Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback
For 2026, the MAZDA3 lineup gets a standard 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that produces 186 horsepower and 186 lb.-ft of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels through a 6-speed automatic transmission, which offers smooth and seamless gear changes. An optional all-wheel drive trim paired with the automatic transmission is also available. A manual 6-speed gearbox is also optional but can only be paired with the Premium hatchback trim.
There is also a 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Package trim, which is exclusively all-wheel drive, and is available in both body styles. It includes a 2.5L turbocharged engine that produces up to 250 horsepower and 320 lb.-ft of torque.
The base model comes with keyless entry, push-button start, an 8.8-inch multimedia center display, an 8-speaker audio system, two USB ports, 16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, Bluetooth connectivity, and adaptive cruise control with traffic stop and go technology.
The Sport trim package adds heated rearview mirrors, 18-inch alloy wheels, an armrest for the rear seats, leatherette seats, a leather wrapped gear shifter, an overhead storage console, automatic air conditioning, dual zone climate control for the front seats and a leather wrapped steering wheel.
The Preferred trim package adds a sunroof, heated front seats, an 8-way adjustable power driver seat, driver seat memory, and door mirror memory.
The Carbon trim package introduces leather seats, HD radio capabilities, and a wireless device charger for the driver/passenger.
The next trim level, the Premium trim is unique in the MAZDA3 lineup for 2026 as it is the only trim to have a manual transmission. It introduces headlights which level automatically and are directionally adaptive, a 12-speaker premium sound system, an integrated navigation system, satellite radio capabilities and a head-up display.
The Turbo Premium Plus Package trim sits at the top of the lineup and adds steering wheel mounted paddle shifters, auto-dimming driver side and rear-view mirrors, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, a heated steering wheel and a variety of safety features including steering assist.
Standard safety systems for the MAZDA3 lineup include anti-lock brakes, traction/stability control, a rearview camera, blind spot warnings, pedestrian detection and forward collision mitigation. Also front, seat side, curtain, and driver's knee air bags are standard across all trim levels.