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    2018 Mazda 3

    The 2018 Mazda 3 is a small Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand started around $33,595.

    There is 1 variant of the Mazda 3 available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2018.

    The 2018 Mazda 3 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    The Mazda 3 is only available with a petrol engine that produces 114kW and 200Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    Retail Price
    $33,595
    Transmission
    6-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion
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    Retail Price
    $33,595
    Transmission
    6-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    2018 Mazda 3

    Available Variants

    The Mazda 3 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Sp20 and the most expensive being Sp20.

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    Power to Weight
    87.96 kW/t
    65.45 kW/t
    141.36 kW/t
    Boot Space
    308 litres
    200 litres
    602 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.8 L/100km
    3.4 L/100km
    8 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    879 km
    625 km
    1,265 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 - 6 years
    1 year
    8 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,200 kg
    800 kg
    1,600 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    160 mm
    120 mm
    170 mm
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    2018 Mazda 3

    Historical Information

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    GSX

    2024

    $38,890

    Sp25

    2024

    $42,990

    Homura

    2024

    $51,490

    Takami

    2024

    $54,490

    Year
    2024
    Engine Type
    2.0L Combustion
    2.5L Combustion
    2.0L Mhev
    Fuel
    Unleaded
    Premium Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    Hatchback
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    Front
    Maximum Power
    114 kW
    139 kW
    132 kW

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    2018 Mazda 3

    Dimensions

    4,460 mm
    1,795 mm
    1,450 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,460 mm
    Overall Width1,795 mm
    Overall Height1,450 mm
    Wheelbase2,700 mm
    Turning Circle10,600 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2018 Mazda 3

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Mazda 3 is the Sp20 variant that starts from $33,595.

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    The most expensive Mazda 3 is the Sp20 variant that starts from $33,595.

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    The best towing capacity of a Mazda 3 is offered by the Sp20 variant which can tow 1200 kg.

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    The largest Mazda 3 is the Sp20 variant which measures 1795mm wide, 4460mm in length and sits 1450mm tall.

    The most powerful Mazda 3 is the Sp20 variant which has 114kW of power and 200nm of torque.

    The Mazda 3 is built in Japan and shipped to New Zealand.

    The Mazda 3 uses Unleaded Petrol.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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