2021 Mazda Mazda3 2.5 Turbo 4dr i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive Hatchback

Overview

The Mazda3 is a premium compact car, offered in both sedan and hatchback body styles. It?s exciting to drive, features a striking appearance, and is equipped with unexpected luxury and technology features not typically found in its class. For 2021, the MAZDA3 lineup gets a standard engine, the new 2L SKYACTIVE-G four-cylinder engine produces 155 horsepower and 150 pound-feet of torque. It is offered with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Last year?s standard engine is still available, the 2.5L 4-cylinder SKYACTIV-G engine that makes 186 horsepower and 186-pound feet of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission. A manual 6-speed gearbox is also optional but can only be paired with Premium equipped hatchback models. The new top of the lineup 2.5 Turbo trim includes a 2.5L SKYACTIV-G turbo engine which produces 227 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. Standard features include keyless entry, push-button start, 8.8-inch screen infotainment system, 8-speaker audio system, two USB ports, Bluetooth connectivity, AM/FM/HD Radio, radar driven adaptive cruise control and rain-sensing wipers. The next 2.5S trim and above adds Apple CarPlay/Android Auto integration. Standard safety systems for the MAZDA3 include anti-lock brakes, traction control and stability control, active lane keep assist, forward collision mitigation. Front, side, and curtain and driver's knee air bags as standard equipment. The Select Package adds additional safety technology such as Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. For 2021, new trims have been added to the lineup, which includes a brand new 2.5S trim and 2.5L Turbo model. The MAZDA3 sedan also gets a new base engine, a 2L inline-four capable of producing 155 horsepower.