Mazda3

• Japan: Hōfu (Hōfu Plant No. 1) • China: Chongqing/Hainan • Taiwan: Ford Lio Ho Motor • Colombia: Bogotá (Compañía Colombiana Automotriz) • Philippines: Santa Rosa, Laguna (Ford Motor Company Philippines) • South Africa: Pretoria (Ford Motor Company of South Africa) • Zimbabwe: Willowvale, Harare (WMMI) Some criticisms have included fuel economy and crash test results (only receiving four out of a maximum five stars from the Euro NCAP Safety Testing Programme) the latter of which was rectified by making six airbags standard. In 2006, the Mazda3 was the second best-selling car in Canada. File:2005-2006 Mazda 3 (BK) Neo hatchback (2011-11-17).jpg|Hatchback (pre-facelift) File:2004-2006 Mazda 3 (BK) SP23 sedan 01.jpg|Sedan (pre-facelift) File:Mazda 3 Sport 1.6 MZR Exclusive Tornadorot Interieur.JPG|Interior Design The Mazda3 is based on the Ford global C1 platform, shared with the latest European Ford Focus and Volvo S40. Previewed by the MX-Sportif concept car, the first-generation Mazda3 was available in two body styles, a four-door fastback sedan/saloon, marketed as a "4-door coupé style" in Europe, and a five-door hatchback, branded the Sport version in Canada, Japan, and the United States. Design work began under chief designer Hideki Suzuki in 1999 at three Mazda design centres in California, United States; Frankfurt, Germany; and Hiroshima, Japan. By 2001, Hasip Girgin's design was chosen as a finalist. Girgin was sent to work in Hiroshima for 6 months, after which the final design was frozen for scheduled 2003 production. The front suspension comprises MacPherson struts, with coil springs and an anti-roll bar. The rear suspension is a Ford-designed "E-link" multi-link suspension, with four locating links per wheel and an anti-roll bar, suspended on coil springs that are mounted inboard of the shock absorbers to reduce suspension intrusion into the cargo area. The first generation Mazda3 has been known to have spontaneous piston failure in the form of the piston itself cracking which is a result of manufacturing anomalies that has plagued a small percentage of the normally reliable car. Four-wheel Disc brakes are fitted, with discs in the front and discs in the rear; ABS and electronic brake force distribution are available as standard, depending on the model. Wheel and tire sizes vary with model, from 15-inch on base models to optional 17-inch wheels on upper-level models. The Mazda3 was used as a regular police patrol car by the Public Security Police Force of Macau alongside the Toyota Corolla and the Honda Civic police cars in Macau, China. When first introduced, United States-market Mazda3 models were available in only two trim levels, i and s, with the 2.0 L and 2.3 L engines, respectively. Since then Mazda has introduced additional models under the Touring and Grand Touring labels. British Mazda3s are offered in S, TS, TS2, Sport, and a top end 2.3 L turbocharged Mazda3 MPS (Mazda Performance Series) models. Since April 2008, when there was a mainly cosmetic facelift of the Mazda3, there have been some changes to the trim designations for UK cars, with the models became the entry-level S, then Takara (which replaced TS and TS2), the Tamura Special Edition and the Sport and MPS as before. All three models use the inline-4 Mazda MZR engine, with various types, displacements and outputs including the MZ-CD turbo-diesel, depending on model and market. Transmissions are a five-speed manual transmission and a four-speed automatic transmission; since the 2006 model year, a five-speed automatic is optional on models with the 2.3 L engine. This transmission became standard on the 2.0 L engine in Japan (FWD models only), as part of a minor facelift in early 2008 which includes different front/rear bumper designs, new wheel designs and body colours, stiffened chassis, and better interior materials. The MPS / Mazdaspeed version is only available with a six-speed manual. Philippines In the Philippines, the BK3 replaced the (BH) 323 in 2004. There are three trim levels, "1.6S", "1.6V and " 2.0R". The "1.6V" is powered by Mazda's 1.6L inline-four engine mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission respectively. It came with four speakers and 6 CD audio system, central locking among other features. The top spec "2.0R" is powered by Mazda's 2.0L MZR engine mated to a 4 speed automatic transmission with activematic. It came with side