What You Should Know About the 2023 Mazda 3

August 09 2023,

What You Should Know About the 2023 Mazda 3

The 2023 Mazda 3 is a great choice if you are looking for a compact sedan or hatchback that is fun to drive and well-equipped. Here are some things you should know about it.

A great value

The 2023 Mazda 3 is one of the best values in its segment due to its affordable starting price and its long list of standard features. Indeed, the entry-level Mazda 3 GX is equipped with features such as alloy wheels, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, heated front seats, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, automatic headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, and Mazda Connected services. Stepping up to the GS adds a heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, a bundle of supplemental i-Activsense driver assistance features, and the availability of a luxury group, which includes leatherette upholstery, a power driver’s seat with memory settings, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, and a power sunroof. The GT is even one of the most premium feeling models in its segment due to features such as leather upholstery, a head-up display, a 360-degree camera system, adaptive headlamps, and Traffic Jam Assist, among others.

More fun behind the wheel

If you like driving, you will appreciate all of the efforts that were made to make the 2023 Mazda 3 the most fun car to drive in its segment. More than the expertise of Mazda engineers who are used to bring out the fun in every model they make, the Mazda 3 also benefits from advanced powertrain technologies that help it stand out. Indeed, the standard engine is a modern 2.0L Skyactiv unit that delivers 155 horsepower. Stepping up to the GT brings a powerful 2.5L version that can generate up to 191 horsepower and the top-of-the-line GT Turbo adds a turbocharger in order to extract 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque when using premium fuel. Starting from the GS, all of these engines can be paired with the i-Activ all-wheel drive system, which is standard with the turbo engine.

More practical than you might think

The 2023 Mazda 3 is not a big car, but it is still quite a bit more practical than its size might suggest. Indeed, the sedan features folding rear seats that can easily expand its cargo volume, and the hatchback benefits from 569 liters of cargo space behind the rear seats and up to 1,334 litres behind the front seats.

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