The Mazda 3 Astina 2023 is the small hatch that dresses like a junior luxury car and mostly walks the talk.
The 2.5-litre petrol and six-speed auto feel relaxed in town and confidently brisk on a country run; expect around 7–8 L/100km if you’re not treating every green light like Bathurst qualifying.
Steering is precise, the ride is taut on 18s, and the cabin quality is properly premium—soft touch everywhere and switches that click like they mean it.
Space is the catch: the back seat is tight, the hatch’s chunky pillars pinch visibility, and the boot isn’t exactly a removalist’s dream.
Tech and safety are generous for the money, and the driver assists behave like a considerate co-driver rather than a nagging aunt.
If you value refinement and handling over rear legroom and gadget-count bragging rights, the Astina feels like money well spent in Australia’s small-car pool.
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