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PankajMelbourne
- 4 reviews
- 2 likes
- BN (Hatchback) Neo (2016-2018)
- Verified purchase
A perfect hatch for around 20K
Good looks
Great value
Safety gear
Droning engine
No MZD Connect/CarPlay/Android Auto
No reversing camera
The 3 Neo is light years ahead of that car I hated so much and continues to improve with this mild update. This third-generation 3 was already much better than either of its predecessors. The Mazda of 2016 is also a very different, braver company with a decade of making some pretty good cars behind it.
The 3 Neo is hardly a bare bones entry level model and it can't be. We expect a lot from our cars now and don't want to have to pay...Read more
for little luxuries. While Australians don't buy bargain basement cars en masse - we have a bit more to spend these days - we won't stand for stinginess when we do. Luckily, the 3 is one of many cars that pack in the gear for not a lot of cash. At this level, you just have to decide what's important - the 3 handles well, is reasonably cheap to run and has a stand out safety feature in AEB. It's a tough choice, but Neo buyers aren't being short-changed.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Ray P
- 4 reviews
Excellent car, love driving it!
I am a new owner of a SP25GT. The interior is classy, very european in style. Leather seats, dual climate control zone, LED headlights (which are very impressive and stand out on the road). The 2.5L engine is extremely responsive, and the new G-vectoring control is great for the roads I drive on (very mountainous, windy)
The car can get quite noisy on highways/freeways, but it is something I can live with.
It is good with petrol use. Servicing with Mazda is arguably more expensive than some of its rivals, but it is transparent and the 3 year standard warranty is ok.
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SunnybSydney
- 4 reviews
Average performance car having stylish looks
Looks wise this is car is very good but performance wise does not score well. I have found that Auto gear changing does not work well and accelerator need to be pressed hard. Car really struggles at heights. On the plain roads, car drives very smoothly and have no issues.
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Rohan ChapmanSydney, NSW
- 5 reviews
- 3 likes
Highly recommend
Great second car for the family
Great steering ( weird to say but first Mazda and I like it )
Plenty of room compared to other hatches and has great safety features (all standard)
Gps is good as is the whole entertainment package
Easy compatibility to use Spotify and synch phone etc
Only thing I don't like is no door lock button
Great car bought from West End Mazda
Great service
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steph.alex
- 8 reviews
- 1 like
Hatchback Love
We are in love with our 2016 Mazda3 Sp25 Astina Bm, we've had it for almost a year now and it hasn't skipped a beat. It's fun to drive with all the added extras like sunroof, awesome sound system and adaptive cruise control which makes long road trips a breeze (wouldn't get a car without it now!).
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Pauline ArmstrongAustralian Capital Territory
- 7 reviews
My first new car
I love my Mazda 3 Touring Hatchback. I've always wanted a red pearl mazda 3 so finally spoilt myself. It's the best money ever spent. I customised the interior with white leather seats and door trims. The car is beautiful to drive and very quiet. The features are current and up to date with voice command actions. It tells you if you're speeding or if there is a red light or speed camera ahead. I could go on and on about it I just Love it. If you are thinking about getting one I recommend it. You will love it to.
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master chef when hometasmania
- 8 reviews
- 1 like
Fantastic purchase experience
Will say that we purchased a 2016 SP25 GT mazda 3 from reynella mazda and the best experience ever.
The sales man (Lea) was not pushy and we fou d him decent, honest and his attitude was to tell us all the attributes about the car and we got the feeling that he did not care if we purchased from him or not. (This is not being negative) After visiting other new dealer yards which all seemed to be pushy and sigh on the dotted line now, we just felt so comfortable with this dealership.
Re the car, it drives so smooth and is so quiet, the safety features are the other selling point of this car.
We test drove the toyota's, i30 hyundai and ford.
So far we are so pleased with ournew purchase.
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Eric MSydney
- 5 reviews
Great Car
This is a great car and I'm glad I bought it. I'm stepping out of a 1997 Falcon with 440,000 ks on the speedo, so it was time for an upgrade. I also drive a 2010 STL Nissan Xtrail.
I'll start with a few negatives.
Speedo-- Probably not a Mazda issue but why does the speedo go up to 260 Km/h when my state limit is 110 Km/h. Why not limit the speedo dial to say, 150kmh. That way the 60 km/h mark would be in a much easier to read position, rather than having to squint and check whether your on 60 or 80, due to its lower positioning where it is n...Read more
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Nicole FNorth Lambton
- 5 reviews
Zoom Zoom, I love it!
