2017 Mazda 3 Reviews

You'll find all our 2017 Mazda 3 reviews right here.

Our reviews offer detailed analysis of the 's features, design, practicality, fuel consumption, engine and transmission, safety, ownership and what it's like to drive.

The most recent reviews sit up the top of the page, but if you're looking for an older model year or shopping for a used car, scroll down to find Mazda 3 dating back as far as 2004.

Mazda 3 2017 review: 40-year evolution from the first 323
By Malcolm Flynn · 11 Jul 2017
Many things in life can't be done twice. Being born, reading War and Peace and jumping off a decent cliff are all prime examples, but going back in time is something you can't even do once.
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Mazda 3 2017 review
By Peter Anderson · 18 May 2017
For over a decade, the Mazda3 has been part of a three-way battle for supremacy in the Australian small car market. It's testament to the 3's ever-growing reputation that it continues to hold its own.
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Mazda 3 SP25 2017 review: snapshot
By Peter Anderson · 18 May 2017
The SP25 (starting at $25,690) marks the introduction to the range of the larger, more powerful 2.5-litre 'SkyActiv' engine.
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Mazda 3 SP25 GT 2017 review: snapshot
By Peter Anderson · 18 May 2017
The GT is a step up from both the 2.0-litre Touring and 2.5-litre GT, with a specification list closer to the former and the engine from the latter.
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Mazda 3 Maxx 2017 review: snapshot
By Peter Anderson · 18 May 2017
The Maxx is the second tier in the 3 range, fitting between the 2.0-litre Neo and Touring.
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Mazda 3 Touring hatch 2017 review: Torquing Heads
By Nikki Cousins · 22 Feb 2017
Nikki Cousins and Peter Anderson road test and review the Mazda 3 Touring hatch, with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.
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Mazda 3 Neo hatch auto 2017 review
By Peter Anderson · 15 Feb 2017
Peter Anderson road tests and reviews the 2017 Mazda3 Neo hatch with specs, fuel consumption and verdict. Remember when bargain basement meant skinny steel wheels, an AM radio and a vinyl interior? And a couple of carmakers tried to bring all that back in tiny cars, had a few minutes in the sun, then everyone realised
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Mazda 3 SP25 Astina hatch 2017 review
By Andrew Chesterton · 31 Jan 2017
Andrew Chesterton road tests and reviews the new Mazda 3 Astina hatch with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.
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