Mazda3 Hatchback / Saloon
Prices start at: €22,995 / €22,995
Engines: Pet: 1.5 (100ps). Dsl: 1.5 (105ps), 2.2 (150ps)
Bodystyle: 5dr Hatchback, 4dr saloon
Plus Points: The latest generation has a lot going for it, not least a bigger cabin, improved looks, a good depth of technology but above all a new 1.5 litre diesel.
Minus Points: Although much improved it lacks that bit of sparkle.
Best Buy: 1.5 diesel.
Final Answer: Yes, it’s a fine package and the diesel makes a big difference.
Motorshow says: 
(1.5 / 5)
Prices & Specs
| Make | Model | Version | Road Tax | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda | Mazda3 | 1.5 P EXECUTIVE | A | € 22,995 |
| Mazda | Mazda3 | 1.5 G EXECUTIVE | A | € 23,795 |
| Mazda | Mazda3 | 1.5 D EXECUTIVE | A | € 24,695 |
| Mazda | Mazda3 | 2.2 D EXECUTIVE | A | € 25,295 |
| Mazda | Mazda3 | 1.5 D EXECUTIVE SE | A | € 26,195 |
| Mazda | Mazda3 | 2.2 D EXECUTIVE SE | A | € 26,795 |
| Mazda | Mazda3 | 2.2 D EXECUTIVE SE | A | € 26,945 |
| Mazda | Mazda3 | 1.5 D GT | A | € 27,345 |
| Mazda | Mazda3 | 2.2 D PLATINUM | A | € 27,795 |
| Mazda | Mazda3 | 1.5 D EXECUTIVE SE AUTO | A | € 27,945 |
| Mazda | Mazda3 | 1.5 D GT BLACK LEATHER | A | € 28,815 |
| Mazda | Mazda3 | 1.5 D GT WHITE LEATHER | A | € 28,965 |
| Mazda | Mazda3 | 1.5 D GT AUTO | A | € 29,095 |
| Mazda | Mazda3 | 2.2 D PLATINUM BLACK LEATHER | A | € 29,295 |
| Mazda | Mazda3 | 2.2 D PLATINUM WHITE LEATHER | A | € 29,445 |
| Mazda | Mazda3 | 2.2 D GT BLACK LEATHER | A | € 29,565 |
| Mazda | Mazda3 | 2.2 D GT WHITE LEATHER | A | € 29,715 |
| Mazda | Mazda3 | 1.5 D GT BLACK LEATHER AUTO | A | € 30,565 |
| Mazda | Mazda3 | 1.5 D GT WHITE LEATHER AUTO | A | € 30,715 |
| Mazda | Mazda3 | 2.2 D GT BLACK LEATHER AUTO | B | € 31,315 |
| Mazda | Mazda3 | 2.2 D GT WHITE LEATHER AUTO | B | € 31,465 |
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