2022 Mazda 3 price and features

UPDATE, August 4: 2022 Mazda 3 pricing up again

Mazda Australia has increased pricing for the 2022 Mazda 3 hatch and sedan by $500, following a previous $200 rise in recent months.

The latest change is the third price hike in the previous nine months for the current-generation Mazda 3, which launched in April 2019 at a significant $4500 premium over the top-selling previous-generation model.

As such, pricing for the small car has increased by $700 since November 2021, while the premium audio system fitted to the mid-spec G25 GT has been removed.

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Mazda has removed the 12-speaker Bose audio system from the 3 G25 GT due to the semiconductor chip shortage, with fitment now limited to Astina grades.

A spokesperson for Mazda Australia said the change is due to the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage, which continues to affect the entire automotive industry.

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"Global parts supply, factory closures and logistics issues continue to challenge automotive manufacturing, nevertheless we continue to work closely with our dealer partners to deliver customer orders as soon as possible," they said.

"Customers are encouraged to speak directly with their dealer to confirm availability and delivery estimates for their model of choice."

There have been no additional specification changes to the Mazda 3 following a minor update in late 2021, which brought the mild-hybrid G20e Evolve variant, sportier-looking G25 Evolve SP, new paint colours, and other minor improvements.

The Mazda 3 competes in the small car segment in Australia, with rivals including the Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Golf, Hyundai i30 and Kia Cerato.

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2022 Mazda 3 pricing

Prices exclude on-road costs.

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2022 Mazda 3 features

G20 Pure

G20 Evolve, in addition to G20 Pure

G20e Evolve, in addition to G20 Evolve

G20 Touring, in addition to G20 Evolve

G25 Evolve SP, in addition to G20 Evolve

G25 GT, in addition to G25 Evolve SP

G25 Astina and X20 Astina, in addition to G25 GT

Vision Technology adds a 360-degree camera system, traffic jam assist, front-cross traffic alert, a driver monitoring camera and front parking sensors.

It is standard-fit on the G20e Evolve, G25 Astina and X20 Astina, and is available as a $1500 option on automatic G20 Pure, G20 Evolve, G20 Touring, G25 Evolve SP and G25 GT variants.

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Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy

Mazda offers four powertrain options for the 3, with three 2.0-litre units and a higher-capacity 2.5-litre naturally-aspirated engine.

G20 variants are fitted with a naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre petrol engine, producing 114kW of power and 200Nm of torque.

It is matched with a six-speed manual or torque-converter automatic transmission, sending power to the front wheels.

The G20e Evolve takes its technology from the MX-30 small SUV, combining the naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder with a 24-volt mild-hybrid system, with an identical 114kW and 200Nm. It is auto-only.

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Those with a 2.5-litre under the bonnet – identified by the G25 prefix – have 139kW and 252Nm, with cylinder deactivation technology and six-speed manual or automatic gearboxes.

Meanwhile, the flagship powertrain in the X20 is a 2.0-litre supercharged four-cylinder unit with a 24-volt mild-hybrid system, producing 132kW of power and 224Nm of torque.

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As with the G20e, the X20 is exclusively available with an automatic transmission.

Unfortunately, the 2.5-litre turbo engine and all-wheel-drive remain unavailable to the Mazda 3 locally.

Fuel economy figures can be found in the table below:

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Safety

The entire Mazda 3 range is covered by a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on testing conducted in 2019. It has a 98 per cent score for adult occupant protection, 89 per cent for children, 81 per cent for vulnerable road users, and 76 per cent for safety assist.

Seven airbags (dual front, side, curtain, and driver’s knee) feature across the range.

Each variant includes the following active safety equipment as standard:

Vision Technology adds a 360-degree camera system, traffic jam assist, front-cross traffic alert, a driver monitoring camera and front parking sensors.

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Hatch

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Sedan

Dimensions

In hatchback guise, the Mazda 3 has a wheelbase of 2725 millimetres, and is 4460mm long, 1795mm wide and 1435mm high.

The sedan shares the hatch’s wheelbase and width, but is slightly larger at 4660mm long and 1440mm tall.

The hatch has a claimed 295 litre boot capacity, expanding to 444L in the sedan.

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Warranty and servicing

As per the wider Mazda range, the 3 is covered by the brand’s five-year, unlimited kilometre factory warranty, along with a complimentary roadside assistance program over the same period.

In addition, Mazda offers five years of capped-priced servicing. It has 12-month or 10,000-kilometre service intervals, whichever occurs first.

Prices for each powertrain can be found below: