2022 Mazda3

The Mazda3 is available as a sedan or hatchback. When it comes to trim levels, drivers can choose from the following: 2.0, S, Select, Preferred, Carbon Edition, Premium, Turbo, and Turbo Premium Plus. The exterior of the Mazda3 features clean lines, large wheels, and sophisticated design details, giving the vehicle a sporty and classy look. Drivers have the ability to customize the Mazda3 and enhance the exterior with available add-ons such as larger wheels and upgraded headlights.

Base Mazda3 models sport a 2-liter inline-four engine and a six-speed automatic transmission that produces 155 horsepower. Upper-level trims feature a 2.5-liter inline-four engine with 186 horsepower. Drivers also have the option of a 2.5-liter turbo-four engine that generates 227 horsepower. The majority of Mazda3 models feature a six-speed automatic transmission. However, some models can come equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, depending on availability. The six-speed manual transmission is only available with the 2.5-liter inline-four engine configuration.

Turbo versions of the Mazda3 feature all-wheel drive, while all other models offer front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive as an option. In terms of performance, Mazda3 models with a 2.5-liter engine can reach speeds of 60 mph in approximately 7.5 seconds. Models with the 2.5-liter turbo-four engine accelerate to 60 mph in less than six seconds. Fuel efficiency ratings state the base Mazda3 gets approximately 28 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. Mazda3 models with the 2.5-liter inline-four engine with front-wheel drive get around 26 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway, while models with all-wheel drive get 25 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway. Stepping up to the turbo engine with front-wheel drive provides 23 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway, whereas the turbo engine with all-wheel drive sports 23 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway.

Both the sedan and hatchback versions of the Mazda3 feature comfortable seats. Base models come equipped with manually adjusted seats with cloth upholstery. Available interior add-ons include power-adjusted seats, heated and cooled seats, leather seats, and a sunroof. You'll find ample cargo space in all versions of the Mazda3, as the hatchback offers 20 cubic feet of cargo space and the sedan provides 13 cubic feet of trunk space. Technology features include a sound system with eight speakers and an 8.8-inch screen for information and entertainment that's controlled via a rotary knob. Available technology upgrades include Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a Bose audio system with 12 speakers, and a navigation system.

Standard safety features for the Mazda3 include automatic emergency braking, automatic high beams, active lane control, and adaptive cruise control. Available safety features include blind-spot monitors, front and rear parking sensors, adaptive headlights, a driver's head-up display, and a surround-view camera system.