What Is the 2025 Mazda3?
The Mazda3 is an agile, fun-to-drive five-seat compact car available in four-door sedan or 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 K4 and Toyota Corolla.
What’s New on the 2025 Mazda3?
The Mazda3’s trim levels are slightly reconfigured for 2025, including a new entry-level trim for the hatchback that drops the five-door model’s base price. Newly available are Alexa Built-in voice control and online navigation with live traffic data and over-the-air updates.
What Features in the 2025 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 2025 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-brand vehicle. Kudos to Mazda, too, for keeping a manual transmission on the option sheet, even if only in one variant.
