The updated Mazda 3 hatch and sedan range has been detailed ahead of its local launch in July.
The 2023 Mazda 3 range is between $1610 and $2310 more expensive depending on the variant, while all manual and mild-hybrid options have been axed.
The Mazda 3 range now starts at $30,320 before on-roads for the G20 Pure hatch and sedan, and extends to $42,320 before on-roads for the G25 Astina hatch and sedan.
Despite the price rise, the flagship Mazda 3 G25 Astina is still cheaper than the now-defunct X20 Astina, which was priced from $43,310 before on-roads.
The optional Vision Technology package now costs $2000 on the G20 Pure, G20 Evolve, G20 Touring, and G25 Evolve SP, an increase of $500; it costs an unchanged $1500 on the G25 GT. The pack is standard on the flagship G25 Astina.
This package currently adds features like a surround-view camera, Cruising & Traffic Support, driver monitoring, front cross-traffic alert, and front parking sensors.
Owners who opt for the Vision Technology package on the G20 Pure, G20 Evolve, G20 Touring, and G25 Evolve SP will now also receive a larger 10.25-inch Mazda Connect infotainment system, hence the higher $2000 price tag.
This larger 10.25-inch screen, which is already used on the CX-5, CX-8 and CX-9, is standard on the G25 GT, hence the unchanged $1500 price tag for the Vision Technology package.
The larger screen is also standard on the flagship Mazda 3 G25 Astina.
In August last year the G25 GT’s 12-speaker Bose sound system was swapped out for an eight-speaker unbranded sound system due to component shortages. This update has made this adjustment permanent.
Mazda 3 G20 models with the 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine now receive cylinder deactivation and “other improvements to the combustion process”, claimed to lower CO2 emissions without any compromise to performance or drivability.
The Japanese carmaker claims fuel consumption for these G20 models has improved by five per cent, with the hatch claimed to consume 5.9L/100km and the sedan claimed to consume 5.8L/100km.
There have also been upgrades to the Mazda 3’s in-car tech. G20 Touring grades and above now receive wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless phone charging and USB-C ports.
Lastly, Ceramic Metallic exterior paint replaces Sonic Silver in the model’s eight-strong colour palette. Soul Red Crystal Metallic, Machine Grey Metallic, and Polymetal Grey Metallic cost an additional $595.
It’s likely the related CX-30 crossover will soon receive a similar set of updates for 2023.
Pricing
- 2023 Mazda 3 G20 Pure: $30,320 (+$2160)
- 2023 Mazda 3 G20 Evolve: $31,870 (+$2160)
- 2023 Mazda 3 G20 Touring: $34,520 (+$2310)
- 2023 Mazda 3 G25 Evolve SP: $34,520 (+$1410)
- 2023 Mazda 3 G25 GT: $38,420 (+$1610)
- 2023 Mazda 3 G25 Astina: $42,320 (+$2010)
All prices are before on-road costs, and sedan and hatch models cost the same.
Powertrains
The Mazda 3 G20 models are fitted with a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine with 114kW of power and 200Nm of torque.
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G25
A 2.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine with 138kW and 252Nm is fitted to G25 models.
All 2023 Mazda 3 models now come exclusively with a six-speed automatic transmission with drive sent to the front wheels only.
Efficiency
All Mazda 3 G20 models now receive cylinder deactivation and “other improvements to the combustion process”, claimed to lower CO2 emissions without any compromise to performance or drivability.
The Japanese carmaker claims fuel consumption for these G20 models has improved by five per cent, with the hatch claimed to consume 5.9L/100km and the sedan claimed to consume 5.8L/100km.
All Mazda 3 G25 models also have cylinder deactivation, with the sedan claimed to consume 6.5L/100km and the hatch claimed to consume 6.6L/100km.
Every single 2023 Mazda 3 has engine idle stop-start, requires a minimum of 91 RON unleaded petrol, and has a 51L fuel tank.
Dimensions
The 2023 Mazda 3 sedan measures 4660mm long, 1440mm tall and 1795mm wide, with a 2725mm wheelbase.
The hatch is 4460mm long and 1435mm tall, but shares all other dimensions with the sedan.
