx has scored another five letters in its name, and is now known as the slightly racier-sounding Maxx Sport.
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Mazda 3 Touring 2018 review: snapshot
By Peter Anderson · 11 Apr 2018
The 3 Touring is the top of the 2.0-litre range, with the same 114kW/250Nm and six-speed automatic and manual transmissions.
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Mazda 3 SP25 2018 review: snapshot
By Peter Anderson · 11 Apr 2018
The SP25 marks the entry-level 2.5-litre model, with bigger wheels, more power and a spec based on the 2.0-litre Maxx Sport.
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Mazda 3 SP25 GT 2018 review: snapshot
By Peter Anderson · 11 Apr 2018
Second from the top of the range, the GT is equipped with the 'SkyActiv' 2.5-litre four-cylinder with 138kW and 250Nm.
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Mazda 3 SP25 Astina 2018 review: snapshot
By Peter Anderson · 11 Apr 2018
The Astina tops the whole range with prices starting at $33,490 for the manual and $35,490 for the automatic.
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Mazda 3 2018 review
By Peter Anderson · 11 Apr 2018
Mazda's mainstay 3 hatch and sedan have just had their annual update and the lower reaches have scored new safety goodies and a few welcome extras.
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