Mazda Mazda3

Selected: Mazda3 hatch 1.5 Dynamic manual • Price: R 498 300
Model range: R 498 300R 629 700
Body type
Hatchbacks
Transmission
Manual
Fuel
Petrol
Drive
Front
Power
88 kW
Torque
153 Nm
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100km
Monthly fuel cost
R 2 105/month
Your monthly km driven
km/month
The entry-level option in the range, designed to keep monthly repayments and upfront costs lower.
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72 mo • 10% deposit • 35% balloon • 10.75% APR
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APR: 10.75%
Monthly: R 6 836

Estimated instalment based on a R 498 300 retail price, 10% deposit, 35% balloon, 72-month term at 10.75% APR. Not a dealer or manufacturer offer.

Balloon due: R 174 405
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Estimated monthly premium
R 1 650 – R 2 150
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About the Mazda Mazda3

The Mazda3 is a compact hatchback available in South Africa across Dynamic and Astina specification levels with 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engines and manual and automatic transmission options, offering one of the most premium cabin experiences in the mainstream compact car segment at a price that undercuts European luxury brands. It competes with the Volkswagen Golf, Honda Civic, and Toyota Corolla, and is distinguished by a KODO design language and interior quality that consistently outperforms expectations for its price point. The Mazda3 suits buyers who want a genuinely premium-feeling compact hatchback with strong driving dynamics and Mazda's long-term reliability reputation.

Who is the Mazda3 best for?

  • Buyers who want a premium-feeling compact hatchback with above-average interior quality and driving dynamics at a non-premium price
  • Golf or Civic considerers who want a more distinctive design and a higher-quality cabin at a competitive price
  • Buyers who want the 2.0 Astina as a fully specified, more powerful compact hatchback at the top of the Mazda3 range
  • Mazda2 or CX-30 owners who want a sportier, more driver-focused Mazda in a practical hatchback format
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Mazda3 hatch 1.5 Dynamic manual
R 498 300
Monthly
R 6 836
72 mo • 10% deposit • 35% balloon • 10.75% APR • Balloon plan