2018 Mazda 3 Touring Hatchback review

The mid-spec variant of Mazda’s popular small car brings plenty of features for its sub-$30k price

2018 Mazda 3 Neo Sport quick review

Shopping at the low end of the market doesn’t mean you need to compromise on quality.

2017 Honda Civic RS v Mazda 3 SP25 GT comparison review

A hard-fought battle between these two warm hatches, but on closer inspection, advantages are found for each in different areas

Hyundai i30 Active v Mazda 3 Maxx v Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport comparison review

They’re three of the best-selling cars in Australia. But domination in the sales numbers doesn’t equal domination in the driveway

Mazda 3 Maxx vs Hyundai i30 Active vs Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport

It’s a battle of Australia’s most popular, as we pit the country’s three best-selling small hatches against each other

Honda Civic VTi vs Mazda 3 Neo comparison review

We compare two of the most popular mid-priced small sedans on the Australian market, the Mazda 3 and Honda Civic.

Mazda3 Touring hatch: 8 things you need to know

There’s plenty to like about the new, stylish Mazda3. Here are at least eight things you should know.

Mazda3 Touring hatch Quick Review

The small, fun to drive Mazda3 comes with an impressive package and a stylish look.

2016 Mazda 3 Series II review

The facelifted third-generation Mazda 3 is here.

Hyundai Elantra v Mazda 3 comparison review

We pit the Hyundai Elantra against the benchmark Mazda 3.

Peugeot 308 GT Diesel v Mazda3 XD Astina comparison review

The powerful and feature-rich Mazda3 XD Astina locks horns with its classy French counterpart. Which warm hatch is the better buy?

Top 10: 2015's most popular 4x4s

In Australia’s buoyant 4x4 market, utes continue to outdo wagons in popularity. Here’s the low-down on Australia’s best-selling 4x4s from 2015.

Mazda 3 XD Astina ‘Kuroi’ review

Tries hard but falls short in the bona fide department

Mazda 3 v Alfa Romeo Giulietta v Hyundai i30 v Holden Cruze comparison review

Italy takes on the world as we turn up the heat on four popular hatchbacks

Mazda 3 SP25 review

Get used to seeing these on the road

First Drive: Mazda 3 XD Astina (2014)

Mazda’s new diesel-engined small-car flagship puts pressure on premium Euros

First drive: Mazda 3 XD Astina

Wheels drives the Mazda3 diesel that promises more performance and better economy than its petrol-powered siblings ahead of its Australian launch in September

LAUNCHED: Mazda 3 MPS

Second-gen hot hatch tames the torque, but still walks the walk.

Trued grit - Mazda 3 MPS

The second-gen of Mazda's wild-child hot hatch is as wickedly potent as the first, but chassis changes have reined in the manic torque steer, and helped deliver handling that's no longer a handful.

Tiers of joy - Mazda 3 SP25 v Golf 118TSI

Moving down one level from GTI and MPS still brings miles of driving smiles.

Now with maw - Mazda 3 SP25

The gaping grille is the first indication that Mazda's tighter, punchier new SP25 has an even healthier appetite for performance.

2009 VW Golf 103TDI Comfortline review

Four blokes pile into a Mk Vl Golf for a weekend getaway. Good thing the diesel derivative is punchy, swift and, errr, macho.