The 2025 Mazda3 has begun arriving in dealerships across the country, with Mazda moving to a hatch-only range for the new year.
With over 33,000 joining New Zealand roads, the Mazda3 has been a popular seller here. The current generation Mazda3 continues to build on the success enjoyed by four generations and over 20 years in the local market.
Today’s fourth-generation Mazda3 takes Kodo design one-step further, “treating the car as a work of art”, says Mazda. They say the result is a new level of sophistication and elegance inspired by the central elements of Japanese aesthetics. With clean lines and unique proportions, the company claims the sporty hatchback conveys a sense of anticipation and energy that creates a strong emotional appeal.

2025 Mazda3: Recommended Retail Pricing
- Mazda3 Hatch GSX SKYACTIV-G 2.0: $38,890
- Mazda3 Hatch SP25 SKYACTIV-G 2.5: $42,990
- Mazda3 Hatch Homura SKYACTIV-G 2.5: $51,490
- Mazda3 Hatch Takami eSKYACTIV-X M Hybrid 2.0: $54,490
*Recommended Retail Prices include GST but exclude on-road costs.
2025 Mazda3: Range
Supplemented with cylinder deactivation technology, the 2.0 litre SKYACTIV-G petrol engine delivers 114 kW and 200 Nm, though with convincing fuel consumption and CO2 emission figures of 6.6 l/100km and 153 g/km respectively.
The Mazda3 SP25 restores a celebrated nameplate to the range. Superseding GTX, the new SP25 combines Mazda’s recognised SKYACTIV-G 2.5 litre petrol engine in a modern, stylish and distinctive offer, says the company. Output figures are 139 kW of power and 252 Nm of torque, with the car achieving 7.3 l/100km for fuel economy, and 171 g/km of carbon emissions.
The 18-inch alloy wheels (finished in gloss )black provide a striking impact, particularly when paired with gloss black exterior mirrors and black exterior accents. Red stitching adds a dynamic highlight to the interior trim.

The Mazda3 Homura joins the range in place of the former Limited model variant. An electric glass sunroof and adaptive LED headlights externally identify the ascent to Homura, while the luxurious interior continues to feature leather upholstery with heated and electrically adjustable seats, and a high-power Bose 12-speaker audio system. Homura also adds the convenience of a 360-degree View Monitor camera system.
Headlining the 2025 Mazda3 range, the Takami continues to offer the innovative SKYACTIV-X M Hybrid engine. With its ability to burn petrol more efficiently thanks to Spark Controlled Compression Ignition (SPCCI), the Mazda3 Takami makes more power yet produces fewer emissions than a comparable petrol engine. The Mazda3 Takami returns 6.1 l/100km and 150 g/km, whilst headline outputs are rated at 132 kW and 224 Nm.
Exclusively, Mazda3 Takami is available with a unique burgundy red leather interior, providing an even greater sense of opulence within the cabin.

2025 Mazda3: Mazdacare
All New Zealand-new Mazda vehicles come standard with Mazdacare. The company says that peace of mind is assured with a five year/unlimited mileage warranty, along with Mazda On Call roadside assistance. The highlight inclusion of Mazdacare is genuine scheduled servicing of your Mazda3 for the first five years/100,000km at no extra cost, “guaranteeing your Mazda remains performing at its best”.