By Shive Prema For Daily Mail Australia
Published: 04:28 GMT, 22 February 2019 | Updated: 04:28 GMT, 22 February 2019
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Japanese car-maker Mazda is taking a gamble by hiking the prices of its best-selling car by $4,500.
The new Mazda3 hatchback, which was Australia's biggest-selling car in 2011 and 2012 starts, at $24,990 but could cost almost $30,000 after on-road costs in 2019.
Last year's model cost $25,000 after on-road charges when it launched - meaning the car's price has increased by 20 per cent in just one year.
The Neo Sport and Maxx Sport entry grade models have been dropped since they don't meet new safety standards.
Mazda Australia’s managing director Vinesh Bhindi is open to Mazda3 sales going down, according to Car Advice.
The new Mazda3 hatchback starts at $24,990 but could cost almost $30,000 after on-road costs. Last year's model cost $25,000 after on-road charges when it launched. This is a 20 per cent difference of $4,500
'We're re-orienting the vehicle to a more premium position,' Mazda
