Mazda cuts price on Mazda3, Mazda6, CX-5 and CX-9 from $268 to $963 depending on the model and engine variant, thanks to the Japan Australia Economic Partnership Agreement.

MAZDA HAS FOLLOWED Subaru’s lead by announcing cuts to pricing prior to the finalisation of the Japan Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA) on 16 January. However, Mazda says its slashed the duty on Mazda3, Mazda6, CX-5 and CX-9 from January 1.

According to Mazda, “Customers can immediately enjoy lower prices […] petrol model vehicles vary from $403 to $963, whilst reduction on diesel models range from $268 to $347 – depending on model ([further] reductions on diesel engine vehicle duty will be phased in over the next 2 -3 years.)”

Both the Mazda2 and BT-50 are exempt from these duty reductions as they’re sourced via Thailand and already get duty-free pricing die to the Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement.