EXPERT RATING
7.0

Likes

Lots of gear for the money
Standard forward AEB
Great to drive

Dislikes

No Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Very grey inside
Cheap-feeling steering wheel
Peter Anderson
Contributing journalist
11 Apr 2018
1 min read

Every year the entry-level 3 gets better and almost without fail you get more for your money. In 2018, you not only get more stuff, but you get a bigger name in the form of Neo Sport. 

Now opening the range at $21,490 for the six-speed manual and $23,490 for the more efficient six-speed auto, the 3 is still powered by the same 2.0-litre 'SkyActiv' petrol with stop start, 114kW and 200Nm.

Its features include 16-inch alloy wheels, a six-speaker stereo with Bluetooth and USB, air-conditioning, cloth trim, remote central locking, keyless start, rear parking sensors, cruise control, manual handbrake, power windows and mirrors and a space-saver spare.

Critically, it's not just five extra letters that comes  with the model upgrade - you now get the full Mazda 'MZD Connect' entertainment system, the bump to six speakers and the addition of DAB digtal radio and a reversing camera.

The 3 also comes with six airbags, ABS, stability and traction controls and forward AEB.

Read the full 2018 Mazda 3 review

Mazda 3 2018: Neo Sport

Engine Type Inline 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency 5.9L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $11,880 - $15,840
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$19,889
Based on 382 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$9,990
HIGHEST PRICE
$26,985
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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Pricing Guide
$9,990
Lowest price, based on CarsGuide listings over the last 6 months.
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