2025 Mazda3 range arrives in NZ

2025 Mazda3 range arrives in NZ
(Images: Supplied/Driven)
Damien O'Carroll
The 2025 model year Mazda3 has reached dealerships across New Zealand. The new range is a hatch-only offering, with the sedan being dropped from the range, while exterior design and interior remain unchanged from previous models.Mazda NZ said the 3 has been a popular choice among NZ customers since the debut of the first-generation car back in 2003, with more than 33,000 vehicles currently on the road, and that the current fourth-generation car builds on the success of previous generations in the local market.The Mazda3 range is now an all-hatc...

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