Mazda 3 Saloon Lease Deals

The Mazda 3 Saloon is the four-door, separate-boot version of Mazda's family car, and it's a rare thing now: a compact saloon without a premium badge. Five seats, a 450-litre boot, and a cabin that punches above the price bracket it sits in.

In Mazda's range it sits below the larger SUVs and alongside the 3 Hatchback, aimed at drivers who want something smart, comfortable and conventional rather than another crossover.

The choice here is refreshingly simple. One body, one engine - a 2-litre, 183 bhp petrol driving the front wheels - one trim, Exclusive-Line, and one real decision to make: manual or automatic.

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About the Mazda 3 Saloon

The 3 Saloon is the current third-generation 3, on sale in this form since 2019, with a booted body rather than a hatchback tailgate. It seats five, carries 450 litres in the boot and comes with Mazda's 6-year / 100,000-mile warranty.

Reviewers consistently praise two things: the interior and the way it drives. The dashboard design, material quality and the physical controls are regularly rated as close to premium rivals costing considerably more, and the manual gearbox gets singled out for its short, precise shift.

Criticism is fairly consistent too. The naturally aspirated petrol engine needs revving to give its best, so it feels less effortless than turbocharged rivals in everyday driving, and rear headroom is tighter than in boxier family cars. Euro NCAP awarded the 3 five stars, with 98% for adult occupant protection.

3 Saloon or 3 Hatchback?

The Saloon carries more luggage; the Mazda 3 Hatchback is easier to load. The Saloon's boot holds 450 litres with the rear seats up against the Hatchback's 334 litres, and 1,138 litres folded against 1,026.

The trade-off is shape and length. At 4.66 m the Saloon is 20 cm longer than the 4.46 m Hatchback, and a boot lid with a fixed parcel shelf will never swallow a bulky, tall load the way a hatchback tailgate does.

Both seat five, both tow up to 1,300 kg braked, and both share the same 2.73 m wheelbase and 10.6 m turning circle. If you'd rather see everything Mazda offers under this badge, the full Mazda 3 range is on one page.

Why lease a Mazda 3 Saloon?

Because there's very little left to add. Every 3 Saloon comes with adaptive cruise control, a head-up display, heated front seats, keyless entry and start, wireless phone charging, built-in navigation, a digital instrument cluster, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-zone climate control and an opening panoramic roof.

The safety kit is equally complete: autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, traffic sign recognition, automatic high beam, front and rear parking sensors and a rear-view camera, all standard. That matters on a lease, because you're not choosing between option packs that will date.

Practically, it's a five-seater with a 450-litre boot, a 51-litre fuel tank and a tyre repair kit rather than a spare. Servicing falls every 12 months or 12,500 miles, which is worth pencilling in against your annual mileage before you commit to a term.

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Which 3 Saloon powertrain is right for me?

There's one engine, so the decision is really about the gearbox.

Petrol

A 2-litre, four-cylinder petrol with 183 bhp and 240 Nm, front-wheel drive, in manual or automatic form with six speeds either way. Nothing to plug in. Expect 0-62 mph in 8.1-8.5 seconds depending on version, 134 mph, WLTP economy of 46.3-51.4 mpg and CO2 of 123-135 g/km. Insurance group 22-23.

The manual is the one enthusiasts point to; the automatic suits heavy town and motorway commuting. Worth a test drive either way - our guide to choosing your spec covers how to weigh that up.

Mazda 3 at a glance

Which 3 Saloon trim should I choose?

Only one trim is offered on the Saloon, which removes the usual guesswork.

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Exclusive-Line

The entry and only version, with 183 bhp and front-wheel drive. It brings 18-inch Bright alloy wheels, adaptive LED headlights, Mazda's navigation system with European mapping, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a power tilt-and-slide sunroof. Cloth upholstery inside, plus paddle shifters.

Eleven paint colours are offered across the range, from Arctic white and Jet black through to Soul red crystal, Polymetal grey and Zircon sand. Colour and gearbox availability vary by deal, so check the individual listing.

Similar cars to consider

If you're weighing up alternatives in the same family-car bracket, look at the Volkswagen Golf, the Vauxhall Astra and the DS NO4. More from the brand sits on our Mazda leasing page.

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Mazda 3 Saloon FAQs

Specifications from Mazda's UK data and Euro NCAP; equipment and availability vary by version, so check the individual deal before you order.

Page updated 5 October 2026 by First Vehicle Leasing. Prices and availability shown on this page are live and change as deals are refreshed.