2021 Mazda Mazda3

The launch of the fourth generation Mazda3 stirred emotions with its bold yet sophisticated styling. Renowned as the World Car Design of the Year, fans were captivated by its mature interpretation of Kodo design, but some asked for more power and Mazda listened. For 2021, the Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine has been added to the 2021 Mazda3 powertrain offering. The new power in the hatchback and sedan is complemented by standard i-Activ all-wheel drive and available with new advanced technologies and subtle styling, which all together help provide an overall refined feeling of performance.

The evolution of Mazda powertrains takes another step forward as it couples its hightorque turbo engine with all-wheel drive and offers it in one of the brand’s most popular compact cars. This pairing delivers refined performance, balanced by a smooth and confident driving experience.

When the fourth generation Mazda3 first took to the road, passionate drivers told us they wanted more power. Mazda has listened and now the 2021 Mazda3 has an available Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine.

This turbocharged powertrain delivers an impressive 250 horsepower and a robust 320 lb-ft of torque with premium 93 octane fuel, or a solid 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque with regular 87 octane fuel. Part of what sets the Mazda3 apart is the development of its Dynamic Pressure Turbo system. This innovative technology accelerates exhaust gasses through a tiny inlet to quickly spool up its turbocharger at low RPM. This happens before opening a larger secondary passage to use throughout the engine’s operational range.

The result is a smooth yet powerful driving experience ideal for the open road or tight city streets and everything in-between.

Exclusively for the Turbo models, sport mode incorporates an enhanced G-Vectoring Control Plus. This slight change will help optimize the feeling when driving on twisty roads. With sport mode on, the car will automatically downshift under braking and avoid unnecessary shifting mid-corner to help provide a more dynamic and natural feeling in and out of corners. The front suspension is also retuned with stiffer springs and damping to maintain the same ride comfort with the addition of the turbo engine. A stiffer front knuckle helps provide a more direct steering response on all 2021 Mazda3 models.

Furthering its ability to deliver the spirited driving dynamics fans can expect from the brand, whether merging onto the highway, changing lanes or picking up speed from idle, the Mazda3 offers responsive power the instant the driver needs it. Even at low engine speeds where the vehicle is usually cruising, Mazda3 can still deliver peak torque. This reduces the need for downshifts to respond to small changes in acceleration — helping to provide a smoother driving experience.

Complementing the new driving power of the 2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo is the brand’s i-Activ AWD system. By distributing more torque to the rear wheels, approximately three times more than previously allowed, the i-Activ AWD system improves low traction performance while expanding the performance envelope when cornering. With the 2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo, the road ahead just became all the more breathtaking.

Known for its bold, sophisticated styling, the 2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo has more to offer than its breathtakingly sophisticated design. When Mazda3 drivers get behind the wheel they are grasping hold of a powerful driving machine equipped with new technologies that provide a safer, more premium drive.

One of the ways Mazda delivers a safer drive is through Smart City Brake Support Reverse with Rear Cross-Traffic Braking. This new i-Activsense safety features can help a driver by automatically applying the brakes when the vehicle is reversing at speeds between 2 to 4 mph if an obstacle exists or when backing out of a parking space a crossing vehicle is detected. From leaving parking spots to backing out of a driveway, these new features help the driver avoid accident-causing obstacles.

Traffic Jam Assist is a new support feature that enhances the preexisting technology of Mazda Radar Cruise Control by providing steering inputs at speeds under 40 mph. From warning of lane deviation to the slowing of vehicles ahead, this feature takes the stress out of commutes by giving the driver all the information necessary to help be in better control of their drive. As well, the 360° View.  Monitor with front and rear parking sensors is now available on the Mazda3 with high definition digital clarity.

Through the MyMazda app and Mazda Connected Services3 with three-year trial and in-car Wi-Fi hot spot with six-months or 2GB trial offers owners the unparalleled convenien ce of staying connected with the car through technology. Falling under Mazda’s mission to deliver refined performance, the service provides health status updates on the vehicle, allows for remote start and offers the ability to lock and unlock the doors — all from the palm of your hand. This connectivity not only provides convenience but strengthens the bond between the car and driver through the integration of technologies.

