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VEHICLE GUIDE
2021 Mazda Mazda3
A 5-seat HATCHBACK and SEDAN with gas powertrain and AWD and FWD availability.
2021 Mazda Mazda3 is a 5-seat HATCHBACK and SEDAN with gas powertrain. 2021 Mazda Mazda3 offers AWD and FWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
6TRIMS
GasPOWERTRAINS
5SEATS
227 hpHIGHEST POWER IN THIS GUIDE
2021 model-year guide6TRIMS
GasPOWERTRAINS
5SEATS
227 hpHIGHEST POWER IN THIS GUIDE
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AUTOUNITE VEHICLE GUIDE
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2021 Mazda Mazda3 is a 5-seat HATCHBACK and SEDAN with gas powertrain.
2021 Mazda Mazda3 offers AWD and FWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
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The 2021 Mazda Mazda3, explained before the spec sheet.
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Ask AutoUnite about this vehicleWhat it is
2021 Mazda Mazda3 is a 5-seat HATCHBACK and SEDAN with gas powertrain.
The lineup decision
2021 Mazda Mazda3 has 6 named trims in the lineup shown here: w/ Select Package, MAZDA3 S Hatchback, MAZDA3 Sedan, w/ Preferred Package, w/ Premium Package, and w/ Turbo Package.
Power and efficiency
Powertrain choices shown for 2021 Mazda Mazda3 include Gas.
Living with it
The feature census is not deep enough yet for a useful equipment summary.
POWER & EFFICIENCY
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Powertrain choices shown for 2021 Mazda Mazda3 include Gas.
GasAWD / FWDUp to 31 combined mpgUp to 227 hp
SPACE & EVERYDAY LIFE
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The feature census is not deep enough yet for a useful equipment summary.
5 seats
CHOOSE YOUR VERSION
Find the version that changes the decision.
2021 Mazda Mazda3 has 6 named trims in the lineup shown here: w/ Select Package, MAZDA3 S Hatchback, MAZDA3 Sedan, w/ Preferred Package, w/ Premium Package, and w/ Turbo Package.
6 documented trims
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Start with what matters
2021 Mazda Mazda3 is a 5-seat HATCHBACK and SEDAN with gas powertrain.
2021 Mazda Mazda3 offers AWD and FWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
How the lineup breaks down
2021 Mazda Mazda3 has 6 named trims in the lineup shown here: w/ Select Package, MAZDA3 S Hatchback, MAZDA3 Sedan, w/ Preferred Package, w/ Premium Package, and w/ Turbo Package.
The trim name matters because equipment, powertrain choices, capability and pricing can change as you move through the range.
MAZDA3 S Hatchback
Gas · eng_unknown|fp_db0c909e7ba1bb33 · AWD
MAZDA3 Sedan
Gas · eng_unknown|fp_d7099a8243ff0bcf · AWD
w/ Preferred Package
Gas · eng_unknown|fp_7feb7612a2068ac1 · FWD / Gas · eng_unknown|fp_d16d7bcd11bf5187 · FWD
w/ Premium Package
Gas · eng_unknown|fp_7feb7612a2068ac1 · FWD / Gas · eng_unknown|fp_d16d7bcd11bf5187 · FWD
w/ Turbo Package
Gas · eng_unknown|fp_d7099a8243ff0bcf · AWD
Powertrains, efficiency and capability
Powertrain choices shown for 2021 Mazda Mazda3 include Gas.
Depending on the version, drivetrain choices shown include AWD and FWD.
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- Drive
- AWD / FWD
- Power
- Up to 227 hp
- Efficiency
- Up to 31 combined mpg
Interior, technology and everyday use
The feature census is not deep enough yet for a useful equipment summary. Missing equipment data is not treated as proof that the vehicle does or does not have a feature.
Safety evidence in context
This Guide includes 1 recalls, 49 complaints, and 629 manufacturer communications. These are different kinds of records, not a reliability score or failure rate, and applicability can vary by version or powertrain.
Safety evidence stays separated by what it actually measures.
Crash-test observations, recalls, manufacturer communications and driver-assistance equipment are different evidence types. AutoUnite does not collapse them into an artificial score.
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What ownership looks like
Original manufacturer coverage shown here includes Basic: 3 years / 36,000 miles, Powertrain: 5 years / 60,000 miles, Safety restraints: 5 years / 60,000 miles, and Corrosion perforation: 5 years / Unlimited miles. On a used or nearly new vehicle, remaining coverage depends on in-service date, mileage and eligibility.
What changed for this model year
The year-over-year record is not complete enough to say exactly what changed. A missing change record is not treated as proof that the vehicle carried over unchanged.
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