EXPERT RATING
7.5

Likes

Good value
Standard safety package
Great to drive

Dislikes

No Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Still a bit grey inside
Warranty looking a bit skinny
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Peter Anderson

Contributing journalist

1 min read

Just like the entry-level Neo, the Maxx has scored another five letters in its name, and is now known as the slightly racier-sounding Maxx Sport. 

The second tier of the range is available for $23,490 for the six-speed manual and $25,490 for the six-speed auto. The Maxx Sport is powered by the 2.0-litre 'SkyActiv' petrol with stop start, 114kW and 200Nm.

The Maxx Sport has 16-inch alloys, picks up dual-zone climate control, auto wipers and headlights and for the first time in the range there's an electronic park brake. There is also a six-speaker stereo with DAB, Bluetooth and USB, rear parking sensors, remote central locking, keyless start, cruise control, gear-shift paddles (auto), sat nav, leather steering wheel, reversing camera and a space-saver spare.

Mazda's 'MZD Connect' looks after the entertainment and sat nav with a 7.0-inch touchscreen and rotary-dial controlled system, but it's still missing Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The safety package includes six airbags, ABS, stability and traction controls, forward and reverse AEB, blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert.

Read the full 2018 Mazda 3 review

Mazda 3 2018: Maxx Sport

Engine Type Inline 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency 5.8L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $14,080 - $18,480
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$19,823
Based on 395 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$8,999
HIGHEST PRICE
$27,999
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Peter Anderson

Contributing journalist

Peter grew up in a house in Western Sydney where automotive passion extended to white Sigmas and Magnas. At school he discovered "those" magazines that weren't to be found in the house. Magazines that offered him the chance to sit in the driver's seat of cars he’d never even heard of let alone seen. His path to rebellion was set - he would love cars, know cars and want to write about cars, much to his family’s disgust. They wanted him to be a teacher. He bought a series of terrible cars and lusted after Ford Escort Cosworths, the Alfa Romeo 164 Q and occasionally kicked himself for selling his 1977 Alfa GTV. From 1.0-litre three cylinders to roaring V12s, Peter has driven them all and can't wait to tell you all about it.
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$8,999
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