The 2023 Mazda 3 sedan gets a bit more horsepower, while both sedan and hatchback get increased pricing across the board.
Thanks to some tweaking of its responsive 2.5-liter SkyActiv-G inline-four, the Mazda 3 will now generate 191 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque. That represents a 5-pony growth, while torque stays the same. Turbo models generate the same 250-horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque on 93 octane fuel .
Even better, the boost comes with better fuel economy figures due to an improved cylinder deactivation algorithm.28 mpg city and 37 mpg highway, for a combined 31 mpg. Compare that to the outgoing model's 26 city, 35 highway, and 30 mpg combined.For any other trim, you'll want to buy yours right now, because prices are going up for 2023. Starting with the sedan, the base 2.0-liter has been axed, making the 2.5 S the entry point.
Hatchback 3s have always had a $1,000 premium over sedan models, and for 2023 they see identical upticks at each trim level. However, Mazda continues to offer the hatch in an exclusive 6-speed manual with Premium trim for $30,215, a $450 bump. Unlike the sedan, the 2.5 Turbo trim level still exists for the hatch, and that can be had for $33,515, an increase of $550.
Despite these price hikes, the Mazda 3 is still an excellent car for the money. It compares favorably, and in some ways even exceeds, options from European luxury brands like the
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