Further helping feel more connected and entertained, Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ capabilities are standard, which enable occupants to safely use smartphone applications through the Mazda Connect™ infotainment system. All features intuitively accessible with the 8.8-inch large center display and controlled by the multi-function commander knob located near the shifter.

This is further improved via Bose® 12-speaker premium audio. A quality sound system doesn’t matter if a vehicle isn’t intentionally designed with sound in mind. Mazda’s NVH efforts focused on the frequency ranges most relevant to human perception — high frequency, which is the range for human speech and background noise that can make conversation difficult and music sound muddy; as well as low frequency, which are booming and rumbling noises that tend to cause fatigue.

With speakers positioned like a home audio entertainment system, the new layout relocates mid-bass speakers to the cowl for impressive bass response and improved NVH — resulting in high quality sound.

Already familiar to Mazda3 drivers is Active Driving Display, which projects the vehicle’s speed, blind spot monitoring and other helpful information onto the windshield. This technology allows the driver to process information faster by keeping eyes focused on one place, the road ahead. Mazda’s Adaptive Front-lighting System also returns on the 2021 model. This feature is designed to help the driver see around corners at night because the LED headlights pivot in the in the direction of the turn to help improve visibility and spot potential hazards ahead.

In 2020, Mazda earned the most IIHS “TOP SAFETY PICK+” (TSP+) awards of any other automaker and is one of the few automakers able to meet the stringent new IIHS headlight requirements for the TSP+ rating. For 2021, that same commitment to safety has resulted in the continual refinement and introduction of technology that keeps drivers in control while providing ample support.

Mazda is dedicated to providing advanced safety technologies, giving our customers peace of mind for a more enjoyable and confident driving experience.

The fourth generation Mazda3 adopts a matured Kodo design, which has received recognition around the world, most recently as the winner of the 2020 World Car Design of the Year. Taking inspiration from Japanese aesthetics, Mazda adopted a “less is more” approach when designing the Mazda3, focusing on what is essential to the car’s form.

Mazda3 2.5 Turbo receives numerous enhancements that complement the powertrain — resulting in a vehicle that is impressively sophisticated with an intriguing edge. The Mazda3 2.5 Turbo has available details such as heated leather-wrapped steering wheels with paddle shifters, gloss  black heated door mirrors, larger tail pipes and chrome interior accents to offer a statement of sharply refined style.

The sedan has a gloss black lower front bumper and now offers the same finish for the front grille. Also new for the sedan are 18-inch black aluminum alloy wheels and, with the Premium Plus package, a gloss black rear lip spoiler. Furthering this sleek design element for the hatchback with the Premium Plus package is a  gloss black front air dam and rear roof spoiler. Additionally, frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror with available, heated seats, available leather seats and a “TURBO” badge in chrome on the rear of the vehicle and in red on the engine cover finish off the vehicle’s impressive and thorough styling.

 

Alluding to the fourth generation Mazda3’s premium aesthetic are executions of technology and design completed with intentional minimalism — creating an interior and beautiful and the exterior. While an 8.8-inch large center display could feel like a digital intrusion, Mazda has integrated the display seamlessly into the car’s minimalist dashboard design.

As well, a seven-inch projected digital gauge maintains Mazda’s timeless design but is benefited by a reconfigurable display to provide the driver with more useful details, such as speed limits and diagnostic information.   The craftsmanship of Mazda3 goes beyond the vehicle’s pleasing silhouette and intentionally subtle, yet beautiful, details. The craftsmanship is human-centric — meaning that every detail is the result of careful study of the human form so as to help develop the ideal driving position.

Practically speaking, this comes to life by harmonizing seat, body structure and chassis tuning around the fundamentals of human balance. Mazda has studied human posture to help develop a seating position that feels natural and helps the driver feel connected to the vehicle.

