For 2021, the Mazda3 and Mazda3 Sport are equipped with the efficient Skyactiv-G 2.0-litre engine, rated to deliver 155 horsepower and 150 lb-ft of torque with front-wheel drive. The Mazda3 sedan and hatchback will continue to offer the Skyactiv-G 2.5-litre engine capable of 186 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque, and available in front-wheel drive or i-Activ all-wheel drive.
And after listening to the voice of customers and fans, Mazda is bringing the powerful 2.5T into the mix, offering up to 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque (on premium 93 octane fuel) and paired with i-Activ AWD as standard. All Mazda3 models come standard with G-Vectoring Control Plus. All around, each variation is skillfully developed to provide a responsive and confident driving experience.
New for 2021, the Mazda3 GX sedan absorbs the previously-available GX Convenience Package equipment, which includes 16″ alloy wheels (silver metallic finish), Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring (ABSM), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), air conditioning with manual climate controls, heated front seats, cruise control, and body-coloured power exterior mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators. Other features previously reserved for the GS models have been introduced as standard equipment as well, including automatic on/off headlights and rain-sensing wipers.
The Mazda3 GS sedan continues with the 2.0L engine paired with the Skyactiv-MT 6-speed manual transmission. The 2.5L is available as an option when paired with the optional Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission. The Mazda3 Sport GS starts with the 2.5L engine and is available with 6-speed manual or automatic transmission choices. The full suite of i-Activsense safety features comes online here, offering Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function), Smart City Brake Support Front (SCBS-F), Smart Brake Support Front (SBS-F), Pedestrian Detection (forward sensing), Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS), Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW), Lane-keep Assist System (LAS), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), High Beam Control System (HBC), and Driver Attention Alert (DAA).
Elevating to the GT trim brings the highest qualities to the hatchback and sedan. New for 2021, this model is enhanced with standard features previously available in the Premium Package, including Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR), SiriusXM Traffic Plus and Travel Link® services with complimentary 5-year trial subscription, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio that includes 3-month trial subscription, navigation, 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support, driver’s seat memory function, exterior mirrors linked with memory seat function, and leather-trimmed upholstery. Along with available black interior, the Pure White interior option is exclusive to the sedan with the Garnet Red interior option reserved for the hatchback.
The very best features and technology are reserved for the available GT Premium Package, offered on both the Mazda3 and Mazda3 Sport. This package includes new safety technology, Smart Brake Support Rear (SBS-R), Smart Brake Support Rear Crossing (SBS-RC), front and rear parking sensors, and 360° View Monitor. Mazda’s windshield-projected Active Driving Display is also included in this package, along with front wiper de-icer, frameless rearview mirror with auto-dimming and HomeLink® wireless control system, auto-dimming exterior mirror (driver’s side), exterior mirrors with reverse tilt-down function, gloss black front grille, and Traffic Jam Assist (TJA).
In the GT trim, the Skyactiv-MT 6-speed manual transmission continues to be available in the Mazda3 Sport GT with Premium Package.
The newly announced 2.5T turbocharged engine is available as an option on the GT model for both Mazda3 and Mazda3 Sport, ramping up the power output to 250 horsepower and an incredible 320 lb-ft of torque (on premium 93 octane fuel).
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