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  • Build Quality
    4.4 (24)
  • Value for Money
    4.3 (24)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.4 (23)
  • Noise Level
    3.7 (23)
  • Acceleration / Power
    3.9 (22)
  • Handling
    4.4 (22)
  • Braking
    4.6 (22)
  • Suspension
    4.0 (22)
  • Gear Shifting
    4.0 (21)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    4.3 (22)
  • Interior Design
    4.3 (22)
  • Boot Size
    3.7 (22)
  • Features
    4.0 (22)
  • Comfort
    4.1 (22)
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ccifbonjovi

ccifbonjoviBENTLEIGH EAST

  • 9 reviews
  • 8 likes

Mazda 3 Neo Hatch Back

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BodyHatch
BadgeNeo
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedDec 2015
niko87

niko87Metropolitan Adelaide, SA

  • 86 reviews

Better than most medium cars out there but a lot of small problems and transmission IS FAULTY

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BodySedan
BadgeSP25
Engine Size2.5
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJun 2018
Raymond S

Raymond SAU

  • 3 reviews
  • 1 like

6 year warranty with 3 years of free services and road side assist. Adam Zhang is helpful and provid

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Mazda 3 is a very common vehicle and I decided to buy this car purely because of the Mday offers as well as the extra offers from AMR Adam Zhang.
I paid deposit in August 11 and picked up late August. Easy to control and low fuel consumption as well as the blind spot monitoring and emergency stop is the key features that I chose Mazda 3. Model Touring with tinted window.

BodyHatch
BadgeTouring
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedAug 2018
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Ted

TedMelbourne

  • 2 reviews

Good choice

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I have driven this car now for 12 months and have had it serviced once in this time I have been able to become very confident of the reliably and the servicing that Penfold Motors Burwood have shown. I have owned many cars in my 54 years of driving and had quite a few ordinary ones and must say this experience so far has been one of the best. I would recommend Burwood Mazda to my friends and family any time.

BodySedan
BadgeMaxx
Engine SizeExcellent
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedSep 2017
Eric

Eric

  • 2 reviews

A good small car for drivers.

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If you're after a smallish car with great handling, a punchy non-turbo engine, a semi-luxury interior, good equipment levels, great looks and good customer service from the dealer, this is pretty much your best bet. Not the best car for back seat passengers and the boot is not the biggest in its class.

BodySedan
BadgeSP25 GT
Engine Size2.5
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedApr 2018
Deeb

DeebPerth, WA

  • 7 reviews

Good looking and good to drive.

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BodySedan
BadgeSP25
Engine Size2.5
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedDec 2016
Phil W

Phil WMelbourne

  • 4 reviews

Mazda SP25 - Great car with Terrible Sat nav

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This car is a great for getting from A to B. The Skyactive technology is the best thing about this car. It allows the car to be fuel efficient without compromising power ($50-$60 aud fuel can get me 650-700km at our current fuel price of $1.40 per litre).

The only downside is the satellite navigation. I am having issues with the Satnav resetting itself. It is quite frustrating...especially when i am relying on the GPS.

BodyHatch
BadgeSP25
Engine Size2.5
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedMar 2018
Sucharitha

SucharithaCranbourne

  • 4 reviews

Awesome

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I bought this car about 6 months ago for my wife. she needed a small car that she can park easily. its a nice little car, got more than enough power with that 2 Ltr engine. very reliable car had no problem so far. enough space in the boot for to fit in all the groceries. Love it

BodyHatch
BadgeNeo Sport
Engine Size2.2
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedFeb 2018
Chris

ChrisBergen

  • 2 reviews
  • 2 likes

Great car, dreadful electrics.

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BodyHatch
BadgeSP25 Astina
Engine Size2.5
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedDec 2017
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Chris
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Malcolm

MalcolmMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

  • 6 reviews

Mazda 3

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Virtually perfect 2nd car, used to drive around suburbs and countryside, safely picking up grandchildren to and from school and leisure activities, as an automatic transmission it is easy to drive and with reversing sensor and the optional front sensors fitted driving and parking is much more comfortable and convenient. Purchase price was competitive and affordable for us pensioners. It is economical to run and looks great.

BodyHatch
BadgeMPS
Engine Size2.5
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedApr 2016
Ozmoddler

OzmoddlerNorth Nowra

  • 2 reviews

What a fantastic car

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The 2.5 litre engine combined with the 6 speed automatic, sunroof, 18 inch alloys, 4 wheel disc brakes, BOSE surround sound speakers with a graphic equalizer makes this a very comfortable car to drive and spend time within. The only issue that I could fault this car is the "ISTOP" feature. This turns the engine off when you are sitting at traffic lights or stopped in traffic, to save you fuel apparently ? I just find it very annoying and a bit disconcerting, so EVERY time I get in the car I have to switch it OFF.
That said great car, saved a lot by buying a 2017 model.