With the driver’s seat aligned to the human form, Mazda developed a heavier pedal custom-tuned for the higher acceleration of the turbo engine. Combined with a smooth and responsive powertrain and suspension, the vehicle mimics the same kinds of motions as human legs and walking to create a more natural feeling. Meanwhile, the brake pedal focuses on using the calf muscle for a consistent effort or push that aligns with the driver’s expected deceleration — ideally creating a direct and intuitive feeling of control. This reduces the need for unnecessary in and out or holding position actions, which can fatigue the muscle in the leg.

Connected and engaging driving dynamics mean road trips are no longer just for special occasions. Each experience in the 2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo feels more pronounced and spirited. The Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine will deliver an impressive 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque with premium (93 octane) fuel or a solid 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque with regular (87 octane) fuel. This engine is specifically calibrated to the Mazda3 so as to deliver the unique driving dynamics expected by our most passionate drivers. The evolution of Mazda’s turbo engine brings a sense of refinement befitting the brand’s recent updates to the i-Activ all-wheel drive system. The high torque characteristic of the Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo paired with i-Activ AWD create harmony with the driver’s intentions — delivering greater responsiveness and confidence.

The Mazda3 2.5 Turbo comes standard with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, Mazda Connected Services4 with three-year trial and in-car Wi-Fi hot spot with six-months or 2GB trial, Bose® 12-speaker premium audio, 8.8-inch large center display with Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio, two front USB inputs and Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry. Complementing the feel of refined performance, heated leather wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters, frameless auto-dim rearview mirror and chrome finishes around the push button start and glove box are exclusive to the turbo offering. Other interior features include Mazda’s Active Driving Display head-up unit, power moonroof, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, leatherette seating, leather wrapped shift knob and aluminum speaker grilles. To help offer peace of mind, the Mazda3 2.5 Turbo includes standard i-Activsense safety technologies such as Mazda Radar Cruise Control with stop and go function, Smart Brake Support, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning with Lane-Keep Assist, Driver Attention Alert, Adaptive Front-lighting system and High Beam Control. Additional standard equipment include larger tailpipes, 18-inch black aluminum alloy wheels, gloss black heated door mirrors, “TURBO” badge on the trunk and on the engine cover, rearview camera, LED daytime running lights, automatic on/off LED signature headlights, rain-sensing windshield wipers and a shark fin antenna. The Mazda3 2.5 Turbo sedan also features a gloss black front grille and sleek front lower spoiler.

The new 2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo with Premium Plus Package heightens the refined styling with a gloss black rear lip spoiler for the sedan while the hatchback is equipped with a gloss black rear roof spoiler and front air dam. Further supporting driving confidence, this top-tier package introduces all-new i-Activsense safety technologies. Smart City Brake Support Reverse with Rear Cross-Traffic Braking can help a driver by automatically applying the brakes when the vehicle is reversing at speeds between 2 to 4 mph if an obstacle or when backing out of a parking space a crossing vehicle is detected. The 360° View Monitor with front and rear parking sensors is now available on the Mazda3 with high-definition digital clarity. A new support feature, Traffic Jam Assist enhances Mazda Radar Cruise Control by providing steering inputs at speeds under 40 mph. These advancements in safety technology build upon other features such as Mazda’s Active Driving Display and Adaptive Front-lighting System, which help the Mazda3 stand out among entry-level premium vehicles. The Premium Plus package includes leather seats, navigation and adds HomeLink to the frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror.

The turbo hatchback offers two Aero Kit options. With the Premium Plus package, the front air dam and rear roof spoiler come standard, and the upgraded Aero Kit includes a rear diffuser and side sill extensions. Additionally, all four aerodynamic accessories can be equipped on the standard Mazda3 2.5 Turbo hatchback with its own Aero Kit option. New BBS 18-inch gloss black forged wheels are available on all Mazda3 models. A full list of accessories can be found and ordered at Accessories.MazdaUSA.com or through a local Mazda dealership.