2023 Mazda 3

The best trim for most buyers would be the new 2023 Mazda 3 Carbon Edition trim. Priced at $27,200, the trim offers both drivetrain options and an abundance of features. The car has dual interior options and an impressive exterior profile with its 18-inch all-season alloy wheels.

The 2023 Mazda 3 Sedan comes with four trims to offer: 2.5 S, Carbon edition, Turbo, and Turbo Premium Plus. The brand discontinued its base 2.0L Inline-4 trim. The base price starts at $23,615 for the 2.5 S variant and goes up to the MSRP of $34,000 for the Premium Plus. The standard engine available is a 2.5L Inline-4 engine with the 2.5 S, whereas the turbocharged powertrain is offered with the Turbo and Turbo Premium Plus trims. The Mazda 3 turbo comes with features from 2.5 S with the contents of Preferred and Premium packages without the leather upholstery and navigation system. The Carbon edition trim was added in the 2022 edition.

The brand provides an option of all-wheel drive (AWD) with an additional cost of $1400 over the price of Carbon edition. The 2.5 S has it as an optional feature, while the Turbo trim provides it as a standard drivetrain. There are three packages with the 3 launched by Mazda that include a Select package priced at $23,550, a Preferred package at $25,550, and Premium Package at $29,400. The brand will charge a delivery fee of $1,065 in 49 states and $1,110 in Alaska.

Select package:-

• Simulated leather upholstery
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert 
• Keyless ignition and entry

Preferred package:-

• Power-adjustable driver's seat with memory settings
• Heated front seats
• Sunroof

Premium package:-

• 18-inch wheels
• Upgraded exterior lighting with adaptive headlights 
• Head-up display 
• Leather seats
• Paddle shifters
• Integrated navigation system
• 12-speaker Bose audio system

Release Date

The 2023 Mazda 3 Sedan is expected to launch around the early fall of 2022.

The 2023 Mazda 3 fuel economy ratings depend on your engine and drivetrain choice. The most economical among the options is the naturally aspirated 2.5L Inline-4 engine with FWD that offers 28 MPG in the city and 37 MPG on the highway. The more powerful turbocharged 2.5L Inline 4 powertrain with AWD on upper trims gets an MPG rating of 25 MPG city and 33 MPG highway. The sedan has a fuel tank capacity of 13.2 gallons which can ensure a ride up to 369.6 miles over city roads and 476 miles on highways with the naturally aspirated engine. 

The Mazda 3 2023 models offer the least impressive fuel economy figures in the segment owing to its sporty nature. The Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla lead in this aspect in both the city and highway economy. The fuel capacity of the tank of the 2022 Mazda 3 is the same as the Corolla and the Jetta, but larger than the Civic. However, the range of the Mazda 3 sedan is disappointing at 476 miles on a highway as compared to the Corolla, the Jetta, and the Civic. The range in the city is better than the Volkswagen Jetta.

The 2023 Mazda 3 interior comes with a premium and luxury appeal to it. The door cards and dashboard comes with soft-touch plastics. The Mazda 3 cabin is offered in a standard black tone with white stitching and inserts. The heated leather seats are of top quality with comfortable upholstery. It has 8-way power adjustable driver’s seats with power-adjustable lumbar support and two-position memory. The steering is leather wrapped, and so is the gear lever.

The car provides interior ambient LED lighting to the customers. The interior is also incorporated with dual-zone automatic climate control. There is plenty of utility space to offer with the storage compartments, seatback pocket, glove compartment and bottle/cup holders. The interior color tone is offered in 3 options namely Black Leatherette, Greige Leatherette, and Red Leather. The Mazda 3 trunk space is marginally smaller than its rivals at 13.2 cu-ft. 

The 2023 Mazda 3 Sedan offers 92.8 cu-ft of total passenger volume which is more than the 88.6 cu-ft in the Toyota Corolla. However, it falls short of the space in front of the Jetta’s 94.7 cu-ft and the Civic’s 99 cu-ft. The car offers similar interior features as the others but lacks the wifi-hotspot that the Jetta offers. Mazda leads in terms of quality and feel of the material. It dominates the conventional interior design of the Civic and the Corolla. The cargo capacity up to the second row of the Mazda 3 is more than the Corolla’s.

Some of the key interior features available with the 2023 Mazda 3 include:

• Leather wrapped steering wheel
• Heated seats
• Cold weather Package
• Leather upholstery
• Ambient interior lighting
• Dual zone automatic climate control

How intuitive is the 2023 Mazda 3 infotainment system?

The 2023 Mazda 3 cabin comes with an 8.8-inch full-color center display with a Bose 12 speaker premium audio system with Centerpoint 2 and Autopilot. The display is responsive and user-friendly. It supports Apple Carplay and Android Auto. The Mazda Connect infotainment system also incorporates features like Mobile 911 automatic emergency notification, HD Radio, Voice command, Multifunction Commander control, Pandora internet radio integration, Radio Broadcast Data system program information, SMS text message audio delivery and reply, and Mazda Connected services.