I am loving this car! Drives beautifully, the steering is so easy, no effort at all. Very little road noise compared to the Hyundai and Kia that I test drove when looking for a new car. The dash is well laid out and easy to view everything. The satellite navigation gets me everywhere I want to go without fail. The reversing camera gives great visuals and alignment, whilst the radar warns me when vehicles are approaching from either cross direction. Seat height adjustment is great for both my partner and myself as we are different heights. Blin...Read more
d spot warning is so handy when wanting to change lanes, fixed speed camera and red light camera warning is an added bonus. So far fuel economy is good, but I don't travel long distances daily so can't comment on long distance economy. The car looks great, feels great and drives like a dream. Plenty of back seat room, cargo room- plenty for the weekly shopping. I love hatches, as back seats can be laid down for extra cargo room for big items. Folding mirrors are great for parking in shopping centre's. It is a solid, reliable car with great performance. Would recommend to anyone wanting a small car that feels and performs like a large car. Mazda you have won me over!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Arden RoseRobina
- 2 reviews
Love my Mazzy Mazda!
This is a very responsive car, agile and elegant. Reliable, cheap on fuel, and looks great. I chose the Platinum colour. Wasn't fussed on the red option - too pearly and not a warm tomato red. A bit of blue in it. "Mazzy" is easy to park. Perfect for short runs to the shops but also great on long trips. The seats are very comfortable. I love this car.
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nothappyCoffs Harbour
- 2 reviews
Love love love my Mazda 3
This car turns heads, love the shape, the colour options. The interior is very well set out. The seats are very comfortable back and front. The leather feels so luxurious. It drives beautifully. Has great pick up. Great in all weather conditions. Very economical on fuel. Handles extremely well, feels like your driving a luxurious rally car! There isn't one bad thing about this car, it's perfect!
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Jeff SBrisbane
- 4 reviews
- 6 likes
seems quite good but early days yet
Looked for manual sedan, bought automatic hatch...dealer supply. Got the Maxx model for the few meagre extras.
6-speed manual in last mazda3, that was good, this auto gearbox seems an excellent performer, probably wouldn't go back to a manual.
Performance adequate, but what you'd expect from 2.0L, throttle response and brake pedal both seem too damped and vague,
but work well in any tight situation...just give them more foot energy.
Handling quite reasonable, driving feel is good. Seems a tad noisy at speed, could be the tyres (Bridgestone...Read more
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tv2Melbourne
- 6 reviews
- 1 like
Love my car
6 speed manual drives smoothly and nicely on the road. Goes well on the freeways and accelerates without trouble.
Interior very comfortable; seats mould nicely to my back support. All controls are easily within reach.
Noisy on certain road surfaces meaning I cannot hear music properly.
Does have a rough idle issue which I am going to discuss at next service.
Love my mazda3!
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Angry beyond beliefSydney
- 2 reviews
- BN (Hatchback) Neo (2016-2018)
- Verified purchase
Pretty good car
Bought my Mazda cx3 neo, even tho I dislike the Hornsby Mazda sales snobs in Sydney... don't buy a car from Mazda Hornsby as for some reason the salespeople think they're hot stuff . All they do is sell cars so their 'stuff' ain't hot! The car is ok other than that.
Easy to drive, suffered massive blunt force trauma in a hit and run but was comfy to drive car even with my multiple severe injuries- apart from the seatbelt that hurts a great deal against shoulder but not Mazda fault.
Great and economical when driving long distances however fin...Read more
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garryrobinson
- 10 reviews
- 4 likes
Pleasantly surprised with improvements on previous model
Our previous Mazda 3 Hatch, a top of the line model, had only cloth seats so we had to spend an extra $3,000 to get these but the new Touring option includesLeather and they feel bigger and more comfortable with a better driving postion. In addition the proximity and blind spot warnings are a godsend in the heavier traffic conditions we experience these days especially with drivers on highways like the M1 being more aggresive. There are now 3 anchor points in the rear for child seats, think grandkidsand. The large video screen makes keeping an...Read more
eye out on the rear so much easieras well. We took advantage of a 2016 plate deal and the effective price of our vehicle was over $6,000 less than we paid back in 2011. Fuel economy is less than 60% of what the previous vehicle used and the bluetooth phone options work effectively.One minor complaint. NO CD players any more. A USB is a whole lot less attractive than a CD cover!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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