The Mazda 3 has a claimed boot capacity of 444L for the sedan, and 295L for the hatch. Underneath the boot floor is a space-saver spare wheel.
Servicing and Warranty
The 2023 Mazda 3 is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
This update has seen the Mazda 3 move to longer 12 months or 15,000km service intervals (up from 12 months or 10,000km). The first five are estimated to cost the following:
| G20 | G25 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year or 15,000km | $334 | $341 |
| 2 years or 30,000km | $530 | $536 |
| 3 years or 45,000km | $414 | $414 |
| 4 years or 60,000km | $530 | $536 |
| 5 years or 75,000km | $334 | $341 |
Safety
The Mazda 3 has a five-star ANCAP safety rating from 2019, with scores of 98 per cent in adult occupant protection, 89 per cent in child occupant protection, 81 per cent in vulnerable road user protection, and 76 per cent in safety assist.
All 2023 Mazda 3 models come standard with the following safety features:
- Autonomous emergency braking (forward and reverse)
- Lane departure warning
- Lane-keep assist
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Traffic sign recognition
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Reversing camera
- Rear parking sensors
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Front, front-side and curtain airbags
- Driver’s knee airbag
The available Vision Technology package ($2000 on G20 Pure, G20 Evolve, G20 Touring, and G25 Evolve SP; $1500 on G25 GT) adds the following:
- Surround-view camera
- Cruising & Traffic Support
- Driver monitoring
- Front cross-traffic alert
- Front parking sensors
- 10.25-inch Mazda Connect infotainment screen (standard on G25 GT)
All the equipment from the Vision Technology package is standard on the flagship G25 Astina.
Standard Equipment
The 2023 Mazda 3 G20 Pure comes standard with the following:
- 16-inch silver alloy wheels
- Automatic LED headlights
- Automatic high-beam
- Rain-sensing window wipers
- Auto-folding side mirrors
- Rear spoiler (hatch only)
- 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster
- 8.8-inch Mazda Connect infotainment system
- Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- Satellite navigation
- Eight-speaker sound system
- Push-button start
- Electric park brake
- Leather-wrapped gear shifter
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Black cloth upholstery
The G20 Evolve adds:
- 18-inch grey alloy wheels (hatch only)
- 18-inch silver alloy wheels (sedan only)
- Dual-zone climate control
- Rear air vents
- Paddle shifters
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Rear centre fold-down armrest
The G20 Touring adds:
- Heated side mirrors
- Auto-dimming driver’s side mirror
- Side mirror reverse tilt down function
- Side mirror memory
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (NEW)
- Wireless phone charger (NEW)
- Two USB-C ports (NEW)
- Keyless entry
- Overhead sunglass storage
- Vanity mirror illumination
- Black leather upholstery
- 10-way power driver’s seat with lumbar and two-position memory
The G25 Evolve SP adds on top of the G20 Evolve:
- 18-inch gloss black alloy wheels
- Black grille
- Gloss black side mirrors
- Auto-dimming driver’s side mirror
- Side mirror reverse tilt down function
- Side mirror memory
- Wireless Apple CarPlay (NEW)
- Wireless phone charger (NEW)
- Two USB-C ports (NEW)
- Keyless entry
- Black cloth upholstery with red accents
- 10-way power driver’s seat with memory
The G25 GT adds:
- 18-inch grey alloy wheels (hatch)
- 18-inch silver alloy wheels (sedan)
- Heated side mirrors
- 10.25-inch Mazda Connect infotainment system (NEW)
- Heated steering wheel
- Black leather upholstery
- Heated front seats
The flagship G25 Astina adds:
- 18-inch gloss black alloy wheels (hatch only)
- 18-inch bright alloy wheels (sedan only)
- Adaptive LED headlights
- Sunroof
- Surround-view camera
- Cruising and Traffic Support
- Driver monitoring
- Front cross-traffic alert
- Front parking sensors
- Black or Burgundy leather upholstery
Colours
The 2023 Mazda 3 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Snowflake White Pearl Mica
- Ceramic Metallic (NEW)
- Machine Grey Metallic
- Polymetal Grey Metallic
- Jet Black Mica
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
Machine Grey Metallic, Polymetal Grey Metallic, Deep Crystal Blue Mica costs an additional $595.
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