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You'll find all our Mazda 3 reviews right here. Mazda 3 prices range from $30,470 for the 3 G20 Pure to $43,190 for the 3 G25 Astina.

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Mazda 3 2024 review: Evolve SP G25 hatch
By Byron Mathioudakis · 03 Dec 2023
Now half a decade old, the current Mazda 3 range has not only aged well, but has undergone a consistent stream of improvements to help keep the Japanese small car stalwart fresh. Key changes for 2024 include updated multimedia and functionality upgrades, but the real story is just how competitive - as well as premium - the higher-end grades like the G25 Evolve SP feel. Premium sums it up nicely.
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Mazda3 2023 review: G25 Evolve SP hatch
By Emily Agar · 23 Aug 2022
The humble hatchback is the choice for 'youngsters' and the older gen who are wanting something that's easy to handle with relatively low running costs. However, they're also gaining popularity with families because space is at a premium in the city and not everyone needs (or wants) a big bruiser SUV or wagon to drive. This is where the Mazda3 hatch comes in.
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Mazda3 2022 review: G25 Evolve sedan
By Tom White · 17 Feb 2022
If you can't find stock of a popular SUV or hatch, maybe you'll still be able to find a humble sedan. Is Mazda's attractive new 3 sedan variant worth your consideration?
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Mazda 3 2021 review: Astina X20 hatch
By Byron Mathioudakis · 17 Feb 2021
Mazda is trying to evolve the internal combustion engine with Skyactiv-X - a petrol engine that switches between spark ignition and diesel-like compression ignition combustion. Armed with a supercharger, it is meant to be a low-emissions eco alternative to diesel. In range-topping (for now) Astina guise, it provides subtlety muscular performance, in a compact, luxurious and refined package.
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Mazda 3 2021 review: X20 Astina sedan
By Justin Hilliard · 15 Jan 2021
After a long wait, the petrol engine that likes to pretend it runs on diesel has arrived in the Mazda3 sedan, but should a proper hybrid powertrain have been developed instead? Well, the argument can certainly be made...
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Mazda 3 2020 review: X20 Astina Skyactiv-X
By Tom White · 30 Jul 2020
It's not often manufacturers go out of their way these days to extend the life of humble naturally aspirated engines. Mazda has tackled the issue head-on, but will you be able to tell the difference? We find out.
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Mazda3 2020 review: G20 Touring sedan
By Nedahl Stelio · 02 May 2020
The current-generation Mazda3 caught many eyes with its sleekly designed hatchback variant, but the sedan offers a practical alternative that's still stylish.
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Mazda 3 2020 review: Astina hatch
By Tom White · 05 Feb 2020
Mazda announced plans to move further upmarket with the launch of its new-generation Mazda3 hatch and sedan... But is the new-generation car worth the extra money? We took the G25 Astina for a week to find out.
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Mazda 3 vs Toyota Corolla vs Kia Cerato 2019 comparison review
By Matt Campbell · 02 Aug 2019
The Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport won our previous budget-hatchback comparison, so we've brought it back to see how it fares against two newcomers in the market - the Mazda3 G20 Pure and the Kia Cerato S. All of these models represent the respective entry points to their ranges, and while you might think that'd mean bargain motoring, the prices you'll see can be surprisingly high.
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Mazda 3 sedan 2019 review: G25 Evolve
By Peter Anderson · 18 Jul 2019
Mazda persists with a sedan version of it Mazda3 small car. It looks different and represents a small fraction of sales. But do its pros outweigh any cons?
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