Would You Pay $38,190 for the new Mazda 3 ????

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The base model Neo offering starts at $20,490 plus on-roads (automatic $2000 extra). Included for that price is steel wheels, push button start, cruise control, trip computer, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, USB input and power windows and mirrors.

The second-tier Maxx starts at $22,990 in manual guise and adds 16-inch alloy wheels, seven-inch colour screen, leather-wrapped gear shift knob, handbrake and steering wheel, sat-nav, reversing camera, 6-speaker audio system and a new MZD connect multimedia system. The automatic variant ($2000 extra) also scores paddle shifters.

The mid-range Touring model ($25,990 plus on-roads in manual guise) receives automatic headlamps, leather trim, lumbar adjustment on front seats, automatic wipers and illuminated front vanity lights.

Moving up into the higher positioned models, which get the more powerful 2.5-litre engine, is the SP25 ($25,890). On top of the aforementioned features in the Touring model, it receives 18-inch alloys, fog-lamps, rear spoiler, advanced keyless entry, dual zone climate control and automatic headlights.

The SP25 GT starts at $30,590 and receives: LED daytime running lamps, Bi-Xenon headlights, LED taillights, auto-dimming mirror, heated front seats, head-up display and a nine-speaker Bose stereo.

Mazda has also re-introduced an Astina model to its small car line-up. It starts at $38,190 and gets as standard: sunroof, blind spot monitoring, forward obstruction warning, lane departure warning and radar cruise control.

Base models are being offered with an optional $1500 safety kit that includes blind spot monitoring, auto dimming rear-view mirror and smart city brake support (controls the brakes in two stages to help avoid forward collisions or soften the impact should an accident occur).
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