skirts, sunroof, remote keyless entry, immobilizer and leather interior. Australia In Australia, the BK 3 replaced the 323 (BJ) in January 2004. The original iteration came in several guises, "Neo", "Maxx", "Maxx Sport" and "SP23". The base "Neo" guise came with remote central locking, a four speaker sound system with a CD player among other features. Building upon the Neo, the "Maxx" offered power windows and mirrors, alloy wheels, remote keyless central locking, six speakers and an in-dash sound system. The "Maxx Sport" added primarily cosmetic features, with that including a body kit, front fog lamps and larger alloy wheels. The "SP23" gained a larger engine as well as other smaller luxury features. In July 2006, Mazda introduced its Series II 3. Updates included refreshed front and rear light fixtures, as well updated alloy wheels and a new fog light configuration. A high performance "MPS" hatch was introduced into the lineup within this update. The 3 continuously sold well throughout the BK generation, reaching 4th in Australian sales within 2006. The following table lists sales throughout its tenancy. Engines The Mazda3 features the following engines: Japanese market (Mazda Axela; JIS ratings): • 1.5 L: , • 2.0 L: , • 2.3 L: , • 2.3 L MZR DISI Turbo: , European market (ECE ratings): • 1.4 L: , • 1.6 L: , • 2.0 L: , • 2.3 L MZR DISI Turbo: , • 1.6 L MZ-CD common-rail diesel: , • 2.0 L MZR-CD common-rail diesel: , • 2.2 L MZR-CD common-rail diesel: , American and Canadian markets (SAE net ratings): • 2.0 L: , (04–05) PZEV engine: (04–06), (07–); (all years) • 2.3 L: , PZEV engine: , (2006 only) • 2.3 L MZR DISI Turbo: Mazdaspeed3: , Mazda changed the rating for US and Canadian markets 2007 2.3 L naturally aspirated engine: • 2.3 L: , PZEV engine: , (07–) Asian markets (DIN ratings): • 1.6 L: , 107 lbf·ft (145 N·m) • 2.0 L: and 138 lbf·ft (187 N·m) Australian market (ADR net ratings): • 2.0 L: , 134 lbf·ft (182 N·m) • 2.3 L: , 150 lbf·ft (203 N·m) • 2.3 L: DISI MZR: , 280 lbf·ft (380 N·m) • 2.0 L MZR-CD common-rail diesel: , South African market (DIN net ratings): • 1.6 L: , 108 lbf·ft (146 N·m) • 2.0 L: , 134 lbf·ft (182 N·m) • 2.3 L: , 150 lbf·ft (203 N·m) • 2.3 L: DISI MZR: , 280 lbf·ft (380 N·m) Performance Official performance figures for the European Mazda3 1.4 S, the lowest-powered model, are in 14.3 seconds, with a maximum speed of . Wheels magazine reported an 8.7-second 0–100 km/h time for the Australian 2.0 model in its May 2004 issue. The 1.6 CiTD 80 kW diesel (as sold in Europe) with a five-speed manual does in 11.6 seconds and has a top speed of according to the official Mazda specifications. In test results for the 2012 Mazda3 Maxx Sport five-door 2.0-litre engine, it has been reported as having a acceleration time of 9.2 seconds and a top speed of . In its test results for the 2004 Mazda3 five-door with the 2.3-litre engine, Car and Driver magazine reported a acceleration time of 7.4 seconds and a governor-limited top speed of . Car and Driver documented the acceleration of a 2007 Mazda3 four-door sedan. Equipped with a 2.3-litre engine and 5-speed manual transmission, the Mazda3 has a 0 time of 7.3 seconds and completes the quarter mile in 15.8 seconds at . The fuel consumption of these models averages in the , with the 2-litre 2008 Mazda3 automatic-transmission model scoring a / city/highway United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rating. 2006 For the 2006 model year, Mazda added variable valve timing and variable-length intake runners to the 2.0-litre engine resulting in a power increase to . The automatic transmission used in the S trim Mazda3 with the 2.3-litre engine was changed from a four-speed to a five-speed design. The larger engine became PZEV-certified (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) for vehicles sold in California and other states that have adopted California automotive emission standards. The smaller engine had already been PZEV-certified. The colour palette was also simplified in 2006, with the deletion of Canary Yellow and Lava Orange Mica. The interior of the Mazda3 was offered with several new colour choices and an audio jack in the centre console, allowing the use of digital music players. Also, Takara models, which were introduced in the 2008 upgrade, added climate control and 6-CD autochanger to the TS specification. Canadian-spec Mazda3s received standard seat-mounted side-airbags and body-shell-mounted side-curtain airbags across the model range. Previously, both airbag types were not available. This turned out to not occur in the US or Canadian market. The 2009 model year was only a few months long as production ceased in November 2008. Safety ANCAP == Second generation (BL; 2008) ==

