2022 Mazda 3 price and features: Toyota Corolla, Hyundai i30, Honda Civic and Kia Cerato rival gets more expensive before update next year

Mazda Australia’s popular Mazda3 small hatchback and sedan has crept up in price by up to $400, with the cheapest version of each now positioned at $25,990 before on-road costs.

Mazda Australia has confirmed to CarsGuide there are no equipment changes in line with the price rise for the model year 2021 cars, and that the increase is due to currency fluctuations and amendments to parts pricing.

However, there are changes incoming for 2022 that will see the introduction of a new engine and changes to specification.

For now though, the entry-level G20 Pure jumps $400 to $25,990 for the six-speed manual and $26,990 for the six-speed automatic, priced identically for the five-door hatchback or four-door sedan.

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The G20 Evolve meanwhile, is up $200 to $27,590 (manual) and $28,590 (automatic) for both body styles.

As for the rest of the Mazda3 range, prices are up $300, meaning the G20 Touring is now from $30,090, the G25 Evolve can be had from $30,490, the G25 GT is $34,590, the G25 Astina is $38,090 and the X20 Astina is $41,090.

An automatic transmission can be optioned on the aforementioned grades, raising prices by a further $1000.

Engine outputs carry over as before, meaning a 114kW/200Nm 2.0-litre petrol in the G20, a 139kW/252Nm 2.5-litre petrol in the G25 and a 132kW/224Nm 2.0-litre Skyactiv-X mild-hybrid powertrain for the X20.

All Australian versions of the Mazda3 send drive to the front wheels.

Standard equipment includes 16-inch alloy wheels, 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, head-up display, black-cloth interior and rain-sensing wipers.

The cheapest Mazda3 is also fitted with an 8.8-inch multimedia screen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, digital radio, an eight-speed sound system and satellite navigation, as well as a host of advanced safety features such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB), a reversing camera, rear parking sensors, driver attention alert, lane departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, traffic sign recognition and tyre pressure monitoring.

Stepping up to the Evolve nets buyers 18-inch wheels, dual-zone climate control, leather trim and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters for automatic versions.

The Touring meanwhile, adds keyless entry, push-button start and an electronically adjustable driver’s seat.

The GT grade scores heated front seats, a 12-speaker Bose sound system, heated steering wheel and auto-dimming side mirrors.

Finally, the top-spec Astina gains a surround-view monitor, adaptive LED headlights, adaptive cruise control and front parking sensors.

Like all new Mazdas sold in Australia, the Mazda3 comes with a five-year/unlimited kilometre warranty.

2022 Mazda3 hatchback pricing before on-road costs 

2022 Mazda3 sedan pricing before on-road costs