Mazda Australia has confirmed pricing for the latest Mazda3 hatch and sedan ranges for 2023, with the lineup kicking off from $30,320 before on-road costs. Upgrades for the Mazda3 range come in the form of a more generous equipment list as standard, while the range has seen the G20e mild-hybrid […]
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Updated MY23 Mazda3 range brings improved economy, arrives July
Mazda is gearing up for the release of its updated 2023 Mazda3 hatch and sedan range, which is touching down in Australia with some small fuel efficiency bonuses and more equipment in July. Headlining the updates are some fuel efficiency tweaks for Mazda’s 2.0-litre and 2.5-litre engines, which pick up […]
2022 Mazda CX-30, Mazda3 update adds G20e mild hybrid, SP variants
The Mazda CX-30 and Mazda3 range have been updated for 2022 in Australia, introducing the G20e M Hybrid engine option, as well as the addition of an SP trim level for added style and features. Mazda has been a little bit late to the hybrid party in recent years, which […]
2020 Mazda3 Astina Skyactiv-X review (video)
The Mazda3 has been a huge success for the Japanese manufacturer. But since the recent price hike with the introduction of the current generation, and as more and more consumers clamber into the SUV arena, Mazda3 sales have started to dwindle in Australia. According to October 2020 VFACTS figures, year-to-date […]
Video: 2021 Mazda3 Turbo AWD does 0-60mph in 5.75 seconds
The chances of Mazda reintroducing an MPS hot hatch version of the Mazda3 are pretty much nil. However, the company has introduced the new Mazda3 Turbo AWD in some markets. It features the company’s widely-used 2.5-litre turbo. It might only produce 170kW, but that’s enough to pass through warm hatch […]
Innovative Mazda3 Skyactiv-X on sale in Australia from August 1
The wait is almost over. Mazda Australia has just confirmed the all-new Skyactiv-X Hybrid powertrain for the Mazda3 and CX-30 will go on sale from August 1 and September, respectively. Full specifications are still being withheld for the Australian-specific models. However, we already know the Skyactiv-X unit comprises of a […]
2020 Mazda3 turbo confirmed, gets 2.5T with 170kW
It’s official. The 2020 Mazda3 turbo features the company’s 2.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine, developing 170kW and 420Nm. Although the power output is decent for this class, it’s the torque that should frighten most rivals. Details of the anticipated model were revealed during a video presentation by Mazda Mexico. As you […]
Mazda Australia announces Skyactiv-X M-Hybrid for Mazda3, CX-30
Mazda Australia has announced initial details for its all-new Skyactiv-X M-Hybrid powertrain, which will be introduced for the 2020 Mazda3 in August and the CX-30 later in the year. Full specifications for the local market are yet to be confirmed, however, the new powertrain comprises of a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol. […]