• Mazda Premacy/Mazda5 • Ford Focus }} • Gasoline: • 1.5 L MZR ZY-VE I4 • 1.6 L MZR ZM-DE I4 • 2.0 L MZR L I4 • 2.0 L Skyactiv-G PE-VPS I4 • 2.3 L MZR L DISI turbo I4 • 2.5 L MZR L5-VE I4 • Diesel: • 1.6 L MZ-CD I4 • 2.2 L MZR-CD I4 }} • 5-speed G35M-R manual • 6-speed G66M-R manual • 4-speed Ford 4F27E/Mazda FN4A-EL automatic • 5-speed Ford FNR5/Mazda FS5A-EL automatic • 6-speed Aisin AWTF-80 SC automatic • 6-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic • CVT }} }} In development from 2004 and designed under Kunihiko Kurisu from early 2005 to August 2006, in November 2008 Mazda debuted the second-generation Mazda3 with restyled exterior. Two engines were offered in the US and Canadian markets, the 2.0-litre petrol engine offered in the previous generation and a new 2.5 L inline-four shared with the second-generation Mazda6. The C1 architecture, a collaboration of Ford, Mazda, and Volvo, is carried over from the previous generation though marginally wider, longer and lighter than the previous generation. The 2.3L engine was replaced with a 2.5L engine that produces and of torque in North American specs. In other markets, more engines are offered including a new 2.2 L turbo-diesel engine. A 2010 Mazda3 with a 2.5 L engine and 6-speed manual transmission accelerates from in 7.4 seconds and completes the quarter mile in 15.7 seconds at . File:2009 Mazda3 Sport 2.0 Rear.jpg|Hatchback (pre-facelift) File:2009 Mazda3 (BL) Neo sedan (2018-09-17) 02.jpg|Sedan (pre-facelift) File:Mazda 3 BL Sport Interieur.JPG|Interior 2010 Mazda unveiled the 2010 Mazda3 sedan/saloon at the Los Angeles Auto Show on 19 November 2008. The second-generation Mazda3 is slightly larger than the older Mazda3 and was available in "i" and "s" versions. The "i" (GX or GS in Canada) is powered by a 2.0 L engine while the "s" (GT in Canada) is powered by a 2.5 L engine adapted from the Mazda6. Both engines are also available in PZEV versions in the US, the 2.0 L producing and the 2.5 L producing . The 3s Grand Touring trim level adds leather seats, power driver's seat, rain-sensing windshield wipers, dual-zone automatic climate control, and steerable active bi-xenon headlights as standard equipment. Mazdaspeed3 Full details and images of the high-powered Mazdaspeed3 (known as the Mazda3 MPS in Europe or Mazdaspeed Axela in Japan) were released at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2009. Like the previous generation, the Mazda3 hatchback variant has been selected as the basis for the second generation Mazdaspeed3. 2012 update The 2012 Mazda3 with Skyactiv powertrain was unveiled at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto in February 2011. It comes with Mazda's Skyactiv-G 2.0-litre, direct-injection petrol engine, and Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed automatic or Skyactiv-MT 6-speed manual transmission. The chassis rigidity was increased with the use of additional high tensile steel most significantly in the centre floor pan and B-pillar where reinforcement was extended 7 inches. Additionally, Mazda increased the number of spot welds to join suspension crossmembers to improve handling and stability. There are minor exterior updates: revised grille and air intakes, and a reshaped rear valance panel. Skyactiv models receive a blue ring around the projectors in the headlamps, a Sky Blue engine cover, as well as an optional Skyactiv specific paint colour known as Sky Blue. Car and Driver reported that such a Mazda3 can reach estimated EPA fuel-economy ratings of 30 mpg city and 39 to 40 highway. File:2013 Mazda3 Tamura 1.6.jpg|Hatchback (facelift) File:2013 Mazda3 (BL Series 2 MY13) Neo hatchback (2016-04-07) 02 (2).jpg|Hatchback (facelift) File:2013 Mazda3 (BL Series 2 MY13) SP20 SKYACTIV sedan (2018-10-01) 02.jpg|Sedan (facelift) Engines Safety Starting with the 2009 facelift and ever since, the Mazda3 has received a 5/5 star ANCAP rating. == Third generation (BM/BN/BY; 2013) ==