Some of the most notable infotainment features available with the 2023 Mazda 3 include:

• SiriusXM Satellite Radio with a 3-month trial subscription
• Bluetooth Connectivity
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Mazda Navigation System 
• Windshield-projected sull-color Active Driving Display
• 2 USB audio outputs 

The Mazda 3 sedan got a full redesign in its 2019 edition and it continues with very few changes since then. The 2023 Mazda 3 still looks sporty and stylish. The major part of the front is covered with the black grille with the prominent Mazda logo at the center. The car also provides a dual-tone exterior to enhance its look. The car’s headlights and taillights look analogous and carry a slim design. The rear profile of the car looks carries a neutral profile, unlike the aggressive front.

With the addition of Carbon Edition trim in the lineup in 2022, the brand offers gray metallic paint. The car comes in 7 color options: Jet Black Mica, Soul Red Crystal Metallic, Deep Crystal Blue Mica, Platinum Quartz Metallic, Machine Gray Metallic, Snowflake White Pearl Mica, and Polymetal Gray metallic. The Sedan stands at 56.9 inches in height and has a ground clearance of about 5.5 inches which is enough to tackle the urban conditions.

The Skyactiv-X version of the 2023 Mazda has a bigger exhaust tip similar to the Mazda 6. The car looks sportier than the Corolla and the Jetta. The exterior of the Civic is similar to that of the Accord. However, the Mazda looks more premium with its wide set lights, and elegant side profile. The Mazda 3 2023 also has an edge over the Volkswagen Jetta and Honda Civic in terms of ground clearance. The wheelbase of the sedan is more than that of the Jetta and the Corolla. In terms of styling, it is the Mazda 3 and the Civic that attract the most eyeballs on the streets. 

Some standout exterior features include:

• 21-inch alloy wheels
• 22-inch black wheels 
• Adaptive headlights
• Black exterior trim
• Panoramic sunroof and Slide Moonroof
• LED tail lights

The Mazda 3 comes with a SKYACTIV body made from high tensile steel which is rigidity and toughness to the exterior of the sedan. The 2023 Mazda 3 safety provides Dual front airbags, front and side seat mounted airbags, and side impact air curtains. Additionally, It has a driver's and front passenger’s knee airbag. There are a plethora of safety features available with the i-Activsense safety technology of the car. Some of them are Lane Departure Warning System, Driver Attention Alert, High Beam Control, Rear View Monitor, Engine-immobilizer anti-theft system, keyless remote panic system, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, LATCH rear child safety seat anchors and upper tethers, Adaptive Front-lighting System, and Traffic Sign Recognition.

The Mazda 3 had received a ‘Good’ rating in six of the safety tests that Insurance Institute for Highway Safety conducts for the 2022 model year. The Headlights and Front Crash Prevention category received ‘Acceptable’ and ‘Superior’ ratings. It also received the highest rating which is five out of five stars National Highway Traffic Safety Administration side crash, rollover tests, and frontal tests. Considering there are no mechanical changes, the same level of safety ratings should be carried forward this year as well. 

Some of the major safety features available with the 2023 Mazda 3 include

• Mazda Radar cruise control
• Smart brake support
• Adaptive front lights
• Traffic jam assist
• Driver Attention Alert
• Traffic sign recognition system

2023 Mazda 3 vs 2023 Toyota Corolla 

The 2023 Toyota Corolla offers a better fuel economy than the 2023 Mazda 3 sedan. The car dominates the Mazda 3 with its reliable brand image. The Toyota ensures a comfortable ride with a number of features. On the other hand, the Mazda 3 has established its name due to its superior driving dynamics and excellent handling. The car also leads in providing an upscale cabin to the customers.

2023 Mazda 3 vs 2023 Volkswagen Jetta

The Mazda 3 provides better performance and safety. The car comes with an AWD option with its trim line-up, while the Volkswagen Jetta provides better efficiency and passenger space. The Volkswagen Jetta also provides a wifi-hotspot and better basic warranty coverage. The Mazda, however, has better powertrain warranty coverage.

2023 Mazda 3 vs 2023 Honda Civic

Both the cars offer composed handling, powerful engines, and a comfortable ride. The option of AWD is unavailable in the Civic that is offered in the Mazda 3. The Mazda offers a better interior than the Honda Civic. However, the Honda offers a more spacious and roomy cabin than the Mazda. The Honda also dominates with the reliability aspect over the Mazda.

The Mazda 3 2023 is a promising sedan with lots of features to offer. The car offers amazing handling dynamics and ride quality to the users. The cabin feels upscale and premium. The 8.8-inch touchscreen display is responsive and enhances the quality of the interior. The stylish exterior remains eye-catching on the road. The car has a number of configurations to offer with the option of all-wheel drive (AWD) and a turbocharged engine. It does justice to its price and is a great value for money for buyers who want some oomph from their daily driver.