What Is the 2024 Mazda3?
The 2024 Mazda3 is an agile, fun-to-drive five-seat compact car. It’s available in four-door sedan and hatchback form with front- or all-wheel drive (on select trims). A 191-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission is standard; a six-speed manual is offered, but only on the front-drive 2.5 S Premium hatchback. An available turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder delivers 227 hp when running on regular gas or 250 hp on premium gas; it’s paired with the automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Mazda3 rivals include the Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Forte and Toyota Corolla.
What’s New on the 2024 Mazda3?
Blind spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert and a rear-seat reminder are now standard on every 2024 Mazda3, and a new 10.25-inch infotainment screen with wireless smartphone connectivity is standard on Turbo models. A new Carbon Turbo trim level joins the range, combining the more potent powertrain with cosmetic touches like Zircon Sand Metallic paint, metallic-black 18-inch alloy wheels and black side mirrors.
What Features in the 2024 Mazda3 Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- Rain-sensing wipers
- 8.8-inch multimedia screen
- Voice commands
- Eight-speaker stereo
- LED headlights and taillights
- Keyless entry
- Bluetooth
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
- Adaptive cruise control
- Automatic emergency braking
- Lane departure steering assist
- Blind spot warning
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Rear-seat alert
Available features include:
- All-wheel drive
- Moonroof
- Head-up instrument display
- Paddle shifters
- Leather-trimmed seats
- Heated front seats
- Power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory feature
- Dual-zone climate control
- Navigation
- Bose premium stereo
Should I Buy the 2024 Mazda3?
If you’re looking for a small car with delightfully athletic handling and an upscale ambiance, put the Mazda3 on your shopping list. Keep in mind, though, that the backseat is snug for adults in both body styles, and rear visibility in the hatchback leaves a lot to be desired. Upper trim levels — especially those fitted with the optional turbocharged engine — can get pretty pricey, but they have the look and feel of a true luxury vehicle. Kudos to Mazda, too, for keeping a manual transmission on the option sheet, even if only in one model.