• Gasoline: • 1.5 L Skyactiv-G F-P5 I4 • 1.6 L MZR ZM-DE I4 • 2.0 L Skyactiv-G PE-VPS I4 • 2.0 L Skyactiv-G PE-VPS I4 (hybrid) • 2.5 L Skyactiv-G PY-VPS I4 • Diesel: • 1.5 L Skyactiv-D S5-DPTS/S5-DPTR turbo I4 • 2.2 L Skyactiv-D SH-VPTS turbo I4 }} • 4-speed automatic • 6-speed Skyactiv-MT manual • 6-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic • E-CVT (hybrid) }} }} The third-generation 2014 Mazda3 was revealed in Australia on 26 June 2013. Compared to its predecessor, the third-generation model sits atop the new Skyactiv chassis, no longer sharing the Ford C1 platform. It is the third vehicle to adopt Mazda's 'Kodo' design language, after the CX-5 and the Mazda6. It is the first Mazda3 to not be produced under Ford's ownership of Mazda. It has a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.26 for the sedan/saloon, slightly higher for the hatchback. Combined with the Skyactiv technology, this produces a rating from the U.S. EPA of city and highway for the 2-litre sedan, and one less mpg highway for the 5-door hatchback. Two Skyactiv engines are offered in North American markets, the 2.0-litre (with and of torque) and the 2.5-litre (with 184 hp and 185 lb-ft of torque). The 2014 Mazda3 equipped with a 2.5-litre engine and 6-speed automatic transmission accelerates from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 6.9 seconds and finishes the quarter mile in 15.2 seconds at . The 2.0-litre engine with the 6-speed manual transmission accelerates from in 7.8 seconds and finishes the quarter-mile in 16.1 seconds. Initially the 6-speed manual gearbox was only for the 2.0-litre cars, and automatic transmission was standard on the 2.5, or available for the 2.0. In its first-drive review of the 2014 Mazda3, the auto enthusiast weblog Jalopnik stated that "once the 2.5 comes with a manual transmission, there is really no reason to buy anything else in this class." File:2015 Mazda3 Sport GX in Snowflake White Pearl, Rear Right.jpg|Hatchback (pre-facelift) File:2018 Mazda3 Touring, Rear Right.jpg|Sedan File:Mazda3 BM Hatchback Sports-Line 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 150 Automatik Cockpit Innenraum Interieur.JPG|Interior 2015 For the 2015 model year in North America, the 2.5-litre cars are also offered with manual gearbox. Model trim levels for the U.S. market are SV (2.0 Sedan only), Sport (2.0 Sedan and Hatchback), Touring, and Grand Touring (available in all body styles with either engine). The 2014 model ranked number one among Affordable Small Cars in ''U.S. News & World Report's rankings. In the 2014 Canadian Car of the Year rankings Mazda3 was chosen as the Best New Small Car. Canadian magazine The Car Guide'' chose Mazda3 as the Best Compact Car in its Best Buys car rankings for 2015 and 2016. In Europe, three Skyactiv-G (petrol) engines are offered, one 1.5L and two 2.0L (at two different power ratings, ); and a 2.2L Skyactiv-D (Diesel) engine is available. Availability of hatchback and sedan/saloon body styles and their combinations with engines varies amongst European markets. In 2014, the Mazda3 made it to the finals of the European Car of the Year competition. For the UK market, the Mazda3 Sedan was marketed as a fastback. Thailand models of Mazda3 went on sale on 18 March 2014. A concept version of the Mazda3, with an engine powered by compressed natural gas, was unveiled in 2013 at the Tokyo Motor Show. In Malaysia, the third-generation Mazda3 was first launched in March 2014 fully imported from Japan and was available with a sole 2.0L sedan variant. In April 2015, locally assembled versions of the Mazda3 became available for purchase. In April 2017, the facelift version was launched with 3 offerings, the Sedan GL, Sedan High and Hatchback. Mazda3 Skyactiv-Hybrid The Mazda3 Skyactiv-Hybrid is a version of the Mazda3 with Skyactiv-G 2.0 engine with 14:1 compression and electric-petrol drive. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show. Production of the US market Mazda3 sedan at Mazda de Mexico Vehicle Operation (MMVO) in Salamanca, Guanajuato began on 7 January 2014, as the factory's first production vehicle model. As of 22 January 2014, cumulative production of the Mazda3 production reached four million units since June 2003. Production of Thailand market Mazda3 at AutoAlliance (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (AAT) began on 14 March 2014. and pedestrian detection with the pre-collision braking system. This facelift debuted in North America for the 2017 model year. In the United States, the "i" and "s" monikers were dropped, leaving the Sport (2.0), Touring (2.5), and Grand Touring (2.5) trim levels. File:Mazda3 (BN) 1X7A7263.jpg|Mazda3 hatchback (facelift) File:2016-2019 Mazda Axela Sport SKYACTIV-G 1.5 rear.jpg|Mazda Axela Sport (facelift) Powertrains Safety In 2016 the Mazda3 received a 5/5 ANCAP rating. == Fourth generation (BP; 2019) ==

• Mazda CX-30 • Mazda CX-50 • Mazda MX-30 }} • Gasoline: • 1.5 L Skyactiv-G F-P5 I4 • 2.0 L Skyactiv-G PE-VPS I4 • 2.0 L Skyactiv-X I4 • 2.5 L Skyactiv-G PY-VPS • 2.5 L Skyactiv-G PY-VPTS turbo I4 • Gasoline hybrid: • 2.0 L e-Skyactiv-G PE-VPS I4 (mild hybrid) • 2.5 L e-Skyactiv-G PY-VPS I4 (mild hybrid) • 2.0 L e-Skyactiv-X I4 (mild hybrid) • Diesel: • 1.8 L Skyactiv-D S8-DPTS/S8-DPTR turbo I4 }} • 6-speed Skyactiv-MT manual • 6-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic }} }} An early design prototype of the fourth-generation Mazda3 hatchback was revealed at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show on 17 November 2017. The prototype was sculpted live during the event from clay, based on a design by University of Notre Dame industrial design student Mallory McMorrow. The prototype was the winning entry in the Mazda Design Challenge, in which Mazda teamed up with Facebook to seek design input from college students. The fourth-generation Mazda3 hatchback and sedan were officially unveiled at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show on 28 November 2018, and global sales began in early 2019, as the 2019 model year in North America. The model was previously previewed by the Kai Concept for Hatchback first shown in October 2017, while the Sedan's body language previewed by the Vision Coupe. With the release of the fourth generation model, the "Axela" nameplate was no longer used in the Japanese domestic market as part of Mazda's standardized global naming structure. Designed from 2015 to late 2016 under the lead of Yasutake Tsuchida, the model is slightly lower and longer than before, with its wheelbase stretched by . The exterior design of the sedan and hatchback models are heavily differentiated, with both models only sharing the hood and headlights, while front wing fenders and front doors are designed uniquely for each body styles. Its body uses an increased amount of ultra-high-strength steel 980 MPa or higher to 30 percent of the vehicle body, an increase over the 3 percent in the prior generation. Mazda has swapped the more sophisticated multilink independent rear suspension from its predecessor for a cheaper and more compact torsion beam setup which is claimed to improve the car's quietness, along with the added sound deadening materials. Interior materials are upgraded with a stitched dash pad, metal trim for the climate control knobs and central infotainment controller, a new steering wheel design, and a newly developed 8.8-inch display screen with a redesigned Mazda Connect system interface. A dark red leather upholstery colour is offered for the hatchback model. File:2019 Mazda3 SE-L 2.0 Rear.jpg|Rear view (hatchback) File:2019 Mazda3, Front Right, 10-07-2020.jpg|Mazda3 sedan File:2022 Mazda3 Premium AWD sedan in Platinum Quartz Metallic, rear left.jpg|Rear view (sedan) File:Mazda3 SKYACTIV-G interior.jpg|Interior Markets Americas Mexico The Mazda3 was launched in Mexico in February 2019, the first country to make its global debut in both hatchback and sedan body styles. At launch, three trim levels were available: i (only for Sedan), i Sport and i Grand Touring. All variants are powered by a 2.5-litre Skyactiv-G petrol engine. For Mexico, the Mazda3 is locally built at the Mazda de México Vehicle Operation (MMVO). In July 2020, the 2.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine was added to the line-up, it came only as a Hatchback body style, it is available in two trim levels: i Grand Touring and Signature. In January 2022, the Mazda3 Sedan receives the turbocharged engine option for the Signature trim, and the e-Skyactiv-G mild hybrid petrol for the i-Sport trim. North America The Mazda3 made its North American debut in March 2019, in both hatchback (as 'Sport' in Canada) and sedan body styles. Two engines were available at launch: 2.0-litre Skyactiv-G petrol (not available in US) and 2.5-litre Skyactiv-G petrol, with the option of all wheel drive for the first time. For the US market, there were three packages available: Select, Preferred, and Premium. For Canadian market, there were three trim levels available: GX, GS, and GT. There were Convenience, Luxury, and Premium packages available solely for each trim. In 2020, for the 2021 model year, the 2.5-litre turbo petrol engine was made available, with standard all-wheel drive. Asia Brunei The Mazda3 was launched in Brunei on 27 July 2019, in both hatchback and sedan body styles, each is available in Core and High trim levels. Engine options include a 1.5-litre (for the Core trim) and 2.0-litre (for the High trim) Skyactiv-G petrol engines. Cambodia The Mazda3 is officially distributed in Cambodia through Mazda Cambodia, with authorized showrooms located in Phnom Penh, including branches on Monivong Boulevard and Hun Sen Boulevard. The model was launched on 9 August 2019 and is available in both sedan and hatchback body styles, featuring trim levels and specifications aligned with regional offerings. Engine options include the 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre Skyactiv-G petrol engines, paired with automatic transmissions. Unlike in Vietnam, the Mazda3 is not locally assembled in Cambodia; instead, it is imported as a completely built-up (CBU) unit from regional manufacturing hubs. As of 2025, the Mazda3 remains a popular model in the Cambodian market, with both new and used units widely available through official dealerships and online platforms. Indonesia The Mazda3 was officially launched in Indonesia at the 27th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show on 18 July 2019, in both hatchback and Sedan bodystyles, each in a sole variant powered by a 2.0-litre Skyactiv-G petrol engine. Japan The Mazda3 went on sale in Japan on 24 May 2019, in both hatchback and sedan body styles. At launch, the trim levels were: Standard, Touring, Proactive, Proactive Touring Selection, L Package, and Burgundy Selection. Four engine options were available: 1.5-litre Skyactiv-G petrol (15S), 2.0 Skyactiv-G petrol (20S), 1.8 Skyactiv-D diesel (XD), and a 2.0 Skyactiv-X petrol (X) released at a later date. All powertrains have the option of all wheel drive available from February 2020. In April 2023, the minor facelift saw the Mazda3 line-up restructured to three trim levels: Smart Edition, Proactive Touring Selection, and Black Tone Edition. The 1.5-litre Skyactiv-G petrol (15S) and 2.0 Skyactiv-X petrol (X) only available for the hatchback, the latter option become exclusively all wheel drive. Malaysia The Mazda3 was launched in Malaysia on 17 July 2019, in both hatchback (as the Liftback) and sedan body styles, with three variants available at launch: 1.5, 2.0 High (only for sedan), and 2.0 High Plus. It is available with either 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre Skyactiv-G petrol engines. The Ignite Edition based on the 2.0 High Plus variant only for the hatchback was introduced in March 2022. In October 2023, the Mazda3 line-up was revised with updated equipment and a simplified line-up, with the 1.5 Skyactiv-G petrol engine dropped. Four variants are available: High sedan, High Plus sedan, High Plus hatchback, and Ignite Edition hatchback. In November 2025, the 1.5 High Plus was added to the line-up, available in both hatchback and sedan body styles, powered by the 1.5 Skyactiv-G petrol engine marking its return after a two-year hiatus. Philippines The Mazda3 was launched in the Philippines on 14 August 2019, in both hatchback (as the Sportback) and sedan body styles, with three trim levels available at launch: Elite, Premium, and Speed (only for the Sportback), it is available with either 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre Skyactiv-G petrol engines. The mild hybrid versions of the Mazda3 were introduced as the e-Skyactiv-G in October 2021. Singapore The Mazda3 was launched in Singapore by Eurokars on 20 July 2019, in both hatchback and sedan body styles, with three trim levels available: Classic (only for the sedan), Elegance, and Astina, it is powered by a 1.5-litre Skyactiv-G petrol engine with M Hybrid technology. Taiwan The Mazda3 was launched in Taiwan on 9 May 2019, in both hatchback and sedan bodystyles, with four trim levels: Luxury (only for the sedan), Top, Flagship and Flagship Bose, it is powered by the 2.0 Skyactiv-G petrol engine. In July 2020, the Flagship Bose trim was replaced by the Premium Safety. In March 2022, the e-Skyactiv X Edition model exclusive for the hatchback was made available limited to 100 units. In August 2023, the Mazda3 line-up was updated in Taiwan with updates to features and a revised line-up. It is available with five variants: 20S, 20S Carbon Edition, 20S Premium, 20S Signature and 20S Signature Carbon Package, it is powered by the 2.0 Skyactiv-G petrol engine. In June 2024, the entry-level 20S variant was discontinued and the Retro Sports Edition model was made available to celebrate Mazda's Taiwan 10th anniversary. In February 2025, the entry-level Carbon Edition variant was replaced by the Ace Edition. Thailand The Mazda3 was launched in Thailand on 18 September 2019, in both hatchback (marketed as Fastback/Sports) and sedan body styles, with three trim levels: C, S, and SP, it is powered by a 2.0-litre Skyactiv-G petrol engine. It is locally assembled at the AutoAlliance Thailand plant in Rayong. The Carbon Edition was introduced for both hatchback and sedan in October 2022. Vietnam The Mazda3 was launched in Vietnam on 4 November 2019, in both hatchback (as 'Sport'), and sedan body styles, with three trim levels available at launch: Deluxe, Luxury, and Premium. Engine options include a 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre Skyactiv-G petrol engines. Both bodystyles are locally assembled at Truong Hai Auto Corporation plant in Quảng Nam Province. In September 2022, Mazda dropped the 2.0-litre Skyactiv-G petrol engine option in Vietnam, with the trim levels remain unchanged. Europe The Mazda3 made its European debut in March 2019, in both hatchback and sedan body styles. Three engines were available at launch: 1.8-litre Skyactiv-D diesel, 2.0-litre Skyactiv-G mild hybrid petrol, and a 2.0-litre Skyactiv-X petrol. The all-wheel drive (AWD) option was available for all engines except for the 1.8 Skyactiv-D diesel. Oceania Australia The Mazda3 went on sale in Australia in April 2019, firstly as a hatchback, with five trim levels: Pure, Evolve, Touring, GT, and Astina. It is available with either 2.0-litre (G20) and 2.5-litre (G25) Skyactiv-G petrol engines. The sedan version followed in May 2019, with the same trim levels and engine line-up as the hatchback. The Skyactiv-X petrol (X20) was made available for the Astina trim in September 2020. The 2.0 Skyactiv-G mild hybrid petrol (G20e) was made available for the Evolve trim in November 2021. In July 2023, mild hybrid Skyactiv-G, Skyactiv-X and manual transmission options for the Mazda3 line-up were discontinued. New Zealand The Mazda3 went on sale in New Zealand on 1 June 2019, in both hatchback and sedan body styles, with three trim levels available at launch: GSX, GTX, and Limited. It is available with either 2.0-litre and 2.5-litre Skyactiv-G petrol engines. The Skyactiv-X petrol in the Takami trim was added in October 2020. Africa South Africa The Mazda3 was launched in South Africa on 17 July 2019, in both hatchback and sedan body styles, with four trim levels available at launch: Active, Dynamic, Individual and Astina. It is available with either 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre Skyactiv-G petrol engines. Initial release in North America only included the 2.5-litre petrol engine. In the Australian market, the fourth-generation Mazda3 along with the CX-30 are available with the e-SkyActiv G MHEV engine, for improved acceleration and fuel economy. Safety The Mazda3 has disc brakes on all wheels. Euro NCAP IIHS The 2022 Mazda3 was tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and received a Top Safety Pick+ award: In 2024, Mazda3 was likewise named one of the safest cars available in the US, according to IIHS ratings. ANCAP == Motorsports ==

• The Mazda3 was introduced to the Speed World Challenge in 2009. • Team Sahlen entered a Mazda3 in the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Street Tuner class in 2010. • Mazda South Africa, in conjunction with MFC (a vehicle finance house) entered two Mazda3 MPS models into Class-T of the South African Production Car Championship from 2007 to 2010. • Mazda3 is used in the seed category NASCAR Stock V6 Series in Mexico. • The 2020 Mazda3 TCR program was announced in October 2019 but canceled in August 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ==Awards==

The fourth generation Mazda3 won the World Car Design of the Year award in 2020, granted by the World Car Awards (WCA). In 2024, the Mazda3 was one of four compact cars listed on Car and Drivers Editors' Choice. ==Sales==