BodyHatch
BadgeSP25 Astina
Engine Size2.5
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMay 2018
Customer24

Customer24Sydney Surrounds, NSW

  • 19 reviews

Luv My Car

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Bought June 2016 from Mazda Medlow Bath Dealership ... Staff are great, Owners very good to deal with, the Service Team in Katoomba are good ... all round a great experience owning my first Mazda 3 Maxx ... would say that I would keep buying Mazda's for realiability, fuel economy, great driving and comfort (even on long journeys). The only thing that I would hesitate on rating 5 star is the "ambient" noise when driving long distance on a highway.

BodyHatch
BadgeMaxx
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJun 2016
David.p

David.pMurray Mallee, SA

  • 13 reviews

Best small car

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This is the best small car in the world . It is quiet drives like a dream and doesn’t use much petrol. The interior is immaculate and well thought out. It is big enough to take 3 kids on a long trip. I love it my wife loves it we all love it

BodyHatch
BadgeMaxx
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedDec 2017
Frustrated

FrustratedSydney, NSW

  • 15 reviews

Faults of Mazda 3

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BodyHatch
BadgeMaxx
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJan 2018
Rohan

RohanMelbourne

  • 6 reviews

Excellent Car to buy

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An excellent car to buy. Purchased this car almost 2 years ago and I'll say that this was a good decision so far. This car has good features embedded in it like its handling is quite smooth and leather upholstry is of good quality. The engine is fuel efficient as you expect from japanese manufacturing. All in all its a good buy.

BodySedan
BadgeSP20 SKYACTIV
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMay 2017
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Sheryl B

Sheryl BBrinsmead

  • 4 reviews

Great product, just what I wanted

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Only brand new, loved the whole experience of buying a new car. My previous vehicle was a Mazda 3, hard to get away from them once you have owned one. This car is very economical and smooth to drive. The toggle button located on the console is very easy to use. Very handy the keyless entry and push button start. Great range of colours to choose from that look very stylish. Definitely would recommend this car to anyone looking.

BodyHatch
BadgeSP25
Engine Size2.5
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMar 2018
Jessie

JessieSydney

  • 2 reviews

Great car to drive

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This car is a fantastic car to drive! I love getting behind the wheel and I make any excuse to. The car is very smooth to drive, quick to go from naught to whatever speed limit it is. The seats are very comfortable as well. I love the feel of the wheel. Its great to be able to just jump into the car without pulling the keys out. The running costs are great, at $1.29 for 91 unleaded with 3 bars left in the tank, only cost just under $50 to go full tank! The fuel lasts a lot longer than the precious car we owned. The car is an extremely reliable car basically a dream to drive. Highly recommend buying this car.

BodySedan
BadgeMaxx Sport
Engine Size2.5
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedFeb 2018
Tee

Tee

  • 5 reviews
  • 3 likes

Great car

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Love mazda3 astina. Very smooth to ride. Fuel not too much for 2.5L engine. Very stylish japanese car with great quality japanese car.

The Bose audio system and reverse camera are good quality. Feel safe driving. Everyone loves this car. Very great deal. All the quality materials installed in this car

BodyHatch
BadgeSP25 Astina
Engine Size2.5
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedNov 2017
Ngoc Lam

Ngoc LamSydney

  • 4 reviews

Great valued car

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Driving as much smoother than my 2012 mazda 3 neo.
Interior design is simple, clean, and luxury.

Car was bought through a dealership with metallic red and car mats included. Price paid approx $23.5k

Petrol cost is not as efficient as other cars but is average.

Sound system is amazing as always and there's a lot of leg room for all passengers including the driver.

BodyHatch
BadgeMaxx
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedDec 2017
David

DavidAdelaide

  • 2 reviews
  • 3 likes

2016 SP25 Overall Very Happy

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BodyHatch
BadgeSP25
Engine Size2.5
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedOct 2016
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Questions & Answers

Carol Wakley

Carol Wakleyasked

3 BN (2016-2018)

Fuel economy on the Mazda 3 2016 GT series 2.5 ltr

4 answers

there are more fuel efficient cars on the market, but they are not as structurely sound. This is not necessarily a fact, its just I feel safer in her than my friends similar priced cars ie: Hyundi, Kia,

billy
billy

may be get a zimmer, paint work is thin and warranty claims,,,forget it,take care,

Jaymate
Jaymate

Geraldine, other way around! Mazda makes particularly fuel efficient cars, but other cars are more structurally sound.

Beverley B

Beverley Basked

3 BN (2016-2018)

What is Mazda 3 like on country roads or gravel roads and corrugation etc? How does it handle it?

1 answer
Michael M
Michael M

Sorry,can't help there-only driven on sealed roads. It does handle well even on 'lousy' sealed roads. Also handles well on wet roads,even with the rain coming down heavily.

bearcat91

bearcat91asked

3 BN (2016-2018)

Re comments on fuel economy - has anyone trialled 95 or 98 octane? Results were?

1 answer
paddington
paddington

Higher octane fuel will improve performance and economy at higher cost. I use the higher octane fuel at higher altitudes or when doing longer distance driving. Mostly depends on your driving style- harsh efforts will cost more. I will not use E10 it is a blatant con. Years ago LPG was a bargain - now I would not use it.

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