Mazda’s Mazda3 remains one of the best-looking compact cars in the business, and that doesn’t look likely to change any time soon. Here That doesn’t mean Mazda is completely resting on its laurels, according to an announcement released by the company on Tuesday.
The 2023 Mazda3 has some small but significant changes to its specs and pricing that will help keep it relevant in a world where its uglier rivals are starting to leave it behind. with technology and performance. The big change is the naturally aspirated 2.5-liter SkyActivG engine, rated at 5 horsepower, for a total of 191 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque. The turbo still makes a respectable 227 hp and a whopping 310 lb-ft
The Mazda3 is still available with a six-speed manual transmission for 2023, but only on the naturally aspirated 2.5 S Premium Package with front-wheel drive and a hatchback-style bodywork. The rest of the range uses a modern six-speed automatic transmission in combination with front-wheel drive or, for naturally aspirated Premium and turbo models, all-wheel drive.
Base model 2.5 S sedan will retail for $23,615, i$1,065 destination fee not included, with the hatchback version adding $1,000 to it. The top-end 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus trim will cost you $35,065 for the sedan or $36,365 for the hatch. Just get the trapdoor. Seriously, it’s better.
Hatchback Mazda3s are expected to hit dealerships this fall, with the sedan arriving